tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post133491397300844224..comments2023-09-23T08:26:38.233-07:00Comments on Port Angeles Unearthed: Ask Not What Your County Can Do For You...Crypt Kickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04560627730845451894noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-66124175335000211322015-09-06T23:47:37.550-07:002015-09-06T23:47:37.550-07:00Start by going to city council meetings anony 3:08...Start by going to city council meetings anony 3:08 Start by hanging out with other people who want to do something. Start by figuring out which candidate isn't full of shit to fill one (or two) slots on the city council (and oust one of the major problems). Figure out who the BAD actors are on the city staff. I'm with you..let's get this done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-44289767220589992272015-09-06T22:12:21.097-07:002015-09-06T22:12:21.097-07:00"...this downward spiral this town has been c..."...this downward spiral this town has been caught in for decades."<br /><br />It's a death spiral. There's no pulling out of it. Port Angeles is dying. Accept it, and move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-26238533790885437782015-09-06T15:08:44.596-07:002015-09-06T15:08:44.596-07:00I didn't ask what THEY can do to solve our pro...I didn't ask what THEY can do to solve our problems, I asked what WE can do.<br /><br />There will always be a Kidd or Collins or Rogers or Madsen or Cutler or whichever other city member is fucking over this city. Always. Sorry to disappoint everyone. <br /><br />I don't want to give up just because of that. I want to start thinking of practical solutions WE THE PEOPLE can do to stop this downward spiral this town has been caught in for decades. I want to do something. I just have no idea where to start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-22751998586712419272015-09-05T01:02:55.358-07:002015-09-05T01:02:55.358-07:00Somehow I don't think it's Mr. Collins doi...Somehow I don't think it's Mr. Collins doing the recognizing.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-56149620364710833532015-09-04T08:00:29.465-07:002015-09-04T08:00:29.465-07:00I recognize this excellent writing...I recognize this excellent writing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-37676530723554722442015-09-03T18:31:16.383-07:002015-09-03T18:31:16.383-07:00Nah, they probably mean the morning PABA meetings....Nah, they probably mean the morning PABA meetings...trolls can't expect to keep these things straight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-83234934222394077652015-09-03T11:14:28.116-07:002015-09-03T11:14:28.116-07:00Brad isn't quite ENOUGH of a slobbering, sweat...Brad isn't quite ENOUGH of a slobbering, sweating misogynist to get in trouble in court.<br /><br />(The key words: NOT QUITE ENOUGH)<br /><br />Sure. He's condescending. He is arrogant. He carries himself like his shit not only doesn't stink but is still firmly packed in neat bundles in his ample, ample colon (probably fossilized by now). He is the poster child for constipation. <br /><br />(Constipated in body, in life, and in thought.)<br /><br />Unfortunately, he just isn't quite creepy enough to prove him to be a perv -- since the bar is so high around these parts. Clallam County must be a refuge for these pervy types. A misogynist's wet dream. <br /><br />Brad is at that fine cusp of "slap him silly" and avoid getting near him at all costs. Not quite a masher-guy who will back you into a corner and grind his teeny-peeny against your hip, but creepy enough that speaking to him is something most women are loathe to do. <br /><br />(After all, it's a way to conserve water. Speak to him for any amount of time and you need a searing hot shower to peel away the slime.)<br /><br />Women do eye rolls in his presence. We all give each other that knowing look "pervert alert". These eye rolls are AUDIBLE.<br /><br />The consensus: he's unpleasant, he sweats in your general direction, he leans over in your direction, and can't NOT talk to a woman without staring intently at the woman's tits. <br /><br />("Hello!! My eyes are up here, dummy!") <br /><br />It makes me wish someone would invent a bra-secured laser pointing device that could be activated and blind these crusty old creepers. I don't think men realize how obvious it is when they stand there talking, chin down, head tilted, goofy look on their smug little faces. <br /><br />("Get over it, dude. Look in a mirror, Brad, your tits are as big as mine.")<br /><br />Personally: My only real recourse is to focus on the well-formed concept that Brad must have his biggest butt plug in when he sits in on those city council meetings. <br /><br />(Gay sex Port Angeles!!) <br /><br />He really does seem like a man is in dire need of a really good, dominatrix to make him strip down, crawl around, and have him lick her high-heeled boots. Maybe, poke him in the eye a few times. It would do him, and every woman in the community, a world of good. <br />Unfortunately, I doubt PA has anyone of this stature, and even if there were someone of this quality, he'd be too cheap to spend the dough. <br /><br />(But, a girl can dream, can't she?