Tug,

Here's one for you!

No wonder he doesn't use it. To see dollar working on his laptop:

Click Here.

No caption necessary.

I am so glad everyone is as sick as him as I am. Notice he's a no=show during this? What does a chicken say?

It's just past his bedtime. Look for him in the morning.

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What is your obsession with Scott Ballard? I have never been nearly that obsessed with him and I married him. I actually had to figure out how to blog because someone told me about you, which no doubt is entirely your point, whatever your motive. Why are you such a pantywaist hiding behind your silly misspelled moniker? I myself am easily found and I must say I resent you enormously, so look me up anytime you think you won't wet your pants. I tried to email you privately but brave soul that you are,
your email was unavailable.

I am not a politician and I am certainly not a diplomat. I am not on the state or circuit payroll, so I don't have to be nice to you. Get a life, pathetic creature.

And for what it is worth I hope Jeff Allen chokes on his jail food. Do any of you kind souls ever think about the people you hurt with your hatefulness? I suspect you know I exist because I have some suspicions about you myself. At any rate I don't know the creep, don't care to, don't like that SB was in a stupid prayer group with him, but do acknowledge that receipt of a subpoena does sort of compel one to show up in court. I just find it very interesting that as much as the incident distressed me at the time I very nearly never think about it. What's your problem? Want to be DA? Like adding to the misery of a sick woman with two handicapped kids? No matter what else might be said about Scott Ballard, he is a terrific lawyer and gives that job way more attention than it has seen in a while. Not great for me, but outstanding for the circuit. Personally I was okay with the great private practice.

Go ahead and libel me to your chicken heart's content--I have more to do than this. However, like I said, I am easily found and I am no more a coward than a politician or diplomat. Come and get me, tiger. I'm often in the courthouse parking lot around lunch, and one of the big strong deputies can point me out, and help protect you from me.

Find something constructive to do. Please.

Mrs. Ballard, surely you anticipated the rough and tumble of public life when your husband sought this position. Your husband fully understood the process, even as a private defense attorney. He was aggressive, persistent, and arguably effective. But he was most certainly unconcerned about others’ “feelings”. Quite appropriate for the process, however.

I believe that it is a legitimate criticism of Mr. Ballard that he may lack the zeal requisite for a prosecutor, particularly with regard to sex offenders. Could this be because he was a regular defender of sex offenders for years before becoming a prosecutor?

The most troubling aspect of Mr. Ballard’s service is the apparent absence of his outcry, as a native Fayette son, to the increase and influx of petty and violent crime in Fayette County. He seems unconcerned by the trend. Prove to me that he is concerned. Prove to me that his sympathies do not lie with the defendants and the defense bar.

I would like to believe that he is concerned but I am unconvinced.

I know Scott and have for many years.

I personally recommended him and referred clients to Scott when he was a defense attorney.

I have seen him in 'action' more than once as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor.

He is a good man and a good defense attorney but I am not impressed with him as a prosecutor.

I have said on here before that the deputy sheriffs that I have spoken with are NOT happy with Scott's performance thus far and I assure you that it was an unbiased survey of several different deputies and other officers.

Basically, I am writing to say that I have always liked him as a person but, I do not like what I know of you thus far.

You are coming across as rude, insulting and intolerant of the views of others. Unlike 'SB', 'Git_Real' is not a politician or a public figure. You verbally accosting 'Git' on his personal opinion of a public figure is NOT helping Scott's cause.

Perhaps you two are not cut out for the political spotlight.

Maybe if you were less 'aggressive' he would be more aggressive.

See you around the courthouse.

'Mixer'

P.S. - I don't think prayer groups are "stupid" (despite never belonging to one) and I don't consider your daughter 'handicapped'.

