- David Cassidy and Davey Jones are performing at the Nokia music place (official name) in Grand Prairie on Saturday. I wonder how many people they can draw? And I wonder how many people have no idea who they are?
- Facebook was launched six years ago today. Mafia Wars will whip us for the next six.
- It's funny when someone writes that "Today's Random Thoughts were boring." Hoss, they are always boring.
- Kay Bailey having Nolan Ryan in a commercial is probably the smartest thing she has done. And that's kind of odd since his claim to fame is that he can throw a baseball.
- The federal government will buy a 30 second Super Bowl ad to remind people about the Census. No wonder our deficit is a krillion dollars.
- Longtime Bridgeport residents couldn't help but notice the passing of Martha Selz this week. She was the longtime wife of Dr. Leo Selz who died just a few weeks ago. Good people. Married forever. Leaving this world at about the same time.
- I saw Larry the Cable Guy on Fox and Friends last week. Ultimate beating. (And is Steve Doocy gay?)
- Another high profile suicide: A 26 year old whose last name was synonymous with Dallas pizza. What in the heck is going on out there?
- I guess we'll start seeing plants bloom in about 30 to 40 days. That said, the next 30 to 40 days are the most depressing days of the year.
- Yeah, I didn't do The Spin this week, and I'm thinking about discontinuing it. Other than upsetting a grumpy "Cold War Veteran", it really serves no purpose.
- It was National Signing Day yesterday. It's also the day where the phrase, "We had one of our best classes ever" is uttered every five seconds across the nation.
- Has Wise County ever had a football player sign with a Big 12 school? I know we've had SMU and TCU signings, but what about one of the big ones? Edit: I always forget about Billy Joe Tolliver (Texas Tech.)
- I would have hated to have been offered a scholarship to some spare school like Southeastern Baptist Oklahoma (made up name.) Do you turn down a free ride to a place you don't want to go to?
- There was a news out of San Antonio yesterday of a mother stabbing to death her two very young children (1 and 3) and then calling the cops on herself. After the rash of mothers-gone-crazy stories over the years, does that story not even warrant headlines anymore?
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73 comments:
you always forget about Billy Joe Tolliver...
How awful for the Campisi family. No one knows what demons a person fights on the inside.
Now, y'all go on and make your nasty comments about how selfish this sad, young girl was.
"last name was synonymous with Dallas pizza" Was it Supreme?
Boyd has had a few kids go to tech
"I guess we'll start seeing plants bloom in about 30 to 40 days"
You'd think a guy named Green would have a better grasp of plant cycles. What you will see is plants emerging in the spring. Blooming will occur after the plants mature sufficiently to flower.
Robby cartwright from boyd went to tech can't remember is name but a kid from boyd went to utep I know its not big 12. But its a big school
Philip Daughtry I thought signed with Texas Tech, and at one time I thought Steven Howard signed with Nebraska, but never went... could be my imagination though!
Billy Joe Tolliver from Boyd signed with Texas Tech in late 80's.He was the quarterback and went pro after.
The "high profile",suicide that you speak of was my neice. We ask that you keep the family in your prayers.No one knows how much this wonderful,vibrant young lady will be missed.RIP Gina Marie.
I think Phillip Daugherty signed with Tech and Joseph Krebs ended up at Texas playing baseball and is now in the minor's for the Reds.
i keep hearing people talk about the city running out of money. Is it true and if so why are we paying for cable at city hall for the city manager to watch in his office? You think we could trim some fat over thr? just saying!
Man, I thought we had lost the naked Campisi. Whew, that was a close one.
9, 5.5, 10! nice set on the middle one though! *motorboating sounds* ;)
Suicide rates increase with lack of sunshine. Think about how wonderful the sun would feel today.
MOTOR BOAT...sorry about the sucides and losses but Good Lord look at the Rooster Bullets on ole Bleach..mmmm Milk...there needs to be a caption over her head that says when you girls grow up and meet a Sugar Daddy you can have Sweater Meat like Mommy...
Phillip Daughtry from Bridgeport got a scholarship to Texas Tech back in 2002
Robbie Cartwright from Boyd played at Tech.
so did any kids from Wise County sign to play football at any level in college??
'The federal government will buy a 30 second Super Bowl ad'
No. The Obama Administration will. Call it like it is. The Obama Admin. is the only one who would consider spending our money like this.
Daniel Scott signed with Angelo State yesterday. Congratulations Daniel! Great kid.
7.5, 5, 6.25
Based on Nolan's ability to throw a fastball - he's equally qualified to endorse a candidate for office as he is to endorse a company that repairs home foundations.
Whether you like him or not (and I do), you shouldn't make either of those decisions based on what he says. For one of those products, that's his personal preference, and he might be getting some form of compensation. For the other, you know for sure he's getting compensated for his face time
People saying the random thoughts are boring: it's time-wasting stuff somebody (they probably don't know personally) thinks and puts on the inkernets. And it says right there from the get-go - Random!
