FreeSpeech for 07-01-09

Tue, 06/30/2009 - 3:36pm
By: The Citizen

Yard sale season is upon us. Everyone loves the opportunity to make some money if they’re holding a sale, or finding a treasure if they are the buyer. But, as a frequent yard sale attendee, I have noticed increasingly people being inconsiderate in the way they park, often times making it difficult for through traffic or for homeowners to exit their own driveways. Many times, I have witnessed a lot of careless driving including speeding, pulling out of a space without looking, not signaling, etc. Have fun at yard sales this summer, but please remember common courtesy and safety.

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It’s the little and not so little things that add up: trash on the paths, graffiti on the paths, folks who don’t take down their yard sale signs, cyclists that think they own the roads and paths, teens (and some adults) driving golf carts recklessly, and so on. Come on folks, do your part and let’s keep our city clean and safe.

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Whatever happened to “It’s time to make the doughnuts”? It seems that the doughnuts in the Fayetteville chain doughnut shop are being shipped in daily, which for the most part gives the good citizens of this city stale, old cake products. It is a good thing they have their coffee to fall back on. How long before they start to ship that in? If you are going to have doughnuts shipped in, why not get them from that other chain in Riverdale and perhaps you will be lucky enough to catch them in their “Hot to Go” mode? Give us a break and give us fresh doughnuts or let someone else come in who will.

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I would like to give a tremendous “thank you” to the woman with a golf cart full of kids last Thursday afternoon. I was walking three miles home from the PTC library and hadn’t realized just how brutally hot it was, even in the shade of the golf cart paths. This angel on a golf cart saw how bad off I was, stopped immediately and offered me a cold bottle of water. Thank you for helping out a severely dehydrated senior and reaffirming my faith in the goodness of my fellow man.

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Commissioner Horgan, whether you like it or not, as an elected official, you are a role model to the community, especially the young. You are setting a very bad example, and need to resign before being recalled, which would be an even more embarrassing event for you. Please step down ... now!

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Commissioner Horgan has stated that he has not resigned as no “constituents” have asked him to. I am a constituent, and today I asked him to resign. If you are a constituent and have an opinion, email him at rhorgan@fayettecountyga.gov.

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Regarding the new traffic light at Jimmie Mayfield and South Jeff Davis: people, you do not stop at the flashing yellow light. It is a caution light and you proceed with caution. You aren’t being courteous by stopping; you’re showing your ignorance of the law and impeding the flow of traffic.

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Could someone please explain to me why the speed limit on the “newly-widened-to-four-lanes” Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard is 35 mph and it’s 55 on two-lane South Jeff Davis? Revenue generator, maybe?

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Ever since Jimmy Mayfield Boulevard was widened, there are police with radars posted there. Was the reason for this project to ease traffic congestion or to generate more revenue through speeding tickets?

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On Saturday night I arrived at Hartsfield International Airport from a foreign country and had to kill time waiting for a ride home. I am a very frequent flyer and usually have things arranged better, but this time I did not, so I stepped into a restaurant and had a glass of beer while waiting. The charge for a small glass of draft beer was $6.23. Even with several thousands of dollars in my pocket, this was a gross insult. I left no tip and I will never step foot inside another retail establishment at Hartsfield International Airport again.

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Having just come from PTC City Hall, I cannot believe the flower pots right outside the door at the main entrance are left in the condition they were in. Dead flowers, dry as a bone. Now, tell me, which city employees are in charge of this huge project? Certainly not public works, as we don’t have enough of them to go around already. Certainly not the women who sit in air-conditioned luxury at the front desk waiting for the phone to ring. Of course not the city manager, Bernie McMullen, who probably comes in the back way and hasn’t even been out to that front door. And, finally, alas, I’m sure the mayor, Harold Logsdon, has too much on his plate running for insurance czar, to even notice this eyesore. Such a wonderful first impression anyone gets about this city when they come here on business. I say we delegate: leave the watering can out in the parking lot. Whichever guest visits first each morning will be responsible for watering the flower pots. Or, better yet, let’s just let these pots be put away in some city storage area to be auctioned off to help balance the budget. Such a little thing, such a lasting negative impression. Another fine legacy for Harold and Bernie.

