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  1. Thank you for voting!

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    Posted

    If I had to be there from 5:20am till just arriving home at 10:45pm (after riding with my Presiding Judge to deliver the ballots safely to the Board of Elections)--- I am certainly glad to see such a great turnout at the polls. At least here in Marysville at my precinct (Millcreek).

    We had over 50% in attendance! 480 showed up in-person out of 900 something registered voters! Of course the farmers had to turn out for Issue 2! I would expect no less and glad they did.

    :)THANKS TO ALL who voted today!! Absentee or in-person!:)

    Your Resident Ohio-Rider PollWorker,

    Christina aka DGTL GRL

    ps--- After hand writing all those names and addresses for over 15 hours.. I can barely type right now. Must drink more beer to recover.

  2. Oct29 Cbus fatality - Gender Rd

    in Daily Ride

    Posted

    I hate reading these stories' date=' but we all need to remember how easy

    it is to [b']not notice us in traffic, when there is so much else going on around

    you in a cage its very easy to not see us which is why I try to help make

    myself as noticable as I can by doing these simple things....

    - wear WHITE helmet

    - wear really bright yellow (flourescent) windbreaker or hoodie pullover (over my gear)

    - always ride with my bright lights on (during the day)

    And the most important thing, slow down in busy areas, keep your eyes open and expect the unexpected.

    Oh, and don't drink and ride, not even a little bit.

    +1~~~~

  9. I'M a disturbance?! YOU'RE a disturbance pal!

    in Dumpster

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    http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2009/10/rapping_teens_cited_mcdonalds.html

    Rapping teens cited; McDonald's says it was a safety issue

    By Associated Press

    October 29, 2009, 11:38PM

    ELIZABETH WHITE, Associated Press AMERICAN FORK, Utah -- A rap by four teenagers at a McDonald's has gotten them a bad rap in one Utah city.

    The teens were cited by American Fork police earlier this week for disorderly conduct after they rapped their order at a McDonald's drive-through.

    The teens said they were imitating a popular video on YouTube. They rapped their order, which begins with, "I need a double cheeseburger and hold the lettuce ..." once quickly before repeating it more slowly.

    Spenser Dauwalder said employees at the restaurant told him and his friends they were holding up the line and needed to order or leave.

    The 18-year-old said nobody was in line. He and his three 17-year-old friends left without buying anything.

    American Fork Police Sgt. Gregg Ludlow says a manager wrote down the car's license plate number and called police. The teens were later cited by officers at a high school parking lot outside a volleyball match.

    "We thought, you know, just teenagers out having fun," Dauwalder told KSL Newsradio. "We didn't think it would escalate to that."

    Disorderly conduct citations are issued when someone does something to cause annoyance or alarm, Ludlow said. The citation is an infraction similar to a speeding ticket, Ludlow said.

    "It was not just that they were rapping, they continued to hold things up," Ludlow said.

    Ludlow said the teens were asked several times to speak plainly and that ultimately the manager came outside.

    The owner-operator of the American Fork McDonald's said in a statement that the issue was about employees' safety.

    "The employee in question felt that her safety was at risk as a result of the alleged actions of these individuals in the drive-thru, not as a result of them rapping their order," franchisee Conny Kramer said in the statement. "As such, she contacted the local authorities."

    But Sharon Dauwalder, Spenser's mother, said they will fight it nonetheless.

    "We have to," she told The Associated Press on Thursday. "The citation is there."

    sO.... YO.. BE AWARE-- THAT CLOWN RONALD HATES RAP.

  10. Getting an RV!

    in Dumpster

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    I have a neighbor desperate to get rid of hers. It doesn't run. They have no idea what is wrong with it. I think they said its a model in the 90s.

    It is immaculate inside.

    If anyone wants this headache for a cheap price let me know and I can get the details to you.

  11. 71 Degrees Tomorrow! Nice day for a ride

    in Daily Ride

    Posted

    Rode the bike to Presiding Judge Election Training. My walking in carrying a helmet started alot of chatter. I was asked if I rode my Harley in and then they made the silly throttle rolle guesture (USING BOTH HANDS). I quickly corrected them and pointed to my Honda shirt. Told them we built them here in Marysville.. that's what I rode in.

    It was a cold ride back past 8pm.

  15. My Thoughts and Advice on Dealing w/ the news of a Suicide

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    The whole idea of trying to 'understand' suicide is a catch-22 for me... You can't rationalize irrational acts or thoughts.

    But DGTL GRL's thoughts on how to help the victim's loved ones sound spot-on to me. Those people are much easier to empathize with. Their grief IS rational and understandable. The way a person dies doesn't change the way they lived - and that's what their loved ones will miss.

    Agreed and thank you.

  16. My Thoughts and Advice on Dealing w/ the news of a Suicide

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    Fazer,

    It saddens me to hear about your daughter's suicidal thoughts. I wish I knew exactly what to say to you. I don't want this to sound trite.. but the best thing you can do for them is to get them the help they need early on-- which you have.. and then make sure they know you are there for them completely.

