Texsox

I'm shocked I guess you had to vote for a moderate sometime or another I'm still on the fence. I am waiting to see who Kerry picks as his running mate. There are a couple candidates that could sway my vote. The reality is I live in a state where it will not matter how I vote. Bush will carry Texas by a wide margin. Kerry will carry my county by a wide margin.

Putin Takes Bush's Side Against Democrats on Iraq Could you imagine a Russian leader supporting and defending Reagan?

Police to let England fans Smoke Dope

Teacher suspended for washing student's mouth out with soap

I cannot crticize a player for wanting the best contract available. I've hired over 100 people in my life, and I never had anyone turn down a pay raise, or ask for a lower starting salary. I've had plenty of employees get offers from other companies that I would not match and they left. If we are going to play the financial game of understanding ownerships position then understand this. Ownership thinks they can make more money without Maggs than with him. They think fans will continue to arrive, continue to buy memorabilia, watch the games, without Maggs. If we are going to understand the ownership position, understand this, they are trying to maximize their profits. If we allow them to put a crap product on the field and attendance only drops slightly, welcome to decades of crap and no World Series wins for another 100 years. We can tell out great grandchildren "Sorry the last time the team had the finances to compete was way back in the 1950s" Let's go to the 150 year Celebration of the last WS win!! Pack the park!!

Why continue to support a team that cannot retain it's best players? We're no better than Montreal in that regard.

poor guy keeps dating hot models.

Would you run?

See, you have the start of a documentary. Start adding up all the ways he's a moron, get a little funding, and you'll be the dahrling of the GOP set. Being famous is so easy in the US.

Crap, I may have to talk to my wife

Sweeet Sig

One of the central issues over Owasippe is usage. Being so far from the Council, not many Troops used it. Most Council properties are within the boundaries of the Council.

"Ohhh Andy, how about a little trim?" A tribute to Floyd "the Barber" Bannister

The jump in with your clothing was a requirement for 1st Class but they recently moved it to the Swimming Merit Badge. I thought it was a great life skill in case you ever accidentaly fell in. The last couple of years we have attended Buffalo Trails Scout Ranch in the Davis Mountains of West Texas (about a 600 mile drive for us). We have about 20 to 25 Scout camps in Texas. My COuncil owns Camp Perry the oldest continousilty operated Scout camp in Texas 77 Years Young. Owasippe is in danger of being sold and a private developer taking over. The Professionals in the Chicago Area Council, which surprisenly own the property, were trying to sell it and the volunteers were trying to raise $$Millions to save it. It is a key place in OA history, I hope it can be saved. The clothes reference I made was to a winter type parks, which, when wet, would not be helpful. Shirts, pants, etc. are very helpful.

Rainout and we avoid another "Fifth Starter" debute. Maybe a rain dance is called for.

Damn, I had some Rolling Rock ready, are they thinking they can get this one?

Most of the time, people are doing what you described, removing a t-shirt or something stupid. I think they remove shoes because they see it in movies. The brave leading man, takes off his shoes, removes his shirt, and makes a perfect dive into the water. I try and get all my Scouts at least once a year to review and help teach the new Scouts. Being it is also a nice pool party on a very hot night, it helps. I went through the ice on Bangs Lake in Wauconda when I went brain dead for a few minutes. All my outdoor experience and I basically out thought myself into a potentially serious situation.

Cheat, interesting that you asked. I was just teaching Water Safety to my new Boy Scouts last night and reviewing water rescue technics and protocols. Most people start with what should be the last resort. Option 1. Reach. Lay on your belly and reach with an arm, leg, stick, chair, whatever. Option 2. Throw Toss something that floats. If you have a rope, toss it past them and scoop them in. Option 3. Row If a boat, raft, canoe, etc. is available go out there and try to reach with object, thrown, etc. Option 4. Go with equipment Grab a rope, oar, anything handy so that the person panicking in the water doesn't grab you. Option 5. Go all by yourself. If you are wearing any clothes that may limit your ability to swim and tred water (heavy boots, high heels, parka, etc. take the time and remove them or you'll get in trouble and not help the person. And, always look for your personal safety. Don't over estimate your abilities and cause two rescues or worse.

Good point. We are United States and the big picture is 50 states are picking a guy to run the country. Technically it shouldn't matter how each states pick their candidate. In theory, the biggest mistake would be if someone was 26 states to 24 and lost.

6 Year on life support after saving the live of 5 year old. What a brave young man. May God keep this special kid in his hands and nurse him through this.

Are you talking the speedometer

I forgot about Quine and I posted his notice a couple days ago. There was a real popular guitarist (Eddie VanHalen?) that counted Quine as his biggest influence and I couldn't find the reference.

Great new signature. I guess you didn't want a sports related one? --------------------------->Tex, ducking for cover.

BTW, I'm also wondering if my buddy still runs a death pool. Reagan was only worth 7 points. Ray Charles would have been worth 27.