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After living in Peachtree City for the last seven years, we are moving out of state. For at least four of the seven years we have lived here I honestly can’t think of a single week when the Peachtree City Post Office didn’t deliver someone else’s mail to our address. I can only hope the mail service is better where we’re going. My biggest regret, however, is that we won’t be able to vote against Boone and Plunkett in the next election.

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It seems our road crew has been spending too much time with our pot smoking commissioner. Travel south bound on Jimmie Mayfield and cross over the Hwy. 92-Helen Sams intersection and you will see the first sign on the right says, “Left lane ends.” But then the next sign says, “Lane ends merge left.” Okay, how do I merge left into a lane that ends? And then the next sign shows the right lane merging into the non-existing left lane, because, remember, the left lane ends. Note to all citizens: when your wreck happens due to misleading traffic signs, sue the city and road crew for the entire bill.

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Thank you, Debbie Pitts, for your intelligent and well-researched letter supporting President Obama, published in the June 24 issue of The Citizen. I was in the process of composing a similar letter, but Ms. Pitts has said it all better than I could do it myself. Another thank you to Kevin King, for his sharp response to another Obama detractor. I believe we must support this President in his effort to put the country back on track after eight disastrous years that led us to the brink of disaster.

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Why does the mulch pile on Log House Road keep growing? We all love Peachtree City and our community and its beauty. It is appalling that the city would be allowed to use a busy road, in front of a public park that is well used to drop huge piles of mulch. Is there not a more discreet area, like the dirt pile, close by to hide it? I drive out of my subdivision (Rockspray) and see this eyesore and know that I follow code and permit rules to keep my neighborhood looking nice, and this pile is allowed. Everyone is complaining about the new landscapers but the city is allowed to do this. A tractor-trailer dumped the last load a couple days before a weekend-long baseball tournament was held at the fields that are hidden behind the pile. Guess it is OK because they have placed a “Greenbelt — No dumping” sign.

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At the corner of Hwy. 314 and Longview Road there is a used car lot. They seem never to sell a car but they sure have a lot of visitors. Is there something else for sale here? They park dangerously in the street, which one day is going to cause a serious accident. At least something needs to be done about the dangerous parking and all of the unsightly cars in this location. Is it in fact an used car lot or a junk yard? Now to the city. Mr Jordan, I know the old saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” However, I do not believe it is always true. Sometimes junk is just that, junk, and needs to be disposed of. Your service is much appreciated, but things are literally beginning to pile up. I know you have been ill and away from your business for awhile but it is time to clean up. At 1510 Hwy. 85, several businesses are located, however, it is difficult to determine what some of the businesses are. Are they selling cars and campers, storing them or is it just a junk yard for the same? It looks like the latter. Clean it up so that people will know at least what you are doing. The city and county officials need to take action on cleaning up these areas before they get really out of hand.

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From TDK to Callula Hills the past few years have shown us the taxpayers and citizens the true colors of the current administration governing Peachtree City. Their actions remind me of a quote. “Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.” Ambrose Bierce, “The Devil’s Dictionary,” 1911.

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You just don’t get it. When someone who deals with the public replies with a “no problem” to a customer “thank you,” it tells the customer that it’s not about them but it is all about you. While this may an appropriate, but insensitive, response to a multi-tasking, questionable priorities boss, it is not an appropriate response when dealing with the public. Get it? When I am spending my money in a store or restaurant, I want to hear “thank you” instead of “no problem.” You see, I hope I am not a problem to you, since it is my money that pays your rent, buys your gas, feeds you and keeps your employer in business. A “thank you, please come back to see us” or a simple “you are welcome” would suffice. But, then again, that would not be about you, and it’s all about you. One won’t hear “no problem” from a Publix, Chick-fil-A or In and Out Burger employee. They have been trained. Don’t you get it? It’s not about you.

