"IQ loss"? My God that explains it!! Who else wasn't smarter last year? I've felt it coming on for years. It's part of the Federal Reserve's "Dummy Down" conspiracy. Or so I'm told. I dunno.
Jerry -- I was sold on Tulo his rookie year -- I saw his unassisted triple play live -- his defense is extraordinary -- his bat just a bonus. Still, with all his skills, I hate to see him fanned looking. Let's hope the magic continues shortly in SF.
How 'bout those Pacers, eh? Giving the Heat a run for their money!! I just hate to see the refs decide the game...
John -- Every year at this time I take it upon myself to remind the folks: Veterans have their own day. November 11. Jarheads such as myself dig the previous day, Nov 10, the Marine Corps birthday (older than the Nation itself). All the uniforms whoop it up on the Fourth.
This holiday is not about them, or us. This is to commemorate the thousands who never made it home to enjoy the easy life their sacrifices bought us. God rest their souls.
So whatever happened to individual ownership of sites at Fish Creek? I thought that was the ultimate goal of YVHA acquiring that property to begin with. Did they discover what a cash cow that place is?
The same can be said for Dream Island. The owners there milk that cow, putting as little as possible back into it. Back when there was talk of Jim Cook buying it -- and before drainage concerns became prohibitive -- there was talk of an owners' association buying that property, so the occupants owned the land too (no monthly $$, other than assn) so whatever happened to that plan? I guess it was hard to commit so many, so fast...
But I don't see why, in either case, a non-profit can't be set up, which buys the land -- surely the monthly payments can be made lower than current rents, on a per-lot basis -- ownership would pass with occupancy, though sub-letting could be allowed... and here the lawyer in me is out to lunch, somebody else work that out, ain't my party.
The main reason I don't see this happening is the current owners, who won't let go willingly or cheaply.
I'm just thinking, occupant ownership of the land too might instill some pride in the residents, inspiring them to voluntarily spruce up their own property.
Not that ANY of this has ANYTHING to do with a proposed mobile home community -- I saw not one solid objection, other than the zoning Catch-22 detailed above -- and yet again, one feels that any decisions were made long before any meetings. I do, anyway.
Jerry -- I will venture no opinion on charging them, though you are probably right. They were probably drunk already, to let a boat get away like that. Don't quote me on that either.
So have you got MLB TV? I don't, and that's the only place I could (not) find the Rockies yesterday, not even on KOA radio -- so they won the rubber match, eh? Great!! I love seeing a tight race in the NL West this far into the season; usually the Rockies are toast by now. The starting pitching can be widely variable, but the pen is great. Tulo's swinging the bat again, which can lead to fun... all in all, a great year so far. Here I go, getting my hopes up again.
And did you see the Pacers last night? To come back from huge deficits, time and again, into OT, then to lead by 1 with 2 seconds left -- then watch LeBron drive to the basket, uncontested... I liked Chuck's line later -- "I love my momma, but with two seconds left, I'm takin' her head off!!"
And now I can't resist my favorite Chuck line: "I wanna spank my momma for having me too soon."
It's been a while since I mentioned this event, which bears repeating about now. It was before we had the bike trail, and I was riding my bike east on Hwy 40, approaching Walton Creek Rd, as far to the right as practical, when a pickup truck with three yokels pounding barley pop passed me by... I heard a bottle break on the shoulder, just ahead of me, as the truck passed. Initially I thought they had just thrown it out, but upon immediate reflection -- and in consideration of our relative positions and trajectories -- I realized that that bottle had likely been thrown at my head. If it had found its mark, I probably wouldn't be littering this forum now. Ward won't get what he deserves.
Dan -- Just recognizing the problem indicates you are recovering. We can all relate; the temptation is virtually irresistable. When you realize you are banging your head against the wall, it helps to remember: These forums are not all there is. You will NOT get the last word in. You do not need this for validation. You are a worthwhile person already. There is a whole world out there. Surely you can find a more productive use for your time. Now if I can just practice what I preach...
rhys jones 11 hours, 54 minutes ago on Alex Berger: Keep fluoridation out
Alex Berger: Keep fluoridation out
"IQ loss"? My God that explains it!! Who else wasn't smarter last year? I've felt it coming on for years. It's part of the Federal Reserve's "Dummy Down" conspiracy. Or so I'm told. I dunno.
rhys jones 13 hours, 47 minutes ago on Garrett Wiggins: Why I joined the lawsuit
Garrett Wiggins: Why I joined the lawsuit
Jerry -- I was sold on Tulo his rookie year -- I saw his unassisted triple play live -- his defense is extraordinary -- his bat just a bonus. Still, with all his skills, I hate to see him fanned looking. Let's hope the magic continues shortly in SF.
How 'bout those Pacers, eh? Giving the Heat a run for their money!! I just hate to see the refs decide the game...