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-21936407064761578662015-09-03T10:43:54.777-07:002015-09-03T10:43:54.777-07:00At the most recent meeting the group (meaning our ...At the most recent meeting the group (meaning our city council) was so unsure of doing anything without some input from the city staff. They could hardly manage to pass (without a lot of hand-holding) a measure to allow PAPA to have some ability to contact WAVE on the cities behalf. Then once they'd done this -- with hand wringing and asking questions repeatedly that have already been answered -- they congratulated themselves on "growing up" (which I could only assume meant growing a very, very teeny set of immature testicles). Talk about a council that has no idea who they are, why they are there, or how in the hell they're supposed to represent the people. <br /><br />And, then for Cherie to go on to gush "thank you, we needed this we just didn't know how to get public access". Like she even tried. Hey, Cherie, how's that grant you said you'd find for a bridge suicide barrier? You posture well when it comes to getting ink -- but your all talk, no action. Never any action.<br /><br />I swear if that old woman starts blathering one more time about how the people of Port Angeles should thank her -- I'm going to lose it. <br /><br />Get that old hag a ball gag. Seriously, who in the hell does she think she is? She isn't giving us anything. She isn't doing us any favors. She's a small-minded, dimwit, at best. So, tell me WHY has she been in office so long? <br /><br />Really folks, you get the representatives you elect. Good 'enuf, I suppose?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-13697221284673706092015-09-03T10:36:02.371-07:002015-09-03T10:36:02.371-07:00Who are you looking to find solutions to the probl...Who are you looking to find solutions to the problems? Kidd? Collins? They ARE problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-85154704478482008372015-09-03T07:03:05.946-07:002015-09-03T07:03:05.946-07:00Actually I think this troll means PAPA instead of ...Actually I think this troll means PAPA instead of PABA. I will certainly step aside if you will step up. Bring your energy and angst to the side of doing something positive instead of spewing vitriol on those working for a better future. Whatever beef you have with me I urge you to contact me and we can possibly work it out. Otherwise, I'll consider you a malcontent with self esteem issues.Dale Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-80001618640431607922015-09-02T22:32:27.744-07:002015-09-02T22:32:27.744-07:00Given that PABA stands for the Port Angeles Busine... Given that PABA stands for the Port Angeles Business Association, I'm not sure what the hell this obvious troll is trying to say, other than OBVIOUSLY using this thread to try to cast negatives on Dale Wilson.<br /><br /> Or, they just want the PABA to be exclusive. You know, by invitation only? They only want to hear from people they already agree with? Is that what the PABA Board is saying? <br /><br /> As so many times before, I will challenge this dope to name ANYONE who has done more for Port Angeles than Dale Wilson. <br /><br /> Flat out. No bullshit. Come up with a name. We have been here before. Enough of the cheap, anonymous crap. If you got the name of ANYONE who has done more for Port Angeles, cough up the name. We ALL will like to know. <br /><br /> If not.. well. We all can see you for who you are. Just a pathetic jerk trying to keep the status quo. Just a pathetic jerk who has NOTHING to offer. Just a pathetic jerk that uses these forums to try to undermine the hard work of people who are actually doing real things to help make changes.<br /><br /> What are YOU doing? Besides the useless crap you post? <br /><br /> We're waiting to hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-25745971473460817262015-09-02T21:09:47.344-07:002015-09-02T21:09:47.344-07:00If you move here, I guarantee you will regret it. ...If you move here, I guarantee you will regret it. I speak from experience. Save yourself, and your family, the grief and disappointment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-44744086298122242722015-09-02T19:47:06.003-07:002015-09-02T19:47:06.003-07:00You want to hear about what we want out of PABA. O...You want to hear about what we want out of PABA. Okay, GET DALE WILSON OUT OF PABA. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-13782431004372990762015-09-02T11:33:52.419-07:002015-09-02T11:33:52.419-07:00Sleepy Tom Harper is busy maintaining the low, low...Sleepy Tom Harper is busy maintaining the low, low standards for any and all activities in Port Angeles. Nothing to see, know nothing, do nothing. Zzzzz...