    That being said... I got a odd feeling a couple of days before my mother's death that she was planning suicide. She made statements about wanting me to have 'this' or 'that' if something was to happen to her. She did have mental instabilities, had previously threatened to throw herself from a moving vehicle, and was just released from a psych ward several days before her death.

    I had a trip planned to England my mother kept on telling me that "No matter what happens I want you on that plane. This is a chance of a lifetime." With that being said and her telling me she wanted me to have such valuable items I told her to that we could talk about that later when I got back from England. She agreed and then I left that evening.

    On my ride home I got worried that she was going to do it. After a conversation with my boyfriend I fell asleep. I woke up the next day in a panic worried she was gone. Luckily I was able to see her and she looked good that day. I thought all my worries were over.

    When my plane landed in England I was told immediately to call my Grandmother. My dad (parents had been divorced since I was 8 and I was 19 at this time) answered the phone. I thought that was odd. He said to me "I've got horrible news hon." My response to me was "She's gone isn't she?" "Yes." he replied.

    Sometimes when they are determined to end their life there isn't anything you can do.

    I hope my situation was rare and I am happy to see you are getting your daughter the help she needs.

    Please make sure she knows how important she is to you and others.

    *hugs to you and your family*

    -Christina

  18. He Likes it Rough!

    in Pics and Vids

    Posted

    It just occurred to me that this is video #2 on youtube of me doing something ridiculous to kevin.... awesome.

    I'd give you a positive rep for this comment but apparently I have given you too much rep and the board says no way hosea!

  19. My Thoughts and Advice on Dealing w/ the news of a Suicide

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    I've delt with this as well. A close friend I went to middle school and high school with her brother took his own life. I won't go into details because its not needed but it took a toll on a lot of people! We were all very close so thankfully no fingers got pointed and we all stuck together! Thanks for sharing Christina!

    So sad. :(

    Thank you for sharing!

    My mother decided in May of 1998 that a pill overdose was the best way out of her problems. The pain will never go away.. you just somehow learn how to deal and find strength within yourself that you never knew was there.

    All the best.

    -Christina

  21. My Thoughts and Advice on Dealing w/ the news of a Suicide

    in Dumpster

    Posted

    I took the time to write this up and post this to my Facebook this morning. I thought maybe it could be useful in the "off-topic" area since suicide is sensitive issue that many don't openly discuss. Below is the copy of my 'Note'. I should also mention that I am from a very small town of less than 5,000 and when something like this happens the news spreads like wildfire along with the rumormills.

    My Advice on Dealing with the News of a Suicide

    The recent news of a suicide of a former classmate prompted me to write this note.

    Since I have personally had the suicide of a family member affect my life I thought that I should share some words of advice when dealing with family members, friends, or aquaintances of those who have committed suicide.

    I was understandably angry and hurt by someones outward view on suicide.

    I will try and write this with a level-head and remind myself that not all are touched by suicide and so when something like this happens people are unable to properly respond. I wouldn't wish this experience upon anyone. Please take a moment to consider the following points before you react.

    Sensitivity Training 101 for News of Suicide (List is evolving and never complete.)

    1- The person who ended their life was important to someone. Mind your words carefully. I understand that some religious views bring into question the soul after someone commits suicide. Please realize that is NOT what a family member/loved one/aquaintance wants to hear right now. They have so many unanswered questions from the unexpected passing. They need you to comfort them. I'm sure you would not enjoy being in the same horrible situation and someone bringing up this religious belief to you. Let's say even if on a regular basis you agree with that view---- in this difficult time you most certainly WOULD NOT want to hear that. This is not the time.

    2- Do not treat the immediate family member/friend/loved one like an outcast. You won't realize it but since it does happen so rarely the suicide victim's loved one can feel strange and almost alienated. Don't point fingers, whisper, etc. We are already dealing with so many unanswered questions. Please treat us with the respect you would treat someone who just lost a family member in any other situation. (i.e. Cancer, accidental death, etc) We are grieving.

    3- Don't assume you know what happened. You have no idea. While you may somehow find out the facts on how their method of taking their life--you will NEVER know all the pain the recently departed went through. You will never understand. It is NOT for us to understand. Just be there for those affected.

    Looking back in retrospect, my personal opinion is that the act of suicide is the most selfish thing one can do. It is the quick way out. They leave those who care about you most with so many questions. We would of done anything to have prevented this from happening! It has been said that the loved one or those closest of those who choose suicide die 1,000 deaths from all the pain we continue to endure.

    These are only a few of my tips for those dealing with the news of suicide and I will probably add more as they come to mind. Please feel free to send me your thoughts.

    I hope you never know the pain suicide can bring, but I hope somehow my words in this note will help you to be more sensitive to this tragedy.

    Sincerely,

    Christina

    PS- Please feel free to share this advice with others. Unfortunately common sense isn't always so common.

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