23 March 2008
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Clinic or Classroom

29/03/2008 11:16 Filed in: Takaishi School
Went mad yesterday, and painted the whole place white. Looks a little like a clinic at the moment. hope I'm not predicting my own flight over that cuckoo's nest? Once I get the tables and chairs in, a few posters on the walls, it'll look the biz for sure. I bought international flag bunting from a catalogue at Torrishi Junior High School. very bright and colouful, and also very useful for playing games. Having a day off from Takaishi, just to get rid of this cough and re-join the human race.
I'll be at the school Monday & Tuesday for trial lessons, so drop by if your interested.

Roy.
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Colourful kansai

29/03/2008 11:06 Filed in: Takaishi School
There's a lovely blue sky over Osaka today. The temperature is is rising and I've already seen a few cherry trees starting to bloom. The folkes should arrive to a very warm & colourful Kansai on Monday. We're headin' out for Yaki Nikku later in the week with the Bear. Should be a hell of a do.
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Who's the Chan?

27/03/2008 21:28 Filed in: Takaishi School
Yesterday, saw the completion of the ceiling and the first coat of paint for the edges. I was totally whacked afterward and unable to communicate with my computer. Hence, the absence of any rants on the 26th. Today, I fitted the ceiling light and built a countertop, as desk space and storage. Looks really cool. The worktop was left over from my system kitchen exploits. The Bear knows!

Later, Roy.
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Raising the roof

25/03/2008 19:32 Filed in: Takaishi School
I'm all out of steam this evening! Spent the best part of a day at the school, and only managed to paint the shutter, put the stringers in for the ceiling and get a few sheets of ply secured. Where's hany Andy, when you need him? All said, the school looks better day by day, so tomorrows the final push. Should have the ceiling finished and the lights up.
The rest will have to wait, as I've a few trial lessons this week. Looking forward to the new term. The school adverstisment will be in Pado next month. Sent the pictures and write-up to them by mail. If your in Izumiotsu or Takaishi, keep an eye out for our Ad.

Thanks, Roy.
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The Science of Signs

24/03/2008 20:30 Filed in: Takaishi School
Today, I finally managed to get the main signboard assembled, painted and hung. The frame is made of 25mm poly waterpipe, which I cut and glued on site. Very easy and light. A bit like a puzzle or lego. I then, attached the tarpaulin sign to the frame and secured it to the fascia at the ridge of the roof. I chose this style of sign, as the Nankai train line runs infront of the school and you can see the sign clearly from the train. Great advertising. The tarpaulin print only cost ¥15,000, from this cool office in downtown Osaka, Asida Corporation. If you need any type of printing needs, they are the place to visit. If you use the Nankai Line local service, keep an eye out on the bayside as the train pulls out of Takaishi station bound for Wakayama. You'll see our school.

Cheers, Roy

Takaishi School

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Easter Sunday

23/03/2008 17:11 Filed in: Osaka
Despite my lack of christian faith, easter does have some interest for me. As a child I rolled hard boiled eggs down the slopes of Seaton Park with my cousins. In all, about 11 of our close relatives would meet at my gran's house in the morning, where we'd paint eggs with food dye & natural dye from onion skins. Yesterday, I used this theme with my young learner classes. We painted eggs and made Easter cards. The kids loved the idea of painting the eggs and then rolling them in the park. There is something about an egg that kids love. Next year, I'm planning an Easter egg painting and rolling event in Hamadera Park. We can have a picnic and display all the eggs we've made. The parents can vote on which egg has the best design, and the child or family that made it, will receive a prize. After, we'll roll them down a slope, until they crack. If your interested in joining in, then drop by the school for a chat about our study programs. Happy Easter everyone! Roy.
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