I'm concerned about what drugs Spiderpig should be taking but forgot this morning. Angry & out-of-line much? BaldwinDad's comments were in no way minimizing the tragedy, defending marijuana use, or anything else you have gone off the deep end saying, SP.
"Scumbag?" "...need(s) to reevaluate (his) life?
Simply because he stated (probably correctly!) that the other drugs in the guy's system (both of which, as I understand, are a lot more powerful than pot) may have had just as much to do with impairing his motor skills?
BD was simply making an observation about how the media handles coverage of this sort of news story. Agree or disagree with his point, there's no sane reason to go nuts the way you did. How bizarre.
Dude! Spend some money on therapy and find out what's eating you.
Way to stay on topic! They have meds for that, you know.
I responded on one point and one point alone.
I was agreeing with Bloggerboo on the point that, despite the howls and whines of Grinderman and Notwhatyouthink, these procedures do NOT call for power to be shut off for hours at a time. In fact, if you read Mr Culley's post, you would know that the power plant superintendent (and I will quote him here) does "NOT anticipate any interruption of service."
Apparently, Notwhatyouthink did not take the time to read Mr Culley's informative post, as he chimed in LATER with the irrelevant comment that, "Second if we were part of a real power company we would not be an isolated grid where the city would have to be shut down." (Um...Notwhat....? The city doesn't have to "be shut down." Mr. Culley just told you that. Stop hyperventilating now, okay?)
Again, ksrush~ I did not comment on the electric rates. I did not comment on the structuring of the utilities. I did not comment on ANYTHING but the clarification on electricity NOT being shut down for the procedures that are taking place on April 6 and 12.
Thus, the question of wealth or ennui really does not pertain.
Yes, Bloggerboo--that's exactly what I read, too. But when has an argumentative blowhard or trouble stirrer ever allowed the facts to get in the way of a good rant?
Be sure to get the word out--post flyers, write a LTE (for those who don't read the online version of the paper)... Tell all your friends. You're probably right about it being kids--and maybe if some parents read about your loss, then see their kid and his/her friends goofing around with the legs, they (the parents) might make the kids do the right thing and return them--or drop them off at the cop shop.
I remember that Walt Bailey got his stolen rare plant back after writing a LTE and making sure everybody knew about the theft. It just showed up on his property again over night. Either the thief felt guilty or someone (friend, parent) threatened to turn the thief in if s/he didn't return it. Maybe the same will happen for you. Good luck!
This team rocks! Congratulations to all of you--including parents, teachers, & various mentors & supporters. Have a great time at the Nationals & always follow your dreams.
In answer to your first paragraph--- that's why I would suggest speed bumps, which are used effectively in many places. And I think the resigned attitude of "people are going to speed around the schools," so, oh well, is part of the problem. If the police would crack down hard for a while, they probably wouldn't have to watch the area as closely later, as people would get into the habit of observing the school zone speed limit. Right now, they seem to be used to getting away with doing 40, and some of them will keep right on doing that until they are stunned out of complacency with a nice fat ticket.
I can see your point about keeping the 20 mph speed limit around the old PC as long as Rainbow is there, although with stop signs at every corner, which naturally keep the speed down, it is not nearly the problem that it is over at the two newer schools, with those long straightaways. Speed becomes a problem where there's a stop-free stretch and it can build up.
Changing Chapel to a 2-way doesn't strike me as much of an issue. Most schools have two-way streets around them--and, indeed, the old PC is bounded by 3 other 2-way streets, so why would the 4th make any difference? It's the speed that is key--if people were not flying along way over the speed limit, they could stop in time if a kid wandered into the street.
Just out of curiosity, I hope an old-timer (or Dingman or somebody) will clarify for us just how long that stretch of Chapel has been a 1-way street, because I was thinking it used to be 2-way when I moved to Baldwin--and I haven't been here all that long. But you're probably right. Anyone know?
As for why they would change it, my guess is that there simply is no reason for the (albeit, minor) inconvenience of having a 1-way there now that the street isn't flooded with kid-related transportation. Isn't Rainbow going to be moving after this year? If that is the case, that will be the last of the small fry at that school, anyway.
Perhaps she didn't write slowly enough for you to comprehend what she was saying. Let me take a stab at it.
She is asking why they didn't get this figured out before the ballfields were built, before the utility lines were placed, etc. If that had all been figured out prior to any actual digging and construction, then perhaps the utilities would not already have needed to be moved and would not need to be moved AGAIN in order to place the shed in the most logical spot---between the ballfields.
If you really want your blood to boil, check out how many idiot parents speed waaaay in excess of the POSTED 20-mph speed limit on Bullpup/West Elm (or whatever it's called), every day of the week. Common scenario: people drop their kids at the PC, round the corner onto Bullpup, see that straight-away to the highway and apparently decide that's a great place to gun it.
I saw someone pulled over yesterday morning along there, so maybe the cops have started to crack down. I hope so. If I were Empress of Baldwin, I would put wicked speed bumps along both those streets. That'd learn 'em.
Kansas Highway Patrol investigates whether drugs contributed to double-fatality Saturday afternoon on K-10
I'm concerned about what drugs Spiderpig should be taking but forgot this morning. Angry & out-of-line much? BaldwinDad's comments were in no way minimizing the tragedy, defending marijuana use, or anything else you have gone off the deep end saying, SP.
"Scumbag?" "...need(s) to reevaluate (his) life?
Simply because he stated (probably correctly!) that the other drugs in the guy's system (both of which, as I understand, are a lot more powerful than pot) may have had just as much to do with impairing his motor skills?
