Hey Tami, hope things are going well for you! I finally passed my last 200 Jury Charge! I am coming along with my 225 Q&A speed, too, getting better every time. Hopefully I will get out there really soon!
Just wanted to remind you that our sit-in date time (hehehe) is next week, Monday, August 17. You told me that your courtroom usually starts at 9:00 a.m., so my boyfriend and I will be there at that time. If you don't mind, we'll stay for the morning session because I'll be using the afternoon to study. So we'll only take about 5 hours of your time. :)
I can't wait to see how you run your courtroom! I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks so much for letting me sit-in with you!
No prob about my BF finding another courtroom to sit in. I'm sure he'll enjoy the day as much as me! We're both excited! It's like a field-trip! :)
Hope you enjoy your last day of work (tomorrow), and I hope your coming in on Thursday back to work won't be too overwhelming or anything for you. I'm sure nothing that a PRO like you can't handle! ;)
We'll see you this Monday! Thanks again, Tami, for everything!
Tami,
I keep getting kicked out of the "follow the group" when I add a friend. I know you told me last time how to change re-activate it, and I've spend 1/2 hour looking for it. Where is that setting again? Sorry to bother you.
How is your shoulder? Are you back to work? How was Universal Studios? I love that City Walk. So cool.
Meg is getting SUPER discouraged. left in tears this morning. Her fingers are moving fast, but it's not clean. What to do.... She is so diligent. I plan on working with her all weekend, just not sure where to start. Writing slow and trying to get it perfect, I'm thinking.
Before the CSR, did Clay immerse himself in writing on the weekends? Trying to formulate a plan for success.
My depo today is at the office of "Harry Parker." I think that's the one you see advertised on TV. Hmm...
Tami,
Correction : "Larry H. Parker." See what happens when I go by my memory and not the document -- yikes!! That's what a coma will do for you. I haven't used the "coma card" in a while, but I know you can relate -- he-he!!
Thanks for your thoughts, Tami. I'll have Megan call Clay. Yes, she writes a lot and writes Mark's takes 3-4 times a day also. I know her hand speed is there. Her fingers are flying. We will focus on slow and controlled this weekend.
Tami,
I am all for having fun, I am always people take me seriously.
I started another account to join none "cover depo" groups, this account is set just for that so people can find them easily.
Your club is rockin... one of the busiest section on CSRnation.
Tami,
I am so very glad you like this site.. I mean it.
also, I am working on giving group owners complete control over the look and feel of the group, you will be able select a theme you like and a bunch of other options.
I am also working on a way for you to add a poll (if you wish) to your group.
next month should bring some new exciting features.
We have some new competitors out there now (not mentioning names :P you prolly know them anyway).
We have to step it up! lol
Tami, I was thinking about you this morning, wondering if tomorrow was your day to go back. I must have read that on some post. You have got to ease into it as best you can. I was telling Bev this morning that my job yesterday was extremely fast, and yet I felt pretty good when it was done. I am thinking it must be the Grand, finally kicking in to help my body. When I told my sister how fast that job was, and how I felt, she felt it definitely was the Grand as I never would have said that in the past while writing on my Stentura. I bet you are curious about the new writers out right now. Will you get any kind of a demo?
Hi Tami! Your comment made my day! You are the friendliest court reporter I've met! Congratulations to your son. WOW! I hope to be at 280 someday. Will join Magnum Steno too.
LOL, Tami. You sure are sneaky! Hehe. Well you can see my reply on Carley's page, and hey, if you are a dinosaur, then I can only aspire to be a caveman!
nonoperator-induced stacking is not an issue - Yes!!!
kids are back in school today - I can't believe that - so soon??? Wow, that sounds like a great school schedule. As long as all the kids go back!
I have been patient. Even though my job was so fast yesterday, I tweaked just one key, and that really helped. It's not 100 percent, though ... not yet!
I just did my two-mile tape, even though it's pretty hot in my office/sewing studio/exercise room!!! My shower awaits! Alan did his way harder workout upstairs. We're really trying to keep up this routine. I know you relate!
I was eavesdropping on Jenny's page. hmm, something else calorie burning. Wonder what that might be???
Miss you too, girl. My life these last weeks has been overwhelming, as usual. I am holding my breath and hoping to survive until Monday when my kids start school and I can finally exhale. I know I'm preaching to the choir, but this summer I have been pulled in 80 directions. Got one kid stressing about starting middle school and me stressing about my little baby starting kdg and then my trooper in the middle. How can my baby be leaving me? I am preparing myself for tears. He is my buddy and I will miss him.
I miss talking to you. Heading out the pool for a last few hours of summer with the kiddos.
Just reading some more. Do you and Jenny have an exercise commitment? I should join you. I am determined this year that Rachel starts middle school and has to catch the bus at 6:37 a.m. that I am going to head out with her and walk for an hour before the other kids have to be up. Hold me to it, will you, girls?
I'm honored that I get to be your first student reporter who gets to sit with you in your baby courtroom! And thanks for the reminder... I'll make sure to double the dose of deodorant, too! Hahaha! You're too funny, Tami! :)
AND if my stomach doesn't stick out farther than my boobs, it's all good.
I've always had the same theory, but now that my boobs have shrunk to absolutely nothing, seriously not even bra-worthy, I figure my only hope now is to have a boob job!!
Carley!!! I think she may have moved or something???? I have not seen around school in months. :( I'll have to add her too and catch up!
The last couple weeks have been crazy busy for me. Got that transcription job finished and got paid right away. (Yippee!) I must admit, that experience has me thinking about how cool it would be to become a CART provider one day. I would LOVE to always be in an educational setting.
Bailey is a little kindergarten rockstar. She's even taking the bus to school in the morning! I'm so proud of her. Can't imagine now why I was so worried. LOL
I've been working on transcript credits all day. I was so far behind from all the class I missed for vacation and Bailey's first few days of school. I did 6 today and have 2 more in progress right now. I have got to sit down and rework my schedule. I didn't realize how much kindergarten and soccer were going to cut into my practice time. I have takes turned into the lab for possible passes that I don't have time to sit and transcribe/correct. **sigh** I just know if I can get more organized, I'm going to see some results soon!
Have you gone back to work yet? How's the shoulder? When do your kids start school? OH YEAH!!!!! Checked out the pool pics above...O! M! G! That is the most spectacular backyard pool I've ever seen!
complete CR body shutdown- Yes, that's what I've been trying to prevent for years!!!
How dare my massage therapist take a vacation now - I tried to make an appt. for today or tomorrow. She won't be back until Tuesday. She gave me some numbers of other therapists around, but I've been spoiled. Did another workout last night even though I was dragging. I know it did me good.
Tried out some sweatpants yesterday at Ross. So depressing to look in the mirror. Hips = size 16. Waist = size 12!!! Yes, I bought a pair for $10. And a thin workout T-shirt.
I'm overwhelmed with getting stuff out, though. I'm typing as I'm eating breakfast!
What a sweet note - thanks for perking me up! I just decided to stop being quite so hard on myself and let myself mail something that *should* go out today, go out on Monday. Nobody needs it now, I'm just putting all that pressure on myself for nothing. (Neurotic!)
Yes, check out the RollerMouse and Kinesis Freestyle keyboard. Ask Trina for her latest input. Take a swim - relax - and ...
Hi, Tami! Well, we missed you this summer!! How did I do? Well, I didn't do at all. I sat out the contests this year and went to the Realtime Systems Administrator workshop which was running on the same days. The RSA was awesome! Well worth the time and money. They're running it again at Midyear in San Fran. You ought to check it out.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Hope you're still doing great!
Hi, Tami. I am taking baby steps into your Magnum Steno Club. I just joined and will snoop around for awhile. I ordered a laptop today, and the software purchase is scheduled for Monday. The kids go back to school in 11 days. Then I may be able to handle joining Mark's site.
I noticed that you were interested in converting to Eclipse. I have a ten-year old DOS version that can still run circles around some of the competitors. If you convert, you will definitely be starting another fan club.
Hey Tami, it was a pleasure to cover your department. I love Kathy. Judge Rudloff is great! I really enjoyed working with him. I am surprised at the verdict. We all thought it would be a guilty on the lesser or hung. I guess I should learn not to be surprised when juries are involved! I am glad to hear that you got some time scheduled in your office. I really hope your shoulder feels better soon! I am very happy to be back in my department Monday. The last two weeks have been a great experience but I'm super happy to go home! Take care!
No worries. I'm glad you get more days to rest since your shoulder has been acting up. I hope you feel better! Go to that Thai massage place that you were talking about! :)
Thank you for the offer to sit out with other court reporters in your courthouse. But Murrieta *is* a far drive, and I really wanted to sit out specifically with *you* -- you know, 'cause you're so AWESOME! :) So please count me out for now.
Maybe we can reschedule a few months from now when I have to do more observation/internship hours for a class requirement. I have other court reporters (closer to home) that I'll be able to sit out with in this month. So rain check? Please? :)
Since my boyfriend already took the day off work on Monday, we're going to spend the day babysitting his two adorable nieces instead... so it all works out! It's win-win everywhere! :)
Thanks for being so nice, Tami! Have a great weekend!
