As much as I appreciate the invitation by Dr. K to test my ability in a situation where I am doomed to fail, I will have to graciously decline. The only "confirmation of my ability" that I personally require is that which I receive from those who's animals I communicate with. I imagine that this is where I will receive requests from the bashers to communicate with their animals so they can turn around and report that I have failed (whether I have or not). Nice try, but I'm one step ahead of this game. Communication with animals is very different than the exercises given in these "telepathy tests". I have already tried object tossing between people. Doesn't work. Because "no one has ever passed", I suppose this serves as blanket proof that psychic ability does not exist. The mind is capable of extraordinary ability. ( beyond bashing and skepticism) I suppose a 100% failure rate of said test serves as blanket proof that psychic ability does not exist. Period. Therefore, the likes of John Edwards, Sylvia Brown and Sonya Fitzpatrick are supposedly scheming individuals out to make a buck. Also, forget the "psychics" that are used by police departments to help solve cases (succesfully too, I might add). I suppose that their visions are clearly just coincidence? Tara, et al: Feel free to "mention names" when you have future concerns. Posting under the assumption that no one will know the parties involved insults the intelligence of the FML and implies that I have something to hide, which I do not. RE: Sukie's comments. AC is not a matter of "being a good listener". I am able to answer authenticating questions to verify that a communication is indeed taking place with the animal in question. I am able to communicate answers that only the animal and their human companion would have knowledge of. Some examples: When I was communicating with Tasha, the ferret of Amy and Dave Seyler, I had a vision of a dark pine green porch. Their neighbor's house is this exact same color. I had no way of knowing that. When communicating with Dee Vecchione's ferret Fozzie, he told me that he sleeps with stuffed animals since his ferret buddy had passed. Again, I had no way of knowing that prior to the communication. When asked who they are most bonded with I have been able to accurately describe those ferrets that they are indeed most bonded with. I do at times get thrown off, for instance I recently communicated with two dogs. Their human had an "authenticating question" for me and wanted to know how many puppies were in the litter of one of the dogs. I received numbers of 4, 1 and 5. I was totally confused and took a stab at it, guessing 5, but the dog had also indicated that she and the other dog were pregnant at the same time. The actuality of it was that one dog had 4 puppies, the other had 1 but it passed away. That makes a total of 5. Yes Kris, for once I am forced to agree with you. All of us do have the ability to communicate telepathically with our animals. It does however take time, a quiet mind, confidence and a sincere belief that our animals are as emotionally capable as humans. It is very common among the skeptics to feel a certain superiority to animal life. I want to thank everyone who has spoken out on my behalf as well as sharing their positive experiences with AC. I would also appreciate it if the person who posted anonymously several FML's ago would contact me privately. This is the first I have heard of the bad experience that Amy Seyler had and I was absolutely horrified. That is nothing more than abuse of trust and I am so sorry that she had to endure that. One final note. I find myself wondering how one can ever hope to hold the respect of others when they speak publicly against something they boast belief in privately. I apologize if this fires things up again but could not let this go without my "final thought". I will even spring for the gas money to fire up the tractor if we have a need for Switch & Lily's bulldozer service. Contemplating life as a begonia, Kim at SUMS Fuzzy Hugs from Kim and da kids at Somethin Up My Sleeve Rescue Ask me how you can virtually eliminate the need for veterinary dental visits. [Posted in FML issue 4092]