Re: The Sounds of Nature - Day 2

[Guest guest]

,

Just want to chime in and congratulate you on your activation and new

journey into sound. I don't post often myself, but your posts have

always been such an inspiration to me. You managed to stay positive

through insurance snags and set backs, and its so nice to see your

perseverence and bright outlook pay off for you.

You go girl!

Dana

[Guest guest]

,

" Do you hear me now? " LOL You are having too much fun, wish I was

there to observe. Arent the birds awesome? Have you set up all those

talking clocks yet? What kind of sounds is Tigger making?

(hands a box of Kleenex...with the disclaimer that I am NOT making her

cry!

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Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.

-- lin P..

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/19/2005 8:45:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,

lisak70@... writes:

Yes, Tigger dances but I can't hear her yet

now i know that Tanner is NOT the only dancer,, he is crazy but loves doing

" break dancing " for others...

Lee

[Guest guest]

,

I haven't dug out my talking clocks yet, but that's something I'll probably

do tomorrow. <grin>

So far today, I've heard Tigger bark, scratch and shake her head. My oh my!

Is she a noisy little girl but I love it!

Speaking of Tigger, I have to tell you what happened yesterday at my

activation. My audiologist warned me that some loud sounds will be difficult

to tolerate. She mentioned Tigger's bark at which time I asked if I could

have Tigger bark in order to see how I would react. I signed and voiced the

word " speak " to Tigger several times, but no reaction. Then I realized

why...she still had her harness on. LOL! Instead of removing it I told my

audi that I'd see if I could get her to bark at another time.

Low and behold that moment came this afternoon when I asked Tigger to bark

on command. OMG!! She has a *very* loud bark for such a small dog (45 pound

lab)!! (You could say the same thing about her mother but that's an entirely

different story. LOL!)

And yes, the birds were awesome. Totally awesome!!

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

" Surviving a loss and letting go is only half of the story. The other half

is the secret belief that we will find, in one form or another, what we have

lost. And it is that potential, shimmery as a star on a clear night, that

helps us survive. " -- Chambers

[Guest guest]

,

Just in case you're wondering? Yes, I can hear you now! LOLOL!

Time for a mocha, don't you think? Your pick!

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

" Surviving a loss and letting go is only half of the story. The other half

is the secret belief that we will find, in one form or another, what we have

lost. And it is that potential, shimmery as a star on a clear night, that

helps us survive. " -- Chambers

[Guest guest]

,

I bet Tigger sounded wonderful! I didnt hear Gimlet the first 2 weeks

in class. LOL She has a loud voice too. Does Tigger dance? It is so

funny to hear these dogs dancing on a hard floor.

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" Lord, Help me become the person my dog thinks I am. "

--Dawn Ewing

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

,

You can hear me, oh lordy I gotta be careful what I say now?! Yes it

surely is time for a mocha to celebrate!

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" Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen,

for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in

beer. "

--Dave Barry

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

,

Yes, Tigger dances but I can't hear her yet -- nor can I stay in step with

her. LOL! However I can hear her collar jingling and I even heard her make a

playful growl this afternoon. It's great to hear my baby again!!

Maybe you, Tigger, Gimlet and I can all share a dance when I come to

Portland? That should be interesting with 4 feet and 8 paws. LOLOL!

Okay, now I'm *really* going to bed. LOL!

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

" Surviving a loss and letting go is only half of the story. The other half

is the secret belief that we will find, in one form or another, what we have

lost. And it is that potential, shimmery as a star on a clear night, that

helps us survive. " -- Chambers

[Guest guest]

,

Nightly News at 5:30 with reports on a strange

sight....that of 2 humans and 2 dogs dancing in the streets. is

surprised to learn that the dogs are guides and the humans are, well, he

thinks that they are escaped loonies and is trying to get in to interview

everyone. He gives up when Gimlet and Tigger break away long enough to wash

his face.

Hehe. Ok, well , another new exciting day here. Am looking forward

to the day's story. LOL

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Waiter, there's no fly in my soup!

--Kermit the frog

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

,

Wow, you are doing just fantastic and remember, it just gets better

and better. Your descriptions of what you are hearing is so good, I

feel like I'm right there with you enjoying tha awe you are

experiencing with your ci.

Oh yeah.. folks are right here.. You should write a book!

Keep up the great work.

Hugs,

Silly MI