Open Thread – Hope Truck Headed Home
Well, it’s been a busy couple of days for Hope, Mr. Hope and Caravan Guy. The truckload of supplies to help those rebuilding after the flood left the Lowe’s parking lot in South Anchorage, stopped off in Wasilla, and made it all the way to Eagle. Mudflatter Yukonbushgrma met up with the crew, and said they had a great time visiting. The details of the journey, and pictures are forthcoming once Hope makes it home and has the chance to send me her account of the trip.
While we wait, enjoy the open thread.
Welcome back Hope, Sir Hope, and Caravan Guy! I hope you will get a deep & restful sleep (in you OWN bed, lol), you must be exhausted and buttsore by now.
Welcome back Hope and team. Wow, I had no idea that Eagle and Emmonak are on totally opposite sides of the state, about as far apart as you can get in AK. Is Eagle also on the Yukon river? I knew it was big and followed it a long way on Google Maps, but I thought it ended up in the Arctic Ocean. I’ll have to go back and look again. Please keep putting up the little map graphics, they help us “outside” get a better idea of the vastness of your state.
Our Hope returns to us… only to find that she never really left us behind. We are with Hope, always!
Nan Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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I would not consider your usage of “feds” on the forum or blog to be the same as those whom I was speaking of. Palin used that in a public commentary and then so did the ADN in their “Opinion” piece. Those are awfully formal setting where one would think that most people would use “Federal Government” or “The Current Administration” instead of “Feds”.
I don’t think that anyone would have qualms about the usage of that in an informal setting, but Palin uses it all the time, in words both written and spoken. It reminds me of the years gone by and a time when you would expect someone to start complaining about the “revenuers” coming.
There is a huge difference. Heck, when I text my son, I do things like Whr R U? instead of typing it all out, but Palin is not only using it in a casual setting but in a professional one as well and it shows, in my opinion, her lack of professionalism, her lack of competence, and lack of journalism skills.
I love Ice Road Truckers, this year it is in Alaska. Is on right now on the History Channel!
I have a confession to make. I don’t know that this is the thread but it’s an open one, so here goes.
I’ve used the word “Feds” and used it fairly often. I started feeling guilty about it when reading that post earlier (about calling the government in Washinton D.C. “the Feds”).
The only time that would have been intended as a slight would have been a certain eight years (remember them?? sigh). Any other time, I’ve used it because I’m a freakin’ lazy typist!
Think about it; “federal government” or “current administration” takes a lot more letters (and conscious spelling) than that little four-letter word “feds.” Hm. I maybe just added to your case there…
But I don’t like guilt trips, even or especially when they’re self-inflicted. So I hereby resolve to avoid Lazy-Typist-Syndrome. Hopefully, that resolution will last longer than my New Year’s ones. ha!
Hope, Sir Hope, and Caravan Guy! You are all truly angels! I can’t wait to hear your adventure. I wish you a well deserved night’s sleep and am so glad you are home safe. I am proud to have participated with your efforts.
{{{{Huggs to you all!}}}}}}
YAY Hope!
Welcome home.
Nan
Hi, All! We’re home, exhausted, and grateful on many levels! Thank you all! I’ll have a report and picture trip for you ASAP!
Tonight, however, gotta do some work before I go to bed.
THANKS again! So good meeting those of you we met! I’ll write soon!!
HOPE!
To austintx- Re the power washer
“I was the official “picker-outer”. It is a Troy-Built 2600 PSI / 2.3 GPM. Powered by Honda. And hey – there is almost nothing more therapeautic than conquering crud with a pressure washer. I could not be more serious. You are not alone.”
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How amazing! Our Pressure cleaner petered out 2 weeks ago and we bought the same exact model. It works so well and is way better than the one we used to have. You are right about it being theraputic. Lol! When I get that thing revved there’s no stopping me. Deck, spiderwebs, bottom deck and driveway and sidewalk, not to mention the front porch……….beware! I wish I could take it inside my house and wipe out all that muck! Unfortunately, it would wipe out my whole house!
