Mind your own business Pete Borden, take 2! (The Recap!)

This is my prior post on Walter G. "Pete" Borden and I have to say that I am still just as annoyed about the entire situation. To give an update, Mr. Borden was DENIED but it wasn't soon enough to allow my son's high school to have the turf installed. The football year-end banquet was last Monday and the Coach noted that the new turf field is in the process of being installed (brrr!). I am curious how much his silly argument cost our county to defend? All I know that my son (a/k/a "the retired football player") never got the chance to play on that 'field of dreams'. In all honesty, no, I don't think his season was any better or worse due to that delay, but I would have liked to see him play on the new field. Maybe we'll go see a game or two at Sprayberry High next year, but it obviously won't be the same without Joey. So shame on you Pete Borden, for actually wasting our taxpayer money by filing a lawsuit and causing delays in a process that I SPECIFICALLY VOTED FOR.

Mind your own business, Walter G. "Pete" Borden

Here's an article for you, from a guy that is trying to stop the installation of artificial turf on Cobb County football fields. I wrote this comment on a 'letter to the editor' on the Marietta Daily Journal website:
I voted FOR SPLOST. WHY? Because of each line item in the proposal. I CHOSE to vote for this as my kids are in Cobb County Schools and I wanted their equipment and schools to be upgraded. YES, that includes the football field at Sprayberry (my son) and Kell (when my daughter is older). If you were out there watching football you would have seen the dustbowl at Osbourne in 2008 when we played 'away'. In 2009, you would have seen the mud and puddles (and heard about games being cancelled due to water on the field, etc.). There is a high cost to maintain the fields and you cannot escape this fact. My yard? I don't spend a dime on it. Not important to me. As for the Mr. Borden, he doesn't even pay school taxes so where is his standing to sue? I read the proposal and voted FOR this money to be used. If you don't like it, don't vote for it. IT PASSED, get over it. Now our tax money is being wasted on thousands of dollars in legal fees (ask a litigator-the average price to bring a lawsuit to trial is over $5,000-$10,000. Could a teacher have used this money in the classroom?). Bottom line, after the laptop debacle, they clarified where every penny would go; that's why I voted for it (and why it passed, I guess?). To use a silly sports analogy, stop "Monday Morning Quarterbacking"!
In essence, this could delay the installation for Fall sports. Is this the most important issue in my life? NO. However, one guy is holding up everything and I hate it. I just wanted to vent; should you desire to get involved, call the Judge who will be presiding over the case: Judge Steven Schuster – He needs to know that the people of Cobb County voted for this and we expect him to honor that vote! Staff Attorney-Brittany Jones (770) 528-1851 Administrative Assistant-Janet Smith (770) 528-1849 Office Fax (770) 528-1854

Of Michael Vick...

A friend was kind enough to take me to a Falcons game last Sunday (thanks John!) and the Philadelphia Eagles happened to be the opponent. In case you missed it (with 24/7 coverage of Tiger Woods) Michael Vick made his 'triumphant' return to ATL. When he first hit the field, there seemed to be more boos than cheers. However, a mid-game running touchdown (the Vick of old?) resulted in more cheers than jeers (how soon the fans can turn on the home team!). Near the end of the game the entire stadium erupted in "We Want Vick" chants. I was actually surprised but must admit that it was somewhat electrifying (full disclosure, I always thought Vick was a thug and HATED his AirTran ads, as I am a shareholder). He threw a beautiful pass resulting in major yardage and the ensuing touchdown resulted in huge cheers. Sigh... It was embarrassing for the Falcons, even if they were down several starters. But what about Vick? Should we hate him still? I have to admit that I am still not a fan. However, I do think that losing everything (Freedom, homes, wealth, lifestyle) can change a person. Hopefully he is a better man. I happen to have a boxer/pit-bull mix. I know the horrible reputation of pit-bulls--our Spike is the most loving dog I have ever known. Shame on Mr. Vick for ever doing anything to encourage the violence in those dogs. Shame on him for any part of the vicious world of dog fighting. Hopefully those days are behind him and soon enough he may be deserving of fans' cheers. I guess we'll just have to see! Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance? I sure hope he makes the best of his! (So does Spike!)

What am I going to do on Friday now?

Unfortunately Sprayberry High School's football team lost their first round playoff game to Marist High School last Friday, thus ending our football season. It was a great game and a hard fight--a fitting end to a solid year of football. Now what? No more football, cheeseburgers and fries (or Chick Fil A), popcorn and hot chocolate. I guess we'll be back to gathering on the sofa for movie night (or we'll venture out to 'actual' movies--New Moon, anyone?). Who knows, maybe we can take in a Gwinnett Gladiators game soon or some other event? Regardless, it was great to be a part of 3 straight years of Sprayberry being in the playoffs and I look forward to our son Joey's 2010 Senior season! Go Sprayberry Yellowjackets!