R-pod Owners Forum : Ready to camp! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Ready to camp! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:11:15 +0000 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:09:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2497 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Ready to camp! : Have not made is down to Vogel... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24972#24972 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 2497
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 7:09am

Have not made is down to Vogel State Park. Have not even made it down to see the grandson who is working at Lodge at Copperhead. ]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:09:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24972#24972 Ready to camp! : MM - did you ever make it... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24968#24968 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2497
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 12:49am

MM - did you ever make it to Vogel State Park?  Sorry I didn't see your post earlier!
Diane
]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:49:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24968#24968 Ready to camp! : I am thinking of checking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24142#24142 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 2497
Posted: 10 May 2012 at 12:36pm

I am thinking of checking out Vogal State Park. I think you had said something about it.
My grandson is working as second chef(read dogs body) at Lodge at Copperhead. I might stay there in a cabin since I can have my dog, but if the motorcycles get noisy or their owners, I may be opting for something else.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:36:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24142#24142 Ready to camp! : Originally posted by Podsible... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24130#24130 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2497
Posted: 10 May 2012 at 8:02am

Originally posted by Podsible Dream

Let's quit complainin' and go campin' !   

Right!  You have your priorities straight.  Let' go podding!
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:02:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24130#24130 Ready to camp! : Originally posted by mountain... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24129#24129 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2497
Posted: 10 May 2012 at 8:00am

Originally posted by mountain mist

Just came online. dewinterized myself!
 
Congradulations on the wonderful news.  Now we need for you to write a book on your travel via Pod. Like publish or perish!Tongue

Hah!  You're right!  LOL  Thanks!

Poddin' Dr. D.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24129#24129 Ready to camp! : I'm on my way on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24120#24120 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 2497
Posted: 09 May 2012 at 8:58pm

I'm on my way on the 20th of the month. Before then there ARE those things to be done. And I do know how to say NO!Big smile
Time is wasting!!!
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 20:58:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24120#24120 Ready to camp! : Let's quit complainin'... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24119#24119 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2497
Posted: 09 May 2012 at 8:53pm

Let's quit complainin' and go campin' !    ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 20:53:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24119#24119 Ready to camp! : Yes, that was a terrible scandal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24110#24110 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2497
Posted: 09 May 2012 at 11:41am

Yes, that was a terrible scandal with Atlanta Public Schools!  The pressure of standardized testing is not an excuse for cheating, and I don't know how administrators weren't held accountable.  The way that that teachers were caught was through monitoring the number of "erasure" marks.  Statistically, the company that scores the tests knows how much the average student erases on that test.  And when the number of erasure marks was far above the norm,  that threw up red flags and an investigation was started.  Unfortunately, the whole scandal  unfairly affected the credibility of the rest of us who teach in Georgia.

I'm ready to camp, too, Mountain Mist - but I keep getting sidetracked, too.
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 11:41:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24110#24110 Ready to camp! : I heard that recently near... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24088#24088 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 2497
Posted: 08 May 2012 at 7:57am

I heard that recently near the Atlanta metro area there was cheating by the teachers to make the school/schools look good. The teachers were fired, but the principles, the ones who authorized the deed, kept their jobs. Just what I heard from someone with a child in the system there. The teachers are the guides for our hope for tomorrow and if this has become something to get away with, well, our standards have unravelled.  Nothing has changed about the responsibility of parents. We have them first and have to give some kind of example of behaviour before teachers even meet them. A good teacher, as well as a bad one (did we not have both of these) will be remembered all ones life. The good ones are , indeed, a blessing and to be treasured. Yea for all the good ones. What turned the ones above into "doctoring" the books?
 