90 EyeOnYou Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 7:27 PM
pvazwindy Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Which one of the girls wears a jock strap?
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Heh, that would be Sarah.
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Is “The Feds” an Alaskan thing?
Editorial “Our View” Fishing in the Arctic
Feds say commercial operations must await more information
BOTTOM LINE: The feds are making a good call on this one.
http://www.adn.com/opinion/view/story/814626.html
pvazwindy Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Which one of the girls wears a jock strap?
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Heh, that would be Sarah. 😀
I think she’ll scare off 95% of the people, she already has scared of 85% when she showed up on stage with Sen McCain.
Some crazy peeps have convinced her that she is smart, and very well versed in anythng politics.
And as anyone with eyes have seen, she is neither.
I haven’t read all the posts, but has the gov made a statement yet on the murder of that physician? Sad truly sad.
Which one of the girls wears a jock strap?
That aglow group sounds very creepy to me. I hate the “holier than thou attitude.” Palin is not too bright with her twitters!!! If she is serious about running for president she is going to scare off 80-85% of the population that does not like religios extremism.
Anyone see the Alaska court case website posted on the last thread. Sarah sure has had enough cases against her!! Wow! Wish I could read more of the details. Anyone know if you can get them?
..ummm… sweat bands, jock straps, knee-high socks, high-top sneakers, and… ummm… a basketball? Oh, and shorts and lots of t-shirts.
Basketball camp starts tomorrow. Todd is packing hoop gear. Sarah’s latest tweet. Sarah’s to busy tweeting, no time for packing. What in the hell do you have to pack for basketball camp?
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73 curiouser Says: May 31st, 2009 at 3:10 PM
SP refused to call attacks on abortion clinics domestic terrorism.
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That’s because she is a *%$#&$ hypocrite.
AKPetMom
“Can’t get a beer or a bottle of wine unless you drive to a roadhouse at least 30 miles out of town on Sunday.”
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Would you be referring to Duffy’s Tavern? I’ve always regretted not dropping in at Duffy’s – it’s the only tavern I’ve ever seen with it’s own landing strip.
AkPetMom – Was your sister-in-law’s first husband associated with the AIP ? In Glennallen ?
I think the abortion doc death is tricky
I think it was horribly wrong.. and yes, people that do that sort of thing are indeed domestic terrorists..
If I heard a parent that was horribly abusive to their kid/s got attacked and beat to death.. Id feel a (be it sick) sense of satisfaction
I think that is how pro lifers think..
The thing is.. this doc didn’t enter his work place each day saying oh Gleeee.. I get to kill another “fetus”! .. Whereas, abusive parents seem to get a sick satisfaction torturing their kids
Pro lifer’s need to get out of their brain washed bubble. If you are going to claim to be a Christian (Christ like) .. hello.. I bet if Jesus were around he would be inviting the abortion doctors over for dinner and would try to be their “Friend” .. That is not condoning it.. it is hating the “sin” not the “sinner” .. if that makes sense.. NOT saying he was sinning.. just making a point
AKGovSarahPalinNice Sunday mtg before rtn to Juneau, honored to meet Aglow group; awesome faith-filled women seeking to serve & support. AK team is strong!
21 minutes ago from web
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WHAT !?!? No church ? sarah attends the “Church of the Poison Mind”
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That’s reminds me Why is she not twittering about her attending church today. After all she claims to be a good christen women. HUMMMMMMM ! NOT
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I have a suspicion that by ‘meeting’ she means ‘church’ – as in this song, (which is worth wait for Italian hot gospel). 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc19PXDIOD0
Snark Alert: I feel sorry for all these hard core chrisitian women’s husbands as it seems no one ever lives up to jesus in their eyes! “You’re awesome honey and I love you, but you’ll never be as cool as Jesus”!
Their hubbies are forever fighting the good fight against the “prince of peace” for their wive’s affections. Kind of sad in my eyes.
