Walter Jameson

We are still waiting on word from the so-called experts about whether it is safe to go in the Gulf waters on the Florida Panhandle beaches. The Destin, Fort Walton and Pensacola beaches really took a hit from no tourism this summer plus the ecological damage that has been done.

If the health and safety officials declare the water safe at some point this summer, I still have doubts that they can be believed. I don’t think i want to take the risk of contamination until more time has gone by.

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This sure would come in handy some day. Wish it was real.

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This year the place close to me is not having a free fireworks show. The amusement park always used to shoot off fireworks 3 or 4 times each summer. But the place got sold last year and I guess the new owners don’t want to spend the money on it. Guess I’ll just watch them on TV instead.

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Around here, the best hamburgers at a fast food place has been a chain of burger places out of Memphis: Backyard Burgers. Their burgers are made from Angus beef, are formed thick and juicy, and are grilled instead of fried. The basic burger comes with a leaf or two of romaine lettuce, a slice of fresh tomato, a couple slices of purple onion, and a couple of pickle chips. They have specialty burgers with other options, such as a variety of cheeses and types of sauces. I like their seasoned fries but they also offer waffle cut fries and their milk shakes are made with real Breyers ice cream. This is great food, ya’ll, and at a fair price.

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My daughter wrecked her car again. Second time in a  month. The car was just a clunker, but it got her back and forth to work and her boyfriend’s house. That saved me the extra time and trips driving her around town.

The car will cost way too much to repair after this last fiasco. I’m going to list it on Craiglsit as a parts car and see if I can salvage a few hundred dollars from it. Surely someone will pony up $300 or $400 dollars for car – the tires are worth over $200 just by themselves.

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