Spring is here?

First and foremost - I was in the county snowmobiling this week. Yea, the stories about 15 foot snowbanks are true. I have to say that the ITS system was in amazing condition. Hats off to all the locals who maintain this system. Most clubs are running on ZERO funds this time of year and the recent spike in fuel has only added to the deficit spending. Some trail bosses are using their own cash to fuel the groomers. All I can say is THANK YOU. Maybe the Gov could send some emergency dollars their way. The trails could stay open for three-four more weeks if the money was there. From what I'm hearing, most grooming will stop next week. He was in the county last week too, I wonder if he went for a ride down ITS 85? Think 'economic engine" here people!

Bangor schools will have a new Super this fall as Betsy Webb was chosen to take the reins from Sandy Ervin. I know Betsy and she'll do a fine job. However, I think the pay rate of $125k is a joke. Look at her resume and you'll see what I mean. When Sandy was hired, one of the many reasons put out there for his salary was the fact that he held a doctorate. Yup Dr. Ervin for sure. But Betsy? No DR. in her name, no PHD. She was making around $90k as the assist. super (higher than most Supers in the State). That's a $35k jump for you math majors. Nice raise indeed. One could argue that some folks in Bangor don't even make as much as her raise. Pretty sad state of affairs, with the current budget crunch in Augusta. I think she would have taken the job at $100k - saving the city TWENTY-FIVE-GRAND!!!!! Who set that pay scale? The school board should be ashamed and probably removed. Wheres Dan Tremble when you need him most? Oh that's right, I forgot.

Finally, Nice to see Pat Blanchette was able to make last weeks Council meeting. She's a tireless fighter for Bangor in Augusta, unlike the other dopes we put down there. Joe Perry is by far the biggest disappointment that Bangor has ever sent down since Sean Faircloth and Tom Sawyer were elected. It's no wonder this State is screwed up with people like Joe on the taxation committee. This numb-nuts couldn't even run a small mom n pop store for gods sake. Have your taxes gone down? Me neither

Easter Rant

Its Easter and I find myself reflecting on the world and why people celebrate this holiday. Christians observe this as a sabbath day, fulfillment of the scriptures and all that. Jews probably keep a low profile during this week. Muslims, I'm assuming, hate this week and every other week as well. It must be hard being Muslim, with all the rage and suicide bombing and stuff. C'mon people, you gotta lighten up a bit. The worst part of Easter for me is having to arrive at church an hour before the service. Why do so many folks go to Easter mass and not to regular mass? Hoping for a quick shot to heaven? I don't think so my friends. Jews don't think so either, or else they'd be at mass too. Any chance for for some quick eternal redemption and I'm there, cause you know I've done a few things, ya, things. But I dont think it works that way. If its not in your heart than your screwed. I have a conscience so I'm safe.

I was watching the usual Bangor council and committee meetings this week and had a few good laughs. Gerry Palmer had the gavel for the night and he was in his usual form. Gerry truley loves Bangor. Gerry is also a hack in the purest sense of the word. This lazy piece of shit couldnt get a real job if his life depended on it. The taxpayers have been funding this fat bastard for to long. The only thing he really cares about is Gerry Palmer. At least Professor Gratwick wasn't around this week for his usual tripe. I also caught the Planning boards this week and Member Rosenblatt doenst fail to put people asleep. Dave Gould was nodding off several times. This group of idiots couldnt get a thing done if they had to, and the frustration shows on Mr. Goulds face. The only bright spot in this bureaucratic cesspool is City Manager Ed Barret. Thanks for the good work Ed.

VOB's Idiot Of The Month

This months complete idiot has to be Geoffry Gratwick. I've been watching