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At first I was offended by your post script to joyb, “...I don’t consider your daughter ‘handicapped.’” Most parents don’t refer to their child as handicapped, if he/she is not. Having a disabled child (no matter the disability) is heartbreaking. When I found out that one of my children had learning disabilities I had to ask the teacher what it was. I had no clue. None. Never even heard the phrase before. The teacher sent home a video for me to watch and it made me cry. It absolutely blew me away. I never knew what her reality was until that time. I don’t think you realize that most parents would give anything for their child to be able to learn in a normal fashion. But, these children get what God gave them and that is that. We deal with it, the best we can, as a family and a school. Joyb’s daughter may have a hidden disability. Those are both the best and the worst kind to have. The best because the child is not singled-out (spec ed parents will know what I mean) and has a good chance of fitting in socially and becoming a productive member of society. Most of them do just that, they graduate from high school and college and become happy, productive members of society. Now, they may have had to work five times as hard for the same product as the non-disabled kid, but that is the way God designed them, fair, or not. You’ve actually pointed out the worst part of having a hidden disability. People may think you don’t have one, that you are possibly stupid, slow, clumsy, rude, lazy, or the best one of all, not trying hard enough. It’s hard on the kids and it’s hard on the parents (as most of us tend to feel the pain of our children). Do you have children? If not, I guess you’ll never understand what I’m trying to convey. Anyway, at first I was offended, but then I realized that this may be a world that you know nothing about. If that is the case, then you are very, very lucky indeed.

Yes, I have three children and I know Scott's (joyb) daughter as well. Her 'disability' (if that is what YOU want to call it) is NOT hidden in the sense that no one would know who met her. You obviously have not met her or you would know that already. She is a kind, funny and sweet girl but she is certainly unique. My son LOVED her when he met her.

In response to your comment that: "You’ve actually pointed out the worst part of having a hidden disability. People may think you don’t have one, that you are possibly stupid, slow, clumsy, rude, lazy, or the best one of all, not trying hard enough. It’s hard on the kids and it’s hard on the parents (as most of us tend to feel the pain of our children). I think I have answered that but in case you missed it: Scott's daughter is exactly perfect in God's eyes and in mine. While she is certainly different than most, and certainly has an obvious set of unique challenges that you would notice if you saw her and spoke with her, I do NOT believe she is 'Handicapped'. As the father of a child with Down Syndrome, I refuse to believe that God created a 'handicap' for me, or for my child. You apparently do and that's your right and your loss.

Please learn more about the angels among us with Down Syndrome

Now then, let's move forward:

Do you have children? Yes, three. If not, I guess you’ll never understand what I’m trying to convey. You are correct. I don't understand what you are trying to convey. Scott's daughter graduated last year, my son will not graduate from a public school; however, both children are as valuable as any in this world and both are treasures...not 'handicaps'. I am sure Scott and Joy feel the same way.... so NO, I do not understand what you are saying.

Anyway, at first I was offended, but then I realized that this may be a world that you know nothing about. If that is the case, then you are very, very lucky indeed. Oh, I am already very lucky to have a beautiful son with an extra chromosome. It's your loss that you would view him as 'handicapped' in any way.

It seems you are often offended by what I say 'wildcat'. You wrongly attributed a change in my opinion about 'online schools' the last time we spoke and you were supposed to read about the University of Miami High School online and get back to me. You failed to do so.

Perhaps you are looking for something to have a problem with since Alan and Ms. (hic) Pena have both been on my 'idiot of the week' list? For what it's worth, I don't feel that way about Greg, Mike, or Mark or Jason T (your cop).

Finally, I would like to leave you with this thought:

hand·i·cap

1) the disadvantage or advantage itself.
2) any disadvantage that makes success more difficult.((THIS ONE?))
3) a physical or mental disability making participation in certain of the usual activities of daily living more difficult.(((THIS ONE?)))
4) to subject to a disadvantageous handicap, as a competitor of recognized superiority. ((( No way Jose)))

Like Debbie,

I am blessed with a child that is unique in many ways. I do not know what your definition of success is. I do know this:

My son is already a success. He is not 'handicapped' anymore than any other human being is, if you don't agree that's unfortunate and incorrect on your behalf.

Meet me at the Buddy Walk: Duluth, GA October 13 sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta

My face may be different
But my feelings the same.
I laugh and I cry
And take pride in my gains.
I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As God in the heavens
Looks down from above.
To Him, I'm no different
His love knows no bounds;
It's those here among you
In cities and towns
That judge me by standards
That man has imparted,
But this family I've chosen
Will help me get started.
For I'm one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you.
That love is acceptance,
It must come from the heart;
We all have the same purpose,
Though not the same start.
The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace,
And I'll do it as you do?
But at my own pace.