Thank you for your suggestions. I really appreciate them. I learned theory at a bad time, as it was transitional. I was initially taught to include -D/-G/-Z; then at some point around 140, we were told all inflected endings had to be added with an additional stroke.
I recently found a challenge paragraph on another site. It was written with two different theories to highlight the stroke-intensiveness of your least favorite theory! I believe you actually participated later in that discussion. Anyway, I came in just two strokes behind the first example. I have a lot of tweaking to do. Looking at the glass half full, I actually made it to 225 writing like that! However, it does explain some things: I always got lits before Q & A's; I got a 240 lit before I could get a 225 Q & A; and my performance was unbelievably erratic, in that I could never regularly get a speed once I conquored it. This made me not enjoy writing as much as I think I could have. There was always fear or intimidation involved.
Thinking "half full" again, I WILL be able to shorten my writing, and I will still have that other skill to fall back on.
I intend to take this in small steps. It must appear like I am trying to do everything at once because I have so many questions. I felt the need to map out a masterplan before I begin so I don't end up creating little messes along the way.
I started with adding inflected endings onto the word. Then I took a single phrase (I don't) and started using it, practicing all kinds of right-hand endings with it. Once I am very comfortable with the endings, I will start adding more phrases.
I have never used an asterisk for anything but a "delete" key, and I do not have any wide keys on my writer. I think there is plenty for me to learn before I address those. We'll call that "Phase II." I plan to have my machine serviced before I start working. I will have it reconfigured then to open up some more possibilities.
I think another area of weakness, based on that single paragraph challenge, is my lack of simple two- and three-word phrases -- the common ones, not necessarily ones that you build upon.
The first thing I did was go back to including my endings. That is automatic now. However, I do find myself coming back for too many -Gs. I am going to start using -DZ and learning to tuck -Gs and -Rs. I also recently learned the -NCH and -RCH/RSH endings, but what do you do in place of the -L?
I think it was a combination of overestimating the degree of perfection required for realtime and underestimating the CAT technology that was available at the time that corrupted my theory. When I started investigating short writing styles, I could actually see the vestigal substructure (SKP for "and"; final T for "the"; short-vowel pronouns -- eu/e/u. I always wondered why my theory brief for "interest" was SBR). So, in that respect, I am far better off than a student of your least favorite theory. It appears I have a solid foundation. Well, except for the whole thing about never having used an asterisk before! After I digest these changes and the phrasing concepts, I am going to have my machine serviced and add the wide keys. Then I can use the TD/SZ to utilize more phrasal endings and the * to fine tune the conflicts my software can't resolve.
Are you using short or long vowels in your short pronoun phrases like "in a," "with a," "is a," and "just a"? I'm guessing it has to be done with a short vowel because of conflicts. I have always written the article "a" with a long vowel; so that could be tough. Do you happen to have a handy list of short phrases?
Where did Clay go to school -- the speed building part, I mean. And exactly how many kids do you have? I can barely handle my two. My new mantra is "Nine more days until they go back to school; nine more days until they go back to school; nine more days until they go back to school . . . "
Thanks for the bday wishes! I was truly surprised. We have not had TV since the switch to digital AND we have NEVER had cable, dish, HBO, et cetera. the only tv has been about a 13 inch with hmmm...four channels if i'm lucky. So I get home from school, terrible traffic on 99 in Sac, hot, tired, and walk in the back door fully loaded down with laptop, machine, and sh#% and low and behold staring me down from my kitchen eating area is a 42 inch BIG ASS flat screen plasma/lcd (not sure but who the hell cares!) tv with a great big bow on it! LIFES GREAT!!!! Football season here I come...yaaaaay.
Okay. Yes, I had a great bday. love ya
BTW ~ Trevor was stalling at school. he usually rushes me to leave as soon as possible, but not today! Stinker.
The only adult for a while, huh??? Nice! Don't do too much work, then! Crack open one of those books you've got gathering dust and put your feet up!
I'm having a lazy morning, trying to figure out how to edit a Word document when I don't have the Word program! Most of the firms I've been working for give me a template for the worksheet, etc., but I can't fill it in. Even with that free Open Office program. If you know the answer for me, please share. I don't think you have to mess with stuff like that, though.
It looks like another beautiful day here, although we've had lots of smoke from the almost-out fire still. Yesterday afternoon was the worst ever!
I'm picturing you taking an easy swim, maybe weeding in your garden for a bit - that's it! How's your shoulder after a week of work???
