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"Murphy was an optimist!"

Foreigners To Invade Tennessee June 20, 2007 12:12 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Environment, Local Politics, Politics, Touchy Subjects
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They will take your land. They will take your money. And you will pay them to do it!

Land taken with E.D. by the state and potentially fully built by the state with your tax dollars. [Source]

See also.

Update: I’m not sure I understand this statement: "They cause more accidents, more delays, more gas and more road rage." I have used toll roads as a passenger or driver most of my life and they have always seemed fine by me. Matter of fact, they are always in better repair than other roads. The only trouble I have ever seen is in approaching an unmanned toll and not having any change.

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That Grass Looks Green! June 20, 2007 12:04 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Family, Of Being Dad
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On days like today, I can’t help but think maybe I do need a real job!

I can’t imagine anything "the they" could throw at me which would be more demanding than what I currently do.

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How’s life? June 20, 2007 9:14 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Family, Of Being Dad, Of Interest
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Sometimes I want to post intimate details, no not those kind, of my life but to do so would really overstep the bounds of good taste and common sense. I work as an independent consultant. It is a terribly difficult way to live but offers great rewards (otherwise, why do it?). I think people would find the challenges I face intriguing; however, clients relations could be damaged and friends and family would turn up the frequency of the "why don’t you get a real job" question. Psst! Hey Spanky. I’ve got a real job!

We tend to live a feast or famine lifestyle; not much of a middle ground. I know! I’ll write a book. It can be published at a later time when the information will not result in harsh criticisms from those who cannot see the long term benefit of the present day suffering nor will it compromise my relationships with clients and locals. Once upon a time…

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Climbing Mount Everest is so yesterday June 20, 2007 7:34 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Environment, Of Interest, Touchy Subjects
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In four months you can drive Mount Everest.

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