July 31th, 2008

It was my Junior Year In High School. It was a Friday, late in spring, early in summer, the trees a good full green, the heat just starting to rise. It was the last class of the week, English. The weekend was here. I just had to get home and enjoy it.

I was walking out of the class, being towards the back of the room, I was usually one of the last ones to leave along with a much smarter, much smaller student by the name of John Walsh. John was one of these guys that didn't need to work at getting good grades. They came to him, it seemed effortlessly. I knew him for all 3 years in High school, a member of the Orchestra playing piano, a member of the debate team, A very smart, articulate kid who I loved having talks with. This day, this conversation was one I wouldn't and haven't ever forgotten.

John, as we left the doorway and the other students rushed to leave the building: "I'm not coming to school on Monday."

Me, walking alongside him: "Why, you going on vacation?"

John, as we entered the stairway to go down the four flights of stairs:"Nope, I'm not coming back to school."

Me, thinking he was pulling my leg: "Yeah Right. You not coming back to school, that's a good one."

John: "Yep. I'm not coming back on Monday, You'll see."

Me: "John, You'll be back here. Cut it out."

John: "Brent, I'm not going to be here on Monday."

Me: "Ok then, I'll see you on Tuesday."

He was quiet the next 2 flights of stairs. I was busy thinking about what I was going to watch on TV that night and couldn't wait to see Johnny Winter On Don Kershner's Rock Concert. He was and still is one of my Favorite Guitar Heroes. We finally got to the double doors to leave the Building.

We hit the doors together.

Me: "I'll see you next week."

John: " No ... You won't"

John walked across the campus from me as I stood there and watched him walk away. He didn't say another word. He blended in with the other students and I turned to leave the campus myself.

Monday Came. It had been a great weekend for me. I was really upbeat and glad to be getting towards the end of the year for me school wise, but I could tell something was wrong. I sensed a sadness over the campus. It wasn't till I got to my first class and the teacher came up to the front of the class to inform us that John Walsh had died over the weekend. I was sad to hear that, but the conversation hadn't returned to me yet.

At Lunch I heard a rumor that John had been playing some stupid game of acting like Tarzan, swinging from a rope in his garage, a rope tied to a rafter and some how the rope had made it's way around his neck. He had died of strangulation.

Luckily, it wasn't till I got home that day that the conversation had returned to me.

July 30th, 2008

Alleged carjacker leads almost an hour long pursuit

The Bakersfield Californian | Tuesday, Jul 29 2008 12:10 PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, Jul 29 2008 3:25 PM

A 26-year-old Bakersfield man robbed a woman at gunpoint for her BMW Monday night, and then led police on a 50 minute pursuit through city streets Tuesday morning before being caught and arrested, police said.

The 26-year-old woman said she had parked at the 4200 block of Columbus Street and gotten out of her 2001 BMW 325i


when she was approached by Carlos Rivas, who was armed with a gun, police said. He demanded the keys and drove away in her car at 9:45 p.m. Monday.

At about 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, Bakersfield police officers saw the car driving south on Inyo Street. The Police attempted to stop it, but Rivas didn’t stop and led officers on a 50 minute chase. The chase finally ended on the 4400 block of Monitor Street when Rivas ran and entered a home there, police said. He was arrested a short time later with the help of a police dog, police said.

Two other suspects, Mark Azua, 24, and Ray Behill, 20, both of Bakersfield, stayed in the car and were taken into custody. A stolen loaded gun was also found in the car.

Rivas was arrested for carjacking, parole violation, weapons violations and gang participation. Azua and Behill were arrested for weapon violations and gang participation.

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The reason I am posting this local news story is that the Ray Behill in this story used to live next door to us. See, Mr. Behill decided that he needed to let the air out of two of our Brand new tires on my wife's car with a knife through the side wall of the tires about 6 years ago. We caught him red handed and had video proof. He was found guilty and was supposed to pay restitution. We got 25 dollars out of the deal.

So Mr. Behill, enjoy your time back in the grasp of our local law enforcement. Lets hope you get to pay the full amount this time around.

July 27th, 2008

I guess I stand Corrected - Molly Cyrus isn't who I was referring to in an earlier Post. It should have been Miley Cyrus. (Thanks Google - Did you mean: miley cyrus)

What, ? ... No, I didn't spell it wrong, again.
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And from Wiki answers I get this:

Does Miley Cyrus Sing Well?
In: Miley Cyrus

duh




GET A CLUE!!!!!!!!!
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SO I am thinking 9 exclamation points means something, just not sure what. I am thinking of asking HannahFannah93 who answered the above question just what she meant, but I am afraid she would tell me. She. HannahFannah93, also answered this question:

What cheer team does lilly truscotts cheer for?
In: Fan Mail Addresses


In the episode "Mascot Love," she cheered for the Pirates!
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I guess she didn't feel nearly as strong about this answer since It only got one Exclamation Point.

And then she answered this as well:

What are Miley Cyrus' hobbies?
In: Miley Cyrus

Her favorite hobby is SHOPPING!!!!! She obviously also likes to sing and act.
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Personally, I think 3 exclamation points would have been enough after shopping, but HannahFannah93 chose 5 of them suckers. Wow!!!!!!
And this one I find just a little disturbing:

What does Miley Cyrus eat for breakfast?
In: Miley Cyrus

She eats Lucky Charms, or a bowl of oatmeal with 2 scoops of ice cream on it. She says its the only way she'll eat it!! Same here :) Plain oatmeal is gross.

Answer

Her favorite cereal is Lucky Charms.

And then I had to find this:

http://www.picturetrail.com/club/club/index.php?clubID=15064

Please don't go there unless you want to witness one of the worst chunks of the Internet I have ever seen (Well actually it is probably 4th worst, but the others I can't discuss here.) I'm talking about the moving blue panel with lettering stuck in there that they expect you to read. Wow !!!!!

July 26th, 2008

Modern Glam Blog is offering a rather stunning design in a silver necklace as a prize to her contest. This is only open to her Candian and US readers. This necklace is designed by Modern Glam and is priced at $72.00, She will take care of the shipping, so you won't have top worry about that. I'd say pay her a visit and see what it looks like.