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_______________________________________ I've said all along, Chris is a 'Creed' clone. Last night, I liked what he did but, in the long and short of it, he's just what you said! Elliott: Gag me with a spoon! The guy thinks, he's a crooner (I guess). He's just boring. Granted, Katherine has the 'looks' (...and she knows it!) but, she's (in the words of Simon) karaoke! Blah! Taylor, can definately sing and is a real entertainer! Personally, I'd like to see him win. Katherine and Elliott, should've gone after their audition. Chuck

Hell! I injure myself on the 'standard' positions! Chuck

By self-absored, I don't mean he's an ego freak. I think he's quite the opposite. I mean he doesn't seem to have developed that ability to really step outside of himself. The whole basis of American Idol is to take some very talented young performers and market them as products. That whole concept seems weird, but that's the reality of it. When Elliot says he's gonna sing whatever song to let people see his "softer side", he comes off as someone who is marketing himself but has no clue where his niche is. That's completely understandable and even to be expected, because he is new to that environment. When I refer to him as being self-absorbed, it's because I think he is locked inside himself by insecurities based on fear of the unknown. Understandable for sure. It's kind of similar for the others, except for Taylor. Taylor seems to absolutely lust after that connection with the audience and he's obviously done enough performing to have a really good feel for where his niche is. He is totally in his element when he's performing. You are . Probably right, but . I'm still crossing my fingers we see more girls her size (she is healthy-thin in my book) for younger girls to look at deem as "beautiful". I didn't make that comment based on my own taste at all--I think she's gorgeous "as is". "The OC" and other shows like that are all about "pretty people" as defined by those mannequin-like images the media shove down our throats every day. Walt _____________________________________ Elliott, is just... boring and at times, monotone.! Katherine (don't know her well enough to call her Kat!) Was dull and flat. I was impressed, with Chris, for the first time this season. Whaddya' say about Taylor! The guy is an entertainer, dee-luxe! Elliott should've gone after the first week. He just keeps sing the same style songs. In regard to him, i think, Paula and Randy have suddenly gotten tone-deaf. Katherine, can go with Elliott. Choosing between Taylor and Chris, could be difficult. I'd like to see Taylor prevail. I'm anxious to hear him on the new Keb-Mo album. We'll see! If, Elliott wins this thing, the show has 'mob influences'! Chuck

________________________________________ Here's 1/10th. of a second atcha! Chuck

Bar owner asks his bartender: "Are you sleeping with the waitress?" Bartender responds" NO! Bar Owner "Good... you fire her! Chuck

I'd've thought that being sent to the principal's office would be appropriate. I'll just bet that the student was innocently humming that just when they were having a disagreement with a teacher that they didn't like. Being suspended sounds like too much, but I wasn't there. Of course, when you're in school, the school rules should be the ones that count. If your rules are stricter, then fine, but if the school's rules are stricter those are the ones that you follow. Even if it means you get sent home for wearing a long skirt (as happened for me in the 10th grade ). Wendy W. _____________________________________ ...or suspended because your hair-cut (flat-top) was too short ...or, you forgot your belt. Chuck

'Monty Walsh' 'Crossfire Trail' 'Quigley Down Under' 'The shadow Riders' 'Deadmen Don't Wear Plaid' 'Second-Hand Lion'

Doesn't look anything like Walt! Chuck

You mow your lawn and find an X-wing! Chuck

That is just too cool! It's so much better to hear stories like that thean it is to hear some of the things I've heard in the past. Situations like yours just help the sport. Good P.R. Chuck

Sarcasm noted. The operative word here is 'illegal'. If, they are here legally... wonderful! If they aren't here legally... adios muchacho! Illegals are NOT immigrants. An immigrant is one who comes here from another country and goes through the process to become a U.S. citizen. There seems to be a lot of confusion over this word. Chuck

If, a 'work permit' program were enacted, I could see where that could work. I guess, I just get tired of the bull-shit and propaganda we get in regard to this situation. I don't mind one damned bit who comes to this country to live... just do it legally. As for singing our anthem in another language, I don't mind that at all. in fact, I think, it's kinda cool. It's the idea of bowing to a bunch of illegals and giving-in to them. They aren't supposed to be here in the first place! I'm tired too of hearing how they just come here to do the jobs that noone else wants. Picking lettuce, amounts to 'a foot in the door'. As soon as they hear from their cousin in Detroit about a high-dollar assembly line job, it's adios lettuce fields! Chuck

