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post #1 of 288
10/11/11 at 6:59pm
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Read the article.  Share the article. 

Love to you all.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/10/08/article/never_give_up_mr_neal


Edited by Grillmaster33 - 10/28/11 at 6:51am
Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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post #2 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:02pm

Oh no. He reminds me of someone I know too. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

You might have noticed, I'm not all there myself. 


"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." -Dr. Suess

 

Second Chance for Gus

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You might have noticed, I'm not all there myself. 


"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." -Dr. Suess

 

Second Chance for Gus

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post #3 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:03pm

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I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when i will give my heart. ~ Jack Nicholson 

Look! A ladder!! Maybe it leads to heaven, or a sandwich... 

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I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when i will give my heart. ~ Jack Nicholson 

Look! A ladder!! Maybe it leads to heaven, or a sandwich... 

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post #4 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:08pm
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He = Me, by the way.  sad

Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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post #5 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:29pm

There aren't enough teachers like you.  I have been fortunate to have a few here and there from Kindergarden to College.  They all had a few things in common too.  Each had a passion to share knowledge in a way that inspired students.  Each cared about the success of their students.  I wish you well.

Raising Chickens since April 2011
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post #6 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:33pm
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Originally Posted by Grillmaster33 

He = Me, by the way.  sad


You remind me of someone then. hugs

You might have noticed, I'm not all there myself. 


"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." -Dr. Suess

 

Second Chance for Gus

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You might have noticed, I'm not all there myself. 


"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." -Dr. Suess

 

Second Chance for Gus

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post #7 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:38pm

I think there's that one teacher to whom everyone can point who made a major impact on his or her life.  Thank you for being that individual for those kids.  And how great for those kids to be students of the Cool Dude Academy.

Thanks for sharing your story with us, Luke.  You get better.  Put all of your efforts into healing right now, so you can get back to your students.  You'll be in the thoughts and prayers of lots of people, myself included.

Regards,
Mary

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
Democritus
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Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
Democritus
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post #8 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:42pm
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Thanks.  See. 
I needed this. 

smile

PS.  I do miss my chickens.

Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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post #9 of 288
10/11/11 at 7:47pm

You've got some great breeds.  I love bantams, too.  I've got d'Anvers, silkies/showgirls and bantam Ameraucanas plus a bunch of big ol' Orpingtons.

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
Democritus
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Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
Democritus
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post #10 of 288
10/11/11 at 8:19pm
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Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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Teacher to middle schoolers ... and dad to Wheaton, Self-Blue, Red Pyle, Silver Duckwing, BBR, and 2 White OEGs. Rosecomb, 2 D'Uccles, 2 BR bantams, 1 Dominique bantam, 1 Buff Cochin bantam, a Blue Andalusian bantam, white Polish, Partridge Cochin, a Leghorn, a Black Jap, a Black Modern bantam, a pair of BBR Phoenix bantams, an Ameracauna bantam, 4 Blue Quail D'Anvers Plus a puppy.
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