 
Except for filling the water tank, I am ready to roll. BUT too many things have cropped up to be taken care of before Escape Pod can roll.Star
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 07:57:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24088#24088 Ready to camp! : AHMEN techntrek, as a non teacher... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24079#24079 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2497
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 9:56pm

AHMEN techntrek, as a non teacher in my small business I have a lot ( I mean a lot ) of teachers and I hear the same story, little (fill in the blank johnny, susie) wont set still, has outbursts, homework lost. etc, I am preaching to the choir, God bless our great teachers, the system needs to eliminate bad teachers and bad politicians from the process. PERIOD.]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 21:56:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24079#24079 Ready to camp! : Originally posted by techntrekMy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24056#24056 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 2497
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 11:30pm

Originally posted by techntrek

My wife has seen the same thing with her students over and over - the "problem" is usually the parents and home environment.  Not only a lack of leading by example and general life education, but in most cases today an expectation that the schools are there to teach the kids everything.  Everything, in the mere 1170 hours they have them per year out of a total of 8760 hours (about 13%).
 

My kid doesn't know their colors?  That's your fault, you are their teacher.  It's not my job to review them at home.  He doesn't know how to blow his nose?  That's your fault.  He only knows how to steal other kid's toys instead of sharing?  Your fault.

AMEN, BROTHER, AMEN!!]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 23:30:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24056#24056 Ready to camp! : Just came online. dewinterized... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24026#24026 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 2497
Posted: 05 May 2012 at 2:12pm

Just came online. dewinterized myself!
 
Congradulations on the wonderful news.  Now we need for you to write a book on your travel via Pod. Like publish or perish!Tongue
]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 14:12:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=24026#24026 Ready to camp! : My wife has seen the same thing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23819#23819 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2497
Posted: 26 Apr 2012 at 9:54am

My wife has seen the same thing with her students over and over - the "problem" is usually the parents and home environment.  Not only a lack of leading by example and general life education, but in most cases today an expectation that the schools are there to teach the kids everything.  Everything, in the mere 1170 hours they have them per year out of a total of 8760 hours (about 13%).
 
My kid doesn't know their colors?  That's your fault, you are their teacher.  It's not my job to review them at home.  He doesn't know how to blow his nose?  That's your fault.  He only knows how to steal other kid's toys instead of sharing?  Your fault.
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:54:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23819#23819 Ready to camp! : Very interesting, Podding'... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23802#23802 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2497
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 11:04am

Very interesting, Podding' Dr D. You know, we've always held that one of the most important factors in a child's success in our education system is the home environment. The example posed by the parents, the expectation of success, and all those related components of a higher SES home, are contributors to the eventual higher achievement levels. We see it here in the local Trenton schools, where even the charter schools, composed of lower SES populations, have great difficulty in meeting state and national achievement goals. We often ask if that perhaps the money would be better spent providing each student with a 'parent' able to provide an example and some motivation to learn. Although I have been in some high SES homes where a book, magazine or newspaper was not to be found!
Enough soapbox....!
Enjoy your accomplishment ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:04:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23802#23802 Ready to camp! : Podsible,Actually, I didn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23801#23801 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2497
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 8:28am

Podsible,

Actually, I didn't do my dissertation on ESL students - I was afraid I would have too much researcher bias in that area.  So my research was on Response to Intervention [RTI] for at-risk students (2nd grade students in an Early Intervention program).  I compared student achievement in reading 2 years before RTI to student achievement in reading 2 years after RTI as measured by Georgia's CRCT.  Bottom line . . . . RTI worked (overall).  The catch . . .  it only worked for WHITE students of HIGH socioeconomic status.  It made no difference for Black students, Hispanic students, or White students of low SES.  

We DEFINITELY need to "rethink" what we're doing!  Thanks for asking.

