Re: [Callers] cards - writing in pencil vs pen???

On 1/12/2013 8:06 AM, Emily Addison wrote: I wouldn't say this was a "no no." If it works for you go for it. However, I can see some potential problems, such as the smudging you mention. I use ink when I write cards by hand, but am trying to get everything on computer and print them out. I'm at about 50% handwritten and 50% printed right now. I haven't tried using a tablet or other electronic display device, though I can see the advantages. I do like being able to tuck the card in my shirt pocket when I'm calling a dance and dancing it as well. I don't do this very often with contra dances, but I tend to do so quite often when calling English dances. I'm not sure why I make the distinction, probably some difference in the groups that makes it more comfortable to dance and call at the same time at our English dances, but not at our contra dances. Jonathan ----- Jonathan Sivier Caller of Contra, English and Early American Dances jsivier AT illinois DOT edu Dance Page: http://www.sivier.me/dance_leader.html ----- Q: How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? A: It depends on what dance you call!