It's about time, the truth was posted. Thanks, Slappie! That man knows what he is talking about. I see a lot of what he mentions, on a daily basis. He mentioned at one point, several families living in one dwelling. He failed to mention that out-front in the driveway, are 3 - 4 brand new pick-ups and SUV's. The confusion or 'political correctness' bull-shit that I see constantly, over the words 'immigrant' and 'illegal alien' is ridiculous. An 'immigrant' goes through proper procedure to become a citizen. An 'illegal alien', ignores all of that and sneaks into this country and takes all he can get and laughs at us. Let's get it right. I'm tired too, of all the rhetoric from politicians and big business, trying to convince us that we 'need' the illegals to do jobs that 'citizens' won't take. I agree, whole heartedly with what that man wrote. This country needs to wake-up and smell the coffee. They've already got a Spanish version of our National Anthem and turning us into a bi-lingual nation. What's next? A green, red and white flag flying over the U.S. Capital? What we really need to do is, get off our dead butts, organize and protest the illegals being here. They protest the fact that we want to send them back for breaking our Immigration and Nationality laws. Fair is fair. After all, this is 'supposed' to be our country. Chuck

Hooknswoop has a shotgun? EVERYBODY... DOWN!!! Chuck

Or hold his head in agony if someone with a cowbell calls him around, say... 7 am.... fuuuckin cows _______________________________________ Whaddya have against cows? You like a big, thick, juicy steak... don'tcha? Chuck

_______________________________________ With those figures, you should be able to have a lot of fun! Chuck

All news shows anymore, are biased 'entertainment' shows. It's all about glitz and ratings and FOX won. Chuck

What gets me is the fact that, folks pass along e-mails that voice their opinion or 'bitch' on a certain topic but, they don't really do anything about it. the one's with the real'bitch', organize and get out into the streets and raise awareness to their particular cause. I think, if, someone has a real problem or complaint... write your congressman, get others who have the same bitch or complaint and organize and be heard and seen. We have that right/privilage in this country to do so. Folks would also be getting good excersize marching. We just seem to take the easy way out and just 'forward' sensless crap over the internet. I guess, that's why we have 'Speakers Corner'! Wow! I feel better! Chuck

Scary though...Marry the Bush Twins with the Kennedy boys and let 'er rip! ~~April ________________________________ Oh, Lord! All those drunks getting together. That's scarey! Chuck it'd be just like a dz. ______________________________________ say it ain't so! Chuck

Be safe! Above all, have fun. Send us a post card once in awhile. Chuck

I was thinking of the thin rubber soles like what you see for dress shoes... after all, it only has to stand up for the back and forth between the hangar and the plane/landing zone... _________________________________ O.K. I gotcha now. As long as they are flexible enough to be turned back, right-side out after sewing them. They would definately last. Chuck

I was thinking the same about George and HIS klan. Can't we compromise and just make them ALL stand in the time-out corner together? edited: I realized my humor could be exaggerated and misrepresented. _____________________________________ At least, Dubya is good fodder for the talk show guys! With Ted Kennedy, you can only make so many 'drunk' jokes. Chuck Scary though...Marry the Bush Twins with the Kennedy boys and let 'er rip! ~~April ________________________________ Oh, Lord! All those drunks getting together. That's scarey! Chuck

Edit: Original humore removed. Too obscure, even for my taste. Go Davy Crockett! ______________________________ Chicken! I like a good laugh. Don't hold back. Besides, you live way the hell over in Virginia! That's a pretty sacred date in these parts. Chuck Chuck

Hey! That's right!! Chuck

Does Shoe Goo affect how easy it is to repair booties? __________________________________________ Yes, it does. I have found that Shoe Goo, is incredibly difficult to try to sew through. It is also extremly difficult to remove without the use of strong solvents. In replacing the sole leather, I have also had to remove the material between the sole and the top of the bootie. As a replacement for the strip of material running between the sole and top, I use Type-12 webbing and about a 4-oz leather for the sole. Where the bootie has been 'toe-dragged', I'll sew a piece of Type-12 webbing over the area and hot-knife it the rounded shape of the toe. This method is for 'extreme' wear cases. Hope, this helps. Chuck So, if I were to have these reinforcing strips sewn to the bootie, then the half-sole I mentioned above, the shoe goo wouldn't be needed? _________________________________________ The shoe goo, really does help save the sole leather. I would be willing to believe, the majority of skydivers who wear bootie-suits, know how to make them last. I think, the one's I've had to deal with are more concerned with looking cool. Well, Duh me! Isn't that what it's all about? The half soles you mentioned would work well. The leather has to be dipped in warm water for about 3-seconds. Shaped around the edges, allowed to slowly dry, then, sewn on. It really amazes me, how easily it sews, also. You could probably get away without the Shoe Goo. Chuck