Poddin' Dr. D. Smile
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:28:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23801#23801 Ready to camp! : Yeah, sometimes I wonder if my... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23788#23788 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2497
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 8:26pm

Yeah, sometimes I wonder if my posts are too pedantic :). I hope your dissertation was a rewarding experience. What does an ESL candidate propose for a thesis? ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:26:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23788#23788 Ready to camp! : Sounds like fun, Podsible! And... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23742#23742 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2497
Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 10:51am

Sounds like fun, Podsible! And thank you.  You can't quite ever "quit" teaching really, can you?]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:51:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23742#23742 Ready to camp! : Congratulations, Diane! From... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23725#23725 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2497
Posted: 22 Apr 2012 at 7:36pm

Congratulations, Diane! From one pair of PhuD's to another new one. We're a couple of biologists, done and doin' our share of teaching. Once we retire (soon!) Chris hopes to get back to teaching science to Girl Scout troops around our area. Walt.]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:36:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23725#23725 Ready to camp! : For all of us teachers, I think... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23627#23627 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 2497
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 7:37pm

For all of us teachers, I think the Pod is our way to get as far away from our students as we can! LOL I always tell my student before summer break, "I love you guys, but if you see me this summer, there will be no pointing, laughing, or snickering. Just say 'Hi' then turn and walk away!"]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:37:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23627#23627 Ready to camp! : Congrats, just retired as... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23623#23623 Author: The Principal
Subject: 2497
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 5:52pm

Congrats, just retired as a School principal.]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:52:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23623#23623 Ready to camp! : Awww . . . thank you guys so... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23608#23608 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2497
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 8:33am

Awww . . . thank you guys so much.  Tech, I think I will stay just plain Hodge-Podge for the forum.  Smile  But I did sort of like Dane's idea of Podding Dr. D. LOL  It's amazing how many teachers there are on this forum, or spouses of teachers. All of us just LOVE our pods and love to camp, don't we?!!  I am certainly in good company here.  And hang in there TPierce - there actually is an end to the journey even though you think you will never get there.  Now it's time for PODDIN fun! I appreciate everyone's good wishes.
Podding Dr. D.  Hug
]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:33:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23608#23608 Ready to camp! : Congratulations, Diane! I totally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23607#23607 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 2497
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 8:24am

Congratulations, Diane!  I totally understand the road you just completed and am looking to get finished up one of these days.  ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:24:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23607#23607 Ready to camp! : Congratulations, Diane! We're... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23603#23603 Author: muncie
Subject: 2497
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 5:41am

Congratulations, Diane!  We're proud of you!Big smile]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:41:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23603#23603 Ready to camp! : CONGRATS ALSO !! rex pHp stuart... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23594#23594 Author: rex
Subject: 2497
Posted: 15 Apr 2012 at 7:24pm

CONGRATS ALSO !! rex pHp stuart fla  Thumbs Up]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:24:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23594#23594 Ready to camp! : Congrats also! I retired after... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23591#23591 Author: Rabbit
Subject: 2497
Posted: 15 Apr 2012 at 1:28am

Congrats also!  I retired after 33 years teaching "manual arts"!  We just picked our r pod last week.
Now the fun part begins!
Take care all!
]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:28:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23591#23591 Ready to camp! : Congratulations on the doctorate!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23590#23590 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 2497
Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 11:50pm

Congratulations on the doctorate! I am also a teacher, and know what a long ordeal it is to get all that work done and over - now go enjoy some well deserved rest in your Pod!]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:50:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23590#23590 Ready to camp! : Congrats on the Doctorate. I teach... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23587#23587 Author: Iteach5th
Subject: 2497
Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 9:23pm

Congrats on the Doctorate. I teach too!]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:23:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23587#23587 Ready to camp! : Congrats, "PODDIN DOCTOR... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23586#23586 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2497
Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 8:33pm

Congrats, "PODDIN DOCTOR D"]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:33:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23586#23586 Ready to camp! : Congratulations! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23585#23585 Author: Goose
Subject: 2497
Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 7:40pm

  Congratulations!  Thumbs Up    ]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:40:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23585#23585 Ready to camp! : Congratulations! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23578#23578 Author: Guests
Subject: 2497
Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 4:46am

Congratulations! Smile]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:46:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2497&PID=23578#23578