John -- Every year at this time I take it upon myself to remind the folks: Veterans have their own day. November 11. Jarheads such as myself dig the previous day, Nov 10, the Marine Corps birthday (older than the Nation itself). All the uniforms whoop it up on the Fourth.
This holiday is not about them, or us. This is to commemorate the thousands who never made it home to enjoy the easy life their sacrifices bought us. God rest their souls.
rhys jones 22 hours, 39 minutes ago on Steamboat Springs City Council denies plan for new mobile home park in west Steamboat
Steamboat Springs City Council denies plan for new mobile home park in west Steamboat
So whatever happened to individual ownership of sites at Fish Creek? I thought that was the ultimate goal of YVHA acquiring that property to begin with. Did they discover what a cash cow that place is?
The same can be said for Dream Island. The owners there milk that cow, putting as little as possible back into it. Back when there was talk of Jim Cook buying it -- and before drainage concerns became prohibitive -- there was talk of an owners' association buying that property, so the occupants owned the land too (no monthly $$, other than assn) so whatever happened to that plan? I guess it was hard to commit so many, so fast...
But I don't see why, in either case, a non-profit can't be set up, which buys the land -- surely the monthly payments can be made lower than current rents, on a per-lot basis -- ownership would pass with occupancy, though sub-letting could be allowed... and here the lawyer in me is out to lunch, somebody else work that out, ain't my party.
The main reason I don't see this happening is the current owners, who won't let go willingly or cheaply.
I'm just thinking, occupant ownership of the land too might instill some pride in the residents, inspiring them to voluntarily spruce up their own property.
Not that ANY of this has ANYTHING to do with a proposed mobile home community -- I saw not one solid objection, other than the zoning Catch-22 detailed above -- and yet again, one feels that any decisions were made long before any meetings. I do, anyway.
rhys jones 1 day, 1 hour ago on Rob Douglas: ‘Let’s be careful out there’
Rob Douglas: ‘Let’s be careful out there’
Wow... how did you do that? Not the recommended way I presume.
rhys jones 1 day, 23 hours ago on Occupants of overturned canoe found at nearby bar
Occupants of overturned canoe found at nearby bar
Jerry -- I will venture no opinion on charging them, though you are probably right. They were probably drunk already, to let a boat get away like that. Don't quote me on that either.
So have you got MLB TV? I don't, and that's the only place I could (not) find the Rockies yesterday, not even on KOA radio -- so they won the rubber match, eh? Great!! I love seeing a tight race in the NL West this far into the season; usually the Rockies are toast by now. The starting pitching can be widely variable, but the pen is great. Tulo's swinging the bat again, which can lead to fun... all in all, a great year so far. Here I go, getting my hopes up again.
And did you see the Pacers last night? To come back from huge deficits, time and again, into OT, then to lead by 1 with 2 seconds left -- then watch LeBron drive to the basket, uncontested... I liked Chuck's line later -- "I love my momma, but with two seconds left, I'm takin' her head off!!"
And now I can't resist my favorite Chuck line: "I wanna spank my momma for having me too soon."
rhys jones 2 days, 10 hours ago on Occupants of overturned canoe found at nearby bar
Occupants of overturned canoe found at nearby bar
Hey, if your raft dumps you, where YOU gonna go?
rhys jones 3 days, 3 hours ago on Rob Douglas: 'These people don't belong'
Rob Douglas: 'These people don't belong'
It's been a while since I mentioned this event, which bears repeating about now. It was before we had the bike trail, and I was riding my bike east on Hwy 40, approaching Walton Creek Rd, as far to the right as practical, when a pickup truck with three yokels pounding barley pop passed me by... I heard a bottle break on the shoulder, just ahead of me, as the truck passed. Initially I thought they had just thrown it out, but upon immediate reflection -- and in consideration of our relative positions and trajectories -- I realized that that bottle had likely been thrown at my head. If it had found its mark, I probably wouldn't be littering this forum now. Ward won't get what he deserves.
rhys jones 4 days ago on Garrett Wiggins: Why I joined the lawsuit
Garrett Wiggins: Why I joined the lawsuit
Dan -- Just recognizing the problem indicates you are recovering. We can all relate; the temptation is virtually irresistable. When you realize you are banging your head against the wall, it helps to remember: These forums are not all there is. You will NOT get the last word in. You do not need this for validation. You are a worthwhile person already. There is a whole world out there. Surely you can find a more productive use for your time. Now if I can just practice what I preach...
rhys jones 4 days, 2 hours ago on The Record for Sunday, May 9, 2013
The Record for Sunday, May 9, 2013
Crime takes a holiday (for the most part). How refreshing.
rhys jones 4 days, 2 hours ago on Winter weather advisory issued for mountains surrounding Steamboat
Winter weather advisory issued for mountains surrounding Steamboat
Thanks, Tom -- this "drought" has the un-jinxer working overtime. More rain!! More rain!!