BD was simply making an observation about how the media handles coverage of this sort of news story. Agree or disagree with his point, there's no sane reason to go nuts the way you did. How bizarre.
Dude! Spend some money on therapy and find out what's eating you.
April 19, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
no electricity
Way to stay on topic! They have meds for that, you know.
I responded on one point and one point alone.
I was agreeing with Bloggerboo on the point that, despite the howls and whines of Grinderman and Notwhatyouthink, these procedures do NOT call for power to be shut off for hours at a time. In fact, if you read Mr Culley's post, you would know that the power plant superintendent (and I will quote him here) does "NOT anticipate any interruption of service."
Apparently, Notwhatyouthink did not take the time to read Mr Culley's informative post, as he chimed in LATER with the irrelevant comment that, "Second if we were part of a real power company we would not be an isolated grid where the city would have to be shut down." (Um...Notwhat....? The city doesn't have to "be shut down." Mr. Culley just told you that. Stop hyperventilating now, okay?)
Again, ksrush~ I did not comment on the electric rates. I did not comment on the structuring of the utilities. I did not comment on ANYTHING but the clarification on electricity NOT being shut down for the procedures that are taking place on April 6 and 12.
Thus, the question of wealth or ennui really does not pertain.
March 29, 2011 at 11:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
no electricity
Yes, Bloggerboo--that's exactly what I read, too. But when has an argumentative blowhard or trouble stirrer ever allowed the facts to get in the way of a good rant?
March 29, 2011 at 9:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
it's a sad day when someone steals the mannequin legs out of your front yard.
I would love to have neighbors who had enough of a sense of humor to put mannequin legs in their front yard! ;-)
Long live individualism. And down with thieves!
March 9, 2011 at 11:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
it's a sad day when someone steals the mannequin legs out of your front yard.
Be sure to get the word out--post flyers, write a LTE (for those who don't read the online version of the paper)... Tell all your friends. You're probably right about it being kids--and maybe if some parents read about your loss, then see their kid and his/her friends goofing around with the legs, they (the parents) might make the kids do the right thing and return them--or drop them off at the cop shop.
I remember that Walt Bailey got his stolen rare plant back after writing a LTE and making sure everybody knew about the theft. It just showed up on his property again over night. Either the thief felt guilty or someone (friend, parent) threatened to turn the thief in if s/he didn't return it. Maybe the same will happen for you. Good luck!
March 7, 2011 at 8:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Young Lawrence artists learn old art to help build gate for Black Jack site
This is totally cool. It's wonderful seeing another generation learning a traditional skill.
February 21, 2011 at 9:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin High School wins state’s design challenge for third consecutive year
This team rocks! Congratulations to all of you--including parents, teachers, & various mentors & supporters. Have a great time at the Nationals & always follow your dreams.
February 21, 2011 at 9:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
700 Block of Chapel 2 way street and 30mph?!
In answer to your first paragraph--- that's why I would suggest speed bumps, which are used effectively in many places. And I think the resigned attitude of "people are going to speed around the schools," so, oh well, is part of the problem. If the police would crack down hard for a while, they probably wouldn't have to watch the area as closely later, as people would get into the habit of observing the school zone speed limit. Right now, they seem to be used to getting away with doing 40, and some of them will keep right on doing that until they are stunned out of complacency with a nice fat ticket.
I can see your point about keeping the 20 mph speed limit around the old PC as long as Rainbow is there, although with stop signs at every corner, which naturally keep the speed down, it is not nearly the problem that it is over at the two newer schools, with those long straightaways. Speed becomes a problem where there's a stop-free stretch and it can build up.
Changing Chapel to a 2-way doesn't strike me as much of an issue. Most schools have two-way streets around them--and, indeed, the old PC is bounded by 3 other 2-way streets, so why would the 4th make any difference? It's the speed that is key--if people were not flying along way over the speed limit, they could stop in time if a kid wandered into the street.
Just out of curiosity, I hope an old-timer (or Dingman or somebody) will clarify for us just how long that stretch of Chapel has been a 1-way street, because I was thinking it used to be 2-way when I moved to Baldwin--and I haven't been here all that long. But you're probably right. Anyone know?
As for why they would change it, my guess is that there simply is no reason for the (albeit, minor) inconvenience of having a 1-way there now that the street isn't flooded with kid-related transportation. Isn't Rainbow going to be moving after this year? If that is the case, that will be the last of the small fry at that school, anyway.
February 18, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
USD 348 board debates location of ballfield storage facility
Perhaps she didn't write slowly enough for you to comprehend what she was saying. Let me take a stab at it.
She is asking why they didn't get this figured out before the ballfields were built, before the utility lines were placed, etc. If that had all been figured out prior to any actual digging and construction, then perhaps the utilities would not already have needed to be moved and would not need to be moved AGAIN in order to place the shed in the most logical spot---between the ballfields.
You're welcome.
February 18, 2011 at 8:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
700 Block of Chapel 2 way street and 30mph?!
If you really want your blood to boil, check out how many idiot parents speed waaaay in excess of the POSTED 20-mph speed limit on Bullpup/West Elm (or whatever it's called), every day of the week. Common scenario: people drop their kids at the PC, round the corner onto Bullpup, see that straight-away to the highway and apparently decide that's a great place to gun it.
I saw someone pulled over yesterday morning along there, so maybe the cops have started to crack down. I hope so. If I were Empress of Baldwin, I would put wicked speed bumps along both those streets. That'd learn 'em.
February 18, 2011 at 2:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )