[quote user="Robin Hinrichs"]My plan this year is to try and give back. So I will be donating to local entities that have seen a huge drop on contributions. Places like Bradley Free Clinic, Ram House, The Arts Council, and the Roanoke Symphony, to name but a few. All of these organizations have made huge contributions to our quality of life

[quote user="Marvin Foster"]After reading and hearing so much about it this week, I went back and altered my original post because I had completely changed my mind on the issue. But since Clonnie so correctly included me with the "old dudes" on this panel I guess I have that option!!!![/quote]Brilliant tactic to redirect attention

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"][quote user="Gibson Brown"]I doubt I'll be first in line, but I'm heading for the "we agree with you on the mouth running thing" line, could be a long one.[/quote]Thanks, Gip -- The above line gave me a good chuckle. It's right up there with Dave's "I am determined to stay

[quote user="Donald Koop"]Mohammed has pleaded guilty to the charges against him, charges that would earn an execution. Why is there another step required, that of starting from the beginning and causing such an uproar among the public? ... I would submit these terrorists to execution by firing squad and disposal at sea.[/quote]Actually, I

[quote user="Bob Terry"]Wow, Mr Yearout. Taking your side certainly did draw me some attacks. That's OK. Now I'll be even more politically incorrect and wish everyone a happy thanksgiving and MERRY CHRISTMAS. Take THAT![/quote]Happy Hanuka, Kwanzaa, and Waqf al Arafa. Woof woof!

[quote user="Sharron Smith"][quote user="Clonnie Yearout"] P.S. Sorry I couldn't make your leaf raking party yesterday, but we have those duties here as well. Just yesterday Mrs. Yearout came inside and informed me that she had put too many leaves in the bags and didn't have the physical strength to drag them to the street

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"]Just as I settled on the "flight" option, the man relaxed and explained that he was hunting a groundhog in the vacant lot next to his house.[/quote]That man needs a big dog.

[quote user="E. Duane Howard"]The Zoo is like the Taubman, once you been there and seen it, very little, let alone affordable, reason to return.[/quote]Ah, Deb. Where are you, dear?

[quote user="Marvin Foster"]Conservation easements, while protecting the land from development, offer substantial flexibility as to its use. Placing it under an easement will still allow it to be used for recreational purposes such as nature trails, wildlife preserve, picnic areas, even hunting . It will preserve the area and ensure future

[quote user="Sharron Smith"] must say as a mother and now grandmother, I have found a hug -- single or group -- often takes care of a lot of things. In fact I have often felt Clonnie's curmudgeonly growls may stem from getting too many ughs and not enough hugs.[/quote]I have it on good authority that Pawp Yearout gets plenty of hugs. His