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Just got 5 more 2 day old kittens and they are SO CUTE! 2 boys - one black and one white and grey and 3 girls - 2 orange/white (I'm not sure why they would both be girls and not boys like oranges usually are, but maybe they're just fooling me) and one little calico with black points on her ears.

Originally Posted by wildcatj

Just got 5 more 2 day old kittens and they are SO CUTE! 2 boys - one black and one white and grey and 3 girls - 2 orange/white (I'm not sure why they would both be girls and not boys like oranges usually are, but maybe they're just fooling me) and one little calico with black points on her ears.

I want!!! So cute!

Wahooo. Got a new car today!! And by new, I mean a 2004 Toyota Corolla. My parents have been looking for a car to get my sister and I for a while now because we currently share a '99 Mercury Villager (mini van) that has no air conditioning and really crappy gas mileage. It also won't pass inspection and my parents don't feel like investing the money to get it fixed since it's been a lemon since the day we got it. Similar situation with my dad's Volvo from like the 80's. He's going to take the mini van until he can find something to fit his needs. Sooo was not expecting it.

Originally Posted by wildcatj

Just got 5 more 2 day old kittens and they are SO CUTE! 2 boys - one black and one white and grey and 3 girls - 2 orange/white (I'm not sure why they would both be girls and not boys like oranges usually are, but maybe they're just fooling me) and one little calico with black points on her ears.

If the queen was a torti (or calico, it's the same underlying colors except with white markings) and the tom was orange, all girls would be either orange or torti and boys would be either orange or black (grey is a dilution that can affect either black or orange and white is a separate thing altogether).

It's not really that orange cats are more likely to be boys, honestly - that depends on the gene frequency in the population. It's more that given particular mating scenarios (primarily ones where either the queen is orange or the tom is not), the males are more likely to be orange than the females are in almost all scenarios (except for the one I detailed above of the torti queen + orange tom, where the males and females have equal chances of being orange).

Originally Posted by nyanko

If the queen was a torti (or calico, it's the same underlying colors except with white markings) and the tom was orange, all girls would be either orange or torti and boys would be either orange or black (grey is a dilution that can affect either black or orange and white is a separate thing altogether).

It's not really that orange cats are more likely to be boys, honestly - that depends on the gene frequency in the population. It's more that given particular mating scenarios (primarily ones where either the queen is orange or the tom is not), the males are more likely to be orange than the females are in almost all scenarios (except for the one I detailed above of the torti queen + orange tom, where the males and females have equal chances of being orange).

this = cool to know! I love orange cats

Originally Posted by nyanko

If the queen was a torti (or calico, it's the same underlying colors except with white markings) and the tom was orange, all girls would be either orange or torti and boys would be either orange or black (grey is a dilution that can affect either black or orange and white is a separate thing altogether).

It's not really that orange cats are more likely to be boys, honestly - that depends on the gene frequency in the population. It's more that given particular mating scenarios (primarily ones where either the queen is orange or the tom is not), the males are more likely to be orange than the females are in almost all scenarios (except for the one I detailed above of the torti queen + orange tom, where the males and females have equal chances of being orange).

Huh! Very cool. I think the whole coloration thing is pretty awesome. Good to know!

Started my first class of third year today - a 1 week elective about food animals. Today we did a seedstock operation, an ET facility, random black clydesdales and zebras that the farm uses for advertising, a cow-calf facility, and an delicioussssss steakhouse for an all-expenses paid lunch. 6 hours later, I'm still stuffed. I'm having a much better time than I expected- I was actually kinda dreading this whole trip. Hopefully the rest of the week will continue to be good, although we're staying in some pretty cruddy cheap hotels :-/

Now, just need to pack, since the 2nd part of our trip starts in less than 11 hours...

Just took a dance fusion class. I am exhausted, but it was a ton of fun!

Vegas is so much fun. Other than some minor room issues we are having a good time. I might be slightly intoxicated right now...

Originally Posted by Lissarae06

Vegas is so much fun. Other than some minor room issues we are having a good time. I might be slightly intoxicated right now...

LOL too hot down there. That's why I stick to the northern half of the state. (Besides UNR and UNLV have a bit of a rivalry so I think I'm obligated to dislike it just a little )

Originally Posted by Lissarae06

Vegas is so much fun. Other than some minor room issues we are having a good time. I might be slightly intoxicated right now...

Seems to be the trend among many SDNer's tonight. Especially on the WW thread. I feel like I'm missing out.

Phew! Grades just posted for my last semester, got a B- in biochem! I was super worried about my hideous final tanking my grade-worth 25 % and all essay questions, a killer exam.
But all is well and I'm still going to vet school!!!

