"Timeless Meter" May Be A Good Idea

Columbia Could Be First in Nation for Pilot Program

When I was walking to my car from Starbucks today, an idea popped into my head. Wonder if it would be a good idea to introduce a "Timeless Meter." Hmmmmm.....

The plan would work sort of like the Forever Stamp at the Post Office; If the city of Columbia would agree to it, a resident could have the option to purchase a license plate from the DMV (or current tag w/ modification) at a rather high cost. If the DMV didn't want to get involved, maybe the city could issue plastic hangers for the rear view mirror, so the meter man can easily identify the participant.

I'm sure there's an equation that makes the venture advantageous to the city. I would think that some users would take full advantage of their investment, and some would almost forget it. The city would "bet" on the latter. It would probably end up being a huge cash cow, much like the warranty system works at Best Buy or Verizon where, half the folks don't mail in the receipts to get their money back. At least, the citizens would have the option.

Anyway, I thought it was a fleeting thought worth mentioning. I'd bet that many of my friends would pay $500./year, to have the parking meter man walk by their car, without breaking a stride.

Walk for Life, Is Sort of a Big Deal

Columbia Shows Up, For A Cure. Pink Everywhere.

You know how you go to a family wedding or funeral, and say to a cousin, "It's funny what brings us together. We only see each other at funerals, or weddings!" Well, the walk is sort of like that. It brings an enormous family together, to celebrate survivors and remember those that have been taken by the disease.

The First Ladies Walk for Life, is really something to see. Thousands from all walks of life, meet at Finlay Park on a fall Saturday morning for a common cause; To find a cure for one of this worlds awful diseases.

If you know me, you know I know breast cancer first hand. If you don't know me, then believe me when I tell you that it absolutely sucks.

It's a good feeling, to see all of these people come to The Walk. Companies, groups of friends, clubs, teams and individuals show up in some sort of pink, to stroll three miles through the streets of downtown Columbia. It's a great symbol.

If you've never done it, you need to. It's a fun way to get together, while reminding ourselves about the terrible disease that takes so many innocent, needed and loved women (and men).

Whoever you walk for, good for you....

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3 President System, Isn't Working...

Hang On People! The Election is Almost Over.

Bush is still the President, but no one seems to care. It's all about strategy right now. Terrible timing...

I'm gonna leave my "tectonic shift" speech at the door. I'm not going to type about some of my "complete overhaul" thoughts, about our government. This kind of talk isn't going to do anything positive right now. It's election time, and that's all that matters out there.

All I can say today is, GET THIS ELECTION OVER WITH! Not only the presidential campaign, but every congressional race in the country. Our Representatives have re-election on the mind, and we apparently can't get over this fact.

Another reason we need it to end, is so the talking heads on cable news (and network news), will stop this blame, blame, blame, blame, blame, blame game. If you know me, you know I love politics, but this stuff on t.v. and the 'net, makes it hard to watch. News shows/corps, are building flippin' cults, for Pete's sake.

We're almost there, folks.

Number 5, Is USC's Quarterback...

Let Dude, Do His Thing...

He's not perfect, on or off the field. Having said this, Coach Spurrier should leave Garcia on the field for a while, and let him do his thing.

Garcia came off the bench, and went 13 / 20, for 131 yards. He threw for 1 TD, and 1 Int. He also ran for 86 yards for another TD.

The stats aren't stellar, but they are at least something to work with. Garcia brings skills, and intangibles to the field. First, he has more zip on his ball than Smelley and Beecher. His balls just have more pop to 'em. Second, he has a knack to pushing the ball up the field, not just sideline to sideline. Third, he brings the crowd into the game. Whenever we see No. 5 run to the huddle, the crowd steps it up about 5 notches.

Leave him in, Coach. Let's see if a little swagger, can lead to a few more touchdowns.

Stephen, don't go down to 5 Points and screw it all up...

This Fella Needs Some Hug'Aays.

Raising Arizona Hits Home...At TarJey'

Not too long ago, this fella was caught at Target. The second this picture was sent to me, I thought of the fella with the pantie on his head, stealing Huggies.

In a few hours, my friend is going to have a little girl. With 9 months of conversation, evaluation and petrification, he's ready.

Congratulations, dad. You're gonna be great. We're ready to put the "Golden Seed" in the baby seat, and head to the beach.

In case you forgot, we are on for golf at 10:25 on Saturday. We're now playin' for a box of Hug'Aays. :-)

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