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I’ve noticed lately a number of comments on tipping, which has commonly come to mean leaving a monetary gift for a waitress or waiter at a food establishment or restaurant. So, I got out my trusty dictionary, an old Thorndike-Barnhart Comprehensive Desk Dictionary from the 1950s and 1960s for a definition of “tip.” Tip: a small amount of money, a piece of secret information and a useful suggestion. But, to be fair, I consulted Wikipedia for the under 30 crowd. Tip: “A tip (also called a gratuity) is a payment made to certain service sector workers in addition to the advertised price of the transaction. The amount of a tip is typically calculated as a percentage of the transaction value before applicable taxes. Such payments and their size are a matter of social custom. Though by definition a tip is never legally required, and its amount is at the discretion of the patron being served, in some circumstances failing to give an adequate tip when one is expected may be considered very miserly, a violation of etiquette, or unethical. In some other cultures or situations, giving a tip is not expected and offering one would be considered condescending or demeaning.” Quite a difference in scope, huh? Payment to certain service sector workers, a small amount of money, matter of social custom, a tip is never legally required, violation of etiquette, or unethical. Just words. But some wait staff workers only think tipping should be for their services. Can you say stimulus? Service sector workers serve the public in a vast realm of areas. I got to thinking, who doesn’t get tips or gratuities for serving the public. Not to be gender specific here, but the garbage man, paper carriers, lawn service workers, postman, mechanics, fireman, policemen, and doctors. I’m sure most of them are well-compensated for their services. Well, maybe doctors is stretching it a little bit. Anyway, when was the last time you tipped the person taking your order for a Big Mac? The list could go on indefinitely because this is their profession, if only for a short time. But, they serve the public sector in some capacity and maybe some do receive an occasional tip. However, some people just like to tip. Makes them feel good. Some even tip their hairdressers even though they pay big bucks for their “do.” My point is restaurant wait staff should lighten up and do the best job they can. Most of you are not going to be professional waiters and waitresses for your entire life. Those that are professionals do make the big bucks but they have paid their dues. Maybe the owners or managers of restaurants and eating establishments should pay decent wages to their employees based on experience and job performance, etc., rather than hire some budding adolescent a step up from fast food. All in all, they shouldn’t expect their wait staff to depend solely on tips to live on.

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Here we go with the “not tipping enough” issue again, but this time, the “little snot-nosed” waiter/waitress is telling us to stay home if we can’t tip “properly.” I’m sorry, but I guess I missed the news report where the tip rate went from 15 to 20 percent. Maybe the reason you didn’t get enough was because 1) I didn’t see you again after you took my order until I asked for my check. Someone else brought out the food. Or 2) I received one too many “no problems” instead of “you’re welcome.” If everyone took your advice and stayed home, you wouldn’t even receive that measly 15 percent you’re whining about. You knew what the job paid when you took it and the risks involved concerning tips, so you need to take the consequences as well.

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I think the person complaining about the “no problem” issue is taking things much too seriously. I don’t think true Southerners have an issue with this phrase. It simply means that it was no problem for them to grant your request or that they didn’t have a problem doing it for you. It is not a bad thing, y’all!

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In response to the “Unappreciated Server” who so kindly informed us that this is 2009, not 1970, and the “going rate” for tipping is 20 percent, please be advised that MY going rate for tipping is commensurate with the quality of service I receive. Excellent service receives 20 percent; lower quality service results in lower tips. This is what is known as “appropriate tipping.” I would suggest to the frustrated server that he/she concentrate on providing excellent service and the tips will take care of themselves. And you really don’t want us to dine at home if we don’t adhere to your “guidelines.” The restaurant would close, you would be out of a job and you would receive ZERO tips. You need a good reality check. In these hard times, thank your lucky stars for having a job at all. Quit griping and grow up.

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To the person who wrote American’s favorite pastime telling people to dine at home if they are not going to tip appropriately: I tip according to the performance of the server. Keep my glass filled, bring extra napkins and DON’T bring the check to the table before I am finished with my meal, try being friendly, tell them they have cute kids, then you will get your 20 percent-plus. As with most jobs, you get rewarded with performance. Maybe you are not doing your part.

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I sat at the stop sign on Beauregard and Hwy. 85 just before the square when I heard the crunching of metal. I turned to see that there was an accident involving two cars in the northbound lanes. There were several cars in the line of traffic ahead of it and behind it. As smoke rose out of the second vehicle, the cars behind the accident moved around it in the turning lane and sped off. I could not believe it. Not one car stopped. As I pulled into turning lane, a young teenage girl climbed out of the driver’s seat, tears streaming down her face and what appeared to be blood on her neck. Both airbags had exploded. The driver of the other vehicle was standing on the sidewalk on her cell phone, showing no concern for this young girl. I stopped and put the girl in my car. She was visibly shaken, obviously hurt and not sure what she should do. I called 911. I took her cell phone, called her mother to tell her of the accident and to reassure her that her daughter was OK. I told her I would stay with her until she got to the scene. After being checked out by the paramedics, the young girl was okay. She had minor injuries from the airbag and seat belt. All I could think of was what if this had been one of my daughters? My 16-year-old will get her license in July. God forbid she gets in an accident; will no one stop to help her? Will no one call me to reassure me she’s okay? So I say to all of you that drove past this accident and did not stop, shame on you! I want to reassure you that I will stop for you, for your kids, for your grandchildren, and for anyone else who is need of assistance. To those of you who do stop, I say thank you. I believe in the saying, “What goes around comes around.”

