Wednesday, January 28, 2009

It's Wednesday... time to dance again

Yup, it's Wednesday once again and in a few minutes I leave for my dance class. This is the big group... 18 people! That makes the class not only fun, but I can do some dances that don't work with my small Thursday class (10 people).

I've had a pretty busy week so far, with an important meeting on Monday and another one today.... not to forget my "duty" class last Sunday with 25 people. And this coming Sunday is another class... this time 40 people have signed up! uff These classes are on the weekend because the people taking part work during the week... and the reason for the classes has to do with their hobbies... FLYING!

Timbook2 asked what a "duty" class means.....let metry to explain. I work as an airfield inspector. Yep, I work for the German FAA (shhhh, don't tattle!). I have 24 airfields in my jurisdiction that I'm supposed to visit regularly, depending on weather, of course. These are all general aviation airfields, not the big kind like Frankfurt! phew...

Anyway, these small fields don't have air traffic controllers, but they do have "traffic advisors", people who sit in small towers or even customized VW buses, and give pilots info over the radio about other air traffic at the field and conditions.

The class I teach is a training class for these people. They learn from me all the regulations and anything else relevant. Being from the "authority" it is not usual to get applaus, but I do! LOL OK, some classes don't go so well... there are some times real pills out there who spoil things for everyone, but in general I can handle them pretty well.

Oooops, gotta get going! See ya later!

Dorrie

18 comments:

  1. Who could possibly refrain from applause with you teaching ANYTHING, whether dance, duty, whatever. Enjoy your day. Hugs.

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  2. Wow, what you do is AMAZING, Dorrie!

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  3. Sounds like everything is back to "normal". Hope your parents are doing well!

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  4. Have fun with your classes. I'd love to see you teaching -- I bet you are great at it.

    Gill

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  5. Busy Busy....

    Interesting.

    So are you going to be doing the Safety Dance?

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  6. Heehee, you said "duty"
    ~~sorry, it cracks me up EVERY TIME I read that on your page!! I can't help myself! :D

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  7. Dorrie ~

    Now that is quite interesting indeed! You do lead a very, well, interesting life. I envy you. Dancer, teacher, FAA inspector/instructor, regular job, world traveler; what an incredible life you've carved out for yourself. Plus, being an American and spending your life living in Germany.

    Wow, I suddenly feel like a waste of space. But, I'm happy for you! :)

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  8. Dorrie, I loved reading about your duty explanation. :) I knew sort of what it is, but now it's clear!

    Yay for dancing! I know you had fun. :)

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  9. good morning all! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

    Today is long Thursday once again, with telephone duty and dance class... *sigh*

    What's so funny about saying "duty"? ;-)

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  10. You're kidding, right Dorrie? Duty is slang for poop, here in the States.

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  11. gosh Tim, I NEVER heard that word used in that way, except perhaps in connection with dogs! lol Doesn't the military use it all the time? is the military doing lots of "poop"? don't answer that *wink*

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  12. Do you teach the correct way to ground loop? There's a proper way to do it with style and grace, you know. ;)

    S

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  13. Ohhhhh, 'now' I remember that! ( I could'nt figure it out either)...then the light-bulb went on!

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  14. Well, in your defense, Dorrie, I think the correct spelling for the slang term would be "Dooty."

    See the movie Caddy Shack. There's a scene where a kid swimming in a pool thinks he sees a turd in the water and screams, DOOTY!! Or maybe it's Doody? Hmm? LOL

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  15. I'd love to go to a dance class, but I'm afraid I'd end up being the comic relief with my two left feet! :))

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  16. I think you can spell it many ways... we spelled it doodie in junior high, but I've seen it dooty too. Not that I'm an expert on poo-slang or anything... then again I have a son so I am qualified!

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