One day I will get into having facials. My face is the type where I need the big guns, I'm afraid. It is more important for me at this point to spend the money on massage, but I am hoping that will change one day soon. How I envy you guys for having some rain. That would be so nice here. Especially for the fire!
Yes, the Neti pot is truly fantastic, even though it is gross. If you get one, just do it when no one else is at home, and then clean the sink!
I skipped exercising yesterday as the day before I was on my feet so much. Today there is no excuse. I will do at least 2 miles. That is absolutely fantastic news that your shoulder was better. I know that more circulation brings more healing. You have battled with that shoulder for quite a while now - it is time for it to be a nonissue.
Alan will be gone this evening, and I am looking forward to some TiVo. I have one short job left to get out, and that is it. I called my mom this morning and she wants to know when I can come. Maybe next week after my Tuesday job. It is always hard to make plans, as you know.
I would really like to get my sewing machine out and hem at least one pair of pants this weekend. That is my goal. I will report back. The last time I brought my sewing machine out, it stayed out for three months, and I never used it. Finally, I got sick of seeing it so I put it away. Pathetic!
I have noticed a connection between taking my really good vitamins and the lessening of my hot flashes. They are not as intense as before. A few days ago, I skipped taking my vitamins, and my hot flashes immediately got stronger. That is all the proof I need! Hopefully Brenda will read your post on my page. She spoke of needing some extra B as well.
Did Clay ever get with the program and thank you sufficiently for doing all that scoping for him? He may never forgive me for my comment on his page a few weeks ago! Anymore Eclipse news from you, or is that a sore subject? Did you ever try writing to Eclipse with your own dictionary? It's not that hard to convert a dictionary, apparently. So curious!
Enjoy that facial! My friend Lorna Brodie from this site has regular facials. Her esthetician gives her a hand and arm massage along with it. Sounds so nice!
Enough yakking. My job awaits me. Can't wait to cross that off my list!
So all is good! - Wonderful! You know Brenda, me and the group here will help you with Eclipse, for sure!
I think it's a guy thing regarding the tech support. They've always helped me - some do have a better attitude, but that's the way it goes.
I just had a long coffee break - and ate up plenty of chocolate chips. I'm supposedly off of sugar - not! I have mainly cut way back, but I sure made up for it just now. So I better finish my job and start working out while the chocolate is working its magic!
I have a complete sewing studio here - just haven't done any sewing in ... forever! I used to crochet and knit too - and I'm really good!!!
lol sorry! I really never come on here anymore. Only to upload files. And yes, I still Love You! You need to get a Blackberry so we can be Blackberry messenger friends:)
Are you going to the Palm Spring's convention?
I just finished using a blower for the first time on my frontyard. I had to try it. It looked like fun when you were using it that day we were all cleaning up the leaves at your house haha. Except there are no trees at my house, just grass :( The weedwacker is another story though.. :/ I don't think my dad's guna let me have that job anymore!
Hope you are doing well..miss you!!!
Tami, I just adopted -BLG as my -KL ending a few days ago. Keith helped me work it out. Actually I am using it as a -KL ending AND an -LK ending (when the L is not silent).
I have the same conflict Angela is talking about: "sibling." The conflict is SIBLG, which woud translate to both "sibling" and "sicle/sickle." Also, BUBLG is both "buckle" and "bubbling." I am not even slightly concerned about either, as my nine-year-old DOS version of Eclipse student software can differentiate the two for me.
As I told you before, you will start the Total Eclipse Fan Club when you get it!
Yep, still the same Candice! Hope the same for all of you too. Say Hiiii to Alton for me! Have you guys replaced me with a new mermaid yet?haha
Mowing the lawn is next for me ;) And yes, I have heard that story about you mowing prego. Wouldn't expect anything less from super mom Tami! Hope you're having a greeat summer<3
Hi Tami!
I just had a quick question, do you by chance know how to get the page number off of the first page of a transcipt in Winner software?
Thanks so much!
Sorry to bother you!
Take care!
I am selling my full reporter version Eclipse software for $3800. Your purchase will be for the latest version and key, with support from the time you purchase it! The Eclipse transfer fee is included in the price, so there will be no surprises.
I'm at Mom's for tonight and tomorrow as I had two jobs today and from there came here. Thursday I've got an all day just five minutes away from Mom's house. Tomorrow I clean her closets!
Just been petting Roger, the big, big white and beige cat of Mom and Scot's. He loves me best!
Fish!!! Hope you like it! We do. Both my grandpas were major fishermen! I'm here at Mom's - been enjoying the ice cream and her cats! Weather is perfect! Had two short depos yesterday - may have one tomorrow afternoon five minutes away and an all day on Friday five minutes away from Mom's but in another direction. When I lived here I hardly ever drove more than 15 minutes to get to a job. Those were the days!
Hope the Eclipse deal works for you - and the price is okay from the broker. Can't wait to talk macros with ya! (See Lisa O's page.)
Click on the columns on the left to change the fish and the backgrounds are on the right. Yes, I know these aren't the kind of fish you're talking about! Mom just forwarded this link to me!
Thanks for the compliment on the pic. How lame am I? We looked and looked and no pics of just us two -- since National Black Belt competition in Alabama in high school. Went out and snapped one on the patio. Not the greatest, but good for now.
Yes, four chances to get one. God willing, it will happen.
It was good talking to Clay. He is working so hard. You must be so proud :)
I'm afraid I have a serious weakness for Dairy Queen, and I have had no willpower. Now that everyone is going back to school and summer is ending, I am going to get motivated. I'm not liking how Dairy Queen is looking on me.
How are you doing? When do your kids head back to school? Yesterday was move in day for my son (his first year of college). My daughters start school on Tuesday. My baby is going to be a freshman. Boy, does it go by fast!
Tracy Jirout
Aug 9, 2009
Jackie
Aug 10, 2009
Christine (Steno Nerd)
Hope you had a great weekend! :)
Just wanted to remind you that our sit-in date time (hehehe) is next week, Monday, August 17. You told me that your courtroom usually starts at 9:00 a.m., so my boyfriend and I will be there at that time. If you don't mind, we'll stay for the morning session because I'll be using the afternoon to study. So we'll only take about 5 hours of your time. :)
I can't wait to see how you run your courtroom! I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks so much for letting me sit-in with you!
See you next week!
Christine
stenonerd.blogspot.com
Aug 10, 2009
Christine (Steno Nerd)
No prob about my BF finding another courtroom to sit in. I'm sure he'll enjoy the day as much as me! We're both excited! It's like a field-trip! :)
Hope you enjoy your last day of work (tomorrow), and I hope your coming in on Thursday back to work won't be too overwhelming or anything for you. I'm sure nothing that a PRO like you can't handle! ;)
We'll see you this Monday! Thanks again, Tami, for everything!
Christine
stenonerd.blogspot.com
Aug 11, 2009
Christine Kirley
I keep getting kicked out of the "follow the group" when I add a friend. I know you told me last time how to change re-activate it, and I've spend 1/2 hour looking for it. Where is that setting again? Sorry to bother you.
How is your shoulder? Are you back to work? How was Universal Studios? I love that City Walk. So cool.
Meg is getting SUPER discouraged. left in tears this morning. Her fingers are moving fast, but it's not clean. What to do.... She is so diligent. I plan on working with her all weekend, just not sure where to start. Writing slow and trying to get it perfect, I'm thinking.
Before the CSR, did Clay immerse himself in writing on the weekends? Trying to formulate a plan for success.
My depo today is at the office of "Harry Parker." I think that's the one you see advertised on TV. Hmm...
Aug 12, 2009
Christine Kirley
Correction : "Larry H. Parker." See what happens when I go by my memory and not the document -- yikes!! That's what a coma will do for you. I haven't used the "coma card" in a while, but I know you can relate -- he-he!!
Aug 12, 2009
Christine Kirley
Keep in touch...
Aug 12, 2009
Kelli Combs (admin)
I am all for having fun, I am always people take me seriously.
I started another account to join none "cover depo" groups, this account is set just for that so people can find them easily.
Your club is rockin... one of the busiest section on CSRnation.
Aug 12, 2009
Kelli Combs (admin)
I am so very glad you like this site.. I mean it.
also, I am working on giving group owners complete control over the look and feel of the group, you will be able select a theme you like and a bunch of other options.
I am also working on a way for you to add a poll (if you wish) to your group.
next month should bring some new exciting features.
We have some new competitors out there now (not mentioning names :P you prolly know them anyway).
We have to step it up! lol
Aug 12, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
Aug 12, 2009
Kelli Combs (admin)
Aug 12, 2009
Kelli Combs (admin)
Aug 12, 2009
CARLEY JOANNE BAGATELOS
Aug 12, 2009
Keith Rowan II
Aug 12, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
kids are back in school today - I can't believe that - so soon??? Wow, that sounds like a great school schedule. As long as all the kids go back!
I have been patient. Even though my job was so fast yesterday, I tweaked just one key, and that really helped. It's not 100 percent, though ... not yet!
I just did my two-mile tape, even though it's pretty hot in my office/sewing studio/exercise room!!! My shower awaits! Alan did his way harder workout upstairs. We're really trying to keep up this routine. I know you relate!