Originally Posted by CanHardlyWait

Phew! Grades just posted for my last semester, got a B- in biochem! I was super worried about my hideous final tanking my grade-worth 25 % and all essay questions, a killer exam.
But all is well and I'm still going to vet school!!!

Congrats!

Originally Posted by CanHardlyWait

Phew! Grades just posted for my last semester, got a B- in biochem! I was super worried about my hideous final tanking my grade-worth 25 % and all essay questions, a killer exam.
But all is well and I'm still going to vet school!!!

Eeeh same thing for me earlier! Except I got a B. So glad to be done with that, now I just need to get my quantitative chemistry grade back!

I have submitted my application for my passport!!

This is starting to get more real the closer it gets!

I have also decided that my last day of work will be June 21st. Now the countdown to that date....

Originally Posted by DVMDream

I have submitted my application for my passport!!

This is starting to get more real the closer it gets!

I have also decided that my last day of work will be June 21st. Now the countdown to that date....

Change that to may 21st. You need a bigger break than that!

Originally Posted by StartingoverVet

Change that to may 21st. You need a bigger break than that!

I wish I could. I would have made it yesterday if I didn't need the $$$$.

Originally Posted by DVMDream

I wish I could. I would have made it yesterday if I didn't need the $$$$.

OMG right? I am thinking my last day will be July 13-ish. I don't think I can handle longer than that.

Originally Posted by Whyevernot55

OMG right? I am thinking my last day will be July 13-ish. I don't think I can handle longer than that.

. You are lasting longer than I can. I really need the break. Quitting on the 21st of June gives me a month. That month will probably be filled with packing and planning my trip to Scotland. I am starting to get excited about this! I am actually looking forward to starting vet school now that things are falling into place.

Originally Posted by DVMDream

. You are lasting longer than I can. I really need the break. Quitting on the 21st of June gives me a month. That month will probably be filled with packing and planning my trip to Scotland. I am starting to get excited about this! I am actually looking forward to starting vet school now that things are falling into place.

Yes, yes it will! It's exciting! I am taking almost a week in June to go visit OK and see the school, find a place, find a barn, etc etc etc. Planning to leave at the start of August, pending living arrangements changing for the boyfriend, but as long as I have a few weeks beforehand to pack and spend lots of time with friends, I'll be happy.

Originally Posted by DVMDream

I have submitted my application for my passport!!

This is starting to get more real the closer it gets!

I have also decided that my last day of work will be June 21st. Now the countdown to that date....

We really need a like button on here. So
So excited for you! And jealous as well. I need to find a way to at least go back to the UK for a little bit. I miss people over there.

Chillin by the pool sippin on a margarita. Life is good.

Originally Posted by Lissarae06

Chillin by the pool sippin on a margarita. Life is good.

I'm jealous of you too. It's raining here.

So there's this young couple that lives in the apartment complex behind me, and they make me really happy. It's just the two of them, as far as I can tell, and their dog in the first story apartment with the cutest patio in the place an tiki torches and a grill and - really it's just perfect.

Well apparently they're moving out this summer, because I just got my housing assignment for next year, and I'm in their apartment. Where I'll be living with my brand spanking new husband and - eventually - a doggie. Maybe we can continue the trend of adorable couples in an adorable apartment.

Received my Mommy's Day gift early (have to work Sunday)....Keurig elite!

Took my last final exam of undergrad ever....

I'm on the way to the airport for my flight to Germany. I'm so ready for this break..

I didn't really get the chance to talk to my bf, but today he was a lot more like he was when we first started going out. The guy that I really liked. So I feel a bit better now about leaving.

But don't worry, we are still gonna talk about things when I get back!

Had a quick "going away party" at the hospital I'm working for last night, even though I don't leave for another three weeks, and they gave us all stethoscopes! I was totally shocked and excited. I will be sad to leave even though I have been working 70+ hours a week for no pay. lol

Officially got (passing) grades in both of the classes I needed for vet school, so I'm 100% officially going!

@ Wildcatj, how are the kittens?

My roommate's bf just got me a Kermit the Frog Pez dispenser during the middle of exams. I totally approve!

Nothing like studying viruses and eating candy I haven't had in years!

going to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert tonight in DC
so excited right now i've been listening to their songs like nonstop since yesterday!!!!
yayyyyyy

Originally Posted by sunnex3

going to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert tonight in DC
so excited right now i've been listening to their songs like nonstop since yesterday!!!!
yayyyyyy

Jealous. My ex bf/ now friend (it's confusing) and I were just talking about going to Bonnaroo where they're playing at as well. Too bad he just had surgery on his foot and is in a cast and can't stand for long periods of time. We had talked about going when we were together but nooo, he had to end things cause he didn't see us getting married, which I think is stupid if I was on the same page...

And I digress...have fun!!!

