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It will be any exciting off season for sure! We've got $$ to burn. The boys aren't out of the play-off race until the fat lady sings. Yeah, it's a pretty slim chance, but who knows? After so many years of empty promises from the Ego One (Doug MacLean), it's great to see how well the boys are doing this season. Keep the faith!

I used to work for the blanket company for Value City, Filenes and DSW - Retail Ventures Inc. They sold Value City/Schottenstein's to an investment firm last month. They seem to be dissolving RVI as a lot of folks that I used to work with will be moved to DSW in the spring. Before the sale, VC was in the process of selling 24 stores to Burlington Coat Factory. Now that VC/Schott has been sold, the Burlington deal is now in the hands of those investors. Value City Furniture is a completely separate entity so none of this effects them.

The Buffalo Sabres goalie that got his neck cut back in the day is Clint Malarchuk and he happens to be the Blue Jackets goaltending coach. There's an article in today's Dispatch about Malarchuk. http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/bluejackets/stories/2008/02/12/zednick0212.ART_ART_02-12-08_C1_N59B5G8.html?sid=101 Thankfully Zednik is ok!

I think if you shop around and focus your attentions on the higher F generations, you could find a Savannah that would fit your $1000 limit. Those cats of the higher F generations won't have as much Serval blood in them as say those in the lower F generations. They do come in the gold, silver and the rare smoke (which is black with black markings). We're owned by a silver F3 Savannah, Brady. He's actually my kittah and I spent a little more than a grand on him. Bought him from a breeder in Austin, TX - JoyKatz. I think Joy now sells primarily F2 Savannahs. Sav's are high energy and quite intelligent. If introduced to other pets and people early, they make great family pets. http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2536/weebradyal6.th.jpg http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9881/kingoffridgezo3.th.jpg

You've got PM!

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My brother has been and his fiancee is from there. I sent him an email asking about things to do, places to eat, etc.

I've got a brother that currently lives and works in the DC area (Sterling, VA). If ya want, I can give him a call and get some info. I know he's currently rooming with someone in a nice 3 bedroom townhouse for a little over $1000/month. Is this potential new job in DC proper or out in the 'burbs?

I get the feeling that the Slaby's know the Prosecutor personally and/or are friends or it's a political thing. It's pretty unfuckingbelievable that she got off scott free for this.

Keep in mind too, that you can sometimes rent a few things, like packs & crampons, depending on where you go. Look into that as well. There's a great outdoors store in Peninsula, OH, Appalachian Outfitters (http://www.appalachianoutfitters.com/ao/index.asp) that we've bought gear from. We've also gone on a Mt. Washington trip with them as well. Friendly & very knowledgeable staff! Locally in Columbus, we'll get gear & clothes stuff at The Outdoor Source (http://www.theoutdoorsource.com/catalog/index.php). Again friendly and very knowledgeable staff! I believe that they also offer trips year round. As for a few online gear sites, check these out: Campmor - http://www.campmor.com Sierra Trading Post - http://www.sierratradingpost.com/ REI - http://www.rei.com/ , they also have an REI outlet section on their page. Backcountry.com - they also have an outlet section on their page. EBay - research what you're bidding on, buyer beware of counterfeit stuff too! Gear reviews can be found on summitpost.org. There's a link to their gear review section on the left side as well as on their top navigation bar. They also have a Gear forum where you can ask questions, get recommendations, etc.