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is that parents don't use the term handicapped lightly. I don't believe that I ever wrote that God "created a handicapped child for me." I believe I wrote that God gives us what he gives us. And we deal with it the best we can. My special ed connection is on a level quite different from yours. My interpretation of what you've written is that you have been led to teach others that we are lucky to have such unique children among us. I've been led to stand up for them in school and treat them as they were my own (which I do and at times to their displeasure). My bachelor's degree is in math (University of Iowa-1992), and teaching at all, much less special ed, was not my plan. Not by a long shot. Yet, here I am, with two post graduate degrees in special ed. And guess what? I wouldn't change a thing. It appears as though we are fighting for the same cause so to speak (or write). Just so you know, if I even 'think' that someone is making fun, or light, of special ed kids I will call them on it. I guess I don't have to do that with you.

They are also dear friends. It seems that people here are shocked when someone actually REALLY does know a large cross section of the community.

If you read the blogs I wrote you will see that I know and like the Ballard family.

It's simply that I have been told by several local law enforcement officers that he is not 'getting it done' and I am also defending the right of Git_Real to voice his opinion.

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I'll them you said hello next week.

Mrs. Ballard,

Do any of you kind souls ever think about the people you hurt with your hatefulness?

Soooo... because your husbands record is being challenged I get charged with hate speech by his wife. If you weren't Scott's wife I can assure you I'd have fun with your rantings.

BTW... Nice Threats! And why would you drag your family into this? I never did.

Have a good day.

Mr. Real

Please ask your husband to return to private practice.

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Me thinks JoyB was first Grif Guy who then became TimmyTim. They all write a like, sound a like, spell and blog alike. Coincidence??

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This avatar would be perfect!
Now, I have to find someone to show me how to put it on my comments.

1. Follow the link to the image.
2. Right click the image. A window will appear that includes the "save as" option. Click "save as" and then either give it a new name or use the one already given ("tug" I believe). Best to save it in the "My Pictures" file on your computer.
3. Return to The Citizen. Click on your own name.
4. Three tabs should appear: view, edit and contact. Click "edit."
5. Scroll down to where it reads "upload picture." Click "browse."
6. This should present a menu of your picture files. Find the newly saved "tug" file and left double-click on it. This should put all of the file information in the box next to the browse button.
7. Scroll to the bottom and click "submit."

That should do it.

My grand-daughter is trying to help me with the avatar.

Thanks

Tug

It worked!!!

The avatar is good, I like it. Well done Muddle, Tug and grand-daughter!

It's upbeat, bright and cheerful--like Tug.

Muddle, that is so sweet of you. I love my little boat!

Good Job Muddle

I want to be the one to pick one out for Dollar. Please... I insist...

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Tuggy Wuggy? I'm sorry, thats 2 demerits on your man card, of course if you pick out a good one for $ you can have them back.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

How do you like my avatar?
I don't know if you read my post to Jane. I tried the new Goldens where Loco's used to be. It was okay, nothing special. Several more people have told me that the place at the old Du Roc is really good.

Tug

What can I say, it's you. We'll try Goldens soon, right now we're in the middle of band camp and have a tired hutchette at the end of the day, next week she goes to Alabama with the band. As far as the old Du Roc like Jane said some was good some was ok, but overall I was happy with it.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

Where in Alabama are you going? I have family in Anniston, and several other places there.
Hope the hot weather doesn't bother your hutchette.

They're going to Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville Alabama. I hope it doesn't too.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

Are you going to Jax State? Mr. Chippie is going Sunday, but has to go to work Tuesday so he won't be there all week.

No I find it hard to get the time off, I will be off Friday to help prepare for family night. little Jack's dad is going, I'll have to be satisfied helping load and unload.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

Little Jack? Is his Dad on here sometimes?

I love that family - we've known them for many years and all of them are great in my book.

you know, the sax player. If his dad is on here I don't know of it.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

That's who I thought you were referring to.

