Posts by Senta

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Originally posted by Stumpy@Sep 20 2005, 07:38 PM
Right as rain, Vera. That's one reason many of the kids who attend public schools in the U.S. invariably score lower than kids from other countries in tests of every subject. It's always been my belief that if a kid reads (and comprehends) well, they can learn anything else. By the time I was 6 or 7 years old, I could read at a level that 17/18 year old high school seniors (though by no means all) achieve today. In my opinion, America's public school system today is a disaster. I think we should dismantle it and start over.

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Hi Jim,
I didn't know much about the U.S. public schools, but I think that the level of the education slowly but falls down not only in U.S. but in Russia too. I myself connected with this system because I work a part time in the 2 graduating classes at school here. It called gumnasium (because of great number of fililogical subjects, mainly languages, it is funny, but I myself graduated from this school) I teach russian literature and language. But I also must add that fine pupils is still exists, but their number is not very much.
Myself I too started reading much at the age at 7, so I expect so from my son.

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Originally posted by chester7777@Sep 20 2005, 05:27 PM
Senta,

How old is your son? My son is 9 years old, and they are a little above his reading level (he could read them on his own, but it would be very tedious and I think he would lose interest). That's why I read them to him. I really enjoy them - and I'm way older than 9 :D. Although I really enjoy them, I could see how they would be more appealing to boys than girls - lots of battles with swords and slingshots and javelins and spears; lots of plotting to help comrades escape from captivity; puzzles and riddles and some mystery; and as kilo mentioned, there are all those sumptious Redwall feasts in which to vicariously indulge. If you can get hold of one, have your son check it out - he might really like it.

To answer your question - my nine year old son is now reading the Great Illustrated Classics and has read King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and David Copperfield (by Charles Dickens). I think these books are a nice introduction to the classics, easy reading with lots of pictures, and pave the way for reading the "real thing" in a couple of years when his reading ability is higher. All of my kids read the Great Illustrated Classics when they got to be around 8 or 9 years old. Some other books which we have enjoyed are the Little House books, by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Wishbone Classics. Because he enjoys most things "cowboy" of course that is a popular theme for him as well.

Mrs. C

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Hi Mrs.C,
Thank you for kind answer. My son is 14, and he is fond of Harry Porter books, even tryed to read them in english, but failed at the moment. May be it is good way to teach classics - to read it first in illustrated editions. But it is not wide practice here. And in his school he has a huge programm of literature this year, including Shakespare and a big number of russian classics. But I'm still worried that he didn't became interested in the books that interest me in his age - such as Fenimor Cooper, Main Reed, Walter Scott and others. May be it will comes to him later. In our days children reads less wnen in the past.
Regards,
Senta

Congratulations Arthur!You do a great job here. I'm always faschinated by the amount of information you bring here. How can you know all this? Its a sort of mystery!
Regards,
Senta

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Originally posted by SXViper@Sep 18 2005, 05:15 AM
Now I realize that was a still from Robin Hood but, was that shot in the movie? I have the movie but don't seem to recall that particular scene.

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I didn't remember it in the movie, I think it is one of the promo pics.
Regards,
Senta

Hi Viper,
Very nice photos. Your kids and wife loooks great, you can be proud.
I'm
really didn't know, how to post pics.
Regards,
Senta

Hi all,
I sometime afraid to wish something, because I have all I need. Of course I like dozen other things, that I haven't, but may be it is not time for them.
Anyway I wish that all your wishes will come to life (if they are real of course
Expecially yours, Ringo, because in that case we all will gather together somewere in Monument Valley or 26 Bar Ranch.
Regards,
Senta

Very nice, Stumpy, I think so too. You are lucky to have beautiful women around.
Regards,
Senta

Hi,
We haven't read Redwall books, I think that my son is too old for them. But I'm always worrying that he is not interested in Fenimor Cuper and other adventure books, that I have read in his age.
What books read your children?
Best wishes,
Senta

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Originally posted by chester7777@Sep 16 2005, 07:30 AM
Senta,

We, too, apologize for being so long in congratulating you on your first

100 posts!

Your enthusiasm and warmth are truly endearing, and we are very happy you have joined our merry little band!

We look forward to hearing more from you!

Chester and the Mrs.

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Hi Chester and Mrs Chester,
Thank you for kind words.
Regards,
Senta

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Originally posted by Jay J. Foraker@Sep 16 2005, 12:57 AM
That it is, Senta! Of course, Flynn's version, as far as I know, was shot on a Hollywood back lot :lol: I live about 3 1/2 miles from the real Alamo.
Cheers - Jay

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Hi Jay,
It is wonderful that you are living in such historical place. About Flynns San Antonio, I have heard that it was shot in the specially build decorates in Holliwood. I really didn't know why they shot it there if they have the original San Antonio not far away.
Regards,
Senta

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Originally posted by Jay J. Foraker@Sep 15 2005, 06:58 PM
Hi Senta -
Not to worry about writing too much - you get on this board and it just happens. When I first joined back in November, I didn't think I would have much to say and didn't think I had much information to give (except for "The Alamo" which has a special place in my heart since Duke chose to premiere it here in San Antonio and I saw the original road show uncut at that time), but being here with special friends has found me to be far more vocal than anticipated. And this is a very learning place. I hope you feel as welcome here as I have. Yours is a very enjoyable voice.
Cheers - Jay

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Hi Jay,
Thank you for the kind words. The reason that I wrote much - is my exitiment of being here, were is a great opotunity to meet very interesting people, who are not only the great Dukes funs but also have some personal experience and so informative! For a pity I haven't saw Alamo. But it is great to know that you live in that special place. I saw "San Antonio" with Flynn, is it the same place?
Regards,
Senta

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Originally posted by arthurarnell@Sep 15 2005, 09:15 AM
Hi

was released in Finland.

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Hi Arthur,
When you write "was released in Finland" you mean - it was shown in the theaters there? May be you hane information about DVD releases of Dukes films in Finland. It interesting to me becouse I' very often visit that country, but for a pity can't find DVD with Duke films.
Regards,
Senta

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Originally posted by smokey@Sep 15 2005, 05:03 PM
hi senta

CONGRATS on making 100. glad to have you aboard and that you have been learning so much we are all still learning and like i have just said to kilo one more voice just adds more music to the score.

sorry to you both that i have taken so long to give my congrats but i have been busy so once again sorry for my tardiness

hooroo smokey

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Hi Smokey,
It is so nice to hear from you kind words. I like to be hear, but I'm afraid that I write to much for newbie, who really knows so little and only learning and learning I read old posts and find your nice photo with your son. As I noticed we have much in common.
Regards,
Senta

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Originally posted by arthurarnell@Sep 14 2005, 09:19 AM
106 the author James Warner Bellah was born he wrote the John Ford cavalry trilogy and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

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Hi Arthur,
Is these scripts are published? I like the trilogy very much.
Regards,
Vera

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Originally posted by The Ringo Kid@Sep 13 2005, 09:00 PM
Tis a classic pic for an avatar aint it?

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I noticed!

Hi all,
Thank you for kind words. I'm really enjoy to stay here
Ringo, I see that you changed you picture and now it is Errol Flynn there.
Regards,
Senta

Congratulations Kilo,
with your first one hundred, hope it will be more hundreds soon.
Regards,
Senta

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Originally posted by Stumpy@Sep 11 2005, 09:52 PM
Of course you're not responsible, Vera. You weren't even born until 13 years after Stalin died.

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Yes, but if you live in the country you feel responsible for its history sometimes.

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Originally posted by kilo 6@Sep 9 2005, 11:59 PM
Hi Senta, if you go to the NEWS option on the home page and scroll down to ' STALIN PLOTTED TO KILL JOHN WAYNE' there is mention of Mr K. Kevin submitted this post and I think you will find it a good read. Kilo

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Hi Kilo,
I have read the article. As for me it is hardly to belive, that it is truth. Of course Stalin was evil man, hated by many here (by me too and not only for historic but by personal reasons). But I'm still giess that he was planning such a thing (not so big for the dictator). I'm interested what was the source of that information?
May be I'm mistaken, but I'm not feel myself responsible for what Stalin did or planned.
Regards,
Vera

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Originally posted by The Ringo Kid@Sep 8 2005, 10:53 PM
I noticed this same thing on a VERY good Ronald Reagan western. The first Ronald Reagan film I ever got to watch was: "The Last Outpost." I accidently found it on DvD under the title of: "Cavalry Charge." I think "The Last Outpost" sounds as a better name for this fine film.

Anyway, this movie also stars: Bruce Bennett as his older brother and who is a Colonel in the Yankee Cavalry. Reagan's character is a Captain in the Confederate Cavalry. This movie also has Noah Beery Jr in it as a Confederate Sergeant. I forget who else is in this movie.

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Hi Ringo,
I saw Reagan only in two films "Santa Fe trail" and "Desperate Journey". I like him in both. your discription of this cavalry film sounds very interesting, so if I come to it some day, I shall try to see it.
Regards,
Vera