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1. Art Hill | January 1, 2012 at 1:04 am

   Happy New Year, everyone.
2. Debbie | January 1, 2012 at 1:12 am

   My new year started off with a bang. The fire alarm in my apt bldg went off about 12:15. When the alarm goes off a strobe light in the living room flashes and a voice says a fire has been reported, please leave the bldg.

   My 2 yr old granddaughter woke up crying, but my 6 yr old grandson would not wake up. Their parents were still out, and I was a little panicky because I couldn’t wake him up and I couldn’t carry both of them. I went out in the hallway and called for someone to help me. A guy came in and carried my grandson out for me. We were out there for about 15 minutes before the firemen said we could come back in.

   This bldg has sprinklers and a good alarm system. Alarms have gone off a few times since I’ve lived here, but thankfully there has never been a bad fire. Even though I know there’s never been a threatening fire, it was quite frightening to be alone with two small children and not be able to wake one of them up. Daughter and SIL got home about 10 minutes after we came back in, while the fire trucks were still out there.

   Happy New Year to me! It’s 1:10 and I’m going to bed. Hope everyone else’s night was uneventful.
3. Contrasuzie | January 1, 2012 at 2:43 am

   For New Year’s Day, here is my favorite Black Eyed Peas recipe.  :-D 

   http://youtu.be/WoFKE4cdi70

   Lets break walls, so we see through
   Let love and peace lead you
   We could overcome the complication cause we need to
   Help each other, make these changes
   Brother, sister, rearrange this
   The way I’m thinking that we can change this bad condition
   Wait, use you mind and not your greed
   Let’s connect and then proceed
   This is something I believe
   We are one, we’re all just people.

   HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4. Contrasuzie | January 1, 2012 at 8:46 am

   Not only is today the first day of a brand spankin’ New Year, it’s also the day Jesus was circumcised! Well, if he had been born on Dec. 25, that is…..
   HAPPY CIRCUMCISION DAY!!!
5. Kristen | January 1, 2012 at 9:59 am

   Oh my gosh Debbie I bet your daughter was a little panicked approaching your building seeing the firs trucks. Amazing how little kids can sleep through anything.

   Happy new year everyone! We saw the Charlie Hamil band last night and they were really good….highly recommended.
6. Debbie | January 1, 2012 at 12:19 pm

   Yes Kristen, they came in asking what’s going on? It is amazing, but it really was a little scary for me. Thank goodness for a good alarm system and a kind stranger. I didn’t even pay attention to the fact that I had pajamas on, until I came back in. I don’t know about the folks in the back of the bldg, but the ones out front were all dressed. No pj’s in sight.
7. dave | January 1, 2012 at 12:38 pm

   Happy New Year to All. Here are some 2012 predictions.

   Dead locks-take them to the bank.

   1.Obama wins reelection
   2.Democrats retake house
   3.Kaine defeats Allen
   4. ICLEI/UN fails to overthrow Roanoke Co. Govt.
   5. Bob McDonnell does not win VP nomination
   6.Kenny the Cooch files another no chance suit against the fed. Govt.
   7. Morgan Griffith issues at least 2 press releases against EPA every month
   8. Ralph Smith commutes at least once weekly from Botetourt Mcmansion to rented camper trailer on Bent Mtn.
   9. Unemployment drops under 8%
   10. Eric Cantnot continues to have Boehner’s back, knife in hand.
   11. Va. General Assembly passes another stupid gun law.
8. dave | January 1, 2012 at 12:50 pm

   2012 predictions, Part two. These are even money.