They work tirelessly for the band, school, etc., just like you and Mrs. Hutch are dedicated parents, too.

See you Sunday at the bus loop . . .

Thanks, you too.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

I have a feeling we know each other from being around FCHS. Are any of your grandchildren in the band or orchestra, or play any sports? I'll bet our paths have crossed.

Do you have any family south of Birmingham, specifically in the Sylacauga area?

No, my grand-children play rec. sports. My grand-daughter played softball for Fayette Middle.

Are you a teacher at FCHS? I know there are some great teachers there.

Two niece's graduated from Jack. State. I have family in Gadsen, Anniston, and north Ala. almost in Tenn. I drew a blank, can't think of the name of the town.

I like your little chipmunk. I don't like them in my garden though!

Tug

No, I'm not a teacher, just a parent volunteer, but I did start subbing last year.

I volunteered many, many hours while my children attended FMS, and attend FCHS, usually in the front office so that's why I'm thinking our paths have crossed. I think it's wonderful when grandparents can be so involved and supportive of their grandchildren's school activities. I would see quite a few come to FMS over the years and they were always the most friendly, nicest people I'd encounter. Your children and grandchildren are blessed you live close enough to be a big part of their lives.

While I think chipmunks are cute, I'm not crazy about the ones that live in my flower bed. They also love to root around in my flower pots and that drives my crazy!

Figuring out who is whom? Paths crossing at midnight at sea?
Grandparents, flower beds, and nicest people.
Cute chipmunks in flower beds.....my, my!
Driven crazy: when?
This should end this string! Or is it thread?

$ are you the result of poor potty training? Is that why you are mad at the entire world? Bless your heart, it truly is a shame to see someone who is so miserable all of the time. I'm very serious when I say, do you take medication? Perhaps you need to check the dosage. Great day in the morning, I've never seen the like!

$ are you the result of poor potty training? Is that why you are mad at the entire world? Bless your heart, it truly is a shame to see someone who is so miserable all of the time. I'm very serious when I say, do you take medication? Perhaps you need to check the dosage. Great day in the morning, I've never seen the like! These are two nice folks just having a nice conversation, and here you come . . .
DURN!

Check with them, please.
What do you think about the war, the debt, the illegals, the dead soldiers, Condi Rice, Gingrich, Limburger, flowers, chipmunks?

$ didn't like it because nothing was mentioned about him, so he wanted to get the conversation to center on him.

It is sad to see people so miserable - why does he have to try to spread it, too? I'm not buying it though.

I'm not mad at anyone, I'm very happy, I have no problems!
I write about problems.
I don't spread "it."
Youns spread it-----thick!

What is wrong with you? Why are you so mad at me, chippie, and Jane? I'll bet that loveptc will join us and that will be the foursome. Seems like that's important to you for some reason.

We ate at Goldens tonight, I was far from impressed.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

I don't think this place will last. The Old Du Roc has to be better!

The old Du Roc is better, by a mile.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

It had 18 inch weeds growing from the roof gutters for years!
It had food stains on the walls that had been there for months.
It hadn't been painted or renovated for a hundred years!
It is next to a sick dog and cat place!

That's our Dollar.

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Do you disagree with what I found there?

I can't disagree with you on that. However, I had always thought that the Duroc did an excellent job of utilizing the contributions from their neighbors. I could never tell the difference beteen the dog and the cat in their Brunswick stew.

I'll try the place next Sunday when I get back in town. I can only imagine what kind of crowd a $5.99 all you can eat buffet will draw. Oops.... sorry Hutch and Tug.

LOL.... I'm actually excited to have a best couple of Home Cookin' places in town. I wish them and Goldens the "Best Of Success".

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I hate to tell you this, but it's $6.51 on the weekends, but that includes coffee.
I yam what I yam...Popeye

is it an all you can eat joint?

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Will you be at the school tomorrow?

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As it always happens, I come home from a trip and something breaks around the house which I have to fix. This time, it's the garage door. I got to get it fixed before Sunday.

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we replaced ours about three weeks ago, $900.00

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all I need is a new set of rollers.

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Good luck with it.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

the place where the old du roc was is a all you can eat place.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

Meat and three..

bettern a bowl of hot wings and three beers!

