tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.comments2023-06-16T03:01:12.811-07:00CA to WV... and back againJeff Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02467497550606291798noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-60423309453190588412008-08-01T12:45:00.000-07:002008-08-01T12:45:00.000-07:00Glad you got back home safe. Again I can't expres...Glad you got back home safe. Again I can't express enough disappointment that we weren't able to hook up! I was so bummed! But I'm sure there will be another opportunity next year!<BR/>Be safe on that home stretch.Sarah Fruetelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650233538201757310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-60939137284283733532008-07-31T18:50:00.000-07:002008-07-31T18:50:00.000-07:00Utah is beautiful! Thanks for bringing us along fo...Utah is beautiful! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride Jeff!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571628883035361083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-76007142775815825242008-07-30T11:34:00.001-07:002008-07-30T11:34:00.001-07:00Hello Jeff and friends. My husband and I own Smok...Hello Jeff and friends. My husband and I own Smokin' Chick's BBQ. Thanks for your recommedation! And so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Please stop by again when you are in Columbia!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-26044784769178635382008-07-20T10:53:00.000-07:002008-07-20T10:53:00.000-07:00JT. wow I can only imagine how hard this departure...JT. wow I can only imagine how hard this departure must have been for you. I can hear it in your voice. Your dedication to family and your work is evident in this post. <BR/>I'll see you soon.<BR/>MRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-15465380347015876482008-07-17T10:55:00.000-07:002008-07-17T10:55:00.000-07:00Good summary of the ball park and its function in ...Good summary of the ball park and its function in Charlston. It's loads of fun!! Hope anyone near here would come and check it out, if you haven't been. Jane T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-56412070779165870342008-07-16T07:31:00.000-07:002008-07-16T07:31:00.000-07:00well i have been talking with my 15 yr old about t...well i have been talking with my 15 yr old about this and she wants to stay home. i think she wants to stay home and do her general ed courses here at the local community college then transfer somewhere else..and i am ok with this it will work for us...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-74918515262343887752008-07-15T12:36:00.000-07:002008-07-15T12:36:00.000-07:00Raking gravel in a dress and looking beautiful doi...Raking gravel in a dress and looking beautiful doing it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-50096536791238791832008-07-14T20:03:00.000-07:002008-07-14T20:03:00.000-07:00With all due respect to Mr. Sneaky and Dirty, KILL...With all due respect to Mr. Sneaky and Dirty, KILLER arms on the headmutha in this shot! :)RealtorLefebvrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146502927962475439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-66082178584474818382008-07-14T15:09:00.000-07:002008-07-14T15:09:00.000-07:00Oh I love it !! Am I going to meet Jeff Turners, b...Oh I love it !! Am I going to meet Jeff Turners, better half?Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763798573193716954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-68314171480019377882008-07-14T12:54:00.000-07:002008-07-14T12:54:00.000-07:00As a teacher, I see pros and cons with both decisi...As a teacher, I see pros and cons with both decisions. It really depends on the kid and the parents and the school and...<BR/><BR/>I know, that's not the answer you wanted.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, if a kid is really reluctant to take responsibility (or if parents are too reluctant to allow kids to take responsibility for themselves) kids flourish when they go to school further away and are sort of forced to fly on their own a little. This works for kids who are at least somewhat self-motivated and accept challenges well. More introverted kids sometimes get overwhelmed if thrown into this situation and don't adjust well, though. <BR/><BR/>Some kids do better when kept at home, but this is not the case for kids with "helicopter parents" who hover around them, keep them organized, do their laundry, provide their meals, transportation costs and entertainment money... But if parents and students can maintain a "this is my world and this is your world" separation, while keeping the support system of parents nearby, this works really well. However, kids who are more reluctant to turn to Mommy and Daddy for every need will need a little tough love. Trust me -- growing up now is MUCH later than growing up after graduation.<BR/><BR/>As parents, Mike and I have talked about this a lot. We're both teachers, and we've seen good and bad cases with both decisions. We've decided to send the kids to a state school -- two good ones are two hours away, each. This is close enough that we can be available to help, but far enough away that the kids will have to be somewhat independent for the first year. Then, if they want to go away, cool, and if not, that's cool, too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-67691235163283634592008-07-14T12:32:00.000-07:002008-07-14T12:32:00.000-07:00No idea where the comments are supposed to go - I ...No idea where the comments are supposed to go - I don't do video so I'll leave it here. I think college is about growing up - it is important to live at college. It is nice to stay close enough to be able to drive home for the weekend if you want to. I went an hour and a half from home. <BR/><BR/>I think the best advice I could give is no matter where you go to spend a semester abroad. There is no other time in your life that you can just up and move to another country. What a great experience.