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....just had to share this, what with so many people still waiting for
spring....I left ""Cornfield County, Indiana last Saturday, and, most unusual for a trip of 2200+ miles across country, blue skies all the way to California. Here I sit in El Centro in the heart of the Imperial valley, onboard El Centro Naval Air Facility with my son and family. We have had a marvelous time together, getting re-acquainted with my grandsons who are both teenagers now. The Blue Angels were out yesterday practicing for the big air show here this coming Sat. and will again today...never get enough of those guys in their flying machines! Temps in the mid to high 80's every day. I won't be in any hurry to return to the cold stuff BTW. Upon crossing into Calif. sticker shock set in as the first gas sign I saw was regular unleaded @ $2.49/gal!! Thankfully, I have found somewhat cheaper stuff since at $2.19 here in El Centro. Not much fishing here in the desert but I didn't bring the gear this time anyway...saving myself for spring in VA, FL and Maine. :) For the business travelers on ROFF, I have found a neat little device called a WI-FI FINDER, costs about 30 bucks and about the size of a credit cart, it will sniff out wireless signals, supposedly out to a half a block or so, depending on signal strength. Mine went off while passing a couple of major name truck stops and near some of the pricier motels. I see where that will come in handy in my travels across country. FWIW Frank(desert rat) Church |
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F wrote:
... The Blue Angels were out yesterday practicing for the big air show here this coming Sat. and will again today... What a monumental waste of fuel. I wonder how many library books we could put in public school libraries for the money it costs the taxpayer to let the jet jockeys play their silly air games ? -- Ken Fortenberry |
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:17:36 GMT, Ken Fortenberry
wrote: What a monumental waste of fuel. I wonder how many library books we could put in public school libraries for the money it costs the taxpayer to let the jet jockeys play their silly air games ? I'm sure all the information you need to answer that question is available in your local library, why not go check it out? -- Charlie... |
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Charlie Choc wrote:
Ken Fortenberry wrote: What a monumental waste of fuel. I wonder how many library books we could put in public school libraries for the money it costs the taxpayer to let the jet jockeys play their silly air games ? I'm sure all the information you need to answer that question is available in your local library, why not go check it out? I'm not so sure it is. Decoding byzantine military budgets is no easy task even if they are supposed to be a matter of public record. Besides, it was a rhetorical question anyway, but then you knew that already. -- Ken Fortenberry |
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"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message m... Charlie Choc wrote: Ken Fortenberry wrote: What a monumental waste of fuel. I wonder how many library books we could put in public school libraries for the money it costs the taxpayer to let the jet jockeys play their silly air games ? I'm sure all the information you need to answer that question is available in your local library, why not go check it out? I'm not so sure it is. Decoding byzantine military budgets is no easy task even if they are supposed to be a matter of public record. Besides, it was a rhetorical question anyway, but then you knew that already. -- Keep it up Fortenberry; you usually write what I am thinking. Don't ever think you are a lone voice in the wilderness. Memphis Jim |
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On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:34:11 -0500, William Claspy
wrote: Of course, the librarian cannot guarantee Ken that what he looks at, checks out, or uses at the library will remain private: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/ifissues/...actlibrary.htm So, putting more books in public school libraries would just provide more opportunity for the government to gather data on students - while air shows are just good clean fun. Who knew 40 was a homeland security operative. g -- Charlie... |
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"Memphis Jim" wrote in message ... Keep it up Fortenberry; you usually write what I am thinking. One dares to hope he doesn't write ALL that you are thinking. Fractional dimensions are mathematically interesting and their graphical representations have a certain visual appeal, but as descriptions of human character they lead to unflattering conclusions. Don't ever think you are a lone voice in the wilderness. So, on the one hand you toss off what appears to be intended as a compliment, while on the other you suggest he should never believe he has achieved the goal toward which he aspires. Wolfgang confusing......but life is like that, i guess. |
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"Memphis Jim" wrote... "Ken Fortenberry" wrote... Charlie Choc wrote: Ken Fortenberry wrote: What a monumental waste of fuel. I wonder how many library books we could put in public school libraries for the money it costs the taxpayer to let the jet jockeys play their silly air games ? I'm sure all the information you need to answer that question is available in your local library, why not go check it out? I'm not so sure it is. Decoding byzantine military budgets is no easy task even if they are supposed to be a matter of public record. Besides, it was a rhetorical question anyway, but then you knew that already. Keep it up Fortenberry; you usually write what I am thinking. Yeah, me too. The difference, I think, is that I'm usually pounding flour into a country fried steak, splitting wood, or some other "whacking" activity at the time *any* of Ken's political thoughts enter my head. Although I know Ken probably doesn't actually look like a steak or a piece of wood, it *does* make me feel better. ;-) -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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"Tim J." wrote in message ... Yeah, me too. The difference, I think, is that I'm usually pounding flour into a country fried steak, splitting wood, or some other "whacking" activity at the time *any* of Ken's political thoughts enter my head. Careful what your "whacking" when thinking about Forty... g Jeff T. |
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Ken Fortenberry wrote in message om...
