tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post2167190289846868371..comments2023-10-29T01:50:44.089-07:00Comments on Reflections on music, movies, TV, sports, American History, and other stuff.: COLLEGE LOYALTY HAS ITS LIMITS AND SO DO IJim McAllisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973524943250404193noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-73390331670437275262013-08-10T07:40:46.929-07:002013-08-10T07:40:46.929-07:00Jim's blog is my obsession. It is my escape fr...Jim's blog is my obsession. It is my escape from the mundane of rural life. It's like visiting Scottsdale on a spiritual level. No muss ... no fuss. <br /><br />Well, back into Waynesville to get stock footage. Watch all the news crews and film them filming people to inform the world, because people want to know what's going on in Waynesville, Missouri.<br /><br />Fox News told me that in an interview. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-65747865173513450332013-08-09T19:53:37.273-07:002013-08-09T19:53:37.273-07:00The searchers found the missing woman in Waynesvil...The searchers found the missing woman in Waynesville. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-74616276271601840712013-08-09T19:41:55.505-07:002013-08-09T19:41:55.505-07:00I taped a nice, long interview with the Waynesvill...I taped a nice, long interview with the Waynesville Mo. mayor re: the floods. <br /><br />Meanwhile in the control room; the walls will be painted on Saturday. Monday is the soonest that I can process all the interviews. <br /><br />If you'd like to help, just go to Facebook's Good Samaritan Resource Center in Waynesville, or just wait for the video. It's free.<br /><br />I saw lots of kayaks coming into townAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-53803795588413238382013-08-09T19:03:13.895-07:002013-08-09T19:03:13.895-07:00As great as I am, I don't want you to be too s...As great as I am, I don't want you to be too saturated with "me" to the point where you are saying, "Oh hell, is it him AGAIN?"<br /><br />Yeah, when you're at my door every day, "Hey, Rick. Can you run me into town so I can get Barb some beer ..." then I'll be tired of you.<br /><br />Middy ... I am just ... I don't know ... me, huh?<br /><br />I just looked in the mirror and checked my ID. I'm me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-23371081935479740672013-08-09T17:10:58.544-07:002013-08-09T17:10:58.544-07:00Hey Jim,
I don't read the online AZ Rep any m...Hey Jim,<br /><br />I don't read the online AZ Rep any more since they started charging for the privilege. I moved over to KPHO Channel 5 online and get everything I need there. I've gone back to the AZ Rep on occasion to see what's what, and the new style is awful. I notice they now let you read 20 'free' articles a month. Big whoopee.<br /><br />You were the only blogger on the old site I liked because you actually responded to the people who took the time to post. Try getting any resp0onse from Valdez or Laurie or Montini - fuggetaboutit.<br /><br />I like this space. I think I've even gotten used to Rick ...<br /><br />PS Four weeks from today I fly off again!<br /><br /><br />Glonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-66192517052564294992013-08-09T13:58:15.736-07:002013-08-09T13:58:15.736-07:00The hummingbirds will eventually stop hanging arou...The hummingbirds will eventually stop hanging around if I don't tend the feeder- no blame intended, it's just an observance of reality, an illustration everyone should relate to but for some reason won't.<br /><br /> Me, Mike, Cj, Steve, PTB, Hicks and others are not college grads so really what can we say on a blog that has a topic such as this one?<br />You, Glo, Rick and people who don't care enough to actually write their own thoughts directly are the only educated ones in the group..<br /><br />I think it's fruitless to continue, there is no attempt at dialogue.<br />Whole days go by with no one responding to anything that's written; obviously this like a lot of other sites is merely a place for people to bring their spray cans to an empty wall and strike when no one is looking.<br /><br />I realize a lot of what I say is not going to be received by either the leftists or the conservatives who are willing to swallow any level of groupthink in the name of their own political party's agenda yet not even be willing to discuss issues.<br />It reinforces my opinion of the mindset of the nation.<br /><br />Many ignoring comments can be chalked up as a knee jerk gut reaction to my asocial block headed personal nature, which may have some merit but I have noticed few willing to explore issues that might shake the foundations they have built their lives on such as is it o k to love your country yet hate what your government has evolved into?<br /><br />For instance the rationale of someone making the statement "if you aren't doing anything wrong why should you care about being watched" and when it's countered "then why do you put a door on the bathroom?" the conversation typically ends and a grudge begins.<br /><br />And if there ever was something this nation needs it is to have their assumptions questioned every once and a while.<br /><br />I guess the worst thing is to put real effort in writing your thoughts and have absolutely no response, it's like a bad marriage- something everyone should be able to relate.midnightsstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422533404545233402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-6235338044452989682013-08-09T12:14:39.694-07:002013-08-09T12:14:39.694-07:00Jim, I see the financially troubled Arizona Republ...Jim, I see the financially troubled Arizona Republic, which is owned by Gannett, just laid off more employees. Unfortunately Montini, Roberts, Benson and Valdez were not on the list. Maybe next time.Mike Slaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-68495015811040068762013-08-09T10:22:42.442-07:002013-08-09T10:22:42.442-07:00Middy, Rick, Mike, Glo, Proud, Steve and other loy...<b>Middy, Rick, Mike, Glo, Proud, Steve and other loyal readers:</b><br /><br />I will have more time to spend on this blog now that the Republic has stopped publishing the Opinion pages in the community editions. I have had a column in the Scottsdale Republic every two to four weeks since 2005 and it is now history. <br /><br />I was informed of the discontinuance on Tuesday and my personal opinion is that the community editions will disappear completely eventually. It's just another cut back of the paper and another signal that 100% online is around the corner.<br /><br />Since that job is gone, I'll have more time for this blog. Because of the "Politics" blog I do for the Republic, I don't send notification of this blog anymore since you guys already know where it is and check on it periodically. As great as I am, I don't want you to be too saturated with "me" to the point where you are saying, "Oh hell, is it him AGAIN?"<br /><br />Speaking of the "Politics" blog of the Republic, I am now leaving my email address at the end of each column for those who want to leave comments. That blog site has been lacking a place for replies so I am providing one of my own. If I get enough comments I will post them as a separate blog on "Politics" so they can be universally read.<br /><br />I intend to do a fresh blog in this space today, so stay tuned and check back regularly!<br /><br />JM Jim McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973524943250404193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-44760152570843834652013-08-09T09:21:22.282-07:002013-08-09T09:21:22.282-07:00Pax Middy.