I checked out Aglow International’s website. Many articles about groups ministering to Muslims and Jews, but the mandates of the group are very Christian. They believe in tongues and the second coming.
Looked up the Women of Aglow – who Sarah’s meeting with. Their Mandate:
Aglow’s Mandates
We believe that God has been maturing the women of Aglow to be able to receive His three specific mandates by faith, and live them out for His Kingdom’s sake.
Our mandates are:
1. To promote gender reconciliation between male and female in the Body of Christ as God designed.
2. To answer God’s call to minister to the Muslim people, while bringing awareness of the basic theological differences between Islam and Christianity.
3. To stand in loving support for Israel and the Jewish people, while helping to bring awareness to the Body of Christ concerning God’s plans and purposes for those people He calls the apple of His eye.
Hubby and I were just talking about Glennallen, AK. His sister lived there for a while w/her first husband and trust, no offense to anyone in Glennallen, but that town is a hotbed of really, really religious people. You can almost feel it coming as you drive into town. Her first husband slept with a bible and gun under his pillow. Funny little place.
Very small town and at least 90% very very christian. Blue laws on Sunday, that sort of thing. Can’t get a beer or a bottle of wine unless you drive to a roadhouse at least 30 miles out of town on Sunday.
Please don’t beat me up but I get a strange feeling whenever I pass through there and stop only long enough to top off the tank and head on down or up the road.
Sarah would be right at home there I’m sure.
SP refused to call attacks on abortion clinics domestic terrorism.
http://thinkprogress.org/2008/10/23/palin-abortion-clinic-bombers/
67 Ripley in CT Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 2:08 PM
re:the physician that was murdered in cold blood today.
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Bring the coward to Texas. We take care of people like him.
austintx Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 1:10 PM
60 Isabella Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Just checked my calender Today is Sunday, interesting, work day, isn’t it?
AKGovSarahPalinNice Sunday mtg before rtn to Juneau, honored to meet Aglow group; awesome faith-filled women seeking to serve & support. AK team is strong!
21 minutes ago from web
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WHAT !?!? No church ? sarah attends the “Church of the Poison Mind”
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That’s reminds me Why is she not twittering about her attending church today. After all she claims to be a good christen women. HUMMMMMMM ! NOT
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64 mae lewis Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 1:30 PM
I have finally figured out the attraction of Twitter,which is another form of instant messaging. Limited to 140 characters, the kids rite wrds lik lol and i luv u to save on characters. Given Sarah Palin’s literary talents, it is a wonderful device for her to eliminate spelling, grammar, complete sentences and any type of coherent thought longer than one short phrase. In the interest of short messages, she thinks that she sound positively profound.
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She is twilliterate.
honestyinGov
Thanks for link, I am so glad that Shannyn saw the connection to O’Rielly, have been reading this story for hours on Kos and Huffpo. This is sickening, depressing beyond belief.
since this is the open thread (albeit it’s about Hope) I need to say this.
re:the physician that was murdered in cold blood today.
No doubt he was murdered by a “pro-lifer”. How will the killer justify taking his life? Don’t they understand they can’t have it both ways? They are pro-death. Murder, death penalty, pro-assault guns, etc.
The human race is doomed. I hate this kind of news….
Shannyn has posted a new story on the HuffPO…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/christian-fundamentalist_b_209521.html
@Mae Lewis: I concur!!!
I have finally figured out the attraction of Twitter,which is another form of instant messaging. Limited to 140 characters, the kids rite wrds lik lol and i luv u to save on characters. Given Sarah Palin’s literary talents, it is a wonderful device for her to eliminate spelling, grammar, complete sentences and any type of coherent thought longer than one short phrase. In the interest of short messages, she thinks that she sound positively profound.
60 Isabella Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Just checked my calender Today is Sunday, interesting, work day, isn’t it?
AKGovSarahPalinNice Sunday mtg before rtn to Juneau, honored to meet Aglow group; awesome faith-filled women seeking to serve & support. AK team is strong!
