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FAQs about Peace Corps in Jordan
|FAQs about Peace Corps
For information see Welcomebooks
- 1 How much baggage am I allowed to bring to Jordan?
- 2 What is the electric current in Jordan?
- 3 How much money should I bring?
- 4 When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- 5 Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- 6 Do I need an international driver's license?
- 7 What should I bring as gifts for Jordanian friends and my host family?
- 8 Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- 9 How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- 10 Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
How much baggage am I allowed to bring to Jordan?
Most airlines have baggage size and weight limits and assess charges for transport of baggage that exceeds this weight allowance. Peace Corps has its own size and weight limitations, and will not pay the cost of transport for baggage that exceeds these limitations. The authorized baggage allowance is two checked pieces not to exceed 107 inches (length + width + height) and the carry-on bag with dimensions of no more than 45 inches. Checked baggage should not exceed 80 pounds total with a maximum weight allowance of 50 pounds for any one bag.
Peace Corps Volunteers are not permitted to take pets, weapons, explosives, mace, radio transmitters (shortwave radios are fine), automobiles, motorcycles, or motor scooters to their overseas assignments. Do not pack in your baggage any flammable material or liquid such as lighter fluid, cleaning solvents, aerosol containers, etc. Please check the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for a detailed list of permitted and prohibited items at http://www. tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibiteditems. shtm.
What is the electric current in Jordan?
When it works, it is 50 cycles, 220 volts. There are surges and cuts that put a strain on voltage converters and appliances, so bring good-quality items. The Peace Corps does not provide transformers. Batteries are generally easy to find, but some Volunteers bring rechargeable ones for electronics.
How much money should I bring?
Volunteers are expected to live at the same level as the people in their community. They are given a settling-in allowance and a monthly living allowance that are ample to cover expenses.
Often Volunteers wish to bring additional money for vacation travel to other countries. Credit cards and traveler's checks are preferable to cash. Another option is withdrawing money from ATM machines in the capital or large towns. If you choose to bring extra money, bring the amount that suits your own personal travel plans nd needs. You are responsible for its safekeeping; Peace Corps cannot hold or replace personal funds.
When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
Although neither leave nor guests are permitted during pre-service training, each Volunteer accrues two vacation days per month of service after swearing-in. Leave may not be taken during the first three months of service or the last three months of service except in conjunction with authorized emergency leave. Family and friends are welcome to visit you following your first three months at site as long as their stay does not interfere with your work. When extending invitations, remember that in Jordanian culture single men and women do not mix and this may apply even to family members of the opposite sex. Visits of more than one month require permission from the country director. The Peace Corps cannot provide your visitors with travel or medical assistance.
Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
The Peace Corps does not provide insurance coverage for personal effects. However, such insurance can be purchased before you leave. Ultimately, Volunteers are responsible for guarding their personal belongings. If you wish, you may prefer to contact your own insurance company; but insurance application forms are available and we encourage you to consider them carefully. Additional information about insurance should be obtained by calling the company directly. Volunteers should not ship or take valuable items overseas. Jewelry, watches, radios, cameras, and expensive appliances are subject to loss, theft, and breakage, and rarely are satisfactory maintenance and repair services available.
Do I need an international driver's license?
Volunteers in Jordan do not need to get an international driver's license because operation of vehicles is prohibited. Most urban travel is by bus or taxi. Rural travel ranges from buses to mini-buses to trucks to a lot of walking. If you vacation outside of Jordan and rent a car, you may find an international driver's license useful, but requirements vary country to country.
What should I bring as gifts for Jordanian friends and my host family?
This is not a requirement; however, you may wish to bring small gifts for the family you will be living with during training. Suggestions include box or tin of candy, baseball hats or T-shirts with a sports logo, makeup and perfume samples, candles, stickers, coloring books and crayons, scented soaps, and inexpensive fragrances. For items illustrating the United States, be sure to screen them for culturally appropriate material that would not offend more conservative cultures.
Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
Site assignments are not announced until about midway through pre-service training. This gives Peace Corps staff an opportunity to assess each trainee's technical and language skills while finalizing site identification with host agencies. You may have the opportunity to provide input on your preferences. However, keep in mind that many factors influence the process and there are no guarantees. Most Volunteers will live in small towns or in rural villages, usually within an hour or so from another Volunteer.
How can my family contact me in an emergency?
The Peace Corps' Office of Special Services provides assistance in handling emergencies affecting trainees and Volunteers or their families. Before leaving the United States, you should instruct your family to notify the Office of Special Services immediately if an emergency arises, such as a serious illness or death of a family member. During normal business hours, the number for the Office of Special Services is 1.800.424.8580, extension 1470. After normal business hours and on weekends and holidays, the Special Services duty officer can be reached at 202.638.2574. Washington will then contact Peace Corps/Jordan. For non-emergency questions, your family can get information from Jordan's desk staff at the Peace Corps by calling 1.800.424.8580, extension 2423.
Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
There are Internet cafés and businesses offering Internet access in most major towns in Jordan. Because of weaker telephone and electrical infrastructure in outlying areas, Volunteers in rural sites might be limited to writing and receiving e-mail on their occasional visits to larger towns or regional hubs. Before departing, many prospective Volunteers sign up for free e-mail accounts, such as Yahoo or Hotmail, which they can access worldwide. Because of the high value of laptops, owners significantly increase their risk of becoming targets of crime. Moreover, you will not find the same level of technical assistance and service here as you would at home, and replacement parts could take months to arrive. Subscribing to an Internet service provider via your laptop is unlikely and costly. If you bring a laptop, be sure to buy a high-quality surge protector. Electrical lapses and surges are common. The Peace Corps office in Amman maintains several computers (with Internet access) and a printer in the Volunteer lounge that Volunteers can use.


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WEST RUTLAND John Anthony Wasik, 97, of West Rutland, died June 22, 2013, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. He lived at his home in West Rutland until June 5, 2013.
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May 13, 2013, 06:57:44 PM »
I'm hosting indoor house-clearing milsim games in the South Bay (~San Jose, CA) this summer for anyone with .43 cal RAP rifles or pistols (we'll be using target rounds due to it being almost point blank range).
Dates are still to be decided, but I would like to make this at least monthy starting early June.
Email or message me back if interested.
Here's the warning order, operations order to follow when we have the next date set:
1. Situation:
Large one story residence with multiple points of entrance in a commercial area. Neighbors and police are used to loud noises and unusual activities at the location so we're not worried about trouble. We have played several times at this location but want to open up the game to new players and fun people interested in gaining experience in milsim in general and urban/indoor shootouts in particular.
2. Mission:
Depending on people, time, and interest we will conduct "drug deals gone bad", "police raids", "gangland assassinations", "hostage rescue", and whatever else comes to mind. Afterwords we'll crack some beers and talk about what we did right or wrong and what we'd do next time.
3. General Instructions:
a. Special teams/task organization: most games will be people defending vs people storming house/rooms. We'll rotate who is where to make sure everyone gets a feel for all situations and a good all around experience. Aiming for between 8-16 people playing mission based and/or elimination based scenarios inside and outside the house. Games will be fast and frequent with no scoring and honor based rules meant to educate and train rather than a competition of who can waste the farthest ;)
b. Common uniform/equipment: Since this is an urban location full battledress kit is not advised. Think undercover cop, bodyguard, or insurgent. However, you WILL want tactical gear for extra mags and general tools, just make sure it fits under your jacket and is not too obvious. Please no combat boots, helmets, flack jackets, NVGs, or other obvious military kit that will definitely turn heads if someone sees you!