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Taxes rising, government increasing — subjects even our local bloggers are concerned about. I think we are done; it is too late. We are inundated by pork even here in Georgia. Senator Saxby Chambliss is a huge porker bringing in millions for mega agribusinesses in South Georgia. We Americans love the pork cycle. We in Fayette County send huge amounts of money to Washington and then Washington gives us money back so the city of Fayetteville can buy flowers, bricks and benches. Oh, and the benches will pave the way for MARTA. Why the heck else would you have park benches facing Ga. Highway 54? Look at the pork we throw at Amtrak. Most of Amtrak has NEVER broken even. Chicago and the Northeast are the exception. Why not just close the rest? Take for example the route between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Roundtrip by amtrak is $225 with 18 hours of time and Delta is $179 roundtrip with about five hours of time. Why are we subsidizing it? Proponents of Amtrak say its because (1) it’s green and (2) because of the demands for holidays like Thanksgiving so people can visit families because airlines fill up. Well, why not let those riders pay the real cost of train travel (if they did not think ahead and get plane tickets) rather than force me to subsidize it? Instead even us “Republican” Fayette Countians play the pork game just like every other community in America.

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I can’t understand why illegal immigration is most important to some people. What is wrong with legal immigration? Instead talking about legalizing all the illegal people in this country, why does the Immigration and Naturalization Department not expedite all the petitions for relatives of legal citizens? This is one of the benefits granted to people that obey all the laws of this country. When a legal citizen files a petition for a family member, he or she has to pay a fee of $355 and wait for a long time to know if it is approved or not.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 8:16pm.

Just letting you know we are thinking about you. Please check in.

Cy
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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:47pm.

Chat?
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Submitted by Git Real on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:57pm.

Are You Freer Today Than You Were Before Obama?


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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:09pm.

Picture of Cy's "Do"
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Submitted by skyspy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:25pm.

That guys hair is way too short for you. You are much more "in" than that. That guy is so 5 mins ago.

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Submitted by snappynappy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 10:06pm.

How the hell are things in Hampton? I know where you been . I hear staffing is getting a little better, at expense of safety? How long you got 'til you can punch out?


Submitted by AtHomeGym on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 8:17pm.

Just wondering if any of you guys happen to know a friend of mine in Jax Center, name is Mark Summerlin. He also runs a fishing forum called "First Coast Angler", focusing primarily on NE FL inshore/surf fishing. Been at his house when he lived in Fernandina (now lives in Amelia Island) and can testify that he also cooks a mean steak.

Submitted by skyspy on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 9:21pm.

I don't know him, but probably talk to him everyday on the landlines. There is only one controller at Jax that uses his real name on the lines his name is Bob.

What a small world. Amelia Island sounds like a great place to live and shake off the stress of the day.

Submitted by AtHomeGym on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 11:50am.

Spy, when you say "Landlines" do you mean phones or Full-Duplex TTY?

Submitted by AtHomeGym on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 11:47am.

he's approaching retirement

Submitted by skyspy on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 6:09am.

Good for him.

Our landlines are a panel of quick access lines so that we can talk to other controllers quickly.

Submitted by AtHomeGym on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 10:44am.

Crop is excellent and you're missing a real treat if you don't drive down to Carroll Farms in Imlac (just S. of Gay) and get some fresh local peaches. Bought 1/2 bushel of beauties Tue for $16.00 and they are as good as I've ever had. Don't get fooled by the fruit/veggie stand in Alvaton--their peaches come from Carroll Farms. On Wed, picked up a bushel of Cream Peas (White Acre) from the Farmer's Mkt for 24.00 (shelled) and weighed out at 9.5 lbs. Shed 12, stalls 21/22 (Larry Grier). Also had Pink Eye peas. May have Butterbeans next week. Cooked some cream peas last night--mighty fine!