21 minutes ago from web
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WHAT !?!? No church ? sarah attends the “Church of the Poison Mind”
http://vodpod.com/watch/1540628-culture-club-church-of-the-poison-mind
58 BigSlick Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 12:03 PM
I wanna hear what kinda pressure washer they bought.
My OCD expresses itself most forcefully when I use my pressure washer.
Please don’t over-psychoanalyze that statement.
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I was the official “picker-outer”. It is a Troy-Built 2600 PSI / 2.3 GPM. Powered by Honda. And hey – there is almost nothing more therapeautic than conquering crud with a pressure washer. I could not be more serious. You are not alone.
Just checked my calender 🙂 Today is Sunday, interesting, work day, isn’t it?
AKGovSarahPalinNice Sunday mtg before rtn to Juneau, honored to meet Aglow group; awesome faith-filled women seeking to serve & support. AK team is strong!
21 minutes ago from web
BigSlick Says “Uh, speaking of “calendary”, WordPress has created a new day of the year, May 31st…..”
I got the date is one day off after I posted, no edit or delete option. Going to hold firm on the ridiculousness of the Twit. You guys are picky.
I wanna hear what kinda pressure washer they bought.
My OCD expresses itself most forcefully when I use my pressure washer.
Please don’t over-psychoanalyze that statement.
Well, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and probably a few other places did contribute to the Hope truck and Eagle Fund. So even though we didn’t send in the troops, we did okay!
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I’d call that international. 🙂
Ooooooweeeee! You can haz Time Twavelah!!!!!
I haven’t read all the comments yet, but I wanted to say that I find the generous expedition of the Hope Truck and the Caravan Guy very moving. I am grateful for just knowing about it; thank you. I loved the pictures from the other post and look forward to hearing about the trip.
BigSlick Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 11:52 AM
no, today is May 31ST…
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My calendar says June 1st. Maybe you overslept. 😉
if the need is still there in a couple weeks, maybe more of us mudpups could organize a ‘hope for Eagle caravan’…..it is such a great effort, beautiful trip and could continue to fill the need. Am looking forward to Hope’s pix and post.
Hooray for Hope, Mr. Hope and Caravan Guy! Looking forward to the travelogue…
@honestyinGov #39:
I don’t know about fixing feral cats, but i do know there is a portable vet clinic (retrofitted van) that travels to low-income neighborhoods in metro Denver, and does check-up, shots, spay/neutering for free or low cost. I can’t remember if it’s through an organization, or a shelter like Dumb Friends League.
no, today is May 31ST…
Uh, speaking of “calendary”, WordPress has created a new day of the year, May 31st…..
H E Y! Anyone ever Email Palin and get a response?
I had an Alaskan friend Email from Homer, last week the governors office asking for recognition of the true generosity and Alaskan spirit of goodwill by Mudflats, AKM. The letter was truly well written, without any content of accusations of Palin, administration, an honest request. Nothing was returned but I see today, on a Sunday, Palin, as gov is giving shout outs to non-Alaskans on Twitter.
AKGovSarahPalinI met w/past NRA Pres. Sandy Froman yest. She’s Alaskan @ heart, respects our love for freedom & the Constitution. Welcome back to AK, Sandy
about 3 hours ago from web
Palin, knows of Mudflats, she was following on Twitter not too long ago.
I am sending recommendations to Senator Begich. He will appreciate the efforts of AKM that have resulted in international support of Alaskans in need.
ED Says “What did you expect her to say? The ‘”Calendary” reminds her it is almost June? Surely she wouldn’t say something that foolish.”
Nah, what struck me as hilarious is Palin, said the green reminded her June is almost here as if, June, was somewhere off in the future not 12 hours after she posted that Twit.
Apparently Palin, not only does not know she is too old for a mini skirt & red strappy ho shoes…she as well does not know what month of the year she is in.
Seagull Junker Palin Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 10:48 AM
OMG – George Tiller – “Abortion” Dr. killed in church – see HuffPo
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I saw this…GINO’s Jihadist RTL’rs… her “base” Wonder if she will tweet a “shout out” to who ever did it?
