Posted by spooky4you on August 20, 2008 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"bruizes" ?

Posted by AnaCapa on August 20, 2008 at 7:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"The clerk, a 62-year-old Ventura resident, suffered minor injuries such as bruizes".

Is a bruize anything like a bruise? ;-}

Posted by alovebug06 on August 20, 2008 at 7:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe it's the guy who robbed the bank in Oxnard last Saturday? Just a thought....Also do they have any photo's of this recent robbery?

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 8:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is just so terribly sad. I thought the rule was to always turn over the money to prevent harm to yourself.

Regardless, as if this guy wasn't scum enough to be robbing some place, but he is even lower for hitting a 62 year old man!

I hope when the police catch him, they give him a few "bruizes" from me!

Posted by Rocket81 on August 20, 2008 at 8:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Another wonderful description. Was he wearing a mask? And gloves? Oh yeah, he had short hair. Oops, they said brown. Tall would depend on how tall the clerk is. And all this info from a prepared statement.

Posted by sunnbear on August 20, 2008 at 8:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower, I agree. It's is a chicken s**t thing to do, beating an elderly gentleman. But, there are some pretty tough 62 year olds out there. Back in the day, when my grandfather was 62, he would have put a hurt on this young punk. Suffice it to say, the robber would be robbin' no more! I hope they catch this thug.

Posted by brwnbear on August 20, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The robber shouldn't even be called a person, seems more like a-hole. Hope the clerk gets well soon from the beating.

Posted by robert.w.ives on August 20, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I grew up in the area and it used to not be that way. I agree if that was my Grandfather or Dad at age 62, the punk would have definitely met his match. The thing is, he will get caught sooner or later.

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bruises vs. bruize
I don't understand, can someone please splain dis pease?

Posted by LivinInPoorMansPV on August 20, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was right by there just at this time! CRAZY! I Didn't see anything. Crap, I stopped at mandells on my way back from my Late Evening Snapper Jack Attack, if this guy decided to hit Mandell's I would have been in the thick of it. I can't wait to get my new taser! If anyone so much as looks at me funny, they are getting the shock of there life!

Posted by at8man on August 20, 2008 at 9:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hotwildflower, you make 62 years old seem ancient, although I'm sure it wasn't your intent. I'm 64, but as we get older we tend to protect vigorously what is ours. We've had our share of fair fights (fists) and some of us are not intimidated by punks. Although I would probably regret it, I invite some punk to try and take my hard earned money.

Posted by LivinInPoorMansPV on August 20, 2008 at 9:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

opns

I doubt you need anything more than a HS Diploma to work for the Star, and a HS Diploma these days are a joke. The Vocabulary and Spelling that I witness from our young adults is beyond comprehension. (not to mention what I read in our very own newspaper, appalling!)

What is happening to our schools, especially with the increased immigration, you think they would make it tougher instead of easier. It makes me ILL!

Don't you see all those ad's for employment with the Star? They will hire ANYONE!

Posted by nelsaf on August 20, 2008 at 9:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

White Male Adult, 18-20 years of age, 5’ – 11”, 6’ – 00”, short brown hair, unknown clothing.

This is the description from the police press release.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 20, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It takes a real punk low life to beat up a 62 year old man !! This just sickens me. I really hope they had video in the store and he is caught really fast......
I think it takes a real chiken to beat up an elderly man. I have seen like thirty suspects so far today from the description......geezzzzzz

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That was not my intent. My dad is 74 and I know he would whoop some punks behind as well, but I also know that he would have bruises that take longer to heal and would be recovering longer than he would have in the past. I guess when I see someone this age, I immediately think of my dad and would never want anyone hurting him...cause then I would have to show this punk what an angry 30ish woman can do!

Posted by aroma on August 20, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To those of you who ALWAYS complain of the descriptions given of the criminal, have you ever stopped to think that neither the Star or the Police make them up...that's just what the victim was able to catch before they were attacked, DUH People think about it!

Posted by at8man on August 20, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hotwildflower, you go girl!!

