Thanks ladies, I'm putting DH on a hunt with all your suggestions. I sure hope DS likes Lacrosse!

Moms that don't know how to cross the street. The big red hand means Stop! Don't walk!

It's weird that the stick costs more than the entire session of classes!

I can rent most of the gear for $15, but the stick I have to bring. .

I have all the padded things from martial arts...can I use those?

I did look on CL and found a set for $20! But it was gone already. I'll keep looking...but I need to buy it this weekend!

I signed DS up for Lacrosse, not knowing how insanely expensive all the equipment is. I'm might have to unenroll him if I can't find a reasonably priced lacrosse stick. How can a hockey stick cost $150? What if he gives it up in 4 weeks? Is it possible to find one under $50 or should I just stick to the poor mans' sports?

Just type in your zip, and search fitness or running, or whatever, and you'll get all the local listings.

try www.meetup.com

There's NOVA exercise groups you can join for whatever type of exercise you like.

has anyone seen the Cheetos commercial with the annoying mom bragging about her son's Mandarin skills? Then the other mom wipes her cheesy hands all over her white shirt. It made me think of this thread.

Is it super crowded? Did your kids like it?

oh and maps. Lots of maps. I have a huge upside down Australian one.

My house is full of art. Most of it mine, paintings of Philippine scenery and abstracts. I have paintings from my grandfathers, aunts and uncles which are kind of Dali-esque. I have a wall for all my kids art.

I have matted prints I found on Ebay...Erte, Van Gogh, Serat. Someone gave me a box of cards with Columbian folk art on the covers so I framed a few of those. My daughter's b/w photography also sprinkles the wall.

And then I have my favorite graphic pieces I've done commercially hanging around my computer. Oh and various masks, swords from all over the world, Chinese throwing stars, and a wooden surfboard.

Anonymous wrote:I work for myself and love my job. Never boring. Lots of funny stories and every now and then I get to change someone's life forever.

what do you do?

I depend on the school now todevelop their reading skills, but they also depend on me to have them practice at home. I think ithere is responsiblity on both the parents and school.

uhh my keyboard is messing up all the letters!!