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Sept 9, 2006 9:42:58 GMT
Post by Steve Hopwood on Sept 9, 2006 9:42:58 GMT
I do some teaching in villages around Gainsborough on Friday nights. One of the families I visit has 5 kids. The oldest is at uni, then there are four girls aged 16, 14, 11 and 6; the younger these kids are, the more and move devastatingly gorgeous and outrageously clever they become. The youngest is Ant (Antonia). 6 years old, blond hair, huge gappy grin. I can't wait to teach her. She is usually around when I arrive, waiting for her choc, I assume (yes, I know I don't actually teach her yet, but I will soon so I might as well establish that bribery and corruption is my method from the outset ;D) Sometimes I play a game with her. I will beckon Ant with my forefinger and say sternly, "I see a horrible small person needing punishment. Come here," whereupon we trot off to the piano room to open my case and get out the Heroes. She wasn't around when I arrived last night. About 10 minutes into the lesson there was a knock on the door. A huge gappy grin entered, followed by the rest of Ant (it is that sort of grin). "Ehup Ant" said I. "Ehup Steve," she replied, "Mum said it was ok to come in and ask for my punishment." ;D Awww
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Sept 9, 2006 12:44:03 GMT
Post by caz on Sept 9, 2006 12:44:03 GMT
Awww that's so sweet! I love working my way through families! I am on no.3 now of a family of four and have previously done all 4 of one family and 3 of another! I'm always sad when the last one finishes.
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Sept 9, 2006 12:49:41 GMT
Post by princessmoose on Sept 9, 2006 12:49:41 GMT
I love working my way through families! I am on no.3 now of a family of four and have previously done all 4 of one family and 3 of another! I'm always sad when the last one finishes.
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Sept 9, 2006 12:56:37 GMT
Post by caz on Sept 9, 2006 12:56:37 GMT
I love working my way through families! I am on no.3 now of a family of four and have previously done all 4 of one family and 3 of another! I'm always sad when the last one finishes. For piano lessons!! Honestly nat, you are terrible
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Sept 9, 2006 12:59:35 GMT
Post by princessmoose on Sept 9, 2006 12:59:35 GMT
I know .
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Oct 20, 2006 21:41:43 GMT
Post by Steve Hopwood on Oct 20, 2006 21:41:43 GMT
Ant has been 6 for 364 days now. On about day 120, she announced that she wanted piano lessons. I have a very tight schedule during my evening in that part of the world. There was nothing I could do. We are all aware how things can change quickly, so I temporised. "You can have lessons when you are 7." I offered gravely. "OK" she accepted, equally gravely. Last week, Ant met me in the kitchen as I entered the house. "I am 7 next week." she announced, with due severity. Mum confirmed that her little one never forgot my promise. Breaking it was not an option, so I rearranged my entire life. Her birthday being tomorrow, I fetched up at the house tonight with a box of chocs for her. She was waiting for me. "Come here, little girl" I demanded, sternly. She came to stand in front of me. "We are going to start out as we mean to continue" I intoned, ferociously. Ant nodded her head seriously. "Happy birthday" I cried, presenting her with her box of Heroes. "Oh wow. Thanks." came the reply. She placed said box of chocs with care onto a kitchen surface. Ant glared up at me and demanded, "Now, can I have my piano lesson, please?" She was fabulous. ;D
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Oct 22, 2006 16:42:29 GMT
Post by jod on Oct 22, 2006 16:42:29 GMT
Thanks for reminding me it was Ant's birthday on Friday, I just had time to write a birthday card for the pupil who was due to arrive five minutes later!
Needless to say she was thrilled!
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Oct 22, 2006 19:41:00 GMT
Post by mitch on Oct 22, 2006 19:41:00 GMT
Methinks we need an awww for Nat. You look so happy in latest mug shot! Everybody...'awwww' ( and it's allowed coz he looks dishy too...perfectly suited...awww!!!)
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Oct 22, 2006 19:50:17 GMT
Post by princessmoose on Oct 22, 2006 19:50:17 GMT
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Oct 22, 2006 20:38:11 GMT
Post by Benj on Oct 22, 2006 20:38:11 GMT
Awww - You both look really evil with your red eyes
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Oct 22, 2006 21:49:53 GMT
Post by mitch on Oct 22, 2006 21:49:53 GMT
Awww - You both look really evil with your red eyes Awww..how cute! You lickle devils, you!!
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Oct 22, 2006 21:51:53 GMT
Post by Trebor on Oct 22, 2006 21:51:53 GMT
Sexy...and Nat looks good too.
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Oct 22, 2006 22:01:50 GMT
Post by Benj on Oct 22, 2006 22:01:50 GMT
Sexy...and Nat looks good too.
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Oct 22, 2006 23:00:41 GMT
Post by Steve Hopwood on Oct 22, 2006 23:00:41 GMT
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Who is that remarkably pretty young lady in the pic?
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Oct 22, 2006 23:18:09 GMT
Post by princessmoose on Oct 22, 2006 23:18:09 GMT
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Who is that remarkably pretty young lady in the pic? I have no idea.
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