C. Special Weapons, ammo, equipment: 43 cal milsim markers ONLY. We know this limits who can play, but honestly there is a huge realism difference between .43 and .68. Not to mention the ejecting shells and pistol blowback really set the mood! Also due to the close range you will find your .43 cal RAP pistols are the best indoor defensive markers, and the reliably loading, case-ejecting, RAMs (RAP4, RAP5, RAP47) on full auto are instrumental when clearing rooms. If you have either you will fit in perfectly; and if you have neither but want to try, we have several of each to loan out. Also bring your grenades if you have them (airsoft, flashbang, 40mm, etc., but NO paint), they really add to the experience! Indoor missions will be with 43cal velco target balls to avoid serious injury from the short range. Eye protection REQUIRED, and partial/full masks recommended; the foam balls won't knock out teeth, but a paintball or two have been known to get left in a clip accidentally so it's up to you if you want to risk it! We have a Chrono, Co2, and extra ammo; as well as spare guns, masks, and grenades if needed.
D. Tentative time schedule: Games will usually be evening or night depending on people's work/school schedule, and last from one to three hours (not counting after action report/partying). Most likely games will be weekdays so you're not giving up your whole weekend just for a 2 hour firefight. This will be at least once a month, but depending on interest can surge to nightly.
4. Special Instructions: This is not a professional or for profit event or group. However you may be asked to chip in for air, paint, or beer depending on how needy you are or if you break something :) Overall we're just people like you who have been paintballing for decades, and have put way too much money into it for it not to be used more. We have no political aims, issues, or really any opinion other than wanting to have fun with these great toys!
And just so you know we're serious, here's a pick of some of the paintball guns we'll be using:
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Re: Calling bay area .43 milsim players
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May 15, 2013, 03:22:53 AM »
great looking stuff!
I am running mostly similar club in Russia
we use .43 caliber stuff
as I see you use CO2 tanks, thats greatly reduce longevity of the o-rings and internals
thats why I recommend use 13 ci HPA tanks in stock
we are running a bit cheaper option, just HPA tank and buttstock plate
some pic here ,so you can take a look
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May 17, 2013, 06:17:00 PM »
Nice! But expensive~
I'm still using CO2 just to keep the price down and I've got about 15 other .68 guns (prolites, a4, and 68 specials) for weekend games outdoors and its just so much easier to have a 50lb tank on hand and not have to ever worry about gas! Not to mention the 68 specials can only use co2, and I have a navy seal zodiac that inflates with it too so it gets all kind of use.
It is good to know about air for the m4's though, have you noticed the markers are more reliable with the HPA or do you still end up taking them apart before every game to adjust seals and velocity? The RAMs are jsut so d**n hard to maintain compared to the tippmanns. There are so many pot metal parts, complex internals, and just general issues to deal with. But d**n the realism makes it all worthwhile! If you've seen a big difference in reliability with the hpa please let me know and I might spend the money
Also, have you found any cheaper way to deal with the pistols? I really want an internal air solution to get away from the 12gram cartirdges! I'm considering customizing one of them and installing a fill valve. Even if it gets less shots, the convenience would be worth it. I hate wasting a 12g jsut to find out if the valves are leaking (which they almost always are!) And if anyone has an hpa solution for the pistols I would definitely pay for that. Right now my pistols leak, break, and are generally too unreliable to trust as a real backup gun for games, it sucks to go to a sidearm in the middle of a shootout only to discover all its air has leaked out!
Also magazines. Not sure how you deal with it, but it is a serious pain paying $30 per magazine!
Have you tried any of these:
I picked one up a while back but haven't had a chance to use it yet. It's lighter and just a little bigger so not as realistic, but the fact that you can buy 3 times as many has my attention. It also holds an extra 5 shots, and I'm not as scared about dropping it over the side of the boat and losing it like I am with the expensive RAP4 mags! If they go overboard they are gone! Amazed rap4 never found a cheaper solution, it drives me crazy that the magazines cost more than the REAL ones (this goes for the pistols too)
Anyway, let me know how its working for you in Russia and what games you guys play. Also, how do you find people?! We're here in silicon valley and though everyone thinks they know guns and are badasses... actually getting them off thier butts to play is impossible!
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May 18, 2013, 02:52:19 AM »
yes, with HPA markers much more reliable and there is no need to take them apart after each game.
