Garbage Disposal

Off the Cuff Comment:

I am tired of hearing people moan and groan about how the dogs are running loose and getting into the trash. These people are so lazy that they cannot set the trash out when and before they go to work.

My Comment:

If I put my trash out at 7:30 and the city picks it up around 2:30, is there a magical and mystical power surrounding the bags that will keep the dogs from tearing into it or will you just call me lazy for not staying home and guarding my trash from the unleashed and roaming dogs?

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Spring Break

Off the Cuff Comment:

I have an idea. Most of the kids I’ve talked to would welcome the fact to be able to give up Spring Break in order not to have to go the extra time after school ends this year, because of the weather. I was just wondering if the school board might take that into consideration and cancel Spring Break

My Comment:

Were you talking to the kids in preschool?

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Beaver Express

Off the Cuff Comment:

On Jan. 10, I lost my billfold. A gentleman found and returned it to my home. He would not accept a reward. Thanks to him from the bottom of my heart. He was affiliated with Beaver Express Service and I certainly appreciate it. Thank you.

My Comment:

Most men are affiliated with beaver express service.

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Global Warming

Off the Cuff Comment:

Just think how much worse this ice storm would have been if we hadn’t have had global warming.

My Comment:

Yeah, it would have been snow. So much worse than freezing rain and ice. Global warming != decreased precipitation.

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Overstatements

Off the Cuff Comment:

The eastern Oklahoman ice storm could be this year’s Katrina-like catastrophe. Scores, perhaps hundreds, of the less physically able, did not leave their homes before being trapped in them. Gov. Henry should take charge and order the National Guard into the area. At least a few thousand troops are needed to go on a house by house search to verify the survival of each occupant. They could use billing data of the utilities and postal information to help with identification and offer survivors transportation to nearest shelters or hospitals, if needed. These tragedies shouldn’t happen in America.

My Comment:

Just because this storm was closer does not mean it has anywhere near the impact Katrina did. This is selfish and insulting to anyone from the gulf coast. I don't think we need the National Guard, most of us went to work every day this month.

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Black Ice

Off the Cuff Comment:

Mister, you’re right on about the snow plows. I cleared my driveway of the big snow, and the next day they piled black ice four feet wide and one foot deep across it. Hard on an old man.

My Comment:

Black ice, also known as "glare ice" or "clear ice", typically refers to a thin coating of glazed ice on a surface, often a roadway. I don't think ice a foot deep qualifies.

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Half Ass

Off the Cuff Comment:

I want to thank the Washington County road crews for the great job they did clearing U.S. Highway 75. My drive to Tulsa would be a lot better if the Washington County line went all the way to Tulsa. Our neighbors to the south need to take note.

My Comment:

Too bad the county/city decided that neighborhoods didn't need to be cleared. Tough to get to Tulsa when you get stuck on your way to 75.

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff