Lexical: What kind of work do you want to do with your degrees in Social Work and Human Sexuality? Do you hope to work clinically in the field, or perhaps become a professor and teach others? Would that be at the University Level, Graduate Level or even High School? less

I don't have Tex but I do have Hoss; my biggest toy. On average I would say 1 1/2 hours. I start with the Njoy Eleven then Sexy Spades Large, this takes about 30 minutes or so, the next hour is spent with Hoss slowly working it in. I need to find something in the 2 1/2-2 5/8" diameter range to help out. There are very few silicone/glass toys in that size. There other materials in this size but I tend to stick with the big three for cleaning reasons. less

ToyTimeTim, it seems that you are a dog person like me Do you have any favorite breeds? Are there any kinds of dogs that you would like to own but haven't had yet?

I grew up with black labs and I cannot WAIT to have another one someday. I love lots of other breeds (and mutts, of course), but I only have a few must-haves in my life! One of my other musts is a greyhound. I've been dreaming about rescuing a retired racing greyhound since I was little. Someday! Other than that...I'll take in any ol' doggie that's thrown my way, LOL. They're my big weakness...aside from books! less

I'll be traveling home to Chicago with my best friend from college (who lives in Columbus). Biiiig, long roadtrip, haha. Philly, Columbus, Chicago, then up to my parents' cabin in Wisconsin. Boating, fishing, swimming, sunbathing, grilling and cooking yummy food, etc, etc! When we come back from the cabin, we're gonna hit the Taste of Chicago before heading back to Ohio. It's a big food festival. I can't wait. It's the only thing that's gonna get my through my summer classes! less

Ya, love my dogs for sure! I love the Labs and Dobermans (That's why I got the Min Pin) but my dream dog is a pure black Great dane. We Took care of one while a friend was in the hospital and fell in love with Dragon, he was Marmaduke to a T. Honestly we will have one soon since we have the room for him as well as seven acres so he can have plenty of room to run. I want a full size Doberman too, cropped tail but not the ears as they look so much better with full ears.

But like you I am happy with any dog as long as they are good with the kids. Our oldest Zoe is THE best dog I have ever owned and she is my mutt for sure. I will truly be sad when she is gone, I fear that day is coming soon. less

ToyTimeTim, it seems that you are a dog person like me Do you have any favorite breeds? Are there any kinds of dogs that you would like to own but haven't had yet?

I grew up with black labs and I cannot WAIT to have another one someday. I love lots of other breeds (and mutts, of course), but I only have a few must-haves in my life! One of my other musts is a greyhound. I've been dreaming about rescuing a retired racing greyhound since I was little. Someday! Other than that...I'll take in any ol' doggie that's thrown my way, LOL. They're my big weakness...aside from books! less

We have a black lab! She was a rescue. Our middle daughter worked at a vet's office and the police brought this black lab puppy in. She was dehydrated, had a kidney infection and was undernourished. Our dd came home crying, to her daddy, that if someone didn't take they'd send her to County and then they would give her a week and then put her down. My husband had had a few beers, so he walked over to the office, saw her, he came home in tears. The next day he came home with puppy toys that I knew were not for our male Malamute and in a few days, she had her Forever Home with us!

She and the Malamute are married. Well, that's what our little one said, when she found the Mal and the lab mating in the yard. The Malamute was fixed and the Lab went into heat months before we thought she was ready. It surprised us. He was able to... try. But, he was shooting blanks, so no worries. So, they are "married" according to our kids.

We've had a chocolate lab, Jack Russel mix before and we LOVE labs, too.

Our lab is healthy and hearty. She weighs as much as the Malamute and is one sturdy dog. (We had her fixed as soon as that "surprise heat" was over, too.)

I hope you get a Lab soon. There are so many abandoned or just put out in the street like ours was. less