Also I got T68s, A5s, BT-4s and all of them use HPA too...
I have 2 diver's tanks filled with HPA for 3000psi, that enough for 1 group of 12 ppl
and I have no problem with .43 rifles, cause of using HPA, except pistols.
I change o-rings in rifles once a year.
sure, I am cleaning all of them with brush, air and cloth after each game, but not taking apart each time
, thats also benefits of using powder balls, instead of paintballs
pistols are total problem, we have tried to make them more reliable, but still not succeed fully.
anyway we have created one, that use HPA source
its 226 pistol + 13ci HPA + nylon remote
everything works ok, but still have sometimes mechanical issues
for magazines, yes, I use s-thunder mags about last 2 years and only 1 broke, from all 40, that I have... highly recommend them! its sad, that there is only AR series mags and no AK series plastic mags from s-thunder guys
so, my AK's waiting for more mags now
I am running rental club (for groups not more than 12ppl) using .43 rifles and there is no problems finding ppl
cause .43 smaller and not so danger for the kids, I am just coming to school and ask kids " who wants to play counter-strike in real world?" that works
sure, I have friends, who are like airsoft, but want to see hits, they like a lot to play .43 powderballs
also, every game make some photos and place them in FB or anywhere else, where ppl can share them with thier friends
heres my typical gaming day:
1. meeting arrived group near field
2. registration, payments & etc
3. splitting them into teams and give camo shirt, pants, helmet (if needed) and mask
4. gather all of the teams together and instruct them for safety rules
5. than comes instructions about weapon (how it works, what parts), magazine and etc
6. give weapons, magazines, powder balls, cases to ppl, help them fill 1 magazine + fill tanks with HPA
7. come to fire range with each person for target practice ( a few shots) so ppl start to understand how to shoot and operate weapon
thats also helps to find a problems at early pre-game stage, if marker not working - i replace it with working one
8. after fire range, i ask to fill 1 mag fully and instruct about basic rules of the game
(hit into body=dead, hit into weapon = dead, hit into head= dead, fingers or feet = injured and etc.)
9. play warm up game (team deathmatch), each have 1 live and 1 mag
playing it twice, swapping team start positions
10. after warm up, I ask to fill all mags and instruct players about next scenario, while they load they weapons
11. play "kill their commander" scenario. where each team must kill opposing team commander
commander can be killed only into head or weapon, sometimes I restrict commander with only 1 mag instead of usual 3, that has everyone. play twice, swapping spawn positions.
12. refill tanks, load mags and ready for next mission "fortress assault"
attackers has 3 lives, defenders only 1. 10-5 minutes for mission. attackers must clean "fortress" from defenders for the given time, if end of the time reached and even 1 defender alive - defenders won! if attackers "kill" all defenders before the time - attackers won!
each attacker have 3 mags, after each death, attacker must leave 1 mag at their team start position, to indicate that he loose 1 live
13. refill tanks, load mags and ready for next mission "sabotage" (or "blow up warehouse")
14. if ppl still have power, refill tanks, load mags and ready for extra-mission "VIP escort"
usually, thats last mission, cause ppl out of energy
but sometimes we play "assault" again, untill everybody comes out of ammo
15. everybody happy and get our equipment+weapons back and say good bye.
hope it helps
here is standard player package, that I am offering
mask, helmet, camo shirt and pants, marker + 3 mags, mag pouch
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May 26, 2013, 01:28:53 AM »
Wish there were more people like you out there! (and wish you were closer than Russian)
So out here I'm working with the same idea, though on an earlier basic with less "field" to deal with.
I really don't want to make this a business, and involve a gain/loss unless I have to. Mostly I just want people to come out and have fun at my minimum expense. Though honestly, finding people who want to have this kind of fun is the main problem! Even if its free!
I love your set up though, and I can totally understand your logistics stance. I can also see (and respect) how players are quickly driven to exhaustion. People like us who have the guns all day, don't care about getting hit, and are looking for the next scenario, loose touch with the fact that most people have never even held a gun before! I love play making part and move the scenarios along like you do.... but seriously... after a severe firefight, its hard to motivate people to complete even a basic take a hold mission.
I love your set up though, and how you pull people in logically it SHOULD always work. Though here in Cali if I say "want to play counterstike for real?" they always respond "what's counterstrike?" or "you mean I actually have to move?"
I'm working on overcoming the "faggyness" of my demographic; these California kids with their gun control and fear of accountability may not want to touch a gun at first, but in general I love your model and am working on making it happen here.
You've given me motivation, at least some people out there are playing!
I'm going to convert my key guns to air... I figure one o2 tank can't be a bad investment (plus I can use if for SCUBA missions with the boats) pistols will just have to make do for now until I can motivate more people to buy (and maintain!) their own.
Thanks for the response, just knowing others are out there like myself is enough to keep me going!
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#851 - 10/31/00 03:53 PM Re: English as a Global Language
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Hi Verbo,
What type of discrimination did you feel in Québec city? Please realize that 99.9% of Québec city residents speak and understand only French. They have no cause to speak English in business or in their daily lives so you can`t expect them to do so. You may have had trouble being understood - but did you try to speak French or did you expect the natives to try to speak English. Miscommunication is not discrimination.
If you had said the same about Montreal I would have lent a sympathetic ear, and agreed that you may have faced some discrimination. Montréal is where the 'war' is most heated. The island is divided straight down the middle between the English speaking West-Island and the French speaking East End. If you wind up in the East End and try to speak English, people will generally try to help you out, however, in every conflict you have fanatics and those are the ones that give everybody a bad name. Generally, if you have some sort of foreign accent (non-Québec English) they will realize you are not from here and help you out. If they think you are from here and have not bothered to learn French, then you will get some flack.
I am glad you started your note with 'I was fortunate....it would be sad to think someone did not have a good time while here. I get so many good reports from people who come on vacation.
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I am a native English (L1) speaker, born, raised and currently living in the USA. I have also lived/studied/volunteered/travelled all over Europe, lived in Siberia and am now planning to move to Seoul. I have a Master's degree in Adult Education and a TESOL certificate.
I have two things to say about this topic:
1) As someone who speaks Russian fluently and has in the past been more conversant than currently in German and French as well, I would say that relations with people in their native language are quite different than making them speak English, if it is not their first language. For example, I found that in the Louvre in Paris, when a Parisian and myself were admiring the same painting, and he found out I could speak French he began to tell me about other exhibits around the city. In Russia, I spoke Russian even with English teachers, even though I offered to speak English with them if they wanted to. I felt I was much more accepted as one of them by speaking their language with them.
2) Also, as an ESL/EFL teacher, I am very sensitive to try to avoid any possible insinuation that English (or the USA) is "better" than their language. I feel this can be a kind of cultural imperialism. Just like we are afraid of losing our biological diversity, I think we need to be concerned about our cultural and linguistic diversity too. In Russia, for example, I tried to approach English teaching from the standpoint that it was helpful for them in world/international communications. Also, I took into account that they might be using English to communicate with people from all different countries, including non-native (L2) speakers. So I looked at it in an instrumental way, that English might be useful for them.
By the way, I feel very unprepared going to S. Korea without knowing the language. I'm going to put a lot of effort into learning it though and hopefully I'll be able to pick it up before too long. I DO NOT want to just hang around the expatriate community. Oh, heavens, I avoided Americans in Russia. Americans have all the answers, are god of this world, and don't think we have to learn other languages and cultures. That's a generalization, but really, I never met one native English speaking English teacher who knew Russian the whole time I was in Russia. I met one German missionary couple who knew Russian. It was pretty bad.
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> ...that relations with people in their native language are quite different than making them speak English..
I friend of mine noted the other day:
'She's a real bitch in French'
That kind of puts your idea in a nutshell.
'...(Americans) don't think they have to learn other languages and cultures..'
An acquaintance from the U.S. once told me:
'I like to be able to order a beer and a meal; learning anymore doesn't really interest me'
I happily chortled, pondering how lucky I am.