Some essential items that you'll want to pack... ** No cotton! Cotton kills when you're out in the elements. Poly pro (fleece, soft shells, under armor type wicking stuff, Gortex, etc) stuff is great! Layering is most helpful too. * Good compass * Topographical Maps of the area * Headlamp * A sturdy pair of hiking boots that fit correctly! They must fit correctly or you'll regret it for the rest of the trip. Trust me on that! * A good backpack with back, shoulder & hip supports. I rock a Kelty Tornado for women. If you need to buy a pack, load it down with weight and walk around the store with it on. Wear your boots when you go, if possible. * Stove - Benz Guy & I both have the MSR Pocket Rocket. You'll need to pack a small canister of fuel, but the stove is small, powerful & lightweight. Usually costs around $40 for the stove. * Water filter - I've got a Katadyn Mini Filter. You can use those water clarification pills too or just boil the water before consuming. * Pot/pan/eating utensils * Sleeping pad - we've both got closed-cell foam Therma-rests, which work great. * Sleeping bag - it'll be chilly at night. Not sure how hot/cold you sleep, so you'll have to determine what temp rated bag to get/bring. Down mummy bags - lighter, much more expensive. Synthetics - heavier, much more wallet friendly. Keep in mind that you can layer up with clothes when you hop into your bag to sleep so you could get away with bringing a higher temp rated bag. Bring a wool hat to wear while sleeping! * Tent - 2 or 3 person should work, depending on how cozy you guys will want to be. You can sometimes luck out & find decently priced ones at Dick's. Eureka 2 persons for around $80. Tips Before going to bed, have a snack or two or five. It'll help keep your inner furnace going during the night. Wear that wool hat to bed. Boil some water, fill your Nalgene & put it in your sleeping bag towards your feet. It'll keep you warm thru the night. Any damp clothes? Put them in your sleeping bag with you while you sleep & you'll have dry clothes in the morning. Keep your boots in your tent to prevent critters from getting in them as well as preventing potentially frozen boots. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Even if its cool and/or you're not sweating - drink! Hate to be a party pooper, but no alcohol! It'll dehydrate you and impair your judgment Most importantly - be safe & have fun! That's all for now...

Stop by Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park and backpack Forest Canyon. You probably won't see another soul out there. Depending on how far in you go, you may have to cross the Big Thompson River. Or you could head up to the Pac NW after Yosemite & hike the Sierra Nevada's. Check out summitpost.org! It's mainly a mountaineering site, but it's a wealth of info that could spark an idea or two!

It'll be interesting to see how training camp and the rest of the season pans out, seeing as Hitch has said that it'll be balls to the wall from the get go. They've made a statement of losing that tag of being so inconsistent, soft & mediocre with hiring Hitch. Peca is a sound pickup after the sudden loss of Sveets. With all the shifts & changes with in the organization, I'm excited for this upcoming season!

They cost around $800 new. A lot of the gear one needs for really high altitude mountaineering is mucho expensive.

Don't forget about Shoku on Grandview Ave & Sushi Ko on Hutchingson Ave. Both are great! California rolls are good beginners rolls. Other rolls to try - spider (softshell crab) roll, dynamite (tempora shrimp) roll, philly (smoked salmon & cream cheese) roll or an eel roll. If you like spicy foods, you can try a spicy tuna roll although the tuna will be raw. Some of these rolls may have nori (roe/fish eggs) on them, just so you know. Most of the time, there will be descriptions and/or pictures of the actual rolls in the menu, ask your waitress or better yet sit at the sushi bar and ask the cooks themselves. If you're really adventurous, try some sashimi (raw fish). Good starters include the Eel (which is cooked), shrimp (cooked), salmon (raw) & tuna (raw). There will also be other non-sushi items on the menu too.

That's where I got Brady from. I highly recommend Joy & her savannahs! http://www.joykatz.net/savannah%20kittens/Sonyokittens0503.jpg Brady is the one farthest on the right, heading in the other direction.

If you're into the hiking & camping thing, you could always go to Chugach State Park as it's right outside of town. Or it's a wee bit of a drive NW (about 4 hrs), go to Denali National Park. You could always take a nice scenic drive down to Seward along the Seward Highway.

There's an IKEA out in Pittsburgh too. 2001 Park Manor Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412-747-0747

Have you checked with the OSU vet hospital? That's where I had my cat declawed about two years ago. I think it ended up being around $125. My regular vet wanted a little over $200 for the declaw...

Well, I kinda wanted to see it too. Which showing? Where? Lemme see aboot bebesittin'...bebesitting hath been secured.

He may have gotten the mites from the feeder mice. Perhaps get your feeder mice from a different shop?

Congrats! He's precious!

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Add another IT stooge to the list. OnBase system admin & workflow manager for local large discount retailer.

Just an FYI...it's pay to print at the library or at least the main one downtown.