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Post by ooginal on Jun 9, 2004 22:36:32 GMT -5
Becky,
The Goonies was filmed really close to where I live... In the beginning of the movie, they show a car race on the beach,,,you'll see giant rocks in the water...hundreds of feet tall...that is Haystack Rock... I live an hour south of there.....The rest of the movie was shot in Astoria, OR..... If you ever have the chance, drive the Oregon Coastline, it is catastrophically beautiful... awesome.... I wish I moved here 40 years ago....and not just cause the mortgage would be paid off. We moved here from Florida about 8 months ago.
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Post by ooginal on Jun 9, 2004 21:20:47 GMT -5
Becky,
Have you seen Benny and Joon yet?
If you liked Fried Green Tomatoes you will like Benny and Joon...I bet
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Post by ooginal on Jun 9, 2004 21:19:17 GMT -5
There was an old Christmas movie with Fred McMurray (I believe) and Barbara Stanwyck (for sure) called...
Remember the Night I LOVE this movie.....
I won't even mention Sgt York..I'm sure everyone is well familiar with this great Gary Cooper classic....
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Post by ooginal on Jun 9, 2004 16:16:16 GMT -5
Hi,
I am not a Hugh Grant fan, but, I loved him in that movie...Yes, I did see About a Boy and LOVED IT... Heartwarming..... If you have not seen Billy Elliott and can stand a few cuss words - you should. It is my favorite movie of all time...... awesome....... Life As A House is another favorite if you have not seen it...
An interesting note: I did some work for Jim Carey when he was filming the Truman Show in Florida... I asked him if he would take a quick picture with my son Danny and he said "NO"...nice guy.... He did give Danny an autograph though.... What generosity.....
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Post by ooginal on Jun 8, 2004 18:27:25 GMT -5
I loved Meet Joe Black....Great movie!!!!!
I am awaiting Kill Bill from Netflix...I didn't realize it was that kind of movie....I thought it would be more like Pulp Fiction....
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Post by ooginal on Jun 8, 2004 12:49:41 GMT -5
Thanks Becky,
I had seen Fried Green Tomatoes (several times) and loved it each time... I have had my eye on the other movie but have not seen it....I will now though...Thanks
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Post by ooginal on Jun 8, 2004 12:05:39 GMT -5
Hello to All,
I love movies about the difficulties of life...Struggling relationships...people trying to find themselves....
My Top All Time Favorites are:
Billy Elliott Color Purple Prince of Tides
Any recommendations for really good movies of this type would be welcome....... Bob in Oregon
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Post by ooginal on Jun 14, 2004 22:01:39 GMT -5
It's 2.37 on the Oregon Coast...the only plus is that all stations in Oregon are full service here by law (Just like NJ) ....But, that don't make it worth $2.37.....
For some reason, this reminds me of the Cheech and Chong skit where they run out of gas and he says "I don't understand it man - I just put 57 cents in 3 days ago" lol.......
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Post by ooginal on Jun 14, 2004 10:03:14 GMT -5
When the going gets tough, the tough get ICE CREAM !!!!!!
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Post by ooginal on Aug 11, 2004 17:22:15 GMT -5
Hi Jennifer,
We had the same problem with Social Security when Daniel turned 18....The psychologist declared Daniel fine with NO DISABILITY.... Unfortunately, we had to go through an appeal process and during his reevaluation THE SAME PSYCHOLOGIST deemed Daniel MR....hmmmm All of this took place in Florida (that's neither here nor there)
Perhaps, only through appeal and fighting the system do we get what our child deserves to begin with.... It's not right - but - it seems this might be how it works....