The bar is set pretty low. Don't expect much, and you won't be disappointed
A free ride for a degree from SEBO would sure beat paying your own way. I hear they have an excellent dream-catcher weaving program. Go Papooses!
Was the girl's name Hut? I bet it was Hut. Seriously, was it Hut?
Josh Goolsby went to TCU and Mike Thomas went to UNT from the Bridgeport Class of '99
Was Preston Hartfield from Texas Tech from Alvord?
Levi provided more entertainment than Billy Joe.
He is not a wise county kid, but Taylor Bible from Denton Guyer has Decatur roots he signed with UT over a year ago while a junior in high school and it was official yesterday. His mother Joanna Wright graduated from DHS class of '90.
GO HORNS!
"Grumpy Cold War Veteran" ???
You have absolutely no respect, sir!!! Exactly how many wars have you fought or even signed up in? Let me guess....uh....ZERO?? I'm sure that's because you're a liberal who wouldn't dare put his life on the line for the sake of others!
That "grumpy cold war veteran" has done more and I'm certain has accomplished more in his life than you could ever aspire to do in yours. In fact, he's probably forgotten more about this world than you will ever even grasp and try to hold dear as knowledge.
Yes, you really should dump "The Spin" because it never was really any good. You tend to make fun of our Wise County in it. Why don't you move yourself into another county..... or state. Hey, try San Francisco, CA ......that place is full of your kind!! It would have to be better for you than remaining here whilst you continue to include your readers in your lust for big busted women who would never give you the time of day! Heck...seems you can't find a woman of any kind to do that!
Too bad you don't have as much on the ball as that "grumpy cold war veteran!"
LOSER!
Jeff Garner from Decatur played for TCU and later for the Saints. He graduated from Decatur in the '90s.
On December 21 2012 Suicides will be a thing of the past.
"The federal government will buy a 30 second Super Bowl ad to remind people about the Census. No wonder our deficit is a krillion dollars."
Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Arkansas to Obama: "no one in your administration" understands how to make payroll.
Hey Mr. Barrister, 9:51 kinda zinged you ass huh? And truth be told, he was 100% right on the mark! You need to learn to quit bad mouthing the very place you CHOOSE to live and to not f@#k with veterans!
Well said, 9:51!
Viet Nam era Veteran
Girl on left, YES
Girl on right, YES
Girl in middle, NOT SO MUCH!
Swing your partner and dosey doe!
Steve Doocey is not gay. He has children in College and has written a book titled "Tales from the Dad Side". Truly I'm not surprised you would think that since he's on FOX. His cousin is Mike Doocey on Fox news sports in Dallas. Why do libes watch Fox news anyway? Is it just so they can get pissed off at the truth, to see if FOX is telling the truth or because they need to hear the truth. Besides Barry, I don't fall for you wanting everyone to believe you're a Liberal. I think you say things because it's a Blog and you want to "stir the pot" a little and I'm not talking about the kind you smoke. But, I do have fun with it.
10,10,10
Signed. Never played. That's what happens when your ego is bigger than your game.
Kinda choosey on what you're posting?
BG..sometimes I think you have a secret fantasy to be gang raped by a room full of republicans..keep on watching fox, it may happen.
BG, While on FB scroll your cursor over to the top right in a Mafia Wars post. It will give you an option to "hide". I'm pretty sure you already know this, but for those that don't here is the info. You can do this on any of the annoying applications. It has made my FB experience a whole lot better.
WUSS
Finally we agree- the 30 second Census ad is another stupid waste of our tax dollars.
The Census, though necessary, is an invasion of privacy. I wonder who worries more about their privacy more, Liberals or Conservatives? (My guess is the group in the minority at the time.)
TCU was a Southwest Coference team at the same time that Tolliver was at Tech, so what about Kyle Clifton from Bridgeport and James Lynn Maness from Decatur. Both went on to the NFL.
And thank you for remembering the Selz family for the recent loss of both Dr. and Mrs. Selz. Neat people that were an anchor to the Bridgeport community and their influence and example will be missed. It is with a mixture of celebration and sadness that after so many years together, even their passing was together.
9:51- I posted a response in support of your comments, but Liberal Weiner Boy wouldn't post it. (imagine that)
Everything you said was 100% correct. From one veteran to another - WELL SAID!
(You gonna post this, wuss?)
On that football scholarship stuff, Jarred Scobee got one to TCU - to film games and practices. Covered his 4 years there, got his degree and is finishing his masters. He also has his championship and bowl rings to show for it. Seems smart "athletes" can do well, too.
Regards to the Seltz's. I didn't know about his mother's passing but I had an appointment with Dr. Dan yesterday. He kept the appointment, did his work. I find that proffessional, considerate and compsssionate. Thanks.
GOOD GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
B.G.'s BACK ON THE HOOCH!!!!!!!!
Todays random thought girls remind me of a cattle drive!!!!!!!!!!