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower - you tell em girl!! Don't you even, huh?LOL

Posted by bugmenot on August 20, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i was working on my motorcycle last night and when i finished i took it around the block, ended up straying towards this neighborhood in my cruise. there were LEO everywhere. at first i thought i might get a ticket for my loud exhaust but when i noticed them scouring the neighborhood i realized that they must be looking for somebody. hope they find em.

Posted by brwnbear on August 20, 2008 at 9:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower- I bet you would beat this a-holes azz in a heart beat

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, youngest of 7 with 3 older brothers...trust me, I can hold my own! (snap, snap!) :)

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Where the heck did anyone see the word bruize??

Posted by brwnbear on August 20, 2008 at 10:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower-wanna be my bodyguard,lol
j/k

Posted by AnaCapa on August 20, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

daugtherofimmigrant, it's been corrected.

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LivinPoorManSPV - Somehow someway Immigration, Latinos, or illegals, comes up even when it has nothing to do with them.
Although I do agree that we are getting more and more immigrants everyday, I don't think this has anything to do with the way people spell or teachers being tougher or easier.
See in my school years 80's and 90's. We didn't have what you call "SPELL CHECK" basically this has unabled our children to spell, when they spell a word half @ss they get little red scribbles saying "hello you didn't spell it correctly" they don't have to look up the word all they do is hit the spell check button, and it will correct the word for them.
This is the kind of damage it has done not only to our children but our selves, I am guilty as well.
As an employer I am amazed (or maybe not) of how many applications I receive with so many misspelled words this from all races.
Our kids not only do they not know how to spell but math has gone down hill as well all thanks to calculators. It's very different to when we were growing up. Now not only don't they know how to spell but they speak another language called IM or something like that. I wont even touch the “texting” subject. When I was in school we weren't allowed to use calculators, and reports through computers were only done by those who could afford computers, my reports were hand written and always got a lower grade because it wasn't as nice as the type written reports.

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

JM and Ana - LOL! I was on the late train sorry, they must not have spell check. LOL!

Posted by LivinInPoorMansPV on August 20, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

daugtherofimmigrant

Seriously spell check makes everyone so lazy!

And just so you know I meant in no way to place blame or have my comments construed as derogatory about immigration, it is just that there are so many people that are flocking to California, interstate especially. Our schools are so overcrowded! My son is 18 and I can't beleive some of the most basic words he can not spell. It is scary actually!

Posted by camarillomomma on August 20, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

was there no Video taping in the liquor store? I hope the guy feels better soon and I sure hope they catch this s*upid man for doing what he did.. That's just shameless and wrong.. I don't get it. why can't people get out their get jobs, and make their own darn money.. It sickens meeh!!

Posted by BeaHappi on August 20, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What a punk!

And for the record, my money's on hotwildflower!

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Spell check makes you productive, don't have to be lazy to be productive. So don't use a calculator, see how quickly you'll get booted out of your job - use pencil. It's called progression and succession, not regression. Not sorry, but i'm an optimist. Stop complaining and use the tools you have to make a better place.
So next time you go to the doctor to get medical help, you tell the doctor not to use that tool, because your pessimist. and that you want him to use the old tools. Not the newer ones because they were created with the tools such as a calculator and other great tools invented.
So stop your wining.

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What is it with people attacking liquor store owners and employees now a days? These guys are walking around thinking they're "O-Dogg" or something...THEY NEED TO stop watching Menace II Society and get a job...J-O-B!!

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OPNS:

(sarcastically) Next time I have a headache I'm going to ask for a hole in my head to alleviate the pain...forget Advil.

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BabyzDaddy_01 - exactly!! Please don't, take the advil, it's too messy.
Leave that one to the dummies left behind.

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Livin - I hear you, my daughter is 15 and when she asks me how to spell something so simple it makes me want to smack her upside the head. :O)

OPNS - Not wining, (although it did kind of sound like it huh?:O)) I love any tool that helps me out, we are just saying that although it does makes us productive, our kids are not learning how to spell anymore because they use the spell check yet they most times they don't bother to see how the words are spelled correctly.

Anyway, I wonder if this man would go back to work, I would be to frightened. But I am sure the other idiot will think twice about robbing someone else young or not.

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Baby and OPNS - you guys are too much.

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

daugtherofimmigrant - in the long run - the kids will pick it up with spell check, with repitition you know. Kids learn quick. Their sponges. So give them more credit than that. Best way to teach them, is although you have spell check, keep the dictionary on the desk always, Rule #1.

dgrate - your an instigator - stop it.

Put dummy and instigator together, what do you get?
A mugger, as in this topic idiot.

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh and by the way, i've worked with engineers, lawyers, doctors, chemist, scientist, whom are very intelligent - and don't know how to spell - so go figure. In otherwords don't get stuck on that typo when reading the resumes. It might hurt your organization. Or cost you your job.

hhmmmm back to the topic. The uneducated.

Posted by NightLight on August 20, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I too work in a "professional" office and am amazed at the misspellings and poor grammar in letters we are sending out to our customers. It's not from kids either, these are people well into their 30's, 40's, and 50's that are writing these letters.

I don't think the problem is the schools as much as it is the general mindset these days of people not taking as much pride in what they do. Not that I'm any great role model but I know I'd personally be embarrassed to send out a letter with misspelled words but so many people these days seem to have a mindset of, "It doesn't matter, you know what I mean to say," not knowing or caring how it reflects on themselves and on our company.

Posted by NightLight on August 20, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh and back on the article, unfortunately giving up the money doesn't always guarantee your safety. I think I read that the businessman in Oxnard who was killed in the bank parking lot didn't even have a chance, the killer just went up to him and shot him. I think some criminals are sick enough to enjoy beating or killing people on top of the actual theft.

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OPNS - no, no I would never turn away an applicant because they can't spell, I know they can spell check everything once they get to work, what amazes me is the litle effort they put in to having a resume well done, I mean use the spell check!! I guess that is where I consider someone being lazy, I see a resume as a reflection of who you are and your talents, experience and such. If I have a resume that looks like it was done in 10 minutes and basic words mispelled I still interview them and suggest that they work on the resume just for future use.
I do give kids a lot of credit they can figure some stuff out that would take me a while. But I can't help getting annoyed if my daughter asks me how to spell something so simple (she is 15). I don't worry about it because eventually (hopefully) she will have a career and all she will need to do is hit that wonderful button (spell check) and tah-dah!
I hear you about Engineers, lawyers and such, I've worked with them too! What about their writing YIKES!!! LOL!! I think we are all guilty though. Im a horrible speller.
BTW - I have a dictionary right next to the computer as well, I did that when my daughter started asking me how to spell words for her.

I hope you didnt call me a dummy? Gees! :O(

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah!! Nightlight knows exactly what I am saying!

Posted by eclipsewatcher on August 20, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have to agree regarding the total lack of spelling skills amongst the young folks these days. Hands down, text messaging has to be the most ridiculous invention of the 21st century. Sad thing is, texting is the only thing some kids read all day. Books . . . what are those? Public library . . . what's that?

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some people simply have trouble spelling, doesn't make them dumb or unproductive citizens.

Some kids could probably do better with spelling if their parents took the time to work on their spelling and teach them a few secrets to remembering some of the spelling rules.

Then there are some who are naturally blessed with a great spealling ability. Doesn't make them any better either.

I think texting could lead to poor spelling, but I wouldn't blame it alone. My kids text, heck, I probably text just as much as them and it hasn't hurt any one in our family...

My two cents.

Now catch this jerk!

Posted by brwnbear on August 20, 2008 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LMAO

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

daugtherofimmigrant - 'thanks to calculators and spell check' - no i wasn't calling you dummy - unless the shoe fits. Now if you smack your kid because of a simple work, i'll call you worse.
As far as the resumes go, I oversaw a DOD building go up and had to review thousands of resume's, when your looking at volumes like this, i looked between the lines and first impressions were upmost. First impressions are the most important.
And also because I saw technology move so rapidly, i have strong convictions of progression. I am a very very proud american and has worked with many rspectable people, our children will one day be there, so for people who go slapping their kid upside the head, i don't have respect or tolerance for. Remember--- the kid hit upside the head, may be the victimizer one day.
Respect children and you will respect children in return.
(And this is generalized to everyone) don't take it personal, if the shoe does not fit! I am not attacking anyone.
Regards

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"OPNS is filing a class action lawsuit against all of us for harassment." I'll let this one go.
Consider this your lucky day. Camdad.
I don't like lawsuits and suing. It amazes me how so many can't get their head out of the gutter.

Posted by Latina_805 on August 20, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How did an article about a 62 yr old getting robbed turn to a discussion about texting?

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

opns, I couldn't agree more! I think kids give you what you expect from them, don't sell them short! I have always spoken to mine with respect and I get the same in return from them. They give what they get.

Posted by Latina_805 on August 20, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Totally lost...what is camdad talking about?

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hi hotwildflower - i think you were my target at one time on a topic. I always like to come back and make mends. Lets go on in harmony.
You sound like a very good role model for your children - good for you, i'm proud of you.
Thank you for your input. and I know your a very hard worker... hehe.

Posted by sunnbear on August 20, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Did anyone else notice Camdad 101 trying to be funny?

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Latina805 - To try and answer your question, which is totally now convoluted.
And I think Camdad is holding grudges from another topic. I don't think he's learned how to move on. No disrespects, just my observations now.

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"LivinPoorManSPV - Somehow someway Immigration, Latinos, or illegals, comes up even when it has nothing to do with them.
Although I do agree that we are getting more and more immigrants everyday, I don't think this has anything to do with the way people spell or teachers being tougher or easier.
See in my school years 80's and 90's. We didn't have what you call "SPELL CHECK"... "

Posted by daugtherofimmigrant on August 20, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The shoe didnt fit!!! Phew.. LOL.
o.k. o.k. so I was exagerrating when I said I would "hit them upside the head" was just a way of expression. Actually when my daughter asks me to spell a word like "phrase" and she is 15, my right eyebrow rises in disbelief, I ask if she is serious, then I go ahead and spell it for her.
She is funny. I know my kids will be o.k. I am always on top of what is going with them and refuse to drop the ball.

junior - you crazy!

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

daugtherofimmigrant - good for you, i'm sure. I read between the lines - (frustrating as it may get though huh, i understand). Kudos to ya!

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The greatest blessing in my life is being a mother and the best title I can hold is "Mother"!

OPNS, no hard feelings...we all get heated over certain topics and may disagree but I think at the end of the day we all just want to be good people.

Posted by eclipsewatcher on August 20, 2008 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Juniormaffia (did I spell that right?): Very funny . . . is there such a thing as "Texting For Dummies" because I may need it! Hee hee . . .

Posted by AVDirtFarm on August 20, 2008 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Camdad101 cerebral adherence is fundamental to our balance, it’s what we flourish on , find divergence to concord and fervently pursuing obscurity in all obtainable to us…and yet it was funny.

Posted by Latina_805 on August 20, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jr. can you translate that for us?

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"The greatest blessing in my life is being a mother and the best title I can hold is "Mother"!"

Me too, oh, i wanted to be the best mommy, i tried my best. I'm not perfect, and my daughter would be the first to tell ya. She's the best - i'm proud of her. she has ver strong convictions and I respect her for it. Otherwise, what would it say about me. Does that make sense?

And this is on topic - because maybe some parent could prevent their children from doing harm to others. You sound like a very good mom.

Posted by sunnbear on August 20, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How 'bout "Daddy". I love my title. Wouldn't change it (or my girls) for anything in the entire universe.

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How are students being pushed to use "spell check" at school? Last time I checked, the DESKS most schools have now don't have spell check. (they're lucky if they have 4 legs!!!). If they're using spell check, then it's AT HOME. Don't blame education, nor the teachers. Elementary school teachers push the dictionary and thesaurus at students.

By the way JR:

As George Lopez would say: "OMG!"

Posted by AVDirtFarm on August 20, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What I predestined moreover is to enlighten you to facilitate my acquaintance of the area under discussion -

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm far from a perfect mom, does one even exist? As hard as I try, I know I make mistakes and I realized most recently when my son pointed out that maybe I should try decaf...haha!

One thing they will never deny or question is that I love them like nothing else on this earth and they were wanted more than anything else!

If more kids were loved like they should be and deserve to be, there would probably be a whole lot less violence.

Posted by Latina_805 on August 20, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

are you using a thesaurus or something? 'cause I can't understand you.

