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Do you know where she grew up? My mom graduated in '38 from Reagan.

Pictures! We need pictures!!!

Kim may turn out to be a hero after all. If the lesson of his ignorance is heeded by others, he may end up saving lives after all.

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One exception for rude service, and only one exception only!!!!!!

I hate that joint! I was thrown out of the one in San Antonio for being too rowdy.

There can be any number of reasons why service is bad and not be the fault of the server. However, there is absolutely no excuse for not being nice to customers.

Mark, I was gonna do a search for Arizona personnel, so thanks for doing the legwork for me!

I picked out a number of pairs of names that, if not unusual, are less than common names. The pairs also have the same home state, so some of these guys must have been related.

It was not uncommon for brothers to serve aboard the same ship. The most famous case was that of the five Sullivan brothers (The Fighting Sullivans) who all served aboard the light cruiser, Juneau.

All five of the brothers perished when a Japanese torpedo struck the Juneau near its ammunition supply room tearing apart the ship is a single, massive explosion. The brothers became heroes when word finally was released about their deaths, and in 1943, a destroyer was Christened

Now Mark, from what I remember reading, aren't there still remains of some in the Arizona, that there is just no way to get to them ?

Also, there are more remains there today than there were after December 7. Many of those who survived the attack are cremated upon death, their ashes taken to the memorial, and, in a private ceremony, the boxed ashes are placed inside the Arizona to join their comrades.

In doing a search for the current construction on Hwy 71 at 304, I ran across this page on the demographics of Bastrop. The town is growing, but it still has that small town feel. Just how long that will last is anybody

GF is crazy about the restaurant in Rosankey - Kincades.

Not defunct per se, but I really miss the original 1923 James Coney Island on Walker & Main. The chili is still as good in the newer locations, but the faux 'retro' design makes me vomit. The original was the best! Why oh why did it have to close?

I was in Pearl Harbor three times while in the Navy; two days in '71, 11 days in '70 and 6 weeks in '69. In all that time, I never made it out to the Arizona Memorial, and for that I am very regretful.

Good feedback. However, there is still a fine line that has not been defined.

I wouldn

I think people are too quick to label a person either because of group affiliation, or by beliefs in particular issues. The fact that I was initially for, and continue to support the war in Iraq does not mean I am a Republican. The fact that I support gay rights and reproductive rights does not make me a Democrat.

Conversely, my being a Republican or a Democrat would not mean I would support every issue that party stood for.

I think Cheney the man is basically a decent and honorable guy, and one who brings a great deal to the table, be it politically of in business. I have heard him his discourse on a number of issues, and I think he is a genius. I don

I was quite surprised how generous many of you are when it comes to tipping barbers. So that made me wonder how generous you all are with others.

If you take your car in to have the oil changed or get new tires, do you tip the service people? Do you tip the person who checks your groceries? When you buy clothes, do you tip if a clerk who helps you in any way?

Just what services do you tip for?

I was wondering; how many of you guys tip your barber, and how much?

I have been searching for a barber here in Bastrop, and I think I found a winner at last. My GF was with me, and she questioned me as to how big a tip I left the barber. She chided me when I told her I left $1 for a $10 charge.

Now, I

With all the posts about various area sports teams, I am disappointed that no one has mentioned that Rice will play in its first bowl game in many years when they face Troy in the Flooded Bowl

Bastrop!

It's a great place to visit

AND

a great place to live!

Come this Saturday (the 9th) for the Christmas Festival. There is a home tour, crafts sales and a gool, old fashioned parade at 6PM.

If your wrist doesn't heal you may be able to rely on another Beatles song.

Help, Lady Madona! Please, Please Me. Love, Love Me Do on this Hard Day

I wonder if this is what The Beatles had in mind when they wrote that song?

I sure hope my wrist is fully healed in time sos I can participate!

Back in the early 70s when I was fresh out of the Navy, and broke on my butt, I survived for periods at a time by eating one meal a day at buffets. Pancho's was very cheap back then, and I ate there for lunch 7 days in a row, the last day being a Saturday. A friend offered to take me out to dinner Saturday evening, and guess where he wanted to go?

Eight meals at Pancho's in seven days - that may be a record!

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Uh, this isn't about the Gold Cup on 290 and Pinemont, is it?

BW, have you checked out Leisure Learning classes? There was a lady who gave Chinese coking classes, and there were other fares as well. Not sure what is being offered now. I always wanted to take some classes but never got a round tuit.

This sounds as dangerous an endeavor as giving a wife a membership to Bally