PS I am definitely guilty of a missed comma or grammar error every now and then. Who am I to judge?

Ok, I'm the newbie in the group! LOL! Thanks for the tip on the DES words, that's a very cool trick...
Tracy

Hi, Tracy!!

So glad you joined us!

WOW, I go to work for a day, and look what happens. We're up to 32!! WOO-HOO!!

Yes, Alexis,I think we do need more dudes -- even though Gary makes five. :)

Oh, and I got to use some of the new tricks I learned at Mark's seminar in
San Diego a week ago Saturday. This was my first day back to work in a couple weeks.

It looks like "so that" STHAO is here to stay. :)

It came as smooth as silk today. I love it when that happens.

Mark needs to make an appearance on this group.
someone send him an SOS!!



With all honesty. I just wanted a reason to post this video.
this should be the official CSRnation SOS message!

I think it was Morris Code for something like, "Did you know CSRnation is coming up on 4000 members?"

I've been trying to get the courage to break the news to Mark that I started a fan club. Maybe that was the SOS message from the kitty. :)

Luuuuv it!!! STHAO is here to stay.

Oh, BTW. About breaking the news to Mark -- I let the "cat" out of the bag.

Well, I was thinking somebody would. :)

I joined, I joined! I AM a fan of the Magnum Steno Club!! LOL

Tami.... THANK YOU!!! :) You are so kind! (Love your home page and music and family photos - what a blessing they are!)

Yes, Alexis asked me to check it out, so I did!

I figured out something very cool recently, and it's on the instructional video for today:

How hard you work at the MOST DIFFICULT parts of the dictation (first time through) is where you will MOST improve.

Isn't it true that for most tests, we get MOST of it, but mess up in a few hard parts? Well, using super effort at the parts we do worst, TRAINS us to be able to handle those hardest parts when we hit them in a test.

Oh, Tami - and I LOVE the revolver with the Pachmyer grips and the steno! I think that pistol is a Colt Python, but I'm not sure.

WOW!! I can't believe it!!

Make that six dudes. :)

Hi, Mark!

Hi, Tami!

Hi Everyone!

Mark, it was perfect timing today for your "MOST DIFFICULT/MOST IMPROVEMENT" comment. I need it today! Test time is drawing near, and I'm starting to freak out.....I'm still having such a hard time getting the dictation. Your comment was a good motivator for me. See you over on Magnum Steno!

WOW! Mark himself joined CSRnation!
We feel very privileged and special :-)

You have a huge fan base here, not sure how many countess blogs and discussions are about your famous theory.
Thank you for joining our little community.

Just a heads up, I cant type and i cant spell.

I need to fix the gun thingy, its apparently a colt..
is this a magnum?

might as well make it that it would make sense.

I think you need to ask Christine, Monti. :)

Monti, any way you can post a Colt Python? They look similar, and they are almost always .357 magnums. I like Colts much better than S&W. If you look up prices, you'll see the Colts are much more expensive - they're better made and don't make them anymore.

Christine, you ever shot a Colt Python?

Mark,

Monti came up with the gun idea. He really does an awesome job around here keeping everybody happy.

Like Kimberly, I appreciate your advice, too. She shouldn't feel bad about "having a hard time getting the dictation."

I don't think I've ever gotten anything clean when I'm doing the Magnumsteno Club, BUT I wrote lights out today thanks to the incredible PUSH I got from you.

I had a veterinarian who kept wanting to answer while the question was coming, zoming along on a little bit of technical material today, and the lying (extremely nervous) girlfriend trying to get her babies' daddy kept from going to jail.

She was FLYING. The deputy even commented later how fast she was, BUT after doing the Club last week, I didn't have to interrupt one time.

I was realtiming for a visiting judge I never worked for before, so it really felt awesome.

Thanks again, Mark, for everything you do for the common ranks and for joining the group. It's so unexpected, but totally appreciated. :)

MARK!!! I'm so happy you signed on. What would this fan club be without THE MAN HIMSELF?!? Trevor will be so pleased to see you here.

Thanks Monti. I've never been referred to as a "Countess." I like it. We are an awesome group of Countesses, but we need more Counts. And your guns, is it me or are they getting bigger and bigger?

Six guys and counting...

Here's a good Python: There's a real nice one with great resolution, heading in the right direction, at www.jcdevine.com/images/auction_2806/08-157-007.jpg

Anyway, the original pic you have is great, so don't worry about it!

Wow, this Club is going off!! Haven't been on for a bit and had a lot of catch-up reading to do.

Tami, I'm glad you like the photo. Thanks again for starting our little club.

Well, Veronica, to answer your question, the gun in this picture is a Ruger Vaquero Single Action with a 4 5/8" barrel in Stainless Steel.

And, Alexis, yes, it's a pretty big gun. Has a pretty good recoil too!

Mark, so great to see you here!! I don't know if I've shot the Colt Python or not. Do you own one? I really need to move to Texas so the gun collection could grow rapidly, unimpeded by the registration hassles.

Monti, I want to jump in on all the thank-yous. You really do an amazing job here and are so appreciated.

I may have to join the "Dorkie mom club." If you don't have a son, can you join anyway? Megan has 4 more tests to pass to qualify for the June CSR. She has been writing the Magnum Steno Club multiple times in a day. She's giving it her best shot.

The video Mark showed at the San Diego seminar was quite impressive. What an amazing machine God has created in the human -- and so adaptable.

Let's keep up the hard work -- and, oh, it is hard work -- but certainly worth it!!

Yes, Christine, you'll never be as dorkie as me, but you definitely qualify to be in the unofficial "Dorkie Mom Club."

I'm so happy Megan's doing so awesome. She is such a very special person! I'm glad to hear she's working hard in the "Club." I know it will pay off.