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower:

WOW...I think we finally agree on something!!!! (I agree whole-heartedly with your last statement)

OMG. LOL.

That "decaf" comment was hilarious, BTW.

Posted by opns on August 20, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh yea sunnbear - hey i was the biggest daddies girl around. Don't even get in my way, are you kidding? lol. He wasn't the best dad, but hey, i was a daddies girl. And he loved me. I miss him.
Your daughters will always remember this.
Sincerely

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Latina805:

"What I predestined moreover is to enlighten you to facilitate my acquaintance of the area under discussion -"

What I meant to do is let you how well I understand what we're talking about. (something like that)

Posted by Relvd98 on August 20, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yea, something similar to that.

Posted by Latina_805 on August 20, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BabyzDaddy:
Thanks! And why didn't he just say that? Duh!

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BabyzDaddy, I am sure we agree on a lot more than you realize, it's just the one issue we disagree on, we both feel passionately about.

Posted by sunnbear on August 20, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks opns!

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower:

Yes...."wearing your preference for coffee on an index card stuck to your forehead" (was THAT the issue?) J/K LOL

Posted by nelsonknows on August 20, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Too bad Commiefornia refuses to grant Concealed Carry Licenses to anyone other than Pelosi, Feinstein, Boxer and Rosie O'Donut's bodyguards.

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who's Rosie O'Donut? I bet "Nelsonknows"....

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll admit it and I like the strong stuff, ok!?! :) No sissy coffee!

Alright, back to this story...I hope this guy is caught every soon along with the scum bag who gunned down the innocent man at the bank.

Posted by hotwildflower on August 20, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Talk about not able to spell...VERY not EVERY

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 20, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower:

Off topic:
FYI...did you know McDonald's new coffee drinks do not use coffee extract like the coffee chains do? They told me that they simply "double-bag" the regular coffee and mix that with flavoring and milk....what a rip off!!! Do you prefer light or dark roast? (lighter is stronger BTW)

On topic: I'm sure they'll find the perp so long as the man or videotape got a good view.

Posted by Comments on August 20, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sorry this man was robbed, and am thankful he wasn't badly hurt.

I only read through half the posts, but have to say I was very amused at all the critical comments re: poor spelling and grammar. What was so amusing what that a good percentage of the folks writing those posts spelled words incorrectly. In addition to the incorrect spellings there were many grammatically incorrect sentences as well as poor word usage. It might behoove us all to step back and review ourselves before we start being overly critical of others. Seriously, some of the errors in those posts were pathetic and made even moreso given that the content of the post was to complain about the writing of other people.

I think it's probably a good idea to remember that these message boards are quite informal. And, while I'm sure most of us try to review our message before posting, I'm also sure that most of us don't pay as much attention as we would to a more critical piece of writing. (and how was that for a run-on sentence!?)

Someone brought up the fact that resumes s/he reviews frequently have misspelled words. Then this person goes on to say that that alone would not eliminate the person from the running. In this case, I disagree. A resume is a very important document and is your first opportunity to put your best face forward. If an applicant can't take the time to proofread his/her resume and run it through spell check, then I probably don't want the individual as an employee. And it's true that many highly intelligent people are terrible spellers. My advice then would be to use spell check and have someone proofread your resume for you before sending it out.

Finally, I also noticed a fair amount of hand wringing from parents whose children made it through school without the ability to spell well. I would respectfully say that the parents are as much to blame as the schools here. After all we're the first teachers of our children. And that aside, there really are people who just simply can't spell well and that's generally not a reflection of their intelligence.

Posted by sparks240 on August 20, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McDonalds tea-bags their coffee?

Posted by Relvd98 on August 21, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by sparks240 on August 20, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McDonalds tea-bags their coffee?

Lol...no, they "double-bag" their coffee.

Posted by opns on August 21, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"...you are as near to a perfect parent as any of us will ever be".

Thanks You Camdad, i'll take it - i for one don't like to sound egotistical - so many people are so quick to pick out the imperfections of the good parents due to their jealousy and ignorance.
I'm thankful for your understanding. So many of us good parents put so much love and gods warnings very very seriously.
Respectfully