Nightingale

This is usually how someone ends up on the sex offender list without doing jail time: Guy (or girl) gets arrested for a sex-related crime. Maybe he's guilty. Maybe he isn't. Either way, he's in custody and probably scared. Prosecutor doesn't have much evidence and has a shaky case, so he offers a really good deal to get the defendant to plead out. Defendant doesn't have much money. Prosecutor says "plead guilty, and you get to go home today, no jail time." The guy knows he can't get bail together and will be sitting in jail until his trial, or even if he does make bail, he has to deal with all the hassle of a trial, and might end up back in jail anyway. So, guy takes the plea, signs what he's told to sign, doesn't really read it all, and ignores the little box at the bottom of the form he signs saying he has to register as a sex offender. All he hears is "you get to go home today." So, he ends up on the list, passing out notices everywhere he lives.

If his teacher feels that he doesn't have the focus or writing/crafts ability that other three year olds have, it might be worth a trip to a doctor for an evaluation to check for things like dyslexia or other learning issues. If he does have a learning issue, catching it early can make a big difference, and if there's nothing wrong, then you've gotten some peace of mind and can move him to another preschool class.

What's the difference between this and hte game we're already playing?

ROFLMAO!!! Have you seen www.kissthisguy.com? Really funny misheard lyrics archive.

Not too far from there, but way better food/atmosphere/everything else.

The bestest restaurant evar. About an hour drive from Perris, but worth it. Hard to get into - they may already be full for V-Day. http://www.hobbitrestaurant.com/ Hehe... beat me to it.

Probably the best restaurant anywhere near Perris/Elsinore is about an hour away, in Orange. It's called The Hobbit and it's amazing. They're probably already booked on v-day, but it's worth a call to find out. "The Hobbit has garnered many prestigious awards, including the DiRoNA Award, Mobil Travel Guide, Best of Excellence by Wine Spectator and a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs. Top rated restaurant for Food and Service in the Zagat Guide Survey, 2005, 2006 and 2007. DiRoNa Award winner since 1999 Distinguished Restaurants of North America Best of Excellence by Wine Spectator Wine cellar with over 1100 selections Top rated restaurant for Food and Service in the Zagat Guide Survey, 2005, 2006, and rated number 1 in 2007. Voted “Most romantic restaurant” by CitySearch.com"

Sounds like the kid and the mom need counseling. This is too big for her to handle on her own. It sounds like the drug use is a symptom, not the problem itself.

No, but I've given out the number to LA County Mental Health before. Also, the LA Zoo. Depends on whether he's psycho or just has worse manners than a bull elk in October.

How would you fix it? Put all the primaries on the same day, just like the general election. Plus, that way we don't have to keep hearing about it... let everyone vote at the same time and get it over with.

Lawrocket and I are both licensed in California, not Wisconsin.

I am so sorry for your loss. This poem helped me a lot after my cat died. I still can't read it without crying, but maybe it will help you too. Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... from www.petloss.com

Wow... glad he's okay!

Have you taken him in for a tooth cleaning?

Try the wintergreen lifesavers stuck inside a treat toy so he has to work to remove the lifesaver. James does that for his Boston Terrier, and it works great for doggy breath.

Well, the ones from the grocery store (flintstones, etc) are full of aspartame and very not good for you. As for the other stuff in them, watch the vitamin A.

I got annoyed because you asked twice, and because you didn't show any interest other than how much he cost. Pets are more than dollar signs.

Exactly.

Because I've never owned a dog before and while I have the time and knowledge to maintain the training of an already well-trained dog, I don't have time to train a dog that is not trained, and I don't have the experience to deal with any issues that a shelter animal may have. My dog's sire and dam were tested for hereditary illness, and his temperament is well established and well known to the breeder, and I can call her to help with any issues that may arise. Shelter animals make wonderful pets (both my cats were rescues), and my next dog will probably be from a rescue, but this time, for my first dog, I wanted an animal that was healthy, good tempered, good with cats, and already trained. Plus, I've wanted a papillon since I was five years old.

Not enough! I'm assuming a lot because I'm not getting an answer. Perhaps you're not getting an answer because it's not your business. Suffice it to say that the breeder and I came to a very reasonable arrangement because she thought I would be a good match for her dog, and she understood how tight money is for me right now because I'm still paying off my cat's vet bills.

My aunt's nickname for my uncle is JoJo... it'd be too weird to call my dog the same thing.

Guinness is the name of one of my chinchillas. She's what they call a "homozygous ebony" which means she's pitch black, and James noticed she was exactly the same color as his beer! The other chinchilla is Tribble (star trek). The cat is Indiana (Jones).

He's too big to fit in a purse (about 10" at the shoulders). I don't understand people who put dogs in purses and carry them as accessories. The dogs can probably use the exercise of walking!

His kennel name is Joseph, and the breeder calls him Jojo. My uncle's name is Joseph, so that's weirding me out. The dog will probably go by Joey until I come up with something better. Right now, all my other critters are named after movies/tv or beer, so I'll probably stick with those themes.

Little dogs can be easy to spoil... I think people forget they're not dogs and do all kinds of silly things such as dressing them up like dolls! Frilly dresses do not belong on canines!