rbw1966

That deserves quoting so he can't change it.

The whole adventure started off with these key words: "hold my beer and watch this!"

Dude, thats just wrong.

How is it relevant? Does one's service record, or lack of, exclude them from the arena of ideas? Its relevant in measuring your integrity. You do a lot of patriotic chestbeating on here and I am just curious whether you stepped up and made the sacrifices to back up that chestbeating. Its easy to sit there in the comfort of your home, writing about how you support the administration's war efforts, how you think its badass to shoot a prisoner who is bound in the head at point blank range, etc., but far from pulling the trigger. So, what branch did you serve in sport?

I will try to remember to bring that book you loaned me too.

PP-- Sorry about misquoting you.

Thanks for the mad props, Mssr. Fairweather! Are you trying to bolster your argument by making those personal attacks you are always so critical of others making? Oh, and by the way, you never answered my question: which branch of the service did you serve in?

You can purchase solar re-chargers for your batteries.

Mondays are generally terrible for me but I can try.

Staging a photo op is staging a photo op. They are both propaganda. Since you made the accusation that the photographer was 'most likely' working for the insurgency I invite YOU to post some evidence. Seriously. Its not up to me or anyone else here to back up your assertions.

The Columbia River flows upstream for periods of time when the tide is acting on it, but that is a special case and only affects the portion nearest the ocean. I guess that depends on what you mean by "the portion nearest the ocean." I know the tides affect the Columbia as far west as Portland. The Willamette is actually affected at times as well because it flows into the Columbia.

Iwo Jima

Ellensburg has a 'downtown'?

Got a source for this?

I didn't mean that as harsh as it may have came out. Just trying to point out that reading the thread would have eliminated two redundant posts. But this is spray. Have fun Squid.

Chris--tried to send you a PM but it says your box is full.

Did you even bother reading the thread before posting? Both of your suggestions had already been posted.

All the pervs really come out of the woodwork when girl-on-girl action is referenced.

I like Son Volt's "Wide Swing Tremolo" but "Straightaways" is really good too.

Its that time again. I've got some pretty eclectic tastes but need something new. Lately I've been listening to: Django Old 97s Son Volt Black Eyed Peas One of the best compilations I have ever been given (thanks Off) Raveonnettes Rage Against the Machine (Just Another Bomb Track!) Suggestions?

And as for the subject of this thread, I went to the John Day area and did some exploring around the fossil beds and Painted Hills, then camped out in the rain. In spite of being born in Oregon this was my first trip in that area and it was magnificent. Wildflowers in bloom, contrasting beautifully with the ruggedness of the terrain. I may take up kayaking just so I can float through there.

I don't think its the difference in opinion that gets everyone so worked up but rather the tone of how you present that different opinion. You come across in the written form as a bit pompous. I've met you in person and from our limited interaction I would say that what comes across as pompous on here is really a combination of your sense of humor and genuine sincerity at wanting to be helpful. You seem like a nice guy. Maybe instead of feeding the flames you should just ignore the flamers. I, for one, think the NOLSe bashing (while entertaining at times) is getting pretty tired.

Next Adventure in PDX has used kayaks as well.