These people make me sick!
Isabella —
LMAO, at Palin, saying the, “Greenery”, reminds her it is almost June . . .
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What did you expect her to say? The ‘”Calendary” reminds her it is almost June? Surely she wouldn’t say something that foolish.
Oh, wait, my bad. I’m afraid I just added a new word to her vocabulary.
Palin should consider herself lucky that Canada did not send in an international disaster relief team across the border… can you image the political fallout from that?
What was the governor doing tweeting about her “hippy” baby’s haircut and picking Willow and Piper up from camp if she wants to keep her kids away from the so-called awful MSM elite? Likewise her whole thing about Piper and her lemonade stand which wasn’t news until she twisted the story and mentioned Piper herself to make it so. If she really wanted to protect her kids from undue media and public attention, she’d keep quiet about them. She’s not much of a parent in my book.
Honestly, the drivel she tweets about isn’t worth my time to read or the portion of her $125,000 salary and benefits attributed to the time it takes her to do it.
OMG – George Tiller – “Abortion” Dr. killed in church – see HuffPo
#35 the problem child Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 10:03 AM
honestyinGov, I am part of the TNR movement here.
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the problem child… your organizations sounds just like the previous group they were running and doing the same sort of things. Trapping feral cats, having them fixed and released and or trying to find homes for ones that were adoptable. The truly feral/wild ones of course would not make friendly house pets. Some of the friendlier feral cats do fine for someone on a farm or ranch.(and find a home) Just not good for a lap-cat. They had basically all ‘ volunteers’ as well as were paying expenses from personal money or contributions from yard sales they put on. Petco also let them set up ‘Adoption Tables’ outside their stores on weekends for adoptions. One cat food company used to donate bags of food as part of a program they had.
This new Clinic (starting in July) I think received a Grant from the County to try to curb the pet population problem. This particular county has some of the highest numbers with unwanted or feral cats.
They are in the process of getting staff on board and getting all the people. Not sure what the ratio is but there will still be ‘volunteers’ as well.
It sounds like your organization was ‘north ‘ of the Bay area as your comment related to the weather.
I’ll have to share more info with you as they get more things in place. Still a lot of work to do. Some on Staff travel to N. Carolina later this month for a weekend ‘Training Course’. This company has helped set up about 50 ( I think..?)of these clinics across the country. Not clear on all the details.
I’ll send your link along to them as well.
Here’s a thought –
The salmon run was so poor last year, there’s going to be a lot of hungry, irritable bears out there. I bet a bunch of bears didn’t even make it through the winter.
What impact did the weak salmon numbers have on the predator-to-prey ratio, and will there be an increase of bear/human conflicts as starving bears come out of hibernation?
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Isabella Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Yeah, wonder WHO will get the appointment.
Record 25 apply for Supreme Court
A record number of applicants are competing to be Gov. Sarah Palin’s next pick for the Alaska Supreme Court, including an attorney who tried to stop the “Troopergate” investigation of Palin last year.
http://www.adn.com/news/government/story/813908.html
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My guess is she made a bunch of the applicants think they’ve been promised the spot and there’s going to be some disappointed drones on this one!
They neuter cats free here. I caught several a couple of years ago and took ’em in. They “notch” their ears so you know not to catch ’em again. I used a “Have-a-Heart” trap. The little ones they kept and adopted out.
26 Isabella Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Someone posted, Austin?, more then 60% of registered users for Twitter abandoned after a couple months.
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Nope. But I totally agree. I think twitter is crack for people with OCD and ADD.
honestyinGov – Yup , I live here. BTW – Anybody that listens to NPR on Sat. mornings……..this segment was recorded here this last week :
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/05/30/0530waitwait.html
Thanks everyone 😉 … for your insight on my Forum questions.
