Keep On Blogging

OzzByte is trying to decide whether or not he wants to be a blogger, and references a “hardcore” blogger as an example. Or, more accurately, whether he wants to continue blogging. Personally, I want him to continue blogging, because he really is one of the smarter guys I’ve ever met (despite his being arrested in seven countries - but never the US!). He’s very tech-savvy, which gives him a bonus +10 Cool Points in the blogosphere. And he’s very opinionated. So let’s recap: he’s smart, tech-ie, and full of opinions. People, this is a no-brainer: OzzByte should continue blogging. Can I get an “amen!”?

December 31, 2005 | Filed Under blogging, people | 1 Comment 

Dumb Criminals

The Great Falls Police Department arrested two (alleged) child-porn creeps who apparently had a thing for underwear (over 2,000 found) - and worse. The two young daughters of this couple are now in the care of the state, thankfully. The only good thing about this case now is that these (alleged) idiots effectively turned themselves in to the police: the husband called the police to turn his wife in for blackmailing him by threatening to expose his porn collection. Or something like that. Bottom line: these two (alleged) creeps are now behind bars.

December 31, 2005 | Filed Under news, politics | Leave a Comment 

New Year’s Eve

Here’s a couple of of events for New Year’s Eve in Great Falls…know of any others?

K-99 Radio: New Year’s Eve Extreme Dance Party; everyone 21 and under is invited; laser light show, huge video dance system, balloon drop at midnight; dancing & celebrating all night long; from 8:30pm-1am in the Expo Building on the Fairgrounds. Admission is $12. Call 727-8900 for details.
Best Western Heritage Inn: “Born To Be Wild” party begins at 8 p.m. Music by the Juke Box Band. Snacks, midnight dessert station and prize drawings. Cocktails are available. Tickets cost $20. Call 761-1900 for details.

December 30, 2005 | Filed Under events | 1 Comment 

And Speaking Of…

Just two days ago, I wondered if Julie Klesh had returned to KRTV news, and then she pops up in a Tribune article today. Coincidence…?

December 29, 2005 | Filed Under media, people | Leave a Comment 

Around Town

What’s going on the Great Falls blogosphere? Keri wants to know why people claim to want “change,” but are then fearful of it. BestBuddie has some cute pix of “pimp-mobiles” for tykes. GeeGuy does some detective work on the trail of a cowardly commenter. Holiday wishes from Aaron! YorkStBum goes on a rant about some Red Sox thing. Firefly talks about books, movies, and movies from books. SallyT takes the Tribune to task over the report on a science fair. ZenPanda has a cute chickadee picture! Meanwhile, several Great Falls bloggers haven’t updated too much lately, but we may hear from them soon: AJ, RayRay, and Ozzbyte. So…that’s the State of The GF Blogosphere. Did I miss anyone?

December 28, 2005 | Filed Under blogging, people | 4 Comments 

Back to KRTV?

Watching the KRTV news this morning…and was it my imagination, or was that Julie Klesh sitting at the anchor desk again? Last I heard, she left KRTV to help with the Explore The Big Sky event. Has she returned to KRTV?

December 27, 2005 | Filed Under media, people | 1 Comment 

Above The Law

When I first glanced at the headline, I assumed it was a standard-issue “feel good” story about how Santa Claus had been pulled over in the parking lot of a seniors center for not having a permit for reindeer, or something similar. But as I read the story, I got a little perturbed: the driver of the vehicle, wearing a Santa costume, was pulled over for driving 50-mph in a 25-mph zone! Did he receive a speeding ticket from the police officer? Nope, just a warning. Now, if it had been a non-moving violation (parking the wrong-way on a 1-way street, for instance, or not putting a quarter in the meter downtown) then this story might have been easier to digest. But driving FIFTY MPH along 38th Street, when the limit is 25? Folks, that’s a residential area, and there are always pedestrians up & down that street. This “Santa” was, quite simply, a hazard. Would you have ticketed “Santa” in this case?

December 26, 2005 | Filed Under politics | 2 Comments 

Snowy Forecast (?)

According to the forecast at Weather Underground, we’ve got a change in the weather on the way this week! Got my fingers crossed…

December 26, 2005 | Filed Under weather | Leave a Comment 

Mmmmm…turkey…

Enjoyed a wonderful Christmas afternoon meal at Good Time Charlie’s today: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, chocolate-chip cookies. The restaurant was packed - lots of happy, hungry people! I’m sending lots of holiday cheer out to the great folks at Good Time Charlie’s (aka R&R Casino and Cody Bill’s): RJ, Ellie, Sam, Sherry, Tony, Natalie, Ashley, and the rest of the crew!

December 25, 2005 | Filed Under restaurants | Leave a Comment 

Xmas Dinner

Can’t remember where I got this from, but if you’re interested: You’re invited to Great Falls’ Community FREE Christmas Dinner on Sunday, Dec 25! This gathering is open to all who’d like to share the meal, at the Senior Citizen Center, and FREE transportation is available. For all the info, call 590-3262 or for a ride to the meal, call 771-1180 on Christmas morning!
And in related news, I’d like to wish a very happy Christmas to everyone in the wonderful community of Great Falls; your good cheer and festive attitude at this time of year always lifts my spirits and makes the holiday season sparkle. The only thing missing that would make this Christmas complete would be another round of snow!

December 25, 2005 | Filed Under events | Leave a Comment 

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