Alton Brown (my foodie hero and crush) will be in town next week doing a lecture and my bestie and I are going! SOOOOO excited!

Passed my anatomy oral exam!!!! So at least I know I passed one class this semester!

Originally Posted by wldlfstdnt

@ Wildcatj, how are the kittens?

I pawned off tiny kittens on my vet today because my bengal isn't doing so hot She has a little diarrhea, which isn't really concerning since I'm weaning her. But she just looks like she feels crappy, is breathing a little heavy and is a little pale. No idea what her problem is, but I guess we'll find out. I don't have a super bad feeling about it (and my gut tends to be pretty accurate), so I'm hoping she'll end up being ok. She's just had so many problems I don't know if this is just a manifestation of a bigger underlying issue.

Congrats Trilt!!!

in 3 days, i will be leaving grenada for 3 months! i cannot wait to live in "dry" air (at least indoors) because i am so sick of everything being slightly damp in my dorm room (72%?). and delicious (real) food, and my babies, and my family and friends, and working, and generally not sitting in a classroom/studying 18 hours a day

Made it back home with money still in my pocket! Won enough money at the blackjack tables to cover my food etc from the trip! Now to catch up on everything I missed on SDN.

Originally Posted by Lissarae06

Made it back home with money still in my pocket! Won enough money at the blackjack tables to cover my food etc from the trip! Now to catch up on everything I missed on SDN.

Coming home with money is always nice! I can't wait to leave!

I have never played the tables I just don't feel comfortable I have much better luck on the slot machines.

Had a (mostly) good day today.

Did my first abdominal cryptorchid this morning - I used a textbook and anatomy to figure out that the testicle was stuck in the inguinal ring. I hadn't observed one of these yet, so it was exciting.

Had a large dog spay without ANY complications.

caught a wolf in a lie

Found out that one of the central support guys was at my hospital yesterday. That email I alluded to before from Dr. B? Apparently they also regard it as "threatening to the team" and it has been sent around.

Really, the bad part to my day was that Dr. B was there at all - she took an extra long lunch (1 hr 15 mins) which set my schedule off and was awkwardly trying to be friendly to me.

[QUOTE=dyachei;12505997]Had a (mostly) good day today.

Did my first abdominal cryptorchid this morning - I used a textbook and anatomy to figure out that the testicle was stuck in the inguinal ring. I hadn't observed one of these yet, so it was exciting.[QUOTE=dyachei;12505997]

Congrats on your successful surgery!
I have to say I've seen a few crazy surgeries but for some reason watching a cryptorchid neuter is the only one that almost made me faint, I had to leave the room and sit with my head between my legs. I have no idea why either, it's not like I hadn't seen worse things and this surgery was completely tame, lol crazy body .

EDIT: obviously I don't know how to quote people yet, sorry guys!

1st year of vet school is in the books (as long as I passed)!!!!!!!

Now onto the pub!!!!

Originally Posted by devyn

Now onto the pub!!!!

wait. Devyn likes to drink? When did that happen?



On another note: took pony, in my picture to the right, to our very first dressage show this morning and he did great! SO proud of him! I went with 3 goals: 1. Stay on. 2. Stay in the ring 3. Get our right canter lead. And we accomplished all three goals! (and even got to come home with a blue ribbon!)

Originally Posted by heylodeb

wait. Devyn likes to drink? When did that happen?

Originally Posted by heylodeb

wait. Devyn likes to drink? When did that happen?



On another note: took pony, in my picture to the right, to our very first dressage show this morning and he did great! SO proud of him! I went with 3 goals: 1. Stay on. 2. Stay in the ring 3. Get our right canter lead. And we accomplished all three goals! (and even got to come home with a blue ribbon!)

That's awesome. Congratulations!

Heading to Six Flags in about 45 minutes woop woop!!!!! Vallejo here I come!!!!!

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Originally Posted by heylodeb

wait. Devyn likes to drink? When did that happen?

On another note: took pony, in my picture to the right, to our very first dressage show this morning and he did great! SO proud of him! I went with 3 goals: 1. Stay on. 2. Stay in the ring 3. Get our right canter lead. And we accomplished all three goals! (and even got to come home with a blue ribbon!)

Lies....utter lies.... I never drink (couple times a year and only to celebrate big occasions)

Congrats on your pony in the dressage ring!!! So jealous - someday I will have a horse. I miss riding.

Originally Posted by Abney

Heading to Six Flags in about 45 minutes woop woop!!!!! Vallejo here I come!!!!!

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Woo hoo!!! Have fun!

In less than 2 weeks, I'll be marrying my best friend! My mom and I accomplished so much wedding stuff this weekend and then visited the winery where we are getting married. It's going to be freaking gorgeous!