It was not exactly going to be really going to be questions of a ‘personal nature’ per se. I have a friend that was working with and setting up a ‘ low cost ‘ spay and neuter clinic for the county. They have their own website and so the info I guess is not really ‘personal’. Everybody can see it. The prices vets charge usually prevents many lower income families from fixing their pets and then you have even more and more litters of unwanted animals. They were setting up a clinic to make it affordable to everybody….so you don’t have all the unwanted pets dumped in these shelters. And most people realize ‘what happens’ to may of these unwanted animals when the shelters become overcrowded.
They are trying to prevent ‘that’.
Here is a link to the website. They are supposed to open July 20th.
http://www.acatteam.org/
Has anybody else in their travels seen a clinic that has a website that they might able to use as a model for what they are doing. Any suggestions….?
I was reading ADN and saw where Ms Palin said something about missil defense and North Korea LOL North Kores would not even look at Alaska if it wasn’t for Palins mouth and her giving out sensitive information,Think about it she let North Korea know about the defense system and she let an enemy know where general DP was going to be If those two things don’t merit a slap from the defense department I don’t know what would
Honestyingov,
Eyeonyou is right. It is not a good idea to put personal information on the forum. You can always PM someone if you specifically want to chat to them.
Here is the pets thread for you.
https://themudflats.net/forum/index.php/topic,7251.0.html
EyeOnYou Says”I would be very hesitant to put any personal details on the forum. ”
Truly. Sometimes you get comfortable with a forum, with friends and totally forget there are LURKERS who can are invisible to you yet you are opening up your life to them. Be careful. Be overly cautious about open forums. Even private cause some people screen shot & send your posts around the net.
HistoryGoddess Says “And, maybe I am being real picky, but she seems to imply that the people who weren’t there didn’t care as much. ”
Exactly, what she was saying. Wasn’t too bright to dismiss those elsewhere celebrating with other traditions. Basically she was saying anyone that was not there was off at the lake drinking.
How about when she runs off to New York, to exploit statehood with People Magazine instead of being IN STATE where the governor belongs. How insincere is she, very and hypocritical.
P.S. And, a lousy dresser. She better be careful running around N.Y. in a mini skirt and those red ho shoes. She might get a new headline in the New York Times, Cops & Criminals, section. Wonder if her trust fund monies can be used for bail?
honestyinGov Says:
May 31st, 2009 at 7:41 AM
If you have a discussion with someone on one the Forum threads…. those details can not be seen by anybody just browsing… Right…? You have to be a Member and signed on.
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Anyone can read the forum, member or not, but you must be a member to respond to any comments. I would be very hesitant to put any personal details on the forum. There are a couple of areas of the forum that are only visible to members, but otherwise it is openly visible to the public.
mae lewis, your post had me laughing out loud!!! Twitter is exactly as you described. Watching, Palin, is for comedic relief and as you mentioned, possible evidence of misuse of governors office/state funds. The more she has access to public forums, the better.
Someone posted, Austin?, more then 60% of registered users for Twitter abandoned after a couple months. I get that. Unless you are keeping tabs with a celeb or someone who has a reason to mass communicate there every notion, for personal use, Twitter is bulky. Other medias are much better for keeping up to date with friends/family and you are not restricted by 140 characters, per message.
Thanks for the tips Nan and austintx. 😉
BTW…. are you actually from Austin.. ? I was driving home late last night and heard the Sports Radio channel doing some coverage of the NCAA College baseball games and it was the Austin team playing BYU…? I think…
The game was in the top of the 25th inning and Austin had just scored to break the 2 to 2 tie in the top of the inning. Not sure if the other team scored after that.
They said these kids (the game) had been playing for over 7 HOURS!!
And then…. they had to play again TODAY !..???
18 yo kids or not….. THAT is a long game.
I am too old for Twitter. I can barely do “The Internets” (It’s a series of tubes, according to Ted Stevens). Twitter sounds like high school. “Dear Diary, Today, I think that Todd looked at me. He’s cute.” My daughter has one friend who insists on doing The Twitter; “Hi, I’m going to bake brownies.” Twitter #2, “The brownies are in the oven.” Twitter #3 “Boy, do these brownies taste good.” (This really happened! Even my daughter says that she is too old for Twitter).
