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Posted on November 20 at 8:33 p.m.
Having spent some time reading comments in the Twin Cities. com of a similar political nature, I am pleased that we can disagree ideologically here in SB without being stupid or nasty. Most of the time, anyway.
Most of the kids up there are just having a good time on the ranch, little as it is, and will talk of the experience for a long time. They were not even born when Reagan was spending as much time on the hill as in the White House.
I doubt if these young Conservatives even understand the meaning of conservative. But they are our future, the youth of America. Let us hope they learn something besides what they heard at the dinner tables.
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Posted on November 15 at 1:01 a.m.
The little boy in the last paragragh had it right.The caller was afraid because she coud not do it herself.For a handicapped person to impose his or her own inability or fear on to an adept child who has proper supervision is inexcusable.
When I think of all the trees I climbed, an oil rig and a long way up the Devil's Tower without supervision, I gratefully remember those times. It was fun. Of course the grownups sometimes got upset with me.
Especially one Easter Sunday when they called me home to dinner and I did not dare to answer. I was stuck in a very high tree by a branch caught on my new undies (very pretty ones) and I was embarrassed to call out for help. but my pretty lacy dress was not damaged. I was 5 years old then.
Children must allowed to be children and take little risks before they enter the world of big risks.
I took my own children, in Goleta, on daily walks through the wilds to the beach before the bike path was in and we explored nature. Some parents said this was dangerous. Why? Because they did not take the time to do it. I took my kids to the ocean to body surf, boogie board and then surfing. Some neighbors said I was irresponsible. My boys are men now and have the pleasure of being surfers yet, and have had many trophies and magazine articles when they were amateur surfers.
My kids love to hike, climb, fish and camp. (One did become a diver without my knowledge, because he thought I may get overly momish, but what can I say?) He now has a captains licence to use when he has the opportunity.
What a shame that this wonderful gal has to defend her giving children good lifetime experiences.
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Posted on November 6 at 10:38 p.m.
The picture caught my eye, and I was drawn to read the whole article. This is one I will send to a few selected friends
Thank you.
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Posted on November 6 at 2:03 p.m.
Thank you for the Photo gallery. This was a fitting memorial for one of our dedicated officers struck down in the bloom of life. From Bajamama in Baja California
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Posted on November 5 at 7:47 p.m.
To local resident:: You want the Gottesmans to move on to more constructive avenues---without their child. How kind of you to wish them a good future--without their child.
Mr. local resident: Do you have children or a loved one?
Most people in business do "good things" in the community which is in the public relations or charity expense write offs of their business expenses.
This was a tragedy felt by all parties and the community. Safety was not adequately given to those who used their memberships and trusted that all precautions were in place. It could have been any child and eight minutes of inattention was responsible for a child's death.
What more can I say? Nothing.
Posted on October 23 at 7:05 p.m.
I made a mistake. It was the Frosty the SnowMan that he relocated. You have to love a guy like that/
Posted on October 23 at 2:51 p.m.
Interesting to check out that related link, "the Last Man in Paradise". Sorry to see him have to go. Did not realize, or maybe I forgot, that he was the one who finally relocated the big Santa Claus. The comments to that April story were quite interesting.
Posted on October 22 at 12:16 a.m.
The picture looks like it is composition shingles., and that seems to me what were on the cottages. I think only the Shah had the blue tile roof in Santa Barbara.
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Posted on October 21 at 3:59 p.m.
Boy, Kratatoa, I missed your latest while I was writing the above. Your venom is more toxic than anything that goes on a roof.
What do you have against "do-gooders"? Ignorance does not usually do good, as is exemplified in your crude comments.
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Posted on November 23 at 11:11 a.m.
Besides the symptoms, another e-mail gives common sense precautions,..In a nutshell, Wash hands frequently, hands away from face, gargle with salt water, or peroxide. and use common sense about going out unnecessarily.
On My Swine Flu Experience