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Money lost booking band for Athens Arena

So, what did the 6 people do when the band never showed?

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 16:14

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

What's the Girl Scouts policy?

posted @ Friday, May 24, 2013 - 14:13

Athens man wakes to see burglar in bedroom

@Ben-Shockley: I can live with that scenario. But, it's not that easy. I shoot almost everyday, lots of combat and close quarters experience. I was awakened once, grabbed my gun, my eyes were scratchy, it was hard to see, not instantly 100%. It was a learning experience. I was an assaulter on the best SWAT team in the world, but alone, I was a little scared, Confident, ready, keyed up, but concerned. I came to eventually, but it took a while before I could hold my eyes open fully, they were dry. It was dark, but my eyes hurt. I was younger, in my prime. There were three thugs, they had the wrong address. I was vulnerable, despite my training, when sleeping, I was like anyone else. It was not the same as a direct action mission when I had the upper hand.

I haven't found a better system than a dog, or multiple dogs to counter intruders. People should adopt more dogs.

Shooting well is not easy. It's expensive to train as I do. I can shoot $200 in ammo per day and still not always make the perfect shot. Great guitar players need to warm up, it's the same with shooting. Not to mention the mental side of pulling the trigger and shooting another human. I have a pistol with a tactical light and grip switch very handy at all times, and I am not a heavy sleeper, but still would hate to wake up with a stranger already in my bedroom.

posted @ Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 00:03

Obama vows sustained effort on military sex abuse

Thanks Barry, now apply ethic to yourself.

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 07:08

American will favor passengers without roller bags

Gone ago are the days of luxury air travel, now it just plain sucks. First Class is not much better.

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 07:05

Athens student snatches iPhone

The new iPhone 6 has a detonation App.

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 06:55

Woman using bare hands to build house with rocks

She must be stoned.

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 00:17

FAA won't close Athens-Ben Epps tower after all

Dang, I just sold my Leer Jet.

posted @ Friday, May 17, 2013 - 00:15

Athens man made up armed robbery story to avoid DUI charge

@2dollar: Nice. Thanks for pitching in. I was volunteering, same type of work, but in Oconee. Clean up work. Trips to the dump. At least all my trail tools work for this project as well. See ya at Heritage Mickey. Hope you can make it. I suggested the SWAP meet since we have use of the pavilion. Not looking to raise a lot of cash, but it should be fun.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 23:57

Bicyclist struck and killed in Augusta hit-and-run

Leaving the scene, not right. I hope this never happens to me. I would hate to hit someone, or be hit. I have known many who have been hit, none fatal. I miss the road bike, it's collecting dust because there are few places I feel safe riding it. I have been thinking I need to get back on it. If I die, at least I will be in better shape.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 10:32

Justice Department to investigate IRS targeting of tea party

@Used2baFreeCountry: Maybe I was younger, busy, and not paying attention in the past. But, it seems these people are getting away with quite a lot. I am not impressed by any of the politicians these days. Seems anyone honest has no chance. I think selfish describes many of them. Hard for me to relate to. I always thought of the big picture. Even now I sacrifice for the good of the whole. Much of the time, when I think about it, I feel like I am being taken advantage of.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 10:24

Athens man made up armed robbery story to avoid DUI charge

@2dollar: Also, 1 June, Saturday, Heritage Park, trail maint 10-2 followed by a cookout. I am bringing a ton of tools. Also bringing a trailer size BBQ grill. Under the pavilion, bathrooms open, gate will be open so volunteers can park at the pavilion. Easy projects, want it to be fun, then party and ride if you like.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 10:16

Athens man made up armed robbery story to avoid DUI charge

@2dollar: I was over there a bit in the beginning of the construction. Helped a good bit then. I hiked it one day just before it opened, but I haven't actually ridden it. I know Twilight TT was there, but I made a couple trips out West lately and missed it. What I don't like about EACP is leaving a vehicle unattended. Even during construction, it was a risk to leave a vehicle at the trail head. One of the guys had his vehicle broken into early in the construction phase. It's a cool section, short. I live in Oconee. You can likely ride there on your bike.

posted @ Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 10:13

Justice Department investigating IRS targeting of tea party

This administration is unbelievable.

Good thing we have Eric Holder in charge.

posted @ Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 09:31

Athens man made up armed robbery story to avoid DUI charge

@2dollar: Overalls........ Laughing out loud

posted @ Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 09:19

Jackson authorities mum on Monday about flea market charges

When I first saw this headline, I was hoping the police busted burglars with stolen property. I was disappointed when it was just the counterfeit items vendors.

I have never been to the J&J. The people running the illegal gambling out of convenience stores get away with it. One of my attorney friends said it's hard to prove the vendors themselves didn't know the items were counterfeit. I guess if selling counterfeit items was my business, I would default to being unwitting.

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 09:10

Mummified body of Chicana author found in NM home

This was in the news last week in Albuq. The Pony Express arrived.

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 08:58

Items stolen from windowless Jeep at Athens restaurant

Message to Longhorn: Hire some security as a customer service.

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 08:49

Booting cars temporarily suspended in downtown Athens

Will the boot fit a 22"?

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 08:45

Athens father reports teen daughter to police

Otherwise, a good kid.

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 01:33

Knife wielding man dies in police confrontation in South Georgia

Saving ammo.

posted @ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 01:06

Court dismisses 1,800 when police fail to show up

If the defendant changes the court date, asks for a continuance, etc. the correct dates get lost in the shuffle.

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 10:59

Police: Rome teen killed playing chicken with train

It's a shame reading this. Maybe the others have learned from this, and they will pass along the lesson to their children.

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 10:56

Rome woman says TSA dog bit her at Atlanta airport

@jtsim: Playing Golf Smile

posted @ Monday, May 13, 2013 - 00:20

Va. woman has no regrets over role in burial

It seems cremation would have been best in this situation.

posted @ Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 10:19

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