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Dr. Duncan's Work Published in Medical Journal
Dr. Harriet Duncan, professor of nursing at Bluefield State College, has co-authored an article that has been published in the "Journal of Psychosocial Nursing."
Duncan (Ph.D., RN) collaborated with Shirley S. Travis (Ph.D., RN), and William A. McAuley (Ph.D.) in conducting the research, compiling the results, and writing "Mall Walking: An Effective Mental Health Intervention for Older Adults," which was published in the most recent issue of the "Journal of Psychosocial Nursing."
Duncan was also recently honored as one of Virginia Tech's "Outstanding Women Leaders." She was recognized at a reception at the home of Janet Johnson, Dean of the Virginia Tech College of Human Resources, and at a banquet celebrating 75 years of co-education at Virginia Tech. Her biography was included in a book about outstanding women graduates at Virginia Tech.


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September 14, 2011 —
When Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of 10 regional economic councils in July, he said that they would "redesign the relationship between the state government and businesses to stimulate regional economic development and create jobs statewide." Further, he said that the councils represented a marked shift "from a top-down development model to a community-based approach that emphasizes unique assets, harnesses local expertise and empowers each region to set plans and priorities."
In furthering that model, members of the Mid-Hudson Regional Development Council travelled to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on September 12 to get input from members of the community about the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Sullivan County, which is one of seven counties in the region. After some introductory remarks, the 120 or so people on hand broke up into three groups to talk specifics.
As with many similar gatherings in the past, the strengths listed included the natural beauty of the county, opportunities for tourism and recreation and the close proximity to the large New York City markets. The challenges were also familiar and included a lack of infrastructure, a lack of a skilled workforce, a lack of hotel rooms to support tourism and a lack of high-speed internet services.
The comments from business people, politicians and community leaders were recorded and will be used to help guide the process of creating a master plan for the region, which, according to Dennis Murray, co-chair of the council and president of Marist College, should be finished by November. That document will be used by the council to compete with the other nine regional councils in the state for up to $1 billion worth of economic development funds over the next several years.
Murray also said that people who attended and had more to say, and people who could not attend the meeting but would like to be heard, could leave comments at the council's website, and those comments would be read by the council members. The website is nyworks.ny.gov/content/mid-hudson.
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ly voting member on the council from Sullivan County is Terri Ward, president of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier in the month, county legislator Leni Binder, who attended the meeting, indicated there is a limit to the amount of input meetings like these can garner from the community, especially those people that are unemployed or otherwise challenged. Speaking about this forum at a meeting at the government center on September 8, she said, "With all due respect to all of these forums wherever they are held, they're sort of esoteric and they do not get down to the grassroots people ever."


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Sometimes, Martha Stewart is a genius! This is one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas.
We hang a dish towel on our oven door - right at kiddos level. One of the biggest problems is that the towel always ends up on the floor right in front of the oven!
Now the towel doesn't slip! Now - can Martha figure out how to help my kids use the towels that are already out instead of just grabbing a new towel? By the end of the day there are sometimes up to 5 towels on the floor! At least they are washing their hands, right?
Link parties I participate in: A bowl full of lemons, Be Different Act Normal, Blue Cricket Design,Carolyn's Homework, Craft-O-Maniac, I Heart Naptime, Lolly Jane Boutique, Ninth Street Notions, Serenity Now, Sew Chatty, Skip to my Lou, Someday Crafts, Tatertots and Jello, Thrifty Decor Chick, Today's Creative Blog


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Phun At The Phestival
On Monday, the husband, kids, and myself attended the 21st annual Phillies Phestival at Citizens Bank Park. The Phestival benefits the Philadelphia chapter of the ALS Association, and raised over $800,000 this year. Click here and here for coverage on the Phillies website.