Submitted by AtHomeGym on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:09am.

Forgot to mention that Carroll Farms also has some really good local tomatoes too!

Submitted by MYTMITE on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 10:16pm.

something in common. If I am not mistaken you share the same profession--my daughter retired several years ago and her husband is hanging on for a few more years---farther down south though. Admire the job you do. They both were supervisors for a number of years--son-in-law opted to go back on the floor about two years ago.

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Submitted by snappynappy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 10:46pm.

It is simply the best job I've ever had! Extremly challenging, and very rewarding! I loved the job...and hated the bureaucracy. And they want this group to run healthcare....God help us.


Submitted by MYTMITE on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 11:22pm.

the actual work to find out how to do it better and more efficiently. I keep trying to think positively but it is scary. I know I will never go hungry but in my younger years did not have the opportunities afforded people in later years---and it shows in the pocketbook. I would be allright if this country, state and city learned to handle their finances as well as I have. Oh, well. Let us pray. (Hope Bonkers doesn't read this or we will get a five page dissertation on why we should not pray!) have a good one, too.

Submitted by skyspy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 10:35pm.

Good to hear from you.

What a small world.

Like I have said before, there is good and bad with everything. I can honestly say I never get bored at work. There is something to be said for that. Many people don't have a job at all, so having a stressful job is better than no job at all. Have a good night.

We need to think of some new ways to cheer up bonkers. Right now I'm out of ideas.....

Submitted by MYTMITE on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 11:15pm.

If he thinks he has annoyed people he is happy, so I let him think he annoys me. One thing for sure I would sure like to see a study done on that brain!

My 'kids' feel the same way you do about the job. It gave them a good life and is still giving them a good life. They have always appreciated what they had and could not understand those that did not appreciate it. Have a good one.

Submitted by skyspy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 10:13pm.

You hear wrong. Things have not gotten better. Our area will be even shorter next year( due to retirements) even if all of our trainees check out. I have 3 more years, maybe more if the market doesn't turn around. There is good and bad with everything I guess. I can honestly say I never get bored at work.

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Submitted by snappynappy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 10:26pm.

The goverment waited way too late to hire competent and qualified people, (despite years of warning,)to replace retiring controllers. Good luck with all the trainees and get to retirement ASAP!


Submitted by skyspy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 10:38pm.

Have another good day off. I'll keep looking for the sunshine.....

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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:32pm.

Coffee Saturday?
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Submitted by skyspy on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:47pm.

I wish I could, but I'm addicted to that getting a pay check thingy...

Have a good week. I wish I could comment on one of your responses to another blog, but I have been silenced.... and you are soooo right.

Maybe when things slow down we can round up those old varmints git and hutch for a lunch or coffee.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:08pm.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 6:28pm.

today.

The YTD federal deficit has reached $1 Trillion and the administrations says it could reach $1.84 Trillion when the fiscal year ends next September. Blame whoever you want but there is no escaping the next shoe to drop, a weak dollar and inflation. And I wonder what the chances are for "universal health care"? For that matter, what about SS and Medicare.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 11:07pm.

You old goat!! Are you back from the land of the okies?
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Submitted by Git Real on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 12:00am.

I have been in this 102 degree weather all day long getting after it. I need another week to get what I need done before we depart for home in a couple of days. In spite of baking in the sun for the last couple of weeks and wearing barbed wire wounds I have had a great time out here working my tail off accomplishing much. Unlike our bedwetting whacked out environmentalist friends I completed a pretty large conservation project this week giving more to 'the environment' than most libs ever do in a life time. The project looks great and I will leave this piece of land in much better shape than when I first aquired it. Smiling

Not to mention the great mental health time one gets from being out in the outdoors and accomplishing much. Kind of like a couple weeks of fishin'. Eye-wink

I got one more day and it is supposed to be a 104 tomorrow. I've got someone showing up at 8:00 in the morning to buy 30 round bales of hay. Gotta load him out, bush hog, haul off a bunch of debris, service my tractor, complete a welding project, mow around the house, spray out some round-up on two miles of fence line, and who knows what else. Long days and hard work. I love it. Gotta appreciate our farmers and ranchers that do this 365 days a year.

See ya soon!!!!!

Are You Freer Today Than You Were Before Obama?


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Submitted by Cyclist on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 1:40pm.