   1.Mitt Romney wins GOP nomination
   2. Ron Paul and/or Donald Trump try third party Presidential run
   3.Michelle Bachmann enrolls in remedial history class at Georgetown U. to get up to speed for 2016 election.
   4.Romney picks Huntsman as running mate evoking cries of Mormon conspiracy from evangelicals.
   5. Pat Robertson and Jonathan Falwell form Anti LGBT Party and and nominate Perry and Bachmann on national ticket.
   6. Sean Hannity arrested for lewd gay activity in restroom at Chicago airport. Later discovers guy in next stall was Larry Craig.
   7. Christine O’Donnell lands new gig as leader of a coven in a new Fox Network sitcom.
   8.Herman Cain is named CEO of Dominos and immediately closes 200 stores
   and lays off 6000 people.
   9.Newt Gingrich moves to the Greek Islands and becomes the Republican version of Michael Moore.
   10.Suzie is charged with assault and battery after attacking a 250 lb. handicapped woman over a dispute in the WalMart parking lot.
   and last but not least
   11. Rush Limbaugh fails to save marriage despite massive doses of Viagra.
   Wife cites embarrassing trips to emergency room due to the four hour rule.
9. Sandi Saunders | January 1, 2012 at 2:40 pm

   WOW Debbie! I was in bed before the ball dropped but I was awakened by someone “ringing” in the new year with gunshots for 15 minutes…gotta love rural living. Happy New Year! ContraSuzie, you Rock!
10. Warren | January 1, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Only 96 months until the twenties!
11. Dan Casey | January 1, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    dave, you are on a roll.
12. Sandi Saunders | January 1, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Dave, I think you have more right than is good for us.
13. Debbie | January 1, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Gunshots for 15 minutes, they were definitely ringing in the new year, Sandi. Wonder how many “shots” he or they had before midnight!
14. Hillary | January 1, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Dave – from your “fingertips” to God;s ears…that is if he/she has ears…
15. Richard J Beason, CPA | January 1, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Dave from prognosticator to sage. Good stuff.
16. Suzie | January 1, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Obama wins reelection

    But notice Dave, Art, and the rest of the leftwing geezers are too chickensh*t to make a little wager on their nonsensical trollish prediction.

    It’s called being yellow.
17. Contrasuzie | January 1, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    I’d like to add the following prediction to dave’s list:

    Santorum surges from behind.

    ;-D
18. Contrasuzie | January 1, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Wow debbie! What a crazy beginning to a new year! If it stays that eventful for you, I hope it’s with things more fun than fire alarms!
19. Dan Casey | January 1, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Glad you didn’t get burned out, Debbie.
20. Contrasuzie | January 2, 2012 at 12:44 am

    “Suzie says:

    Obama wins reelection

    But notice Dave, Art, and the rest of the leftwing geezers are too chickensh*t to make a little wager on their nonsensical trollish prediction.

    It’s called being yellow.”

    Oh, for Pete’s sake, just shut up. You won’t even give Dan your address to send you a major award that’s not even fra-gee-lay. No one wants to wager with you because
    (A) No one trusts you to make good on your end and (2) No one wants to have any contact with you outside of this blog even when you lose and (III) nobody gives a hoot and a spit what you think about anything.
21. Contrasuzie | January 2, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Excellent stuff, dave.
22. Debbie | January 2, 2012 at 3:10 am

    Thanks, Contrasuzie and Dan.
23. gdad | January 2, 2012 at 10:30 am

    “(A) No one trusts you to make good on your end and (2) No one wants to have any contact with you outside of this blog even when you lose and (III) nobody gives a hoot and a spit what you think about anything.”

    BINGO
24. dave | January 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Contrasuzie

    What gdad said +10! And thqnks.
25. Suzie | January 3, 2012 at 7:31 am

    You won’t even give Dan your address to send you a major award

    LOL. If Dan wants to send me a “major award” I’ll gladly give him my address.
26. Contrasuzie | January 3, 2012 at 9:17 am

    “You won’t even give Dan your address to send you a major award

    LOL. If Dan wants to send me a “major award” I’ll gladly give him my address.”

    Hey moron! It was a JOKE! Combined with ‘fra-gee-lay, it was a reference to the movie, ‘A Christmas Story’. Pretty funny little joke, too, even if I do say so myself.

    You’ll have to ask someone else to explain ‘Santorum surges from behind’. I’m pretty sure the rules won’t allow me to explain it here.
27. Debbie | January 3, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    “fra-gee-lay” That’s on of my favorite moments in that movie. “Must be Italian.”
28. Debbie | January 3, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Make that one, not on.
29. Contrasuzie | January 3, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    One of my favorites, too, Debbie! Out of many!