So we're up to 39 members -- and I think I noticed one more dude, Tim. SUPER!!

Christine, the only qualifications to be in our unofficial Dorkie Mom Club is to be a Mom and a Dork...oops. Did I say that out loud? ; p

Tami, I think I just out dorked you today. And Trevor will probably agree with me on this one. Well, good news first. I passed my last 200 and am now officially in qualifiers! Then what do I do? I started crying and shaking like a blundering idiot. Geeeez, what will it be like when I pass my qualifier and then my CSR test?!?

Mark, do you have a seminar on controlling emotions? If so, sign me up.

Going to the Mark's seminar has really pushed me over the top. Since his March seminar, I have passed three tests and am now in qualifiers! THANK YOU MARK FOR ALL YOUR HELP.

Well, let's just say I'm officially qualified for admittance into the unofficial club. Alexis, congrats on qualifying!! That is so great.

Magnum fans, I think I have the intel on the pistol that shoots rapid-fire steno. I have been informed it is a Smith & Wesson model 29 .44 Mag. And, apparently, I have shot it. Good pick, Monti. Very sleek!

Sure thing Mark, Here is the Colt pic i used

and here is your Python:

I'll be happy to change it if guys likes.
and of course, anyone feel free to use that anywhere, anytime.

By "that" i mean the logo thingy.

Congratulations, Alexis!!

I told you you should do whatever it takes to get you and Trevor to that seminar in March. I'm so glad it's paying off.

The great news is it will keep paying off, too. Writing will get easier and easier, and you'll get faster and faster.

I do have to say I'd get overwhelmed at times because I'd try to change too many things at once, but I'd back it back down and take smaller steps.

Hey, maybe you and Trevor will qualify on the same qualifer!!

Hey, another dude. I'm losing count.

So glad you joined us, Anthony!

WooHoo!!! Hooray for Alexis!!!!! Congrats!
I think Humphreys should still throw you and Trevor a CSR reception when you qualify! ; P

Hey, Tami!

I thought I'd try again to post on this site/computer. Thanks again for inviting me. You're the best ;)

Thanks, Patty.

Glad to see you here!

Have you had a chance to try out the Magnumsteno Club?

Hi, Tami, glad to see you, too!

I haven't had a chance to try the Magnumsteno Club. Looks like the seminar would be more affordable for me. I have to eventually start making car payments (don't have a car yet but in the market).

Thank you for reminding me about the Magnumsteno Club. Definitely something to keep in mind.

It's only $29.95 a month, and you can join monthly.

I know any amount is tough for starving students, BUT if it gets you to the CSR one test sooner, how much are you saving in the long run??

You can also join for a free day and check it out, even though I really think just diving in on the month is the best way. It can be a little overwhelming at first glance because the dictation is extremely difficult, BUT after you study Mark's videos on how to approach the dictation (Mark's 1, 2, and 3), I think you'll have awesome results.

Maybe you can practice in shorter spurts, too, to keep less stress on your hands.

Take care, Patty, and keep me posted on your progress. Good luck on the car situation, too.

Monti,

The Colt Anaconda you have posted is very good; I don't think the gun I found looks better. The only negative would be the darkness around the cylinder. The grips on your pic are nicer than the grips on the one I found. Thanks for making this nice site, and this nice club!!!

Christine,

I do not own a Colt Python - they start at about $900 and the nicest ones are a few hundred more. Cocking back the hammer is so light, a child could do it. Fine piece of work that they don't make anymore. I do have a .38 Colt Detective Special nickle plated Pachmayr grips that I love. Someday I'd love to have a .357 Magnum Colt Python. Until then my Dan Wesson 3" barrel will have to do.

WooHoo! Way to go Tami for actually starting the fan club!

Boy, you don't log in for a couple weeks and look what happens! I suggested to Mark that he should chime in here on CSR last month when we first had the discussions about the seminars and then unofficial fan club. Hi, Mark! Glad to see there's so many fans!

Now I know why Mark was wearing his gun shirt last week, after reading the comment wall - doh! I know, I know, someone should smack me for not checking in -- but I was busy practicing, which is where I'm off to now -- Test Week, ya know.

P.S. My daughter's only three, that good enough for the Mom's Club, girls??

My fav this week is used to/used to be/used to go/etc!!! Still driving myself to have them stick, then to move onto another! :)

Hi, Michelle! So glad to see you here, and thanks for telling me about it last month.

has to HAFD has to go HAFGD has to be HAFBD has to do HAFTD
(half the HAFT)

I completely agree that Humphreys should throw you guys a reception when you head to the CSR Alexis and Trevor since no matter what you're still family and just because you are finishing at another school doesn't mean anything! There I said it! :P

used "supposed to be" a TON today!!! The most ever!!! the witness said it every answer, I think, LOL!!!! TY, Mark! Got good practice w/it too. Is a little awkward at first, but it is coming!!!

has to HAFD has to go HAFGD has to be HAFBD has to do HAFTD

So for "had to go," "had to be" and "had to do," do you just leave out the A?

My 'had' is 'just' the H....does that work for you??

Yes, my H is "had." I was just wondering if Magnum Steno teaches those same "has" phrases with "had." You know, by leaving out the A. :D

LOL, me too, Barb!!!

I mean, me either, Barb!

SPOEFD = supposed to
AOUFD = used to
Just drop to add the B = FBD
Go = G

you can build others from this too! GOEFD = going to (for myself)

Look what happens, I have to work all day, and all of a sudden we're up to 50 members. WOO-HOO!!

I'll catch up with you all later!

had to go THOG
had to be THOB
had to do THOD (basically these are purposeful stacks)