You inspired me to cut the lower 40 today.
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Submitted by Git Real on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 9:55pm.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 7:09am.

Enjoy that vacation on the beach!!!
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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 5:40am.

Just a reminder, it's almost time to have some sand-between-the-toes times.
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Submitted by eodnnaenaj1 on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 5:55am.

I work 4 days this week and then will be off for 12!!! Woohoo, I can hardly wait.

Did you have a good 4th? and get your blanket out in time!?! I certainly had a good one, didn't leave the house all day long.


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Submitted by Cyclist on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 10:02am.

now.
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Submitted by AtHomeGym on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 10:20am.

Uh huh, Cy, filed paper return didn't you? Those are the only ones not processed. I filed electronically and got my refund in less than 3 weeks.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 10:44am.

It's not a lot but the boss wants to stimulate Las Vegas' economy.
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Submitted by AtHomeGym on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 1:12pm.

Yep, date of filing may be pertinent--I filed in January-and spent the refund in February!

Submitted by AtHomeGym on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 12:03pm.

10-4 onthat--Frau Gym is about to do that with new kitchen cabinets & countertop. Thank goodness we don't need any new appliances!

Submitted by jokerman on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:30pm.

The generally accepted amount of a tip has historically always been 10%. Tipping is not the same as a commodity price and not subject to inflation. As prices go up, obviously tip amounts will go up but the percentages should not. Who gets to make the rules up that the tip rate needs to go up? Is there a Tip Czar in Washington now? Will it be 25% next year? By 2015 will it be 50%? Apparently the Tip Czar is also in charge of postal rates since they both go up so often. I'm sticking with 10%. If you don't like it, lump it.

Submitted by ja17764 on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 11:45am.

I certainly agree with you there but of course i have been known to throw a 20% er to a good server. After all a hard worker deserves a nicer tip in my opinion.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 8:06pm.

Enjoy this holiday with family and friends but, please be safe.

Cy
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Submitted by Tug13 on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 10:50am.

Hope you & your family have a safe & great day too!

Tug Smiling


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Submitted by Cyclist on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 10:55am.

We're down in LaGrange on the lake.

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Submitted by carbonunit52 on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 11:37am.

Have a wonderful holiday. See you soon at a coffee perhaps?

It's not easy being the carbonunit


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Submitted by Tug13 on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 10:59am.

Be safe!!!

Tug Smiling


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Submitted by Cyclist on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 3:51pm.

and leave the lake and head back to the hut. July 4th 2009, is in the books. It's a good thing too! I've got to get back on my diet. Eating smoked brisket will make one fat or should I say, will make me fatter. Smiling
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Submitted by Spyglass on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:58am.

Happy 4th to you too....

Submitted by Bonkers on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:23am.

You mean, "don't drink and drive?" 75 MPH OK? Two of the "unsafe" items not recognized as such.

I don't know much else to be safe about except for HIV prevention.

In fact---don't drink ata all! It can't be controlled.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 9:26am.

I mean I want you to have a wonderful time during this holiday period with family and friends and to be safe.

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Submitted by halfdollarandlost on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:57am.

You don't always have to be such an orifice, take a day off for Pete's sake.

Submitted by Bonkers on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:56am.

You make my point!

Spend one day being patriotic and BSin around, then forget it all.

Have you ever visited a VA home? Do you care? Ever ask Chambliss to do something there?

Like Sunday morning Christians.

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Submitted by The Wedge on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:45am.

It is easy to snark and hit and run, but what have you done? Have you stood that post? Stared across that border? If not, what right do you have to question anyone else? And I would rather for people to be a sunday morning Christian than to have God out of their lives entirely. Your wit runs short-I will ask Saxby about vets when you feel comfortable asking the President for the same thing. If Sunday morning Christians are considered hypocrits in your world, what should I call your statement about Chambliss and your refusal to hold your own ilk accountable?


Submitted by Spyglass on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 6:55am.

especially an "internet idiot". You know the story.

Submitted by Bonkers on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 2:01pm.

I don't know what on earth you are talking about!

"snark and hit and run" what I said is true!

"have you stood that post--stared across that border"-- I was a veteran and did a little more than stare!

As to a Sunday Morning Christian, that has always meant "a hypcrite"
One can't put God in---take God out!

I don't even know where President Bush is to ask him to do something about the wounded and brain shook soldiers!!!!