Here's a pic of me:
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Aug 12, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
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TOMORROW!!!
Aug 12, 2009
Tina Givens
Miss you too, girl. My life these last weeks has been overwhelming, as usual. I am holding my breath and hoping to survive until Monday when my kids start school and I can finally exhale. I know I'm preaching to the choir, but this summer I have been pulled in 80 directions. Got one kid stressing about starting middle school and me stressing about my little baby starting kdg and then my trooper in the middle. How can my baby be leaving me? I am preparing myself for tears. He is my buddy and I will miss him.
I miss talking to you. Heading out the pool for a last few hours of summer with the kiddos.
Just reading some more. Do you and Jenny have an exercise commitment? I should join you. I am determined this year that Rachel starts middle school and has to catch the bus at 6:37 a.m. that I am going to head out with her and walk for an hour before the other kids have to be up. Hold me to it, will you, girls?
Ok, I really gotta run now. BYE!!
Aug 13, 2009
Christine (Steno Nerd)
Christine
stenonerd.blogspot.com
Aug 13, 2009
Tina Givens
I've always had the same theory, but now that my boobs have shrunk to absolutely nothing, seriously not even bra-worthy, I figure my only hope now is to have a boob job!!
Aug 13, 2009
KJM
The last couple weeks have been crazy busy for me. Got that transcription job finished and got paid right away. (Yippee!) I must admit, that experience has me thinking about how cool it would be to become a CART provider one day. I would LOVE to always be in an educational setting.
Bailey is a little kindergarten rockstar. She's even taking the bus to school in the morning! I'm so proud of her. Can't imagine now why I was so worried. LOL
I've been working on transcript credits all day. I was so far behind from all the class I missed for vacation and Bailey's first few days of school. I did 6 today and have 2 more in progress right now. I have got to sit down and rework my schedule. I didn't realize how much kindergarten and soccer were going to cut into my practice time. I have takes turned into the lab for possible passes that I don't have time to sit and transcribe/correct. **sigh** I just know if I can get more organized, I'm going to see some results soon!
Have you gone back to work yet? How's the shoulder? When do your kids start school? OH YEAH!!!!! Checked out the pool pics above...O! M! G! That is the most spectacular backyard pool I've ever seen!
Aug 13, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
How dare my massage therapist take a vacation now - I tried to make an appt. for today or tomorrow. She won't be back until Tuesday. She gave me some numbers of other therapists around, but I've been spoiled. Did another workout last night even though I was dragging. I know it did me good.
Tried out some sweatpants yesterday at Ross. So depressing to look in the mirror. Hips = size 16. Waist = size 12!!! Yes, I bought a pair for $10. And a thin workout T-shirt.
I'm overwhelmed with getting stuff out, though. I'm typing as I'm eating breakfast!
Hope your job went well yesterday!!!
Aug 14, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
Yes, check out the RollerMouse and Kinesis Freestyle keyboard. Ask Trina for her latest input. Take a swim - relax - and ...
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Aug 14, 2009
Joyce Casey
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Hope you're still doing great!
Aug 14, 2009
tami carlson
I noticed that you were interested in converting to Eclipse. I have a ten-year old DOS version that can still run circles around some of the competitors. If you convert, you will definitely be starting another fan club.
Tami Too
Aug 14, 2009
Tracy Bundrant
Aug 15, 2009
Christine (Steno Nerd)
No worries. I'm glad you get more days to rest since your shoulder has been acting up. I hope you feel better! Go to that Thai massage place that you were talking about! :)
Thank you for the offer to sit out with other court reporters in your courthouse. But Murrieta *is* a far drive, and I really wanted to sit out specifically with *you* -- you know, 'cause you're so AWESOME! :) So please count me out for now.
Maybe we can reschedule a few months from now when I have to do more observation/internship hours for a class requirement. I have other court reporters (closer to home) that I'll be able to sit out with in this month. So rain check? Please? :)
Since my boyfriend already took the day off work on Monday, we're going to spend the day babysitting his two adorable nieces instead... so it all works out! It's win-win everywhere! :)
Thanks for being so nice, Tami! Have a great weekend!
Christine
stenonerd.blogspot.com
Aug 15, 2009
tami carlson
Thank you for your suggestions. I really appreciate them. I learned theory at a bad time, as it was transitional. I was initially taught to include -D/-G/-Z; then at some point around 140, we were told all inflected endings had to be added with an additional stroke.
