The Quarter Century Random Discussion for TPBM (25)

poppie guy wrote in post #8036215
My dil graduated medical school at OHSU 3 years ago. It is not uncommon to find students who complete college and med school on student loans in debt to the tune of over 200K. Then they have 4 years of residency, and for some an additional 3 years fellowship before beginning a practice on their own. The AF program sounds like a good deal to me!

I think so too...I know she has a whole lot less debt than most in her same point on the career path.

Wow Dan, that is interesting to see.


Unmarried spouse? what utter nonsense. Spouse is a husband / wife. Shouldn't they mean a widow / widower?

What about the father getting a Veteran status, as opposed to just the mother? bizarre!

Harm wrote in post #8036386
Unmarried spouse? what utter nonsense. Spouse is a husband / wife. Shouldn't they mean a widow / widower?

who has not remarried.

neil_r wrote in post #8036424
who has not remarried.

but technically speaking, surely you're no longer a spouse once your partner has snuffed it. You're then classified as a widow / widower.

I understand what they mean, but I thought they were just taking the #$(# out of the English language.

Harm wrote in post #8036463
but technically speaking, surely you're no longer a spouse once your partner has snuffed it. You're then classified as a widow / widower.

I understand what they mean, but I thought they were just taking the #$(# out of the English language.

They use the term unmarried spouse to alleviate any confusion...if your wife were to die and you remarry...you are still technically a widower....just remarried.

Harm wrote in post #8036264
Chet, you need a new avi...

Okay, whatcha got?

We can make you a flahr Chet.

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Woolburr wrote in post #8036489
They use the term unmarried spouse to alleviate any confusion...if your wife were to die and you remarry...you are still technically a widower....just remarried.

So you mean they are not really stupid nonsensical Americans?

short5 wrote in post #8035332
JJ that's great. Sorry I understand your nervousness but I am happy for him.

misspix wrote in post #8035426
Oh wow, JJ. I understand your nervousness, on the other hand, you must be so proud of your boy. It is hard to let them grow out of their oshkoshes, but it happens. Hang in there.

THAT! ^^

short5 wrote in post #8035483
They would have so tossed you out the first time you threatened to smote an officer.

ROFLOL!

short5 wrote in post #8035761
Hmmm. Teach him to reach stuff for me and step on clowns wearing tutus:p

ROFLMAO! I like your elephant.

neil_r wrote in post #8035838
Its your job to staunch this internet abuse, it is becoming ubiquitous and leads to inequity between those entities that have access to google and those that do not

P.S. I want an A Star

Well done.

Belmondo wrote in post #8035917
Fury Me has been purged from POTN.

Well that's all good and well, but who is this Chet character you let back in his place?

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8036538
Well that's all good and well, but who is this Chet character you let back in his place?

ROFLMAO!!!

Burn!

FuryMe / Chet

Reset his post counter that is what I say !

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8036538
Well that's all good and well, but who is this Chet character you let back in his place?

FuryMe's ultra whack alter ego.

short5 wrote in post #8036527
So you mean they are not really stupid nonsensical Americans?

It does happen occasionally....

Woolburr wrote in post #8036095
The daughter of one of my friends decided to do the whole Air Force thing as she wanted to become a doctor. After basic training and her initial Air Force medical schooling....she spent 18 months in Korea, 18 months in Alaska and is now stationed at a base in the state of Washington....she is now on the verge of becoming a full-blown M.D., only having to finished her final year as an intern. The AF picked up the whole tab....she does have to serve 4 additional years on active duty to pay them back, but she will also be a Major....I suspect that will give her a reasonable paycheck.

Thanx.. Actually thanx to all who offered support. Believe it or not it is making me feel better. This is exactly the path my son is looking to tread and though we are doing ok, we are no so well to do that i can foot the bill for medical school. He looked into the service option a few years ago and had it set in his head that this is going to be what he was going to do to get there. I sortof talked him out of it and convinced him to try the college route. He's a good student so I'm sure he'll make good on whatever he sets his mind to do.

Woolburr wrote in post #8036170
She is already eyeballing a further career with the VA. (P.S. She only gets 5 points unless she does a tour in a combat zone.)

Thats the part that worries me the most.

Belmondo wrote in post #8036175
Maybe she can get stationed in Los Angeles. That should qualify.

Woolburr wrote in post #8036188
Or south Philadelphia.

Or Chicago south side. The neighborhood I was born in is one tough place.

sevillafox wrote in post #8036203
And, I showed my student her picture....the one I shared with you all last night. She was floored and loved it and said I made her look beautiful. It was heartwarming.

Isn't it wonderful when that happens. Makesit all worth it.

poppie guy wrote in post #8036215
My dil graduated medical school at OHSU 3 years ago. It is not uncommon to find students who complete college and med school on student loans in debt to the tune of over 200K. Then they have 4 years of residency, and for some an additional 3 years fellowship before beginning a practice on their own. The AF program sounds like a good deal to me!

I know in my head that it is a good deal but when your kid is set in harms way it fills one with trepidation. <- See Tiff.. Big word.

sevillafox wrote in post #8036220
YAY!! Off to home!

Drive safe

Harm wrote in post #8036264
Chet, you need a new avi...

Who's this CHET guy?

Woolburr wrote in post #8036516
We can make you a flahr Chet.

Wool, your flowers always rock..