... The Blue Angels were out yesterday practicing for the big air show here this coming Sat. and will again today... What a monumental waste of fuel. About on par with driving to your favorite fishing hole, I'd say. Jon. |
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Jonathan Cook wrote:
Ken Fortenberry wrote: FtCMM wrote: ... The Blue Angels were out yesterday practicing for the big air show here this coming Sat. and will again today... What a monumental waste of fuel. ... About on par with driving to your favorite fishing hole, I'd say. About on par ?!?!? Either you think my car gets TERRIBLE gas mileage or you're assuming that my favorite fishing hole is on Mars. -- Ken Fortenberry |
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Ditto MJ & KF Marty
"Memphis Jim" wrote in message ... "Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message m... Charlie Choc wrote: Ken Fortenberry wrote: What a monumental waste of fuel. I wonder how many library books we could put in public school libraries for the money it costs the taxpayer to let the jet jockeys play their silly air games ? I'm sure all the information you need to answer that question is available in your local library, why not go check it out? I'm not so sure it is. Decoding byzantine military budgets is no easy task even if they are supposed to be a matter of public record. Besides, it was a rhetorical question anyway, but then you knew that already. -- Keep it up Fortenberry; you usually write what I am thinking. Don't ever think you are a lone voice in the wilderness. Memphis Jim |
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Ah America land of the free - But only up to the point where your 'profile'
becomes suspicious and starts sending up red flags and you get placed on a watch list ala the 'Homeland In-Secutity Act brother probably peaks at everyone who goes online firewall or not.Martin Gaworecki "William Claspy" wrote in message ... On 3/12/04 9:28 AM, in article , "Charlie Choc" wrote: On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:17:36 GMT, Ken Fortenberry wrote: What a monumental waste of fuel. I wonder how many library books we could put in public school libraries for the money it costs the taxpayer to let the jet jockeys play their silly air games ? I'm sure all the information you need to answer that question is available in your local library, why not go check it out? Of course, the librarian cannot guarantee Ken that what he looks at, checks out, or uses at the library will remain private: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/ifissues/...actlibrary.htm Bill |
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Ken-
A.)Sucks having the middle Adolph B.)Mars is another Gargantuan waste of tax dollars.I think after the ultra-elite have wasted this rock they're just going to find a new campground-if you know what I mean.Adolph "Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message om... Jonathan Cook wrote: Ken Fortenberry wrote: FtCMM wrote: ... The Blue Angels were out yesterday practicing for the big air show here this coming Sat. and will again today... What a monumental waste of fuel. ... About on par with driving to your favorite fishing hole, I'd say. About on par ?!?!? Either you think my car gets TERRIBLE gas mileage or you're assuming that my favorite fishing hole is on Mars. -- Ken Fortenberry |
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"Adolf" wrote... Ditto MJ & KF Marty Great - another ditto-head. :) -- TL, Tim http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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"Adolf" wrote in message ... Ah America land of the free - But only up to the point where your 'profile' becomes suspicious and starts sending up red flags and you get placed on a watch list ala the 'Homeland In-Secutity Act brother probably peaks at everyone who goes online firewall or not.Martin Gaworecki Well, Marty, it's like this.......me and the boys have been willing......hell, we've been MORE than willing to overlook the odd peccadillo......the occasional seditious statement and treasonous act.....in light of your past (and admittedly illustrious ) service to the cause but, frankly, I'm having a pretty hard time holding them back lately, what with all the comsymp innuendo and blatant stupidity. Help me out here, huh? :( Wolfgang who, sometimes, wonders why he even tries. |
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"Adolf" wrote in message ... Ken- A.)Sucks having the middle Adolph Well, yeah, but then what's a crossing guard for then, ainna? B.)Mars is another Gargantuan waste of tax dollars. I TOLD you, didn't I? Didn't I say "LEASE!, you ****in' putz!"?, "All yer buyin' is another goddamn headache"?,......"Whatttya gonna do with ANOTHER coldass planet with two insignificant and unamortizable frigid ****in' moons?",.....DIDN'T I say that? :( I think Yah, AS IF! after the ultra-elite No, no, NO! How many times do I have to tell you......Barry is NOT the ultra-elite!?!? have wasted this rock they're just going to find a new campground-if you know what I mean. ****, if he knew what you meant that would be one of you, and THAT would be an improvement that would strain the credulity of the most erudite, thoughtful, and trusting......know what I mean? Adolph Um......not to put too fine a point on it, Adlai, but you appear to have strayed out of the sandbox........you REALLY don't wanna be here.......trust me. Wolfgang who, admittedly, ain't got much pride........he'll play with whatever insipid fool presents himself. :) |
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On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:49:47 -0600, "Wolfgang"
wrote: Wolfgang who, sometimes, wonders why he even tries. Because you're too gentle a man to pull the wings off of blind flies? -- rbc:vixen,Minnow Goddess,Willow Watcher,and all that sort of thing. Often taunted by trout. Only a fool would refuse to believe in luck. Only a damn fool would rely on it. http://www.visi.com/~cyli |
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wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:49:47 -0600, "Wolfgang" wrote: Wolfgang who, sometimes, wonders why he even tries. Because you're too gentle a man to pull the wings off of blind flies? True, but, lest anyone think I'm above that sort of thing, it's not as if I wouldn't poke 'em in the eye. Wolfgang well, ****, it's not as if they have any use for 'em........right? |
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"Wolfgang" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:49:47 -0600, "Wolfgang" wrote: Wolfgang who, sometimes, wonders why he even tries. Because you're too gentle a man to pull the wings off of blind flies? True, but, lest anyone think I'm above that sort of thing, it's not as if I wouldn't poke 'em in the eye. Wolfgang well, ****, it's not as if they have any use for 'em........right? LOL ;)) |
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