<BR/><BR/>Looks like you are really planning ahead for the Turner kids. :)Rockland Home Staginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994038202315390151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-27110265878026742732008-07-14T11:33:00.000-07:002008-07-14T11:33:00.000-07:00Hi Jeff,No time to call in a comment, but I will l...Hi Jeff,<BR/><BR/>No time to call in a comment, but I will leave you something here as text.<BR/><BR/>Chris Penn from the Financial Aid Podcast recently interviewed , and she talked about this very topic. Find the information with a link to the interview here: http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/2008/07/08/fap835-lynn-oshaughnessy-on-choosing-the-right-college/<BR/><BR/>You all should really be listening to this show and checking out the website. In addition Chris is on Twitter as @cspenn.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385541919985570300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-35446258553986924072008-07-10T12:00:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:00:00.000-07:00Wow. You found a place seemingly untouched by tim...Wow. You found a place seemingly untouched by time...It's beautiful...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-42656323427592732008-07-10T08:21:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:21:00.000-07:00Jeff: Looks like a beautiful place to be--in any ...Jeff: Looks like a beautiful place to be--in any season or stage of life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-45223358906131223992008-07-10T07:40:00.000-07:002008-07-10T07:40:00.000-07:00That's definitely a beautiful place!That's definitely a beautiful place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-27966214713708621162008-07-08T18:04:00.000-07:002008-07-08T18:04:00.000-07:00My Aunt and Uncle rock!My Aunt and Uncle rock!Jeff Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467497550606291798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-1305905663246341272008-07-08T18:03:00.000-07:002008-07-08T18:03:00.000-07:00Uncle Wendel's Wife, Jane... :)Uncle Wendel's Wife, Jane... :)Jeff Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467497550606291798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-31496689005535009082008-07-08T17:37:00.000-07:002008-07-08T17:37:00.000-07:00It's pretty gorgeous. I'm just back from there. ...It's pretty gorgeous. I'm just back from there. Kinda wish I were still there. Thanks for saying that about our place. Uncle Wendel's wife, JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-68321286817274574282008-07-06T18:53:00.000-07:002008-07-06T18:53:00.000-07:00It looks like your Uncle Wendel lives in a gorgeou...It looks like your Uncle Wendel lives in a gorgeous park!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-47933286293203144992008-07-06T13:48:00.000-07:002008-07-06T13:48:00.000-07:00What a perfect spot for the reunion.What a perfect spot for the reunion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-72695302941791638532008-07-02T20:14:00.000-07:002008-07-02T20:14:00.000-07:00I promise, I don't bite. :)I promise, I don't bite. :)Jeff Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467497550606291798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-56852705518331767172008-07-02T20:03:00.000-07:002008-07-02T20:03:00.000-07:00remind me to take one of those PVC pipes to inman!...remind me to take one of those PVC pipes to inman! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-85577379402415598722008-07-02T12:03:00.000-07:002008-07-02T12:03:00.000-07:00Jeff, as you said, the "house" may not be like you...Jeff, as you said, the "house" may not be like your house in California, but it is still "home". As long as your with family and creating new memories and experiences..."a home is what you make of it".<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't trade my summers at our small family cabin for anything. We are lucky that we had somewhere to go during the summer and now my nieces and nephew get to experience the same joys of being there.<BR/><BR/>It looks absolutely beautiful there in Grafton. I know you all will have a blast and I look forward to more pictures and utterz.<BR/><BR/>Ciao!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-51831264492956799752008-07-01T09:57:00.000-07:002008-07-01T09:57:00.000-07:00It was amazing. Each of the kids got to grab some ...It was amazing. Each of the kids got to grab some eggs at the third nest we visited. Truly amazing. This is why we don't fly.Jeff Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467497550606291798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225187351807773631.post-66494676953344965962008-07-01T05:55:00.000-07:002008-07-01T05:55:00.000-07:00Wow! That is too cool. I think it is great that ...Wow! That is too cool. I think it is great that you are stopping at places like this and letting the kids experience all of these things. Too often we fly over the states and never see the true beauty of America!<BR/><BR/>Just remember not to interrupt him while he's talking or he'll smack you with that PVC pipe. Ouch!!<BR/><BR/>woodyStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967009085534113784noreply@blogger.com