Although it was drizzling slightly when we arrived at the ballpark, it did not last long, and it turned into a pleasant evening. Since we had about an hour until the players would begin signing autographs at their booths, we decided to take a walk around the concourse and get something to eat, rather than stand in line while nothing was going on. Then again, we weren't lucky enough to get tickets to the "big name" booths, i.e. Howard, Utley, Rollins, etc., so there was no burning need to get in line early.
First stop was Brad Lidge's booth, as all three of us had this ticket. My husband feels no need to get autographs, and really, why would we both need one? So he is the designated bag holder while the kids and myself are in the lines.
So what brilliant thing did I blurt out as I was handing Brad a baseball to sign? "Hi, how's the elbow?" Like he hadn't heard that hundreds of times already! Duh! By the way, he said it was feeling great. As I thanked him and moved on, I overheard the guy behind me in line come up to the table – "Hi Brad, how's the elbow?" I wonder if he got really tired of that question by the end of the evening.
My daughter had a ticket for the Kyle Kendrick/Ben Francisco booth, so my husband went with her while my son followed me around as I was taking pictures of the players at some of the other booths. He didn't enjoy this part of the evening.
My next stop was the Cuban station, otherwise known as the Danys Baez/Jose Contreras autograph booth. Neither of them was particularly talkative – I can understand Contreras wouldn't be, as he doesn't speak much (any?) English and Baez usually acts as his "interpreter". Maybe Baez wasn't quite sure what to make of all of it.
My son had a ticket for the Placido Polanco station, but decided not to use it since he already had a Polanco autograph from the first Phestival I took him to about six years ago, during Polanco's first stint as a Phillie. Since I also had a ball signed back then, I had Placido sign a photo of him that I had taken in Spring Training:
While I was doing this, my husband took the kids to buy some grab bags, and also go in the clubhouse store. My son wanted to buy a Polanco t-shirt, but being a male, can't be bothered to look at the tag to see what size it is. So he held one up in front of him, asking dad if he thought he'd "grow into it". Lord only knows if my husband was actually paying attention, because when we got home, he tried it on and it fit like a dress. I took a look at the tag and said of course it was too big, it was an adult extra-large. So yeah, he'll grow into it, maybe by the time he graduates high school! So I guess it's mine for now.🙂
So here are some photos from the evening, of the players whose booths I could get to. Some were in locations where only people with tickets to those booths could get through, or were not easily accessible, such as Raul Ibanez, Jayson Werth, and Ryan Howard. Cole Hamels and Roy Halladay were in photo booths, which required purchase of a separate ticket.
Brad Lidge's elbow was feeling great, hopefully he didn't get writer's cramp!
Chase Utley is much better looking without his hair all gooped back.
Kyle Kendrick has a really big forehead, which I never noticed with his cap on.
Ben Francisco was making his first Phestival appearance.
Why does Milt Thompson look so serious? Milt didn't smile much in last year's photo, and he still isn't in this year's version.
Since I had my camera turned vertically, J.C. Romero decided to turn his head, too.🙂
Joe Blanton strikes a no-nonsense look.
Jimmy Rollins always looks like he's having fun. Jimmy was one of several players on the DL who still chose to participate in the Phestival – kudos to them!
David Herndon signs a card for a fan.
I hope Ryan Madson's toe was carefully tucked under the table, so no one stepped on it.
I warned Danys Baez I was going to take a picture, but he still doesn't quite look ready for it.
Jose Contreras signs a baseball for me.
Team president and CEO David Montgomery was on hand to help out. He later walked past my husband while I was at the grab bag table with the kids, and thanked him (and us) for coming out.
Placido Polanco smiles for my camera.
Davey Lopes reaches for a ball from a fan. Davey also looks very serious all the time – he and Milt need to smile more often!🙂
Jamie Moyer appears to be letting his hair get a little shaggier than usual.
Shane Victorino has a big grin – hmm, what is he up to?
J.A. Happ was another player on the DL who chose to appear at the Phestival.
Is there a rule that coaches don't smile? Rich Dubee follows the lead of Milt and Davey.
Carlos Ruiz signs a jersey.
