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    Wes, you could become the next Don King of optical matches. Of course we'd have to poof up your hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    I have 8 months to grow it out.
    Hey, dont they do an optical olympics or something like that at that conference?
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    And if he should beat Chris that I would back Santini based on the fact that I do respect all of his posts even if I disagree.
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    Yeah but on that one, you'd have to let them split the events since they're both practicing opticians, and Barry doesn't do contacts. It might get rough for him there. How bout we throw in some hand-calc'd surface write ups? RGP fittings? I think I'd take that bet too.
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    I suggest UV meters at twenty paces. Rrrrrrumble in the Dispensary!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    Yeah but on that one, you'd have to let them split the events since they're both practicing opticians, and Barry doesn't do contacts. It might get rough for him there. How bout we throw in some hand-calc'd surface write ups? RGP fittings? I think I'd take that bet too.
    Clarification: Been CL certified in NYS since I rec'd my NYS dispensing license.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Santini View Post
    Clarification: Been CL certified in NYS since I rec'd my NYS dispensing license.

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    My bad. I knew you had it for licensing requirements, but I thought you had posted somewhere to the effect that you had a partner that did contacts exclusively and you did the glasses exclusively. Can't be underestimating Barry. Now I may have to reevaluate that wager.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    Realistically, Chris gets to pick the events, right? That was the offer. That would mean he'd have to pick them immediately, so that he wouldn't have time to bone up, while the other guy didn't. Then they pick a neutral location, say the ABO-NCLE conference in DC this Nov, and if lab equipment is needed, we can finagle a way to get the use of one. For my part, I think I'd be making some easy money.
    Actually, I think this could be a VERY cool meet/competition. We need to see how this could happen. It could be in a ring! in the exhibit hall. What a great idea. :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    My bad. I knew you had it for licensing requirements, but I thought you had posted somewhere to the effect that you had a partner that did contacts exclusively and you did the glasses exclusively. Can't be underestimating Barry. Now I may have to reevaluate that wager.
    One of the fellows I went to school with IN NY runs his own CL business in my office. He is considered one of the preeminent CL fitters in the country.

    I, on the otherhand, haven't seriously fit CLs in years. I provide b/u when Ralph Tisdale, the fitter, is off or not in town.

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    I would need to be handicapped for:

    1. *any* type of Calcs
    2. CL's
    3. Surfacing Qs
    4. Etc.

    Don't know how I'd fare, seriously.

    However, if there are events for fitting, adjusting, repairs and general eyewear "sherlocking", I'd be glad to spot a few points to any challengers.

    Lab work too. Anything in the shop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Santini View Post
    I would need to be handicapped for:

    1. *any* type of Calcs
    2. CL's
    3. Surfacing Qs
    4. Etc.

    Don't know how I'd fare, seriously.

    However, if there are events for fitting, adjusting, repairs and general eyewear "sherlocking", I'd be glad to spot a few points to any challengers.

    Lab work too. Anything in the shop.

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    If I were you, I'd be wondering how I got drug into this!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    If I were you, I'd be wondering how I got drug into this!
    Yeah, agreed. +1 Wes!

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    I believe I threw him under the bus. Take it as a compliment.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RIMLESS View Post
    Brag Brag Brag and Brag....I'll put my money on Chris.
    I am willing to put my money where my mouth is, include calcs, include RGP's, include custom shop work, etc. Amazingly, if you don't agree with me then I must be less skilled, if I am younger I must be less skilled. I enjoy Barry's posts as well, but feel fairly confident I could take him in a challenge as well, throw Wes in as well. What would be the worst that can happen I lose and learn new skills and meet better opticians or I win and they learn new skills and meet a better optician.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhiTrace View Post
    I am willing to put my money where my mouth is, include calcs, include RGP's, include custom shop work, etc. Amazingly, if you don't agree with me then I must be less skilled, if I am younger I must be less skilled. I enjoy Barry's posts as well, but feel fairly confident I could take him in a challenge as well, throw Wes in as well. What would be the worst that can happen I lose and learn new skills and meet better opticians or I win and they learn new skills and meet a better optician.
    I was betting ON you, not against you. Don't be ruining my chance to make an easy buck!
    Last edited by Wes; 03-22-2012 at 01:53 PM. Reason: $
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    Are you sure now? There might be one station where we have you guys hand drill a Silhouette with one hand tied behind your back. Oh and four shots of Tequila before it starts.
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    Nothing to add, just wanted to get to 200 posts
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    I was betting ON you, not against you.
    Why wouldn't you bet on yourself? I enjoy your posts as well, but push come to shove in a contest one man should be left standing, why wouldn't you want it to be you?

    Quote Originally Posted by RIMLESS View Post
    Are you sure now? There might be one station where we have you guys hand drill a Silhouette with one hand tied behind your back. Oh and four shots of Tequila before it starts.
    Interesting I think I would pay to be in that contest, I prefer patron silver.

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    Whatever happened to Win-Win- there is ALWAYS another way to solve a problem. PS if you are serious about becoming a silver supporter we will gladly welcome you and thank you for the support which makes this site available to you.
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    Hey I don't volunteer for shoving matches! But I'll bet on them. Like Sumo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hcjilson View Post
    Whatever happened to Win-Win- there is ALWAYS another way to solve a problem. PS if you are serious about becoming a silver supporter we will gladly welcome you and thank you for the support which makes this site available to you.
    Best from harry
    Wow I didn't know that supporting patron silver a great tequila opened up so many doors, I also didn't know that your organization was affiliated with a tequila brand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhiTrace View Post
    I prefer patron silver.
    I assumed that and of course you would only slug in down out of a Waterford crystal shot glass right?
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    Proverbs 27:2,- "Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips."


    Let the contest begin!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhiTrace View Post
    Wow I didn't know that supporting patron silver a great tequila opened up so many doors, I also didn't know that your organization was affiliated with a tequila brand.
    Hmmmmm Optequila?
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