Getting more rain today. Pax Middy.<br /><br />Getting more rain today. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-4328135407396264952013-08-09T06:58:04.401-07:002013-08-09T06:58:04.401-07:00If no one but two posters are leaving any comments...If no one but two posters are leaving any comments for days at a time I don't know what you expect mike.<br /><br />I get tired of tossing ideas out and having it land with a wet thud and lay there ignored for days.<br />I don't see how Rick who is actually carrying this blog can be looked at as the problem.<br /><br />I am tired with the echo around here myself.<br />The nature of Jim's question is one that is going to have one answer for the few that actually attended college that post here, so expecting a lively discussion for two weeks is probably irrational to begin with.<br /><br />..as far as blogs in general and this one in particular..<br /><br />.."mele, mele tekinini...midnightsstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422533404545233402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-76543094054799225502013-08-08T17:06:41.357-07:002013-08-08T17:06:41.357-07:00Jimmy, Middy, I filmed an ABC interviewer/camera o...Jimmy, Middy, I filmed an ABC interviewer/camera operator filming my daughter. Then I interviewed a Fox News anchor on camera. I filmed him ... yeah. Cool.<br /><br />I got a lot of good footage from another point of view of the flooding. <br /><br />There are news helicopters, news vans, daily press briefings and it's insane in little bitty Waynesville Mo.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a construction crew is working in my control room, so I can't edit the video until the work is done. <br /><br />When college educated minds are stuck in neutral, it's definitely NOT a beautiful thing. <br /><br />Mike, let's go shooting. I'm bored. I can set up the backdrop and you bring the ammo. We'll use yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-88804529318486144122013-08-08T12:57:12.802-07:002013-08-08T12:57:12.802-07:00Is it just me or is there a little too much Rick o...Is it just me or is there a little too much Rick on these blogs?Mike Slaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-50343356823504770752013-08-08T11:32:08.270-07:002013-08-08T11:32:08.270-07:00Okay, I just spoke to Edgel Groves Sr. and he sugg...Okay, I just spoke to Edgel Groves Sr. and he suggested to make a downloadable version to avoid manufacturing and just ask that a donation be given to a charity! <br /><br />But you're welcome to visit anyway! <br /><br />And I still have the budget problem, but maybe good things will come. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-67898053802878469312013-08-08T11:23:27.666-07:002013-08-08T11:23:27.666-07:00Hey, I was wondering if you guys know anyone who w...Hey, I was wondering if you guys know anyone who would like to contribute money to help make a DVD to sell and raise money to help storm victims this year? There are so many of them. <br /><br />I'll see if I can talk to some other artists and business folks to raise the money for the pressing of the discs. <br /><br />If you want to fly in and see the area, it's best to fly into St. Louis then take a flight from there to Forney Field on Fort Leonard Wood and we could pick you up there and it will be a bit challenging to get there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-90195314856215885442013-08-07T20:54:31.274-07:002013-08-07T20:54:31.274-07:00Missouri Governor Jay Nixon mobilized the Missouri...Missouri Governor Jay Nixon mobilized the Missouri National Guard to Pulaski and Phelps County in response to the flooding. <br /><br />http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-governor-deploys-missouri-national-guard-members-20130807,0,1617730.story<br /><br />I think it's about 20 MP's. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-60685342765340076102013-08-07T20:26:17.841-07:002013-08-07T20:26:17.841-07:00haha.. yeah Pax Obama.haha.. yeah Pax Obama.midnightsstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422533404545233402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-48357191096045397062013-08-07T20:01:18.176-07:002013-08-07T20:01:18.176-07:00Yeah, I can see how a statement like that would be...Yeah, I can see how a statement like that would be shocking. I guess I've seen and heard it all so very little of what city folks surprises me these days. <br /><br />College taught me to space out and take the route that I always do, forgetting that all freeway traffic has been diverted that way, thereby getting caught in stalled traffic. <br /><br />Hey, but I did video two conservation officers chosen by the governor to come in and work making lists of people and property that need help. <br /><br />I guess the governor declared Pulaski County a disaster area. I haven't heard of any music stars dropping by to throw a relief effort. <br /><br />Maybe President Obama can come and calm the waters.<br /><br />Pax Obama.