Haha i love that you used the word 'lurk'. I'm originally from CA, but I've lived in FL for a long time. Portland is where I'd LOVE to live, but that program seems ridiculously competitive, especially for an out-of-state student. Good luck to him (and you!)
Any Fall 2012 SLP applicants? I haven't started the application process yet, but I've narrowed my list down to:
-Florida Atlantic Univ.
-Florida State Univ. (distance & on-campus)
-Univ. of Florida
-Univ. of Central Florida
-Univ. of South Florida
-Portland State Univ.
-Univ. of Oregon
-CSU Chico
-Univ. of New Mexico
I guess I've based my choices mainly on where I wouldn't mind living. I live in South FL right now, and am finishing up my pre-reqs at FAU in Boca. This process is so nervewracking!