Knew you couldn't make 3 days in a row..................
severe depression...........
Whoa. Some pissed off people today. It is easier to just block an app on facebook. Exactly where did a "cold war veteran" engage in combat?
After the rash of mother-gone-crazy stories over the years, does that story not even warrant headlines anymore? No, just consider it a late term abortion. The 2 million babies aborted by mothers every year never get mentioned even in obituaries.
12:03, Does the Korean war ring a bell?
I respected Nolan Ryan until he appeared in a commercial standing behind a guy in a shower.
12:16...I think that would be post-term abortion, aka murder!
Lowery... QB from paradise signed at Oklahoma State and played with Barry Sanders... dont think he ever started though
so is the chick in the middle the mom of the two on the outside??
I wonder how many unwanted children any of these anti-abortionists are willing to adopt. Some do adopt but there are many more encouraging births and then abandoning the care of these helpless critters.
One of your more disgusting pictures...the middle one is horrendous.
12:55, What's the difference. Murder is murder.
12:03, you might want to do research on just how many in the Cold War were fired upon by the enemy. Just because our government says there was no combat during that war, doesn't mean it is so. Talk to a few veterans of the Cold War and they'll set you straight.
1:43, More than you think. It is set up to make it hard to adopt a US born baby. Why do you think so many people go out of the country to adopt? Nice try though.
Did "Global Warming" put an end to "The Cold War?" That Al Gore, why didn't he win a Nobel Peace Prize? Wasn't he upstaged by Bill("slick willie"...In more ways than one)Clinton?
So many questions/so few answers.
Re: footballers... What happened to the Aldridge(sp) kid from Decatur? Didn't he sign to play somewhere? Maybe a Jr. College or something.
Jacob Allen, Bridgeport 1997, was a backup qb at Auburn.
Zack Smith played at Southeastern Oklahoma. He played at Boyd.
Scott Rawlings from Boyd was a hell of a player for Tarleton! Go Poppy!
Barry my son played for Texas Tech - didn't do signing day stuff but he played and was drafted to the Washington Redskins (was in the 7th round). And we are from little ole Alvoid!!!! And he went on to play Arena, and Canadian football. And then Balitimore called - yes he met Ray Lewis - but was cut before the season opened! Just think ..... Alvord:)
Yes the kid from Alvord that played for Texas Tech, and signed with the Redskins on Draft day was Preston Hartfield. He did other things as well w/football - arena, canadian, and the Baltimore Ravens - his family just never called the newspaper to make it a "big" deal!! And I guess the Wise County media at the time couldn't keep up!!!
Chris Lowery from Paradise did start a few games at outside linebacker and at rush end. The Aldridge (Lance I believe) kid from Decatur I believed played for Ole Miss and started at safety.
As long as we are talking Wise County football from days gone by I have a story that I think is somewhat interesting. Billy Joe Tolliver and Chris Lowery grew up nine miles apart and never played a football game against each other until they were in college. The site of that game was Tokyo, Japan in the Coca-Cola Bowl. The game was not a real bowl but one that Coke-Cola hosted and just invited two teams who had the game on their regular season schedule.
Ronnie Walker of Decatur signed with Texas A&M around 1974.
And you can't forget Collin Jones from Bridgeport who will be a senior and starting strong safety for TCU this fall.
...and the lack of NCAA football signings all these years is why it isn't so f*cking important to have artificial turf on our football fields.
just a bit of trivia for all the "knowledgeable" historians about the "Cold War" era.
1.Korean War was not a war...it was a conflict
2.Viet Nam War was not a war it was a conflict
3. the Cold War era is from 1947 through 1991
if my memory serves me right, Korea was from 1950 until the beginning of the Truce talks in 1953.
Viet Nam was from 1959 through 1973.
If any idiot can sit there and say."no one was shot at during the Cold War"..and believe it, I have some swamp land for you in Arizona....real cheap
Retired Military
Cuban Mistle Crisis
2 tours Viet Nam
Arab/Israelie war
(all the above during the Cold War)
Enduring Freedom
Global War on Terrorism
SEMPER FI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_of_the_Cold_War
I've never heard of a Vietnam Vet refer to himself as a "Cold War Vet". Why?
7:23----------------
I think cause it was so damn hot in 'Nam
Daugherty from Bridgeport is about the only Wise County player I know of that has been signed by a Big 12School in its present form, but several signed with Southwest Conference schools that later became members of the Big 12, some of whom have been mentioned already.
Stephen Howard had the opportunity to play at Nebraska during their prime years. He never signed with them b/c he refused to move from defensive lineman to offensive lineman. His exact words were " I aint no F'n Hoskins". Cant help that mentality.
Lance Aldridge played for Mississippi State University--he graduated 1987 DHS
and so why don't you ask how many female basketball players left Wise county to play for colleges? huh? Betcha there are more of those than there are male football players playing ball for colleges.
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