I recently found a challenge paragraph on another site. It was written with two different theories to highlight the stroke-intensiveness of your least favorite theory! I believe you actually participated later in that discussion. Anyway, I came in just two strokes behind the first example. I have a lot of tweaking to do. Looking at the glass half full, I actually made it to 225 writing like that! However, it does explain some things: I always got lits before Q & A's; I got a 240 lit before I could get a 225 Q & A; and my performance was unbelievably erratic, in that I could never regularly get a speed once I conquored it. This made me not enjoy writing as much as I think I could have. There was always fear or intimidation involved.
Thinking "half full" again, I WILL be able to shorten my writing, and I will still have that other skill to fall back on.
I intend to take this in small steps. It must appear like I am trying to do everything at once because I have so many questions. I felt the need to map out a masterplan before I begin so I don't end up creating little messes along the way.
I started with adding inflected endings onto the word. Then I took a single phrase (I don't) and started using it, practicing all kinds of right-hand endings with it. Once I am very comfortable with the endings, I will start adding more phrases.
I have never used an asterisk for anything but a "delete" key, and I do not have any wide keys on my writer. I think there is plenty for me to learn before I address those. We'll call that "Phase II." I plan to have my machine serviced before I start working. I will have it reconfigured then to open up some more possibilities.
I think another area of weakness, based on that single paragraph challenge, is my lack of simple two- and three-word phrases -- the common ones, not necessarily ones that you build upon.
Thanks again for your suggestions.
Tami Too
Aug 18, 2009
tami carlson
I did see that discussion on Depoman.
The first thing I did was go back to including my endings. That is automatic now. However, I do find myself coming back for too many -Gs. I am going to start using -DZ and learning to tuck -Gs and -Rs. I also recently learned the -NCH and -RCH/RSH endings, but what do you do in place of the -L?
I think it was a combination of overestimating the degree of perfection required for realtime and underestimating the CAT technology that was available at the time that corrupted my theory. When I started investigating short writing styles, I could actually see the vestigal substructure (SKP for "and"; final T for "the"; short-vowel pronouns -- eu/e/u. I always wondered why my theory brief for "interest" was SBR). So, in that respect, I am far better off than a student of your least favorite theory. It appears I have a solid foundation. Well, except for the whole thing about never having used an asterisk before! After I digest these changes and the phrasing concepts, I am going to have my machine serviced and add the wide keys. Then I can use the TD/SZ to utilize more phrasal endings and the * to fine tune the conflicts my software can't resolve.
Are you using short or long vowels in your short pronoun phrases like "in a," "with a," "is a," and "just a"? I'm guessing it has to be done with a short vowel because of conflicts. I have always written the article "a" with a long vowel; so that could be tough. Do you happen to have a handy list of short phrases?
Where did Clay go to school -- the speed building part, I mean. And exactly how many kids do you have? I can barely handle my two. My new mantra is "Nine more days until they go back to school; nine more days until they go back to school; nine more days until they go back to school . . . "
Tami Too
Aug 18, 2009
Alexis McCutchen
Okay. Yes, I had a great bday. love ya
BTW ~ Trevor was stalling at school. he usually rushes me to leave as soon as possible, but not today! Stinker.
Aug 19, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
It is! I've been using one for 15 years or more. It works, and that's the important thing!!!
Aug 21, 2009
April McMillan, CRR, RPR, CSR
Aug 21, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
I'm having a lazy morning, trying to figure out how to edit a Word document when I don't have the Word program! Most of the firms I've been working for give me a template for the worksheet, etc., but I can't fill it in. Even with that free Open Office program. If you know the answer for me, please share. I don't think you have to mess with stuff like that, though.
It looks like another beautiful day here, although we've had lots of smoke from the almost-out fire still. Yesterday afternoon was the worst ever!
I'm picturing you taking an easy swim, maybe weeding in your garden for a bit - that's it! How's your shoulder after a week of work???
Aug 22, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
glitter-graphics.com
Have fun in your yard!!!
Aug 22, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
Yes, the Neti pot is truly fantastic, even though it is gross. If you get one, just do it when no one else is at home, and then clean the sink!
I skipped exercising yesterday as the day before I was on my feet so much. Today there is no excuse. I will do at least 2 miles. That is absolutely fantastic news that your shoulder was better. I know that more circulation brings more healing. You have battled with that shoulder for quite a while now - it is time for it to be a nonissue.
Alan will be gone this evening, and I am looking forward to some TiVo. I have one short job left to get out, and that is it. I called my mom this morning and she wants to know when I can come. Maybe next week after my Tuesday job. It is always hard to make plans, as you know.
I would really like to get my sewing machine out and hem at least one pair of pants this weekend. That is my goal. I will report back. The last time I brought my sewing machine out, it stayed out for three months, and I never used it. Finally, I got sick of seeing it so I put it away. Pathetic!