I have no ilk, as you say.
I am an Independent---criticizing both sides if they are wrong.

Submitted by AtHomeGym on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:45am.

for me in a post-stroke vision therapy reimbursement issue and brought about a $6,000.00 refund.

Submitted by MYTMITE on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 8:31pm.

Let's all try to put our differences aside for at least one day and remember all that has been done by others to make this country what it is today---from our Founding Fathers to the men and women spending their 4th on foreign soil and for those family members who will be saying a prayer for their return--whole in body and mind. We, who are home have much to be thankful for, so let's put aside out petty differences and say a united prayer for all our service personnel and give a big thanks to those past, present and future who are not afraid to put themselves on the line--be it in combat or stateside, doing what they think is right. Bless our country and bless us all. (Hope I didn't sound too much like Tiny Tim)

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Submitted by Tug13 on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 10:55am.

Well said! Have a great day.

Tug Smiling


Submitted by Bonkers on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 7:30am.

I think you mean well!
I can't put my differences away and justify the idiot wars we are in. I am a veteran myself, and right now have a very close dear relative who is in a dangerous situation created by these wars. Somebody has to defend us once such stupid political decisions are made.

As to sound body and mind, well we have about 40,000 who are not in that sound condition and anothe 4-5,000 who are dead. We don't even take care of them except to salute the flag on the fourth! If you want to do something about that raise hell with our stupid congressman and our two dumb senators. They will give you a lot of verbiage and fourth speeches, but do nothing at Walter Reed.

Talk, talk, talk, all some do!

By the way a little prayer to the wind doesn't do much, especially from most people. Big thank yous are like big salads---soon gone.

Submitted by MYTMITE on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 8:00pm.

think it where you are concerned on at least every other one of your posts. My father used to have a saying "If they gave him the world and put a fence around it he would still be unhappy." Only you would be jerk enough to nitpick about someone asking that we offer up a prayer and thanks to all who have given to our great country. I was not talking about political differences, I was not talking about deficits, I was not talking about any of the clap trap you spout. As to me doing something about the situation, what have you done except to spout your inane garbage on this site? Have you marched on Washington, have you gone to visit the troops you always talk about, have you done anything to make the situation better other than to disagree with anything anyone says? For even one day you could not put aside your nastiness. Do you think others have not served, lost loved ones, had them come home maimed in mind and body? Why is it always about you?

Maybe your prayers don't do much and maybe thank yous to you are like salads--soon gone. Did you ever stop to think that may be because you suffer for a severe case of diarrhea of the mouth? And before you give me a five paragraph essay on the fact that you are blogging and not speaking--let me put it another way. You, my dear Bonkers, Dollars, BooBoo, or WhoWho ever you are today, you are full of $h--. Y'all have a happy Fourth of July, now you heah!

And to my nice buddy who said I was too much of a lady to respond in kind, forgive me. I strive every day to be a lady--but sometimes you have to talk to a jerk in language he can understand. Love to all my good buddies on here--you make up for the one or two who should go talk a long walk off a short pier.

Submitted by Bonkers on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 7:36am.

Yes, I have visited and donated and wrote politicians and called politicians. I care.
I also served, and mine now serves.

What have you done? Another prayer? Which I doubt you could compose.

Submitted by boo boo on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 1:25pm.

You said it all Bonkers. This past week the news had on about Saddam's talking to FBI or CIA about how he was more concerned with an Iran invasion than a U.S. invasion. Saddam was the Bull in the pasture. He kept peace in the Middle East, kept Iran guessing. Saddam himself was a dictator of the worst kind and I am glad that he is no longer with us but it seems we have traded one dictator for another, Iran. Maybe a case of the Devil we knew and the one we don't know. Did we accomplish anything in Iraq except to cause thousands and thousands of deaths and disabled, for the U.S. and Iraq. Idiot Wars absolutely, and for what? Weapons of mass destruction, Nope. Oil? If that is the case then why didn't we have an agreement that we get reimbursed with oil for helping the Iraq's get rid of their Dictator? 9/11, Nope, Saddam hated those religious nuts. What is the reasoning for Invading Iraq? What happened to the Billions and Billions of Dollars we sent to Iraq, you know, the Billions that they hauled in on trucks the amount was so large? Has there ever been an accounting of all those Billions?

