Originally posted by Jiggaboo_Johnson
And in modern times the Falklands conflict was an example of that British ingenuity…sailing 10,000 miles with a fucked up "armada" of old ships, half of which were converted for the job. And then trouncing the Argies who lived next door and could fly it's jets day and night from the mainland.
The ingenuity of the ENGLISH invented Harrier jump jet proved itself to be the superior dogfighting jet too and without it the result might have been quite a bit different.
BTW…the US turned us down when we asked them for help…even though we always help them….so we did it on our own and won anyway.
A fine example of how the British Empire spirit still exists.
I remember when you used to have a sense of humor and could laugh at yourself and things in your life like finding guns in your attic, losing weight, learning guitar, etc.
Originally posted by Octavian
I've always found you to be a harmless, somewhat quiet poster but your avatar….I don't know…it doesn't exactly make you fit in here?
Should I change it to one of those horse hitching statues?
Would the above seem more appropriate for this site?
This was my soccer coach in grade school. He was German and a chef.
SOCCER CLUB HEAD FACES SEX CHARGES
By United Press International CHICAGO TRIBUNE
June 22, 1985 |ST. LOUIS
The head of a soccer club who has been praised for setting up one of the most successful youth programs in the country was charged Friday with four counts of sodomy involving two boys under 14.
The suspect, Siegbert G. Muthofer, already was on probation for a previous sex offense involving a 13-year-old boy.
Muthofer runs the Voyagers Soccer Club, U.S.A., and is executive chef for Food Service Management Inc. of St. Louis. He was the subject of a glowing profile in the May issue of St. Louis Magazine.
George R. ''Buzz'' Westfall, the St. Louis County prosecutor, said a county grand jury indicted Muthofer on three counts of sodomy May 16 and on a fourth count May 23.
''The reason for the delay in having him arrested until today is because the boys had not made up their minds to prosecute,'' Westfall said.
Westfall said the alleged attacks involved two boys who were members of Muthofer`s soccer squads. The attacks are alleged to have occurred in May and June of 1982 in Muthofer`s home.
The prosecutor said Muthofer was arrested just as the three-year statute of limitations for prosecuting such crimes was about to elapse.
Westfall said Muthofer is on probation on a misdemeanor offense for the unlawful touching of a 13-year-old boy in August, 1983. He pleaded guilty on June 15, 1984, and received a suspended sentence and two years` probation.
As part of the probation, Westfall said Muthofer was ordered to receive professional counseling and prohibited from having coaching activities with younger boys.
Westfall said Muthofer was not punished more severely for the first offense because several parents had asked him to prosecute gently and because ''at the time, we only knew about one offense. And it was his word against a 13-year-old boy`s.
''There were a lot of parents who did not believe the victim a year ago, and I hope now they realize he was telling the truth. I am convinced there has been a pattern and history of this sort of conduct over the years and there are other victims in the St. Louis area.''
Muthofer, a native of Germany, founded the soccer club 14 years ago. It has gained a national reputation as one of the most successful such programs in the country. Many of his players win college soccer scholarships.
''His teams were scheduled to leave for a European soccer tournament Sunday,'' Westfall said. ''As far as I am concerned, Mr. Muthofer is not leaving the state, let alone the country.''
A Fluke meter? I'm impressed! Those will set you back around $200 or more. Got a couple myself. You may just be reading nonsense that means absolutely nothing or you may be reading stray voltage through the goop on your battery.
Try disconnecting the battery terminals and give them and the battery posts a good cleaning with a battery cleaning tool (under $5). Then, mix up a solution of water and baking soda and apply it to the battery using a paper towel. Also use the towel to wipe down and clean any goop from the top of the battery. Hose of any residue and wipe dry. Reattach cables and retest. If reading zero, you've solved the mystery as well as a drain on the battery. If still reading voltage, it's just meter magic.
Originally posted by Jiggaboo_Johnson
There is no such thing as a bad decision…only another learning opportunity. IF it turns out to be a bad decision you'll learn from it and be better for the experience.
Nuclear war?
Suicide?
Shooting up heroin?
Having unprotected sex with an HIV positive person?
I only bother because, over the many years we've known each other, I've grown to care for you and want what is best for you. I don't find a person that brags about committing another Holocaust or disparaging the importance of having and needing friends to be the best thing for you.
Quote: Originally posted by RisiR † I understand that you are a small minded mental midget with the horizon of a pebble but this nigga Ris right here is a globetrotter.
I might not be from Harlem but better believe that I will Eurostep into a plane and slam dunk this tomahawk right into Candy's rim.
Hell yeah, basketball references…
As for Candy, I can tell you that she has to keep thirsty niggas away from herself with a stick. 12 million aren't a match for me, either. My folks already got rid of 6 million undesireables so I can step it up a notch for her and holocaust the entire state of Illinois if I have to just to make room for our love.
Faggot.
Quote: Originally posted by RisiR † Not at all.
Candy is awesome. She is a productive member of society and she's fun to hang out with.
I'm also at an age where I don't really give a fuck about my friends anymore. I'm not trying to fit in with any kind of group or care how anyone views me.
I know who I am and I'm cool with it. You don't like it? That's cool, too.
Thank you all for caring so much.
It disturbs me that Tara doesn't find these statements disturbing.
