Articles for July 14th, 2008
Altima, Chill Out!
It doesn’t matter when I ask what day my car will be ready, it’s always 2 weeks. So I stopped asking. I had even embraced the Altima rental until today.
I don’t like to stop for gas so I drive around with the gas light on quite a bit. I’m used to my car with the sweet, quiet little lit up gas tank picture. But in the Altima a HUGE orange block pops up on the dash and flashes WARNING, EXIT, 46 MILES. And it keeps flashing like the car is going to explode or something. 46 miles? Get back to me on 2, OK?
I need some anti-anxiety meds because I’m not stopping for gas until I’m good and ready.
The Rumors are True
Just called Dunkin’ Donuts and confirmed it will be taking the place of Balls Hamburgers in Snider Plaza. However, a date is not set for its grand opening.
My suggestion is to get out there and eat as many Balls’ sliders as you can.
Will We Really Have Balls After July?
Not sure if you know this or if it interests you but, Balls Hamburgers is announcing on Tuesday (15th) they are closing down at the end of July and being replaced by Dunkin Donuts……very upsetting as we love Balls and not sure we need another donut store in the neighborhood.
The PC Must Not be “Small Cities”
CNNMoney.com came out with a list of “best small cities.” Included on this list is McKinney (14), Carrollton (15), Richardson (18), Allen (20), Euless (34), Frisco (38), Denton (57), Garland (67), Lewisville (69), and Grand Prairie (96).
Does CNNMoney.com have any credibility left?
Your Chance to Remember July 4
I hope everyone has had a chance to see the wonderful special section of July 4 photos our photographers and designers were able to put together this year for the latest edition of our print product.
The picture of the baby on the front is awesome. If you’d like to have a copy of it, or any other picture that appears anywhere in our paper anytime, you can visit our site here and order prints, mug, T-shirts — just about anything you could want with the image on there. I recommend putting your favorite shot on a ceramic tile mural.
What He Said
I’ve noticed a truly annoying trend on plane flights lately. The captain will come over the PA system and announce that because of “unexpected turbulence,” he is turning on the seatbelt sign. Then, about five seconds later, a flight attendant will follow with the exact same announcement, even preceded by the words 
“…as the captain just said.”
Is this a turf war? Is this the flight attendant saying to the captain, “Hey, you fly the plane, I’ll handle the cabin?”
Speaking of Fit Kids
I saw a commercial yesterday for Burger King, and it sent my mind into a spin. It begins with a mom trying to convince her kid to eat an apple. The child refuses. Then walks in Mr. Burger King himself and offers the little girl an apple … that is cut up to look like french fries and then placed in a french fries container.
Of course the girl ate the apple then.
This made me wonder several things: (more…)
Camp Longhorn 2008 Departure
Sunday was the big departure for Camp Longhorn. As you can see, when the bus pulled away for three weeks of no parents, my campers were not deeply saddened. But the siblings left behind weren’t too happy.
Who Has the Most Super Duper Fit Kids in Texas?
Not us. But we didn’t do all that bad if you don’t mind trailing Allen and Lewisville in some areas.
Yeah, you read that right. Allen. and. Lewisville.