Oh, dear. I think the only thing you can do is respond, "Sorry, I am only available on 9/6, and I need to check my schedule again before I commit to that". If you say it enough times maybe it will get through.
I'm thinking about buying something very expensive. Maybe an antelope.
Anya ,'Get It Done'
Spike's Bitches 42: Which question do you want me to answer first?
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sj - Aug 25, 2008 3:40:06 pm PDT #3171 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Anne W. - Aug 25, 2008 3:40:38 pm PDT #3172 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
vw, I would say something along the lines of "unfortunately, the only day I might be available is the 6th. Would that work?" I wouldn't say anything about correct phrasing or understanding.
Pix - Aug 25, 2008 5:37:37 pm PDT #3173 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
You know what feels good? Coming back to work after a tough summer and feeling welcomed and valued. YAY.
What doesn't feel so good is back-stabbing cramps coming out of left field for no apparent reason. WTF, body??
NoiseDesign - Aug 25, 2008 5:55:38 pm PDT #3174 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
Oh dear doG I'm tired of dealing with insurance. At least now both trucks are moved over to a commercial policy and I've got my regular drivers listed as well as additional insured set up for the companies that require it. I've also got the latest round of general liability insurance tweaks done and am now also getting a quote on an additional umbrella policy since apparently $2,000,000 of coverage isn't enough for a few of my clients.
I have two art degrees, I didn't sign up for this.
WindSparrow - Aug 25, 2008 6:51:19 pm PDT #3175 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
We have this system where it's (1) verbal redirect (1) Think sheet (3) safe seat (4) buddy room.
Problem? It's all hedged in with superspecific lang., and the kids take it not seriously at all, so if you want a kids out, you get the "Have you gone through The Process?" questions.
My choices in answering
(A) I have tried to process with this student, but s/he is unamenable to participating.
(b) No, I haven't. I can't shut him up long enough to send him to the fucking safe seat,
Not that I have any experience managing a classroom, but I do have plenty of experience running behavior programs, and have learned a few things about how to document so that I can come out of situations smelling ... if not like roses, at least somewhat competent - so I have a suggestion.
Here is what I would do in your situation: In ordinary conversational tone of voice, attempt the verbal redirect. When the student(s) continue talking, maintaining the same ordinary conversational tone of voice, direct him/her/them to complete the "Think Sheet". Repeat this step with the "Safe Seat". And then when they do not comply with that, then send them to the "Buddy Room". When asked if you have gone through the process, you state that yes, you followed established procedure, but that the student in question refused to accept redirection, refused to complete the "Think Sheet", and then refused to move to the "Safe Seat", in spite of your verbal prompts.
sj - Aug 25, 2008 7:26:44 pm PDT #3176 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
This insomnia fairy seriously needs to find another place to stay. She's been here way too long and I'm quite sick of her.
beth b - Aug 25, 2008 7:38:55 pm PDT #3177 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
It must be the different coast thing. She seems to be here too. I'm very tired , but I am afraid to go to bed too soon , because I wake up at stupid hours
sj - Aug 25, 2008 8:00:32 pm PDT #3178 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm exhausted, have barely slept all week, too anxiety meds and benadryl and still when I close my eyes, nothing.
WindSparrow - Aug 25, 2008 8:24:35 pm PDT #3179 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Aw, rotten insomnia fairy - leave beth and sj alone.
ItotallyON, these bikers mean business about stopping mistreatment of animals: [link]
meara - Aug 25, 2008 8:46:44 pm PDT #3180 of 10001
OMG, tonight at trivia, we were invaded by two of the softball teams in town for the Gay World Series. Two softball teams from Texas. Dear lord.
Trivia was difficult (we tied for THIRD PLACE. OUCH! But we think that the second place team was a big bunch of cheating cheaters. And the first place team was the one that beat us last week. And the one we tied with has apparently won many times...but been on hiatus since before 4th of July...which is when we showed up and started playing. Uh oh!!!)
And then after trivia, when the softball teams had been getting good and liquored up for a few hours, one of them who had apparently just turned 21 decided to start a fight and there was mad drama outside, and her teammates trying to run outside and tear people apart, or pitch in, or what have you, and the owner/bouncer trying to kick people out (or keep them out!) and not have the drama...it was insanity!! Way more drama than is usual for the bar, much less for a Monday night! We were like "TEXAS! Get a handle on it! This is only the first night of a week long stay in town, do you really want every Texas ID to get denied at the door of the one dyke bar in town?!?"