I felt kind of bad for Wilson Valdez. Paired with Ruiz at a booth, many people walked right past him without stopping. He's even holding two pens, ready and waiting to sign something. His photo was in the program, people! He did light up with a smile when I called his name for a photo op.
Is it wise to hand your children over to Larry Andersen and Gary Matthews? And when did L.A. shave his beard?? He just looks so…so…different.
My daughter and I pose with the 2008 World Series trophy and the 2009 National League champion trophy.
Why are my son and husband grinning like that? Certainly not because they're thinking about all the money we just spent on tickets, grab bags, food, and the gift shop (though it is going towards a good cause). No, apparently my daughter was sticking her fingers up in "rabbit ears" behind my head, unbeknownst to me.
Speaking of the gift shop, one of my purchases was the new Phillies coffee-table book, Phillies: An Extraordinary Tradition.
I've only just begun to casually flip through it, but it looks to be a real visual feast, with plenty of photos covering the entire spectrum of Phillies history.
You may have noticed that I haven't had much to say about the Phillies actual play recently. Well, that's because I haven't been too happy with it. The offense again failed to show up last night, as they were shut out 8-0 by the (ugh!) Mets.
Though I may frequently spew negative comments to my family while watching the games, I don't really like to commit such thoughts to the permanency of the internet. I may be forced to break this self-imposed rule if they don't start scoring some runs and winning some more games pretty soon! Only three games separate the first- and last-place teams in the NL East right now. Please, Phillies, I don't deal with stress very well – enlarge that lead or I will eat way too much junk food, and it will be all your fault!
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Looks like you guys had a great time! LOL about your question to Lidge and how the person behind you asked the same thing. What else were you supposed to say? I think it's great that the organization makes the players available and that they're so accessible to fans. Really nice.
Very nice Sue! How do you put three pictures of players in the same line? That was a great opportunity for autographs and photots. Wish the Dodgers would do a festival like that. You are like me that I spew negatives at the TV at home but do not want to commit them to the internet.
Great job!
I miss these, actually there's so much I miss about Philadelphia and it's surrounding area, last one of these I went to I got to see Mr Schilling and his wife, which is where I got my Schilling shirt… that I still wear from time to time….
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You guys are over 100 years old. I have a lot of respect for that.
Looks like you and your PHamily had a most enjoyable time. : )
mike BTB
Jane – the great thing about the Phestival is not only that it gives the fans a chance to see the players up close, but that all the money raised goes to a worthy cause. The players give up an off-night to participate, and it was great to see even the guys on the DL giving their time.
Emma – I emailed you separately about how I combine the photos. Let me know if it doesn't make sense!
Peter – You should come back for one! There was a photo in the gallery on phillies.com of a fan from Nova Scotia (!) who made the trip with her twin sons Cole and Chase. I think they're the same two kids who ended up in my photo with L.A. and Sarge.
Mike – It was quite enjoyable. Mick Billmeyer was there, too, but without his binoculars.🙂 I had a photo of him as well, but didn't have two more to make a complete strip.


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Mr. Morin was born Oct. 21, 1943 in Karnes City. He was employed with the Karnes City Independent School District for many years where he served as a custodian.
Survivors include his wife Lydia Mendoza Morin; daughter, Christy (Roman Tovar) Rosales of Austin, son, Michael Morin, Sr. of Inez, Ky., daughter, Carrie (Jimmy) Gonzales of Karnes City, son Billy Morin of Livingston, daughter, Crystal Morin of Austin and daughter, Joslin Morin of Austin; sister, Lupe Saldivar of Fort Worth; brother, Eloy Morin of Sinton; 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at Rhodes Funeral Home with rosary recited at 7 p.m. that evening.
Funeral Mass was held Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Cornelius Catholic Church with Father Stanley officiating.
Burial followed in the Helena Latin Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joslin Morin, Jenna Rosales, Jesse Morin, Michael Morin, Jr., Justin Pacheco, Jordan Gonzales, Jaymes Torres and Francisco Chavez. Funeral arrangements entrusted to and under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home.