In this context, I really have to wonder about the Sarah Palin Twitters. Her list reads, “I am going to a meeting,” “I am taking my baby for a haircut,” “These brownies taste good.” At our state website, there is a factual, impersonal list of the governor’s accomplishments, schedule, pending programs– it does not read, “Then I (underline the I) did this” And please, oh please, why is Alaska interested in Piper and Willow’s camp or Trig’s haircut? Oh, I forget, these moments are probably paid for with state dollars. I would comment more about Twitter, but the brownies are almost done, and they smell delicious!
21 honestyinGov – Type in “pets” in the search box of the forum. I saw two things that popped up.
I’m not sure, frankly. It might depend partly on *what* it is. You can always PM Snoskred or AKM and ask either (or both) of them.
hope that helps even a little.
Nan
As a sort of a follow-up to my #18 post……Is there a certain Forum Folder or thread that I should visit to get more info about pets or one that pertains to animals.
There are a lot of threads there and am not that familiar with everything that is there. Could some of the Forum regulars give me their opinion or insight..?
HonestyinGov
I believe the only people that can read on the forum are logged in “members” (all are mudpups as far as I know)
Nan
Here is a great story.
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/05/31/0531pianist.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=52
If you have a discussion with someone on one the Forum threads…. those details can not be seen by anybody just browsing… Right…? You have to be a Member and signed on.
I was going to post some comments that might include personal info…. that don’t need to be across the web. Within the Mudflats community…. no problem though.
I joined the Forum once the Eagle thread started up there and can’t remember what it was like before that…. as far as viewing comments.
It’s tough getting ‘ old ‘ 😉
NACOG; Northern Arizona Council Of Governments. These folks ran a piece in our local newspaper explaining that they ‘ve received federal stimulus funds. They were encouraging residents to apply for the winterization program. Of course, income level guidelines must be met. State, County, and local governments working for those in need. Wonder if those funds increased when Alaska’s Palin turned it down. The residents of Northern Az. are delighted to put to use what could have been Alaska’s. What a shame Palin is. And I learn from the ADN, and I don’t learn much, that Palin will not be picking a supreme court judge until Oct. But yet last week she reminded everyone that this would be her 3rd pick. On the same day our president announces his first, sick woman.
austintx Says “Could be an AIP training compound………..”
Obviously the kids were out there alone or dad, grandparents, someone would have brought them home.
LMAO, at Palin, saying the, “Greenery”, reminds her it almost almost June…AHaHaHaHa, yeah, like TOMORROW, huh? She is such a dip.
I just listened to the first few minutes of GiNO’s Memorial Day speech. (C4P’s site- I do try to read multiple viewpoints.)
Her speech patterns are hard for me to follow. I keep expecting a verb, and yet I hear a string of phrases and clauses that get so far away from the subject of the sentence that even she forgets. Plus, she seems to make up words. Is recreate- as in recreation- a word? She mentions people “recreating” (rec- cre-ate -ing is how she pronounced it.)
And, maybe I am being real picky, but she seems to imply that the people who weren’t there didn’t care as much. Only people who attended really cared? She doesn’t say that directly, but she praises people for being there when they could have been doing something else on that nice Fairbank’s day. She says this a couple of times. She later mentions that others ARE doing the same thing with their families, but I had already gotten lost in her word salad. She seemed to be stalling for some time before she read the proclamation.
Ending on a positive note- This seemed like a very respectful gathering. I am glad that the governor could join this group to honor those who have given so much. Kudos to all of those who worked so hard to make the event happen!
“That is probably their private cabin or “camp” in Glennallen, not a “summer camp” type of thing.”
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Could be an AIP training compound………..
“That is probably their private cabin or “camp” in Glennallen, not a “summer camp” type of thing.”
Wow, Palin, cannot afford her taxes on personal usage of the states SUV yet she can afford lake front property and a cabin out in the woods?
