Not in a wonderful mood today so bear (bare?) with me.
According to Paul Scharf, a real reporter, arrests are up in Columbus. I mention this because Trooper Zank, our hero, has had a busy summer protecting motorists in Columbus be pulling them over because of the lack of front license plate. Last weekend DJ and I were out for a drive and saw him pull over two cars on separate highways (not at the same time).
So I have now seen him give out seven tickets. Thank you Trooper Zank for protecting us. I'm sure you are spending our tax payer money in the most efficient way. Thank goodness you are not on an actual Highway helping people.
OH - according to the State Patrol Website
"The State Patrol promotes highway safety and enhances the quality of life for all Wisconsin citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services. But if you do not have a front license plate we will ticket your ass"
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Put this on your calendar - September 11 (a Friday night) will be a GRAND reopening of the West James Gallery. Come at take a peak at Kim's new digs. Then perhaps we can all coalesce (not used correctly but - deal with it) get a brew at the Kurth!! OH - I have some canvas on the walls!
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A Sunflower photo
-------------------------Seems the City Council is going to have a survey about what to do with Udey Dam. 1044 random people will get the 8 page surveys. It will cost $5,650 to get all views of uninformed residents of Columbus. I guess you know how I feel about this. Seems a cop out to me. They can't make a decision so let's ask the people that know less then then them about it.
I hope I get one.
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The Columbus Community Hospital Chicken Shoot was Saturday. The first time DJ heard there was a Chicken Shoot she was amazed that they would shoot defenseless chickens. I said "well, chickens are pretty nasty and dirty, maybe these are the real bad chickens". But then later we heard it was a trap shoot with the winner getting a frozen chicken and a frozen pizza. WHEW!!
I didn't want to get PETA involved.
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I was watching The Universe last night about the origins of the moon (that large bright object in the night sky which is not the sun).
I thought this to be ultra cool and found the section that was real interesting on YouTube. Seems there was a giant fender bender a few hundred years ago.
Plus if you watch it you can now have a reason to say "coalesced" which is a cool word to say.
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I'd like to give my condolences to my good friend John Pratt who had his sister pass away a few weeks ago. I'm sorry for your loss John!
Rod Out
Your trooper may have been a Madison parking official in his previous job.
ReplyDeleteSeriously-- what an unfriendly city! An official city event at a park has no actual parking spots. Everyone who parked nearby received $25 parking tickets, because there is one sign way at the end that says these stalls are for boat trailers only. Sign was blocked by an RV. Madison made HUNDREDS on this, and they expected to-- the tickets were written the moment the event was scheduled to begin. They were watching.
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Nice to see the earth was once a giant Pepsi logo. And I was really startled when that semi barreled through! Soon to be another TV special: the cataclysmic impact known as the "Giant Truck Theory"...
What event was that M ???
ReplyDeletedon't want ya to change the blog name, but understand why you want too. When we find out when PE is coming out on DVD, we might need another counter/countdown??? maybe at least leave the name till after it's dvd debut?? (hoping for some more columbus extras)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sunflower pic!!
sorry haven't posted, been on a short vacation. We saw District 9-it will make you think!! (shot in a style like a documentary-good flick)
blakey is so smart-lots of dogs are smarter than most people LOL....
Rod-- MSCR pontoon rides at Tenney. As a group gathered by the departing cars, commisserating about our tickets, a passing driver said the enforcers know the schedule, know there is no parking to speak of, and swoop in when the boat leaves.
ReplyDeleteBad impression left with some visiting student parents and other out-of-towners.
I get that trailers need space, but this was targeted. Would've been nice to have been warned by MSCR.
Pontoon ride though? Awesome.
Rod,
ReplyDeleteGreat sunflower picture. Very nice. Thanks for the scoop on your brother. Very impressive website. I really like his New Holland project. Columbus could use a sympathetic architect...
Hey Mary!
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Great Blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy Grumpy Hump Day!
It has been a day!
Just getting on now to check things.
Mary~ Sorry you had to go through that.
The Earth and Moon! Very interesting aspect.
Love the Sunflower pic.
Hope everyone had a good day!
ROD FOR GOVERNOR!