As I Was Saying

The deleted posts should return shortly (or so they say.)

And just when you thought about quitting me, you found out how painful it would be to go on without me. Let that be a lesson to you. It's an addiction.

Delkus Is Probably Issuing A 'Imminent Death' Warning

ESPN Writer Needs Some Sensitivity Training

Alabama lineman found dead today. Let's contemplate how it impacts the depth chart.

Source.

LOL: Taliban On Twitter. Wait. What?

Story.

This got me thinking. If they are on Twitter (here), then you can search for and read public messages sent to them.

With Americans being Americans, there's some comedy gold in some of those messages.

(I'm not sure if you have to have a Twitter account to see those links).

Quiz: Spot The Guy Happy To See The President

Random Thursday Morning Thoughts

• "Winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph overturned several recreational vehicles at the Smith RV Center on U.S. 287 in Decatur and uprooted trees, according to the Wise County Sheriff's Department. The night before, strong winds blew down signs at Braum's and Taco Bell in Decatur." Source.
• "Wise County Fire Marshal Marc Dodd said lightning struck and ignited an oil tank battery, but it was quickly extinguished. He said reported winds as high as 70 mph toppled four recreational vehicles in a Decatur lot, blew two mobile homes from their foundations and smashed some lightly built sheds and barns. No injuries were reported." Source.
• "BRIDGEPORT: Water lightly stained; 67-74 degrees; 5.15' low; Black bass are good on Jackall Bling 55 crankbaits and Texas rigged Jackall Sasuteki Craws. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows." Source. 
• Come on. Throwing in the last one was funny. (And I was thinking yesterday that a Jackall Sasuteki Craw would do the trick.)
• And another guy smashes into a police car. (This time a bit closer to us in Westlake.)  What is that? The fifth time?
• The Family Cat has now decided that running from one end of the house at a speed which might possibly break the sound barrier is a good way to spend the day.
• The Star-Telegram laid off even more employees yesterday. This time the number is 45. 
• Funny tweet I saw yesterday: "Obama's got 99 problems but Common ain't one."
• The Granbury murder trial went to the jury yesterday. No verdict, but they come back this morning. Man, that evidence seems weak. (And what's the connection? One of the victims is the sister of a Wise County officer?) I had heard that some local officers had been sitting in on some of the trial. 
• There will be another DNA exoneration announced in Dallas today. No biggee. He just spent 27 years in prison!  I'll say it again: If you ever serve on a criminal jury, don't be afraid to tell the prosecution that they failed to prove their case to your satisfaction.
• Going to Waco for a college graduation this weekend. Time seems to be moving at rocket speed. 
• Newt Gingrich has announced he will run for president. Good luck with all that. He stands about as much chance as Herman Cain (who America has never heard of despite the claims of Obama haters.)
• My entire front flower bed is being uprooted today and a complete make over begins. Something about how a "clean" look is "in" per Mrs. LL.  (Need to get those home improvement channels removed from the programming package.)

Chico Storm Damage

Decatur Storm Damage Makes Fox 4

About That Package . . .

This Can't Possibly Be True

Another burger post.  I would think that some of those people are in line for the drive-through at that place, but not all. Right?  I'm guessing some are in the lane waiting for a right hand turn, but I'm not sure about that. Wouldn't even those people think something is wrong, and pull out to find an alternative route?

One Final Burger Post Because We Have A Winner For The Most Irritating Girl In The World

Earlier when she had a T-shirt on ....

Woman Bursts into Joyful Tears During In-N-Out Grand Opening: MyFoxDFW.com

Drafted By The Dallas Mavericks . . .

. . . and immediatley traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Dirk Nowitzki in 1998.

(Not to minimize the man's death, but I'm still confused by that trade. The Mavs took Traylor with the #6 pick and the Bucks took Dirk with the #9. Then they swapped players.  I guess the Bucks called the Mavs and said "Take Traylor for us before teams at #7 and #8 can and we'll get Dirk for you." But that only works if Dallas is sure Dirk won't be taken at 7 or 8 otherwise you'd want to scoop him up at 6. Plus,I would think Dallas would want, you know, something for the effort. Probably should use the Google.)