I have noticed a connection between taking my really good vitamins and the lessening of my hot flashes. They are not as intense as before. A few days ago, I skipped taking my vitamins, and my hot flashes immediately got stronger. That is all the proof I need! Hopefully Brenda will read your post on my page. She spoke of needing some extra B as well.
Did Clay ever get with the program and thank you sufficiently for doing all that scoping for him? He may never forgive me for my comment on his page a few weeks ago! Anymore Eclipse news from you, or is that a sore subject? Did you ever try writing to Eclipse with your own dictionary? It's not that hard to convert a dictionary, apparently. So curious!
Enjoy that facial! My friend Lorna Brodie from this site has regular facials. Her esthetician gives her a hand and arm massage along with it. Sounds so nice!
Enough yakking. My job awaits me. Can't wait to cross that off my list!
Aug 22, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
I think it's a guy thing regarding the tech support. They've always helped me - some do have a better attitude, but that's the way it goes.
I just had a long coffee break - and ate up plenty of chocolate chips. I'm supposedly off of sugar - not! I have mainly cut way back, but I sure made up for it just now. So I better finish my job and start working out while the chocolate is working its magic!
I have a complete sewing studio here - just haven't done any sewing in ... forever! I used to crochet and knit too - and I'm really good!!!
Aug 22, 2009
Tiffany Billingsly
Aug 23, 2009
Candice
Are you going to the Palm Spring's convention?
I just finished using a blower for the first time on my frontyard. I had to try it. It looked like fun when you were using it that day we were all cleaning up the leaves at your house haha. Except there are no trees at my house, just grass :( The weedwacker is another story though.. :/ I don't think my dad's guna let me have that job anymore!
Hope you are doing well..miss you!!!
Aug 23, 2009
tami carlson
I have the same conflict Angela is talking about: "sibling." The conflict is SIBLG, which woud translate to both "sibling" and "sicle/sickle." Also, BUBLG is both "buckle" and "bubbling." I am not even slightly concerned about either, as my nine-year-old DOS version of Eclipse student software can differentiate the two for me.
As I told you before, you will start the Total Eclipse Fan Club when you get it!
Aug 23, 2009
April McMillan, CRR, RPR, CSR
Aug 23, 2009
Candice
Mowing the lawn is next for me ;) And yes, I have heard that story about you mowing prego. Wouldn't expect anything less from super mom Tami! Hope you're having a greeat summer<3
Aug 23, 2009
Jaimie
I just had a quick question, do you by chance know how to get the page number off of the first page of a transcipt in Winner software?
Thanks so much!
Sorry to bother you!
Take care!
Aug 24, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
I am selling my full reporter version Eclipse software for $3800. Your purchase will be for the latest version and key, with support from the time you purchase it! The Eclipse transfer fee is included in the price, so there will be no surprises.
http://community.compuserve.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=ws-crforum&tid=67790
I'm at Mom's for tonight and tomorrow as I had two jobs today and from there came here. Thursday I've got an all day just five minutes away from Mom's house. Tomorrow I clean her closets!
Just been petting Roger, the big, big white and beige cat of Mom and Scot's. He loves me best!
Hope your week is going easy!
Aug 25, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
Hope the Eclipse deal works for you - and the price is okay from the broker. Can't wait to talk macros with ya! (See Lisa O's page.)
Hope you've got a big freezer!!!
Aug 26, 2009
Jenny Griffin, RMR CRR CCRR CRC
Click on the columns on the left to change the fish and the backgrounds are on the right. Yes, I know these aren't the kind of fish you're talking about! Mom just forwarded this link to me!
Aug 26, 2009
Christine Kirley
Yes, four chances to get one. God willing, it will happen.
It was good talking to Clay. He is working so hard. You must be so proud :)
Aug 27, 2009
Christine Kirley
Well, she's in the test right NOW!! Please, Lord!
Aug 27, 2009
Jaimie
Aug 27, 2009
Jaimie
Thank you for your help, but the only thing CTRL E didn't work for getting the page number off of the first page. :)
Thanks! :)
Aug 28, 2009
Candice
Aug 29, 2009
Janet
I'm afraid I have a serious weakness for Dairy Queen, and I have had no willpower. Now that everyone is going back to school and summer is ending, I am going to get motivated. I'm not liking how Dairy Queen is looking on me.
How are you doing? When do your kids head back to school? Yesterday was move in day for my son (his first year of college). My daughters start school on Tuesday. My baby is going to be a freshman. Boy, does it go by fast!
Janet
Aug 30, 2009