Post by Jonathan Anderson on Jun 4, 2009 12:13:54 GMT -4
Okay everyone, here we go.
I received an e-mail from Canada Sensei this week stating that she would like to visit us some time in the month of July, [glow=red,5,300]whether we have an indoor home by then or not.[/glow] That being the case, we need to decide on the best possible time and date to invite her here to train with us. Here's a few of my thoughts on the matter:
1. I believe it would be best for us to look into renting some gym floor space in a Rec Center, the YMCA, or some similar organization, that way we don't run the risk of her traveling all the way here only to have the day ruined by inclement weather.
2. I want to treat her to lunch in thanks for her trouble in coming out here, and I think it would be good if we had as many of us present as is feasible.
3. Her visit is our opportunity to demonstrate our level of sincerity, and how serious we are about training and building this group in this area, to the SEUSKF; so I would like as many people to show up to that class as possible.
4. The workout day does not necessarily have to be Sunday. If Saturday will work better for everyone, we can do that.
With regard to going to lunch, I'd like opinions from everyone as to whether it would be best to eat before or after the workout.I believe it would be best to eat first so we're not sweaty and such while we eat. BUT, on the other hand, there's nothing quite like a cold beer right after a good class. 
On the subject of renting some space to be indoors when she visits, I'll find out if it's possible to do at a Rec Center or the Y. If anyone has any alternate suggestions, I'd appreciate them. I'll find out what the RC/Y would charge, and I would ask that everyone chip in what they can, if they can, to help make this happen. Remember, once she comes to visit a workout - providing I don't totally screw up - we will officially become a dojo/club under the SEUSKF.
Those of us with hakama should make sure that our pleats are well pressed and creased. I know that the hakama I wear to Mt. Trashmore has certainly seen its better days, and while I'm not happy about that, I don't want to ruin a newer, much better hakama on the grass. That being said, even if we have to host her visit at Mt. Trashmore, I'll be wearing my "Sunday Best," for that workout.
As I said, her visit is the last real obstacle to the Virginia Beach Kendo and Iaido Club becoming an officially recognized, stand-alone club in the SEUSKF. When she does visit, I don't want any of you to feel nervous or pressured. She's a very kind person, and besides, I'm the one being evaluated, not any of you. You all practice hard and diligently as it is, so just treat it as any other class. The date range that she has given me that she would like to visit during is Sat. July 11th thru Sun. July 26th, so please consider what date/time works best for you and let me know.
On a side note, you have all been very supportive to me with my recent difficulties, and I cannot describe how grateful I am to each of you for that.
I received an e-mail from Canada Sensei this week stating that she would like to visit us some time in the month of July, [glow=red,5,300]whether we have an indoor home by then or not.[/glow] That being the case, we need to decide on the best possible time and date to invite her here to train with us. Here's a few of my thoughts on the matter:
1. I believe it would be best for us to look into renting some gym floor space in a Rec Center, the YMCA, or some similar organization, that way we don't run the risk of her traveling all the way here only to have the day ruined by inclement weather.
2. I want to treat her to lunch in thanks for her trouble in coming out here, and I think it would be good if we had as many of us present as is feasible.
3. Her visit is our opportunity to demonstrate our level of sincerity, and how serious we are about training and building this group in this area, to the SEUSKF; so I would like as many people to show up to that class as possible.
4. The workout day does not necessarily have to be Sunday. If Saturday will work better for everyone, we can do that.
With regard to going to lunch, I'd like opinions from everyone as to whether it would be best to eat before or after the workout.
On the subject of renting some space to be indoors when she visits, I'll find out if it's possible to do at a Rec Center or the Y. If anyone has any alternate suggestions, I'd appreciate them. I'll find out what the RC/Y would charge, and I would ask that everyone chip in what they can, if they can, to help make this happen. Remember, once she comes to visit a workout - providing I don't totally screw up - we will officially become a dojo/club under the SEUSKF.
Those of us with hakama should make sure that our pleats are well pressed and creased. I know that the hakama I wear to Mt. Trashmore has certainly seen its better days, and while I'm not happy about that, I don't want to ruin a newer, much better hakama on the grass. That being said, even if we have to host her visit at Mt. Trashmore, I'll be wearing my "Sunday Best," for that workout.
As I said, her visit is the last real obstacle to the Virginia Beach Kendo and Iaido Club becoming an officially recognized, stand-alone club in the SEUSKF. When she does visit, I don't want any of you to feel nervous or pressured. She's a very kind person, and besides, I'm the one being evaluated, not any of you. You all practice hard and diligently as it is, so just treat it as any other class. The date range that she has given me that she would like to visit during is Sat. July 11th thru Sun. July 26th, so please consider what date/time works best for you and let me know.
On a side note, you have all been very supportive to me with my recent difficulties, and I cannot describe how grateful I am to each of you for that.
, has there been any new word about the indoor home? with the way your saying things it sounds more set in stone then it was last week.