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-45894066320227335572013-08-07T12:25:13.733-07:002013-08-07T12:25:13.733-07:00Three days into the county and my daughter got int...Three days into the county and my daughter got interviewed on TV news asking for her opinion. They asked her what she would do if she found a dead body in the receding flood waters. <br /><br />They mentioned that they might show a clip of our peaceful kayaking video for a contrast/comparison of the river.<br /><br />http://youtu.be/gCwYuiKC6HEAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-36723168057805859502013-08-07T07:53:34.443-07:002013-08-07T07:53:34.443-07:00http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaan...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/zimbabwe/10226393/Zimbabwe-to-open-a-blacks-only-stock-exchange.html<br /><br />.."Zimbabwe's regime has promised to open a new and racially exclusive stock exchange, allowing blacks alone to trade shares seized from foreign companies"..<br /><br />Illustrating once again that investing hope that any black leadership will lead anywhere but to outright tyranny and lawlessness is a fools dream- the race has historically proved itself more inclined to choose a steady supply of war lords to steal for them rather than produce- evidently it's in the DNA.<br /><br />..does that sound bigoted and judgmental?, only if stealing and dividing the loot on racial lines is not- in Pink Mike and the Red Menace's world I suppose I am a bigot for mentioning the truth of the issue.midnightsstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422533404545233402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-64818010212285418552013-08-07T06:26:05.706-07:002013-08-07T06:26:05.706-07:00Middy's always so funny.
Hey! It's rainin...Middy's always so funny.<br /><br />Hey! It's raining! I guess I'll wade out and do a little gardening. Plant some rice. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-13892309935219983562013-08-07T06:20:57.860-07:002013-08-07T06:20:57.860-07:00Well, you've seen the flooding on national TV ...Well, you've seen the flooding on national TV where a lovely wild trout stream, has closed I-44 for a 14 mile length! I hope the trout go back where they belong so I can eat them.<br /><br />In other news, a Missouri man traveled to Italy to snap a finger off of a priceless statue. More heavy rain is expected for the rest of the week. <br /><br />Cottonmouths are right! Copperheads be heading to high ground too! <br /><br />Then there will be mosquitoes, disease, mold, ...<br /><br />On the other hand, there will be disaster aid money providing lots of jobs! <br /><br />I filmed a commercial for a sheetrocker who did our ceiling for free! A couple of sheetrockers had watched our latest video and one of them brought the drywall and the other installed it! <br /><br />There are a number of people who are impressed with what we are doing and they like that we film ordinary things and put great music to it!<br /><br />It's like Music News.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-87511529067039904062013-08-06T22:24:11.516-07:002013-08-06T22:24:11.516-07:00Yep, I'll take this good old boring heat any d...Yep, I'll take this good old boring heat any day over getting flooded out.<br /><br />..Damn cottonmouths will be everywhere.<br /><br />..and the bugs and the heat and the mold and I could go on and on.. there's a damn good reason I don't hang my hat in Oklahoma.<br /><br />well Rick I hope the Enchanted Kingdom doesn't float off toward Mississippi in the night taking you and the herd.<br /><br />..it's always worse in the night.midnightsstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422533404545233402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-7117098432786115322013-08-06T19:37:52.972-07:002013-08-06T19:37:52.972-07:00Here is a helicopter view of the flooded areas in ...Here is a helicopter view of the flooded areas in Waynesville, Missouri! It's just a few miles away from me. <br /><br />http://www.ky3.com/videogallery/76931649/News/Aerial-Video:-Helicopter-tour-of-the-flooding-in-the-Waynesville-area<br /><br />Some reports say that over 10 inches of rain fell that caused the instantaneous flooding! http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2013/08/06/nixon-emergency-deadly-flash-flooding-missouri/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-26134169955370065502013-08-06T18:48:34.996-07:002013-08-06T18:48:34.996-07:00So one person drowned and several still missing in...So one person drowned and several still missing in a flash flood last night. <br /><br />I've photographed that river a lot and it's NEVER come up that fast to catch people unaware! <br /><br />The story made international news! http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/06/missouri-flooding-death/2624323/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-63856666286574608262013-08-06T18:17:08.027-07:002013-08-06T18:17:08.027-07:00My daughter gets Obamaphones. She's got a BG d...My daughter gets Obamaphones. She's got a BG dangerous kind of stalker and is staying with me. Her, not the stalker. They would make good ways to avoid stalkers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268265056850010999noreply@blogger.com