Idiocracy: A Photo From In and Out Burger This Morning

It was posted around 9:45 a.m. so it was obviously taken before that.

But nothing is as goofy as a reporter "live tweeting" the event.

Edit: Wow. Look at this photo posted around 10:15 a.m. (those are my badly drawn red arrows to show the crowd in the back.)

Random Wednesday Morning Thoughts

• There's a civil trial going on at the courthouse which involves a car wreck in front of the Devon offices on 380 near Bridgeport. The only thing noteworthy is that one of the attorneys works in the law office of former Dallas city councilman Domingo Garcia and another is the brother of Texas Supreme Court chief justice Wallace Jefferson. 
• Notable Denton County book-in photo.
• The Messenger reports (in today's newspaper with tomorrow's date on it) that the body of the deceased in the Bridgeport-Alleged-Murder-With-A-Car case landed 100 feet off of the road. Oh, my. (And there's some pretty good Joe Duty photos.)
• Boy, that case is proof positive that Facebook, Myspace, and other social networking sites can be important to both the prosecution and the defense. (But it also seems ripe for a murder mystery along the lines of Basic Instinct: "Do you think I'd be stupid enough to wish someone dead on Facebook and then go kill them?" <-- Purely hypothetical. The Bridgeport girl didn't post anything like that.)
• Channel 8 news has been running a clip of a school fight (more of an assault) in a Seagoville ISD classroom as the teacher stands back and watches. To my surprise, the callers to conservative talk shows have given lots of support to the teacher -- mostly along the lines of "They don't get paid enough to break up fights." 
• You know you're old and have been living here a long time when you hear someone refer to "Channel 11" and for a second you've completely forgotten that CBS now occupies the channel.
• In turning on my alarm last night, I stopped and thought, "I've been doing this routine for a long, long time." 
• And this morning, when four people pulled out of their driveway in my neighborhood to go to work at the exact same time, I thought of the novel Babbitt that I read in college.
• But I guess it's better living a life that includes camping outside in front of a new In and Out Burger in Frisco last night. Really people?
• I have no idea what's the real deal about the Bridgeport High School Controversy of 2011, but it sounds like complete chaos. Last night, the school board reversed its decision made two weeks ago regarding the number who can be on the squad. 
• It's easy to forget about Westover Hills, a town within the city of Fort Worth: Under 700 residents, 96.7% white, with an average mortgage payment of $4,001 (for those who have mortgages.)
• Governor Perry, who tweets infrequently, sent one out two days ago wishing Israel a happy birthday. Think that one is political at all?
• What does this mean?: "The kickoff time for Texas' game at UCLA on Sept. 17 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena , Calif., has been set for 2:30 p.m. Central and will be televised by ABC with a reverse mirror on ESPN." Reverse mirror?
• Watching a group of middle age white folks on Fox News criticize Michelle Obama for inviting hip hop artist Common to the White House makes me cringe. 

And You Think I Have Typographical Errors

That's it! I'm applying for a job in Fox 4's Graphics Department. Their wheels are always flying off. (They had one this morning that I almost captured but it was, uh, morning.)

Interesting Facebook Posting Of Accused Wise County Gal

(They say that's her mom's pic on her profile in honor of Mother's Day.)

Edit: And some of those Facebook quizzes can be creepy:

Fox 4 Is On It

Obviously from a prior book in photo.

Story.

Something Big On 101 One Mile North Of Bridgeport [Moved to Top for Update]

Lots of cops responding to death on 101. Call first came in as fight then revised to be car vs. pedestrian. Scanner traffic calling it a "crime scene."

Edit: Now have confirmed death. Male.

Edit: Driver was Bridgeport woman named Tammie Jo Chaffee. (Quick search reveals she had a misdemeanor marijuana case pending earlier this year in Wise County.)

Edit: The deceased had an Assault case pending where the driver was the alleged victim.

Edit: Confirmed cops obtained Murder warrant.

Barry (from iPhone)