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Wichita Falls Texas #25

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Maynard

2-7-2012 – BIRD BOOM – One of the advantages of having the old Hawk Ridge Golf Course in an abandoned state is the proliferation of water fowl. I don’t know if they’re ducks, geese or Romulan Birds-of-Prey, but there’s a … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls Texas #24

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Maynard

2-2-2012 – SUPER BOWL SECURITY – So the plan is to have everyone go through the full-body x-ray scanner and/or pat down in order to get into the stadium. I don’t know about you, but there’s no way I would … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls Texas #23

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Maynard

1-30-2012 – COMMENT ON METAL DETECTING ARTICLE - I have not been detecting for years. I started with a BFO I bought used from the Garrett store. I have pretty well given up hunting for deer and such and have decided … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls Texas #22

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Maynard

1-18-2012 – BACK TO WORK – For me, it’s back to work at the James V. Allred Unit! It’s 27 degrees out right now and there are poor souls manning the gates at the unit. Think of these folks as … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls, Texas #21

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Maynard
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Wichita Falls, Texas #20

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Maynard

1-12-2012 – CHRONIC PRESENTEEISM – Presenteeism is the opposite of absenteeism and I suffer from it. I don’t like to use sick time. I know some think that’s silly, but that’s just me. I finally had to call in sick … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls, Texas #19

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Maynard

1-6-2012 – TWITTER – I dropped Twitter for the third time. You’d think I would have learned by now, especially after I made such a big deal about dropping Facebook. How much time did I waste on Twitter that could … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls, Texas #18

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Maynard

12-29-2011 – INFIRMARY AFTER-ACTION – While my third day in the Infirmary was tiring, it was pretty uneventful. It just so happens that Tuesday was the first day of our semi-annual shakedown. For the Infirmary, that means that all offenders … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls, Texas #17

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Maynard

12-19-2011 – DESPERADO RED – Today, at United Market Street, I picked up a bottle of Desperado Red, an offering of the Wichita Falls Vineyards & Winery. Pretty good stuff. I’m in the middle of my 3rd 12-day off stretch … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls, Texas #16

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Maynard

12-14-2011 – SALARY SILLINESS – Did you see the article about the Port Authority (NY) toll booth workers bringing in $80,000 $90,000 and over $100,000 in pay in 2011? The article showed that the regular salaries of the top 5 … Continue reading →

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