Wondering still what the effort was to include Willow’s name is. Curious to me sending Piper & Willow, away from home this past week. Maybe something to do with NOT having them around when People Magazine was there exclusively shooting Bristol? Piper, she can get chatty and Willow, at some point watching her sister get glamor and attention has to rub the wrong way. She’ll act out for some recognition.
Terpsichore Says
“How could she possibly staff a Presidential cabinet that would work?”
Lunacy, absolute lunacy the maniac was thisclose to the WhiteHouse. Thank goodness, for Alaskans though she was on display. Without the exposure we would have never known what true monster she is.
Thanks for the link Isabella@6.
“Yeah, wonder WHO will get the appointment.
Record 25 apply for Supreme Court
A record number of applicants are competing to be Gov. Sarah Palin’s next pick for the Alaska Supreme Court, including an attorney who tried to stop the “Troopergate” investigation of Palin last year.”
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I read that a council gets to review the names and forward a smaller number for the Gov. to choose from. And I read that Bill M. implied the Gov. was ‘disappointed’ at having only two to choose from last time, indicating neither one fit her politics or she didn’t like them personally – after being reviewed by the council, I doubt any claim that both weren’t equally qualified for the position. Surely her role is simply to rubberstamp one of the choices, not question why their on the list in the first place.
If I’m right, that means once again we see SP bristle when anyone else but her gets any say whatsoever about a political appointment. She resented that the AK Leg. had to approve her AG choice. She resented that the AK Senate Dems. got to send up names to replace Kim Elton’s seat.
She just doesn’t seem to get that AK legislators (ideally) are the elected voices of the Alaskan people, and when she tries to insist she should have more ‘choices’, she’s undermining the whole process that allows the AK people to have a say in how their government is run.
How could she possibly staff a Presidential cabinet that would work? How could she possibly make thoughtful choices for US Supreme Court? She could no more do that than I could, without relying on the advice of other people, something she seems reluctant to do.
Shannyn’s show is available as a podcast (along with all shows on that station.)
http://www.kbyr.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=4&Itemid=10
I only listened to the first 1/2 hour of the Method? show that followed hers, but I did find it interesting.
I cannot wait to get my hands on this:
“The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience”
The current financial crisis is widely described as the nation’s worst since the Great Depression. With the comparisons to the 1930s has come a renewed focus on the New Deal, the government initiative of social programs and public service jobs launched by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. A new book argues that no voice in the FDR administration was more influential in shaping the New Deal than Labor Secretary Frances Perkins, the first-ever woman cabinet member in the United States.
http://www.democracynow.org/2009/3/31/the_woman_behind_the_new_deal
Gee, school just got out on the 21st and Palin, already sent her kids to camp?
Not for nothing but no one has seen Willow, for months and all the sudden Palin, is Twittering the 16 year old was at camp with her seven year okd sister. Piper get elevated from HUMAN SHIELD to ALIBI?
AKGovSarahPalinI went north towards Glennallen, picked up Willow & Piper from camp. Gorgeous drive, new snow in hills but greenery reminds it’s almost June about 10 hours ago from web
Yeah, wonder WHO will get the appointment.
Record 25 apply for Supreme Court
A record number of applicants are competing to be Gov. Sarah Palin’s next pick for the Alaska Supreme Court, including an attorney who tried to stop the “Troopergate” investigation of Palin last year.
http://www.adn.com/news/government/story/813908.html
Great job!!!
Wishing a safe return home and looking towards a terrific commentary on the trip.
Did palin send a box of cookies with Hope, Mr. Hope and Caravan Guy? I’m sure the folks in Eagle could USE some home baked cookies about now!
Way to go Hope ! Mr. Hope and Caravan Guy also.too.
Hope, Hope Hubby and Caravan Man, proof that goodness exists.
Here’s to Hope! Thanks a bunch to all who help spread it around the world. Good day.
I love the thought of “Hope” making the rounds in Alaska. Can’t wait to hear the tale and see the pictures! (there will be pictures, right?)
Nan