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LOL! That's just like him. Last I heard an hour ago, it was up to 103 calls/emails

I'm not sure he would think to do that.... 1. He'll be too drunk to remember 2. He's an attention whore so just can't help himself

Travis said he's getting drunk and naked tonight for his birthday, so maybe those that email in the evening can ask if he's either drunk and/or naked yet?

It has absolutely no meaning at all, use it in whatever context you want. His blackberry batteries are down to 25% now... fortunately there's a charger at work for him to use.

Travis is a nice, polite Idaho boy, so it doesn't surprise me that he'll thank people

Good point, I changed it, thanks Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

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One of my husband's friends from work is driving everyone nuts reminding everyone that it's his birthday. So, for shits and giggles Chad is having everyone we can think of call or email him to wish him happy birthday. If anyone is so inclined, could you please send birthday wishes to travist at coinwrap.com ? That's the email to his blackberry, so we'd love to have that bugger ringing non stop all day with incoming email. Thanks! Jen Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

If you want lower maintanance than a chinchilla (and more personality) have you thought about rabbits? They come in every conceivable shape and size. I have one now that is a chinchilla rabbit...seriously, that's his breed... he looks and feels just like a chinchilla, but much easier to care for. Rabbits are quick to litter train, and are sooo much fun. Plus very easy to find in rescues. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Litterbox? Holy crap, they are smarter than my husband Shhhhh, don't tell him I said that! Knowing you, there's no doubt at all that your critters are well cared for. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I'm not sure, I'd guess 6-10 years at least. The one I took care of for 4 years was 6 years old and in great health when I graduated. She was a sweet little thing and a blast to watch. I would think ferrets would be more fun though

I took care of a pet chinchilla for a while (a few years, actually, while I managed my college's animal lab). Do you want to breed them (your fixing comment made me ask that). If so... DON'T. Most people aren't qualified to care for a chinchilla, they are work and too many get dumped... so do your research before getting one. You may want to look into a rescue as they do often get abandoned. Not nearly as social as ferrets, very soft, but petting them isn't great for their fur, your hand oils and their fur aren't great combos, you need to have a lava dust bath for them to maintain fur hygeine properly. They are actually far more like rabbits than ferrets in behavior and personality. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Hey, I wasn't criticising him, just giggling a little at someone that was As long as the pups all have happy homes and are spoiled rotten (and with an owner like DSE, I'd be extremely surprised if any of them were treated less than ideally), why does it matter? Both mom and pups are very cute

I wondered how long it would take before someone asked that, damn you were quick Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I honestly hate how AFF learning is presented at this point. In an ideal world it should be more like an apprenticeship program.... go through a course followed by an evaluation, followed by a period of time working with a more experienced AFF instructor to gain additional real life experience with cats A through C jumps prior to release as a full fledged AFF instructor. AFF course is a misnomer, as there is very minimal actual learning, it's all testing. Obstacle courses (with course = trail or route, not testing) have nothing to do with course = learning or class. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

What's wrong with arriving at the course prepared, having read everything possible, taught a few FJC's and done numerous practice jumps with experienced AFF I's?? Oh, wait, that'd require effort and time. Nevermind. Why should you know everything in a course before taking a course? Then what's the point of a course? A course is supposed to teach, otherwise it is strictly an AFF evaluation, not an AFF course. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I'd be spitting up if someone put Miller Lite in my sippy cup too!!!! Give that boy some Guinness!

Most 'chain' environments ARE subleases... WM, Sam's, Pearle, a majority of Lenscrafters... there aren't a lot that are directly employed, and some states don't allow ODs to be employed by a chain (lucky states!!). America's Best does employ ODs, at least in PA, and so do a couple of other chains. I'm whoring myself out today at a WM... I am part time in private practice, part time filling in at WM. WM pays well and the subleasing doc I work for is outstanding, she runs it as much like a private practice as possible. I just hate having no control over materials and having to bite my tongue when I know there are better materials out there for some patients. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I'm in the process of adopting older kids out of the foster care system. Not sure how many yet... 1 or 2. Within the next 6-12 months. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

At a private practice you will have more doctor time, more thorough testing, better patient education, better quality materials. Chain places make their money in bulk, so they buy lots of lower quality eyewear and jack the prices up high, warranties aren't as good, and docs are generally booked more patients per hour. You'll still get a full refraction, eye health check, pressures, etc either way. There are great chain docs and shitty private docs, so the doc matters more than the location to some degree. How's that for a definitive answer Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

You have no idea how many times I've heard 'my eyes are fine, I don't really need glasses', but then I show the patient what they are supposed to see, and they had no idea what they were missing visually. You adapt to your visual world and learn how to interpret the blur and reduced depth perception (if you are seeing better with one eye than the other, your depth perception is reduced), but don't realize just how much you're missing. The glasses is the least important part of the eye exam anyway, if it's been more than 2 years, you're due anyway, just to check for eye/general health issues (most of them have no symptoms early on) Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Honestly, on some level you're as nuts as both of the women in your story since you think it's appropriate to ridicule and humiliate them both on a public forum... it makes your behavior appear to an outsider as every bit as juvenile as theirs is. If you don't want to attract crazy immature women, don't act like a crazy immature guy, at least when it comes to interpersonal relationships. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I disagree that temperment is a roll of the dice with rescues. It's not like they just randomly hand you a dog and say 'have fun'. Most breed specific rescues keep the animals in foster homes, so the personality and temperament is already extremely well known and tested, and they are great about giving this information to adoptees. My grey was from a foster home with other dogs, cats, rabbits, and kids, and I knew his nature before I ever met him. He's exactly as was described to us. It's actually harder to know what a newborn puppy will develop into with no information like that. Even our pup from the humane league was 4 months old and extensively temperament tested before we got her. They wouldn't let us bring her home until they tested her with a cat there as well as our other dog. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Do YOU want to jump, or are you just doing this because your wife wants you to? Jumping for someone else is the wrong reason to even think about getting in the plane. You can get hurt or killed in this sport, even if you do everything right. You need to be ok with that risk, and truly want to be in the sky. If you are unsure, do another tandem... I wouldn't suggest AFF quite yet for you (and I'm even an AFF instructor

I don't differ with you at all regarding certain traits in certain breeds. You seem to think that all resues are mutts... far from it. My greyhound is a purebred, with papers. My russian blue cat is the same. Both from rescues (a greyhound rescue and a humane leauge... the cat was surrendered by a college student who's roommate was allergic to cats and they found this out the hard way, after getting a kitten). Working dog? My stumpy tail cattle dog was from the humane league... she was born there, we got her as a puppy. That dog is the most eager to please, sweet natured dog I've ever met. If I had cattle, she'd be a natural at herding them. As it is, we keep her busy herding the other 2 dogs and she loves it. Allergies? Labradoodles are good for people with allergy problems, same with bischons, both have breed specific rescue groups, and are often in shelters as well. Shelters are not full of pit bulls or mutts or strays (although there are a lot of the above animals)... there are all kinds of animals there. If you want a hypoallergenic pet or a working pet, do a search for a breed specific rescue. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda