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I laughed to myself when I saw some of the match, and noticed it alison.

Yeah annaliesey, I've been through everything possible to try and combat the problem. I do have a couple of hearing aids, that actually do help, but then I get another problem if I have them in all the time. Doh!!! One of the worst things for me, is the ridiculous sound of most of the hand dryers in public toilets. I do get some strange looks when I press the button, then try and cover my ears as quick as possible. ( one at a time of course, or they wouldn't dry ) I do have a spray that I sometimes use from around March time to October, it does help but I will only take it when I'm desperate, as I don't like the idea of depending on these things. I had a serious head injury when I was younger, and that almost certainly caused my problem, but thankfully I survived whereas a lot of people don't, so really I shouldn't complain.

That's a marvellous post annaliesey, and I reckon you have the right attitude to help you along, as you definately CAN train yourself to help deal with the problem. Tinnitus can be a horrible problem, and when I am having an extra bad day with it, it sometimes annoys me when someone asks you if you're feeling ok, as it obviously shows, is when they reply, oh I get that all the time. The sounds in the head I mean, which most people I'm sure do get, but although I've had a super few months with the Pulsatatile Tinnitus, it's come back with a vengence. (Pollen doesn't help) It helps when I tell myself it's not going to kill me, like some poor peoples illnesses do, so just get on with it. I agree regarding sleep, as it's not nice having to get through the day whilst still tired. Good luck.

Just got a text alison, that's the match they're watching. Hope the rain stays off for them, a bit unlikely I know.

One of my granddaughters is going tomorrow, centre court and No 1 court, is it possible to find out who she'll be watching?

Ah, well I go along with you on that one alison. Personally I wouldn't go if you paid me three figures, I can understand those that would mind.

You don't neccessarily have to be rich alison, you just need to know the contacts. My son will be on the Center court rails for the mens final, and he's certainly not what I would call rich by todays standards.

The other question you might have to ask yourself balletqueen is, what are the alternatives? Has your dd had any other offers, such as other vocational schools, or associate schemes. If your dd wants to go as far as she can in dance, then Tring at this stage, will probably be a wonderful opportunity. It's good to see someone on the waiting list, getting selected too.

Have you decided whether to take the mds offer for Tring yet balletqueen?

Is an eleven year old child old enough to decide on major issues like going away to boarding school. I would suggest it's their parents decision, nothing wrong with that of course, if they think it would suit.

Strange advice, I'd love to know why her teacher suggested it.

We've got to have a happy medium here, we can't be putting some businesses under too much pressure. On the other hand we don't want to be going back to the days when they sent children up the chimneys for next to nothing, and believe me some people would.

Looking back we should have auditioned for other schools apart from WL in Yr7, as it's obviously harder to gain a place in later years up to US. On the other hand we have had some wonderful family times that our DD would have missed out on, and had very good teaching with associates etc, which we've had no issues with whatsoever.

It might be better not knowing, more so if you have a DC at present going through the process. I mean what happened last year is in the past anyway, it's always better to look ahead not behind. That's only my humble opinion of course.

It might be just me who doesn't recognise hyper ex, she has rather long legs though but not out of the ordinary. At 13 bodies can start to change drastically anyway, so it's fingers crossed for all of us.

Strange one that, as far as I'm aware my GDD has no particular hyper ex in the knee, and she has been a JA MA and soon will probably be a SA. I reckon most people on the forum have learnt from the experienced members that there is certainly more than one route to Rome. I say probably as there might hopefully be other options for her fingers crossed.

Well I for one hope she does very well, and gets as much out the classes as is possible. With committment like that her and her family certainly deserve it. It makes our 400 mile round trip seem like a stroll to the local shops.

Just out of interest, what's the schedule at London SA's? I seem to remember the classes start around mid morning.

Same here.

Well luckily I'm a very fit GD and not deaf, and I can honestly say I just love it when a young dancer who never usually places at festivals, pulls one out of the hat and frames. It's the look on their faces that does it for me. I'm not one for whooping and screaming, American style, (sorry USA) but I suppose it's each to their own.

I can't believe us Grandads haven't had a mention. I've made a couple of very good friends through my GDD dance journey, and done a fair bit of travelling to some lovely places too. I've always been of the opinion that it takes all sorts to make a world however annoying some people can be, the best way to treat them is maybe just smile to yourself and move away quietly. I reckon it's mainly the festivals where you can get the rubbish coming out, but in my experience of meeting other parents, almost all of them are fine as we are all in the same boat so to speak.

Like has been said, pure ignorance, in fact the statement is just the opposite of what a ballet dancer is, both male and female.

Very true Harwell, I think it applies to life in general nowadays. I have a friend who I went to school with, that was when he decided to turn up, so he obviously didn't do at all well in exams etc. I still meet up with him occasionally, and to cut a long story short, he is what I would call very very intelligent. He achieved all his knowledge by spending hours and hours over the years, reading books in a cabin on board ship. He's ended up with a fortune, after working for an American company all over the world, not bad for someone who didn't specialise in any one subject, but knows a little about almost everything.

No.

I think the extra beds start in year 10, but I'm not 100% sure, but if there's anyone they really like, they just might make room for them.