Good Luck!!! Bob, Father to Daniel, 25, MDS, South Beach, Oregon
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Post by ooginal on Jul 26, 2004 8:10:46 GMT -5
To CC,
Our son did go through public school, all the way to 12th and all that I said was based on our experience - (what happened) not "theory"...You (or I) may not like how the school system does it in Florida. But, that is how they do it...at least in the county we lived in (Okaloosa County)... I made it clear that I was speaking from our experiences... For the "special ed kids" who were mainstreamed, at the end of middle school, the school system made a decision whether the child would continue to be mainstreamed through high school or go to the special ed school...Had Daniel been severly MH, he would not have been mainstreamed. That is also true if he had extensive behavioral problems. This was all explained in Daniel's Story, which I made available to you... Had you read my post to this problem and Daniel's story more carefully you would have understood....this was our experience...not our theory... I also mentioned in my post that others may have had different experiences...I recognize that. You obviously did and your not happy with how NJ handles things...You've chosen private school...I would not disagree with how you handled your situation...You are in NJ, you know the problems with the school system, and decided on a different course of action... I'm sure you are doing what you believe is best for your child... Have a nice day...Bob
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Post by ooginal on Jul 25, 2004 13:48:04 GMT -5
Hello HK,
I don't think there are any magic answers for your problem. We have a similar problem with Daniel and his nephews....They are 15 years younger than he and yet, he is scared to death of them...They are unruly and Daniel can't make them be nice to their Mother or himself...Our answer was separation...So long as he is not near them....there is no problem....I/we will take Daniel to visit his sister very occasionally so he can see her and her two terrorists, but, we are there and watching everything that goes on...The visit is short, but, it meets Daniel's need to see his sister. Noone can change these kids, as in give them an objective, caring, loving and understanding spirit... not even their parents...If they don't like Nicholas, they are not going to - period... Noone can make someone like another... You can talk to parents, but, unless they counsel and CONSTANTLY supervise their kids (very difficult to do)...they will continue this behavior... We, the parents of children with DS, think that people (even kids) should be understanding and loving to the DS child... Some will, but many will not... it is just not in them to be this way. Unfortunately, separation is the answer.... This also is hard to do....You should not have to stay away from family because you have a DS child....But, you may have to.... Or at least visit them while Nicholas is being watched by someone else..... There will be problems with bullies as well. This is one reason why there are special ed schools... If a DS child does not have bad behavioral problems, they can be mainstreamed through middle school and then a decision will be made whether they will best benefit from mainstreaming in HS or go to a special ed school...Besides behavior, ability to learn is also a factor in mainstreaming... I'm speaking from our experience and I'm sure others in this support group may have different experiences... There are a lot of people here who are a lot smarter and wiser than I...So, wait and see what others post. Someone elses advice may be better than the "separation" solution... Lastly, I learned that where I post things in Uno Mas makes a BIG difference in getting responses....You will get replys in this forum. Bob, Father to Daniel, 25, in South Beach, Oregon
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Post by ooginal on Jun 28, 2004 23:41:07 GMT -5
I would talk to the president of the homeowners association for starters.... Explain that the secretary sent out a letter that didn't mention why the bus needs to come to your house... Sounds like the secretary has his/her own agenda.... I would think that the letter would come from the president - not - the secretary...
I'm sorry your having all of this trouble....I'm afraid many cannot see past the end of their own nose...
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Post by ooginal on Jun 12, 2004 15:14:45 GMT -5
Jackie, I saw the new photos and comments and had some questions for you...but, you answered most of them in this post...Is this just a summer job? This post made it sound like it is temporary.... We have some nice folks lined up for Danny's respite care... They own a restaurant in a nearby town and all their kids are homeschooled and take turns working in the restaurant... Pam and I are getting away for a week, the end of July and Daniel will stay with them during that time... Danny is excited about working in a restaurant...Still not sure what we will do with the lovebird? Anyway, I'll be a wreck until Daniel has stayed with them a few times... I imagine you feel the same way somewhat... It is nice that the family in Houston has given Emily a job...Your fortunate to have that connection..... We wish her the best.....Bob & Family
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Post by ooginal on Jun 11, 2004 23:29:41 GMT -5
CC,
Your very welcome...Bob
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