One of the simple pleasures of warm weather is driving across town in an old sports car with the top removed. As the case yesterday proved, everything was splendid for the first quarter mile until I had to pass the cross country bikers with whom we now all share our streets. With them riding single file, it's no big deal, but when they are two and three abreast those in cars simply have to wait.

Saw where all taxes would be going up in Fayette County next year. Not just the dollars to be spent over last year but also a mil increase.

There are some interesting retail parks coming up in Fayetteville along 92 and 54. I look forward to see what business set up shop there. One thing I am tired of seeing though are Nail Salons. They are everywhere and growing in the new shopping areas like weeds. I realize that I am not the target audience for such establishments but sheesh. There is one newly opened shopping area I'm thinking of in particular that is still half empty but currently reads like this. HAIR -- NAILS - HAIR - TEA. Not that I'm not grateful that the ladies are taking the time to look good but I'd like to see more interesting stores (model/hobby shop?) opening in town. Time for a hair and nail salon moratorium? Thoughts?

EDITED or BANNED? Seems like I'm only seeing two or three people blogging. Seems like it's a battle to be won by the person who has the absolute last word; because I'm not certain it is a battle of wits.

I'm not going to name the town, but there is one on the Mexican border that has a population of 40% Hispanic.
The school system is complaining about the number of Hispanic children in the system. You may wonder why such a large number of Hispanics can't overrule the school board's concern, the reason is that only 10% of the Hispanics have managed to get enrolled onto the voting registration for many reasons.

Roller derby is alive and well in Atlanta! The next bout is May 13th and will be the Denim Demons vs. the Sake Tuyas. The event takes place at All American Skate Center in Stone Mtn.

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave police officers significant protection from lawsuits by suspects who lead them on car chases.

National Geographic did a piece on the wall we are building between us and Mexico. It mentioned that we didn't have a problem until NAFTA. I remembered how good old Ross Perue was so dead against it and how he kept saying "if NAFTA is made law, all you will hear is a giant sucking sound from the border as American jobs go overseas". He was right, but I had never thought it caused anything but prosperity on the other side. I did a closer look and here are some things I found on the subject that are very thought provoking. This is a very good read. http://www.epi.org/content.cfm/briefingpapers_bp147

**WARNING** NOT A LOCAL STORY

What do you think would happen if we pulled out of Iraq, say, next month? I'm interested in hearing various people's opinions.

Our beloved family pets - two dogs - got out of our fenced yard today and disappeared. We live in the West Village area of PTC.

**WARNING** NOT A LOCAL STORY

In the current investigations of how the Jessica Lynch story and Tillman story were spun, I hope that the true heroes in these stories are not overshadowed.

heard some MHS students were caught with prescription drugs at MHS, some expelled others suspended.

The backers of the subject tax bill would very much like to reduce their own taxes in order to increase charges to people earning insufficient amounts who pay no, or little taxes. Except for SS (over 7%) in some cases. If they don't collect SS, how are they going to pay it out when they retire? Their theory is that a deductible allowance, in the form of a check from the government, will in the end require them to pay no taxes.

Having read through the comments/blogs over the past year, I conclude that what was perhaps in a simpler time things one simply did not question without reason and the facts to substantiate. Although quite entertaining, when one from either political side challenges another, have we all lowered ourselves to name calling and accusation slinging. We have begun to display military medals to cloak our insecurity, change our names to protect our thin skins, and then demand apologies or censorship. Can we not just state our opinions and be done with it?

I've met the senior leadership at DFCS and I do believe the good people of Georgia are fortunate and that Governor Perdue has chosen prudently and with the keen eye of wisedom.

I can only imagine what Harold Logsdon considers an "unbias" opinion.

The one guy who will do almost anything to get TDK into Coweta now says an "unbias" opinion is needed.

Does anyone Know the status of the guy who fell out of the truck on highway 74 friday night.

Now, I've gotten hungry.

Old Mill is up For Sale...I guess that was better than a new lease w/ the old guy.

Is Buckhead going to be a drug store?

Fayette County is a rural County. If you don't like the commute, move closer to Atlanta. You come here and try to change our rural community to a urban community.

What's this deal? Ya'll voted in a Republican Gov., got elected a Republican House & Speaker & a Republican Lt. Gov (Thank gawd, not that weenie, "christainist," tainted w/ gamblin' money & corruption Ralph Reed), BUT: The 3 of 'em have to waste THOUSANDS of taxpayer $$$$'s on a "Special" session.

I am extremely fortunate that, as a computer programmer, I have been able telecommute from home since I have moved from Columbia, Md to Fayetteville, Ga last summer. I've seen the backups on 74 by PTC and 85/92/54 here in Fayetteville. Now that my company is thinking about opening an office in Atlanta, my "home office" days may be coming to an end soon. I seriously can not understand the self inflicted pain that the suburban counties surrounding Atlanta impose on themselves. In the Washington Metro Area living near a metro station increases housing values. I hear a lot about the "wrong element" coming in through a transportation system. I guess I should distinguish between an all day transport system (like a metro) and a commuter rail/light rail/commuter bus system. The latter only runs one-way and only during rush hour. In the morning the busses or trains go into the city, there is no afternoon service in either direction until the evening rush hour begins. I've been enjoying just such a system for years in Maryland that is known as the MARC. MARC uses the same tracks that CSX and Amtrak use so the cost was minimal. A lot of people here seem to like driving a car for 2 hours to travel 30 miles but I'd prefer to read my paper and sip my coffee and leave the extra miles off of my car. One last thing, what's the deal with this local stigma that "only poor people ride the train" ? Again, I realize that I'm not in Kansas anymore but during rush hour in DC, most of the people you see are well dressed business people riding in from some very wealthy suburbs. The rest of the passengers are students and a few "poor people." Still the trains and stations are clean, transit police are everywhere which adds to the general feeling of safety.

Seems like the school system in one of the north-eastern states is trying to come up with a rule on what to do about that classic American lunchtime favorite---the ham sandwich. It is alleged that a non-Muslim student sat down at the same table that was also occupied by a group of Muslim students. It is also alleged that this non-Muslim student started eating said ham sandwich. It is further alleged that the Koran will sentence a Believer to life in Hell if he comes within twenty miles or so of a ham sandwich. Now this is alleged to scare the hell out of the Muslim students because they just might not end up in Heaven and the seventy-six virgins. In any case, the school system is now coming up with a protocol for eating ham sandwiches. The one criterion---don't offend our Muslim neighbors.

An article today in the AJC asks the question: How much money would Neal Boortz save on his tax payments under the so called "fair tax?"

Works for Most Army Veterans too

Basmati dictionary:

* Criticism for their commentary = vile name calling, lies, and distortions.

It is great to be alive. Check out this great video - "Interview with God"

What happened to southernbelle?

Muddle still around and OK?

Oldschoolfootball?

Who were some of those other folks that used to blog here? Seems many have drifted away.

Our illustrious mayor has proven to be the ultimate WOLF is sheep’s clothing.

There was the tax cutting promise (read his lips) and then the tax increase which followed.

I disagree with this guy on most things political, but being consistent means you stand up for everybody’s rights, not just those people that agree with you.

This one is for you, Mixer.

I respect veterans. I do not worship them.

There is a certain subset of people on this site who feel that the fact that they once wore a military uniform somehow grants them immunity from criticism for their commentary.

We found out today that the US army was building a wall between Sunni and Shiia neighborhoods in several cities in Iraq.