Ya'll spread cheer, humor, fellowship, and happiness, and its about to drive him crazy. Oops, too late.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

LOL
You always know the right thing to say.

we are not saying you're mad at, we're just saying your mad!

Your, you're, you are, my, mine, me, mad, angry, crazy, unbalanced, ticked, less gentile words.
Do you know what e-mail is for?
Conversation, I heard!

Give us an address and we'll send you some e-mail.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

I'm beginning to think someone needs to put the roots on ole $ . . .something, durn if that ain't the most sour person I've ever seen!

"Put the roots on" What type of roots?
Someone else "called me out."
I don't know from where!

$ are you the result of poor potty training? Is that why you are mad at the entire world? Bless your heart, it truly is a shame to see someone who is so miserable all of the time. I'm very serious when I say, do you take medication? Perhaps you need to check the dosage. Great day in the morning, I've never seen the like!

Sounds like someone is mad at the world - go figure.

Read my "Storm Monitoring" post and tell me how many I earned back. Please tell me I came close to maxing my card out over that one. Heck... Two sewage pump failures and Ole Git never even called a plumber. Plus I fix my own lawnmowers.

Cut me some slack buddy.

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OK, I'll give the two back and spot you an extra, I don't think I could have ever caught up with the stinky water with all the extra I would have been adding. I remember changing the hutchette's poopy diapers and gagging the whole time, and yet it never seems to bother woman, wonder why?

I yam what I yam...Popeye

Oh man you have left an opening here!!! "It" never seems to bother a woman, wonder why . . .I'm just chomping at the bit to answer that question, alas, I shall remain a lady and not. But it sure is a wide opening! LOL! This will give me something to laugh about on the long drive home.

Then my work here is done. Be gentle with me I am just a simple man, or is just simple? Oh well something like that.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

OK, I'll be kind. Crazy day yesterday, it just struck me very very funny, it did provide some chuckles for me just thinking of the many reasons, why women can deal with "it" and not be bothered! I'll be very kind and just say, we've seen and dealt with a lot of "it".

I think you should take away 2 more men points after Git mentioned he was in silk boxers! Real man wear cotton!

I just checked. They're 90% Rayon and 10% Spandex. What do I know anyways....I'm just a guy.

Somehow I think I had best shut up while before you guys try to take away more of my points. That does it. I'm going into the woods to kill something to restore my manhood back to its default settings.

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Please tell me you looked at the underwear in your drawer to git your info. The other thought is... yuk! How could you think they were silk? Sounds like a blend "larger belly" man wear. I do love you Git! I Promise!

I twisted them around to look. Okay?? And noooooo... they weren't the same pair that I had on last night. Unlike some people I actually change mine every three or four days.

"Larger Belly Man Wear"??? Well. Uh.. It ain't that big. Uh... Hmmmmm... I KNOW I AM SO WHAT ARE YOU?

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Cannot believe we are talking about your underwear!
I quit posting here because of $. He is nothing but negative.
What kind of underwear does he wear... Depends
Hee Hee Hee

It's whatever pair was last pulled over his head.

But enough of Dollar. He's... well.... Gee... I was trying to say something nice about him. Oh.. I got it. He's OURS.

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Meet me on that "other" site. Bring your silk boxers. You will need something to wave as a flag! (Hope they are white!)

Are you calling me French?

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Just want to give you laundry advice since you don't have a clue of how to clean your clothes. All clothing should be rubbed with Krystal Hamburgers before and after washing.
Then you eat 12 and burp and (you know)the rest!

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Read it again Love.... I don't see anything about silk anything? Are you smearing my name.

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What's wrong with being French, other than the 'we surrender', pansy, commie loving, bland food stuff I mean?

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Mixers right. What's wrong with being French, and all that stuff he said?

You can answer later, I see you're busy.

Wow! What an avatar. It's so "You".

To answer your question about the French. Have you ever marched around all day with your hands over your head waving a white flag?

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Yea, I did that today when I went to Fayetteville. I had a big flag too.

Glad you like my little boat.

The French are...???... well, French?

Was that a good enough answer?

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