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-4517583879955126702015-09-02T08:26:09.682-07:002015-09-02T08:26:09.682-07:00You could always live in Sequim and commute to PA....You could always live in Sequim and commute to PA. The County has its own issues in the way they treat employees - cutting hours, furlough days, etc - you'll find several comments here to that nature. As far as feeling isolated though - it's a easy day trip to Seattle, but I know I enjoy coming back here at teh end of the day and getting away from those crowds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-13331511097595003362015-09-02T00:24:35.420-07:002015-09-02T00:24:35.420-07:00What HAPPENED to the Port Angeles Blog...Harper...What HAPPENED to the Port Angeles Blog...Harper's. Not updated since August 9th? People post...but I can't follow their rants. Meanwhile...really? What happened? Bueller? Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-56491688598087720532015-09-02T00:17:55.666-07:002015-09-02T00:17:55.666-07:00Yes, indeed. What's the deal with them -- I me...Yes, indeed. What's the deal with them -- I mean aside from the OBVIOUS ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-65721853373347417622015-09-02T00:14:34.001-07:002015-09-02T00:14:34.001-07:00But you can hang out with us other misfits.But you can hang out with us other misfits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-85951500471011161692015-09-01T23:21:42.160-07:002015-09-01T23:21:42.160-07:00Could the job opening that interests you be in the...Could the job opening that interests you be in the Clallam County government rather that the City of Port Angeles? The County seat is Port Angeles, and the city hall is right across the street from the county court housed. If it's a county position you're considering, then I'm sure people who post here will offer even more relevant advice.<br />Good luck,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-91723791039589351042015-09-01T20:11:40.739-07:002015-09-01T20:11:40.739-07:00Isolation is definitely a problem here. We are abo...Isolation is definitely a problem here. We are about two hours from Seattle, longer if you happen to get stuck behind someone going 40 in a 55 the whole way. <br /><br />I wouldn't really call Port Angeles either "vibrant" or a "community" or say it has a lot of energy. There tends to be a core group of people who are active in the community, but they do it badly. Unfortunately they tend to get "big fish, small pond" syndrome.<br /><br />On the other hand, like I said, I honestly believe there is pent-up demand for change. It's been brewing for awhile but hasn't had the momentum or right people to really take hold. I'm seeing better signs of change than I have for awhile. Whether change takes, or grows big enough to happen in spite of the city council remains to be seen. There is a chance though.<br /><br />Port Angeles isn't the worst town I've lived in, but it's definitely not the best. It has a lot of promise, and could be a lot better than it is, if all the ducks line up in a row.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-7931621661733082952015-09-01T18:49:21.125-07:002015-09-01T18:49:21.125-07:00You're in a "vibrant community"? And...You're in a "vibrant community"? And you're wife feels isolated? <br /><br /> Unless you can endure stagnation on every level, look elsewhere. Honestly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-18833363126756798102015-09-01T18:01:28.555-07:002015-09-01T18:01:28.555-07:00Hey Marolee - Thanks for the information.
People...Hey Marolee - Thanks for the information. <br /><br />People: Turn out at these events, and ask questions. Crypt Kickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560627730845451894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-74198086955372051312015-09-01T17:52:23.684-07:002015-09-01T17:52:23.684-07:00If you have education - you will be ostracized. If...If you have education - you will be ostracized. If you have modern sensibilities or ideas - you will be ostracized. If you are at all concerned, genuinely concerned, about protecting the environment - you will be ostracized. If you are honest and in favor of governmental transparency and/or accountability - you will be ostracized. <br /><br />But if you're willing to go along to get along, and turn a blind eye to illegal and unethical acts, as well as a tremendous amount of graft and theft, you might - might - be allowed to keep your head down and do your job.<br /><br />Might.<br /><br />But you still will be isolated. Port Angeles is a long way - in every way - from civilization of any kind, from culture of any kind. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-32579948983635173632015-09-01T15:25:47.308-07:002015-09-01T15:25:47.308-07:00No kidding...get inside and like a cancer....rot t...No kidding...get inside and like a cancer....rot the stinking mess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-8938301350158394232015-09-01T15:24:35.037-07:002015-09-01T15:24:35.037-07:00Meanwhile, my most recent blog post about life in ...Meanwhile, my most recent blog post about life in PA and the whole fluoride nonsense that I've been researching about. (My post is way too long, but hey, sorry.)<br />http://maroleesmith.com/2015/09/01/trust-us-were-experts-more-on-the-fluoride-saga/Maroleehttp://maroleesmith.comnoreply@blogger.com