document.write("<script language=\"javascript1.2\" type=\"text/javascript\">function emo_pop() {window.open('http://www.haloscan.com/commenthelp.php','Help','width=200,height=360,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes');}</script><table width=\"97%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MainTable\">  <tr>    <td>    <div align=\"center\">    </div>    </td>  </tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"118141\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=7aeca0997f4d312ffff331b8864c87d4&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Fingers and toes crossed for you Jen. Here is wishing strong that you have an amazing activation filled with sound and all the joy that accompanies sound!<br><br>David<br /><span class=\"byline\">           David | <a href=\"http://fivestringguitar.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://fivestringguitar.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.20.08 - 3:24 pm | <a href=\"#118141\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"118144\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I'll be checking your blog daily later this week for your activation news.  You know that saying:  \"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst\"?  Sounds like you're doing it...  Good luck and wish you the best!  <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br /><span class=\"byline\">           Loreene | 09.20.08 - 5:46 pm | <a href=\"#118144\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"118145\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=a65665c62802ccdb35577c06312de180&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />This gas situation is getting to me. We did get gas at walmarts for 3.88. The rest of town is 4.19 to 4.25. It is crazy. We had to wait for 30 minutes.<br><br>Happy Birthday Claire. I hope she has a great one. I know the mp3 player will be a fantastic gift. And of course pink. Our girls know what rules.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           valerie | 09.20.08 - 6:10 pm | <a href=\"#118145\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"118187\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=448639e14eccf4880c04c5bcc273e7ec&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I am crossing everything that your activation goes well..AND IT WILL!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Sam | <a href=\"http://samspritzer.com\" title=\"http://samspritzer.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.22.08 - 6:40 am | <a href=\"#118187\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"118205\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I have been praying for a successful and comformtable activation. <br>   I am now thinking about a funny story. That we can get in the book. Maybe I'll come up with one.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Dicky | 09.22.08 - 12:43 pm | <a href=\"#118205\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"118247\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=1f33a111043b12a8a6fcaafc26834826&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />this was fascinating to read! I hope things go well for you.<br>I have had a hearing aid for a couple of years and it helps a lot. I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow due to a new loud low rumbling sound that has started. hopefully, though, it's just an infection or something like that. <br>being a music teacher, these sort of things are serious to me. <br>again, I hope all goes well for you. <img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br /><span class=\"byline\">           Andrew | <a href=\"http://jamesalockhart.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://jamesalockhart.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.23.08 - 10:05 pm | <a href=\"#118247\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"118283\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=070dfdf26a3005d18db0c73e756289dd&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=28\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Thank you for the info about the story submissions and airlines!<br><br>I generally hate to draw attention to myself but sometimes I can get bumped up to first class when I'm on the plane thanks to being \"deaf.\" (I put quotes around it due to me being able to hear but not understand speech yet)<br><br>I'm excited to see how your activation goes!!! My thoughts are with you! I remember how nervous I was, and even though you already have a CI, I'm sure you're no less nervous!!<br><br>I hope it all goes well!! I'm happy there's been no mishaps/nerve issues/etc!!<br><br>Looking forward to your update!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Tasha | <a href=\"http://www.icedpinkchampagne.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://www.icedpinkchampagne.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 09.24.08 - 1:59 pm | <a href=\"#118283\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr>    <td class=\"InputCell\">                  <div id=\"newcomment\"></div><form method=\"post\" name=\"addComment\" action=\"http://www.haloscan.com/comments/stereophonicbionic/2263263075502520308/\" target=\"_self\">        <p>    Name: <br />          <input name=\"name\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Email:<br />          <input name=\"email\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          URL: <br />          <input name=\"url\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Comment:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"javascript:emo_pop()\" title=\"Smiley and tag help\" target=\"_self\">?</a>&nbsp;<br />          <textarea name=\"addMessage\" rows=\"12\" cols=\"38\"></textarea><br /><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"subscribe\" value=\"1\" /><label for=\"subscribe\">Notify me of followup comments via email</label>        </p>        <p class=\"PSubmit\"><input name=\"submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Publish\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />&nbsp;<input name=\"previewMessage\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Preview\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />        </p>      <input type='hidden' name='user' value='stereophonicbionic' /><input type='hidden' name='comment' value='2263263075502520308' /></form>    </td></tr>  <tr>    <td><p align=\"center\">        Commenting by <a href=\"http://www.haloscan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">HaloScan</a></p>      </td>  </tr></table><img src=\"http://c5.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=561713&amp;java=0&amp;security=01eeff58\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" /></body>");