Re: [Callers] Pre-dance preparation

2017-09-18 Thread Bev Young via Callers
Here in Montana, I routinely travel 100-300 miles (one way!) to call dances. I, too, leave early and use my driving time as an opportunity to practice calling. I arrange my program ahead of time, put on some music as I travel and call. Going over the dances while I drive gives me time to

Re: [Callers] Pre-dance preparation

2017-09-16 Thread Mary Collins via Callers
Thanks for the tip! On Sep 16, 2017 8:28 PM, "Martha Wild" wrote: If you have to travel a long distance, LEAVE EARLY. So many things can go wrong with traffic etc. on the way to a dance. Give yourself time to get there without stressing and arriving at the last minute (or

Re: [Callers] Pre-dance preparation

2017-09-16 Thread Martha Wild via Callers
If you have to travel a long distance, LEAVE EARLY. So many things can go wrong with traffic etc. on the way to a dance. Give yourself time to get there without stressing and arriving at the last minute (or after the last minute). Martha > On Sep 16, 2017, at 6:01 AM, Mary Collins via

[Callers] Pre-dance preparation

2017-09-16 Thread Mary Collins via Callers
I know many of us travel some distance to call a dance, and some of us have only a few miles to go to call. I'm curious in each situation, how your pre-dance day is spent. What helps and what has hindered your calling might be good too. Thanks in advance for your input. Mary Collins