<p>I’m an old (very old) homeschooler, too. We didn’t have GPS back then, but we did have those flip maps from AAA. A lot of math concepts were learned in the kitchen, so I think I’ll have a big slice of banana nut bread in fond remembrance and a mug of hot Chocolate Malt Ovaltine (the original formula.) It might be nice to curl up with a copy of Home Education Magazine for old time’s sake, too.</p>
<p>One pump, no fat, no whip, decaf pumpkin spice latte. Maybe a cherry turnover since calories don’t count, right?</p>
<p>Kids were big into Destination Imagination. D did for years and years. The founders of DI split from OotM. Philosophical differences. </p>
<p>Cool. Deb, what were the differences, if you don’t mind my asking? My kiddo is now grown, but I’d still love to know.</p>
<p>Have I forgotten anyone’s drinks? I do tend to get sidetracked chit chatting, lol.</p>
<p>Last call for drinks! I’m about to close up the cart for the week.</p>
<p>In a nutshell, DI felt that it wanted to be a more positive way of scoring. OM is set up to have deductions and DI is more free form. OM has a set of problems that reoccur each each, always a vehicle problem and a structure building. DI at first at least tried to mix things up in its problem solving and always has an improvisational problem which I’m pretty sure OM does not. I think although I forget the particulars that there was a division within the creators. Both are great experiences for kids that I highly recommend. </p>
<p>Alrighty then, good to go. 
The cart will be just down the hall with the key under the planter, and you’re welcome to pull it out if you’re really needing a pick me up. I’ll try to remember to open up shop again next Monday, but if I forget someone else is welcome to do it instead! Here for you to enjoy.</p>
<p>ETA: Deb, looks like our posts overlapped. Thanks for the explanation. :)</p>
<p>Thank you for hosting us, DeborahT.</p>
<p>Wouldn’t it be fun if we could actually get together and have a cup of coffee and a chat?</p>
<p>My only regret is not homeschooling, though I suspect I wouldn’t have been as good at it as I imagine i would have been. </p>
<p>Am I too late to get a double espresso? I have to work all night.</p>
<p>I was just logging in to post on the coffee maker thread. I’ll do you up a double espresso, Poetgrl.</p>
<p>There was an ongoing thread several years back called something like the lounge or the cafe…
Great fellowship on the internet. Sign me up for a shaken (not stirred ) unsweetened black tea. </p>
<p>Thanks for the coffee and chitchat, Deborah T.</p>
<p>Good morning!!!</p>
<p>Egads, shut the blinds, will ya? It’s only 5:17 am.</p>
<p>All kinds of goodies, but it’s gonna be self serve this morning 'cause I have real live business? type stuff I have to attend to today. Yikes. Wanted to get the cart open for VeryHappy. Have a great day.</p>
<p>How can it be Monday again already? I’ll have my usual.</p>
<p>Chair pulled up. I’m drinking Tazo organic peachy green tea and would not be lying to say I have a warm homemade cinnamon pecan scone in front of me as well. To be kind, and since it’s virtual, I’ll be willing to share. :)</p>
<p>I’m bringing my chocolate donut coffee and settling in. I’m usually more of a hot chocolate girl but this tasted good today. Brrr! It is cold out. 14 degrees in November! Put another log on that fire, please…</p>
<p>Dropping by the coffee cart because my scheduled day off coincided with a snow day so I may just stay in my jammies all day. I am happy to share my delicious whole wheat bread with locally made mixed berry jam!</p>
<p>Taking a cup to go. Thanks for opening for us today, Deborah T. It’s a nice start to the week.</p>
<p>double post</p>