The Iraq War has cost the United States of America dearly, in both lives lost and the disabled plus the billions and billions in cost that has almost taken us to the brink of ruin.

My prayer for this Forth of July....Please God, deliver us from ever having clueless wonders in office as this past Bush administration was.

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Submitted by hutch866 on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 1:51pm.

You missed the point that MYTMITE was making, lets put aside our differences for one day and offer up a prayer for our past and present service people, it seems you are so ate up with being a Dem you can't even thank the people whose sacrifices allow you to be the way you are. I think MYTMITE would be to much of a lady to say this to you, so I'll say it, on behalf of all the VETS past and present KISS MY ASS. I know I can say this because I've seen the Dems say it so it must be OK.

I yam what I yam....Popeye


Submitted by Bonkers on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 4:11pm.

You are not saying it on my behalf as a vet.

Offering up a "prayer" such as you did with "kiss my A.." doesn't help those millions who died!

Anyway heaven is down---not up. (depends upon the time of day)

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Submitted by hutch866 on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 5:20pm.

OK Boink lets play, show me where I offered up a prayer. Pleeeeeaaaasssseeee, show me where.Besides you've shown over time what you think of our military.

I yam what I yam....Popeye


Submitted by Bonkers on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 6:29pm.

On 7/3 at 2:51 you asked us to offer up a prayer. I assume you will if you ask others to do so.

I don't care about the prayer---what I'm saying is that is mostly ALL most do and it makes THEM feel better.

The reason it doesn't work in most cases is who the prayer is coming from!!! If that was all that it took, we wouldn't need any hospitals!
I know------it wasn't ordained!

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Submitted by hutch866 on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 6:47pm.

You need to read it again, I said MYTMITE offered up the prayer, I just said kiss my ass, but good try on the twisting of my words, as usual you're full of it.

I yam what I yam....Popeye


Submitted by boo boo on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 2:54pm.

First I was not replying to Mytee. AND don't talk at me about VETS!!!!! I come from a family that has made huge sacrifices for this country starting practically from the beginning. Great Great Great Grandfathers, Fathers, 10 Uncles, one beloved who lost his life in Korea, 2 Brothers, Husband, a Son who served in Middle East, plus more uncles by marriage, one who was a prisoner of war during War War 2, who weighted 76 pounds on his return,..he suffers to this day, and so many cousins, nieces, nephews who have served I can't count, so don't talk to me about Vets. They all served, are serving and suffered and died so that I might say anything I darn well please!
Have a Blessed Forth...........

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Submitted by hutch866 on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 3:04pm.

I can talk to you any darn way I want, that's what make's this country so great. You're family served so that you can say what you want to me but I'm not supposed to talk to you about VETS. I must have missed that memo that gave you an extra right that I don't rate. You have a good Fourth too.

I yam what I yam....Popeye


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Submitted by Tug13 on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 10:53am.

Hope you have a great day. Be safe.

Tug Smiling


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Submitted by Cyclist on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 8:33pm.

And thanks MYTMITE!!!
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Submitted by Cyclist on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 10:47am.

Comrade Blah Blah? Smiling
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Submitted by Cyclist on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 5:46pm.

cyclists. They rate right up there with.....well, with graffiti and yard sale signs. Smiling
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Submitted by eodnnaenaj1 on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 5:56am.

Dadblameit! Went out to a flat tire this morning . . .you know as the crow flies, I believe you live just across the holler from me, I'll give you a call the next time (at 5:30 am), so you can help an old lady out.

I know, I know, just a few more days and I'll be at the beach. . .woohoo!


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Submitted by Cyclist on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 10:27am.

Yep, I was up too at 0530. Did everything work out OK?
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Submitted by eodnnaenaj1 on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:08am.

you know we gals by ourselves have to learn to make due and make things work, let's put it this way, I got to work, but will be making a (better) repair stop before I return to Fayette County. I hope to get off early, so it will work out just fine. But I'm warning you and Hutch now, some day I might just call in those favor/offers!!!


Submitted by AtHomeGym on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 6:19pm.

Cy, all you have to do is pay attention to that chain and your pants legs---of course Speedos do eliminate that problem!

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Submitted by Cyclist on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 6:27pm.

I lube my chains with spray-on furniture wax. Remember, I'm a clean cyclist. BTW I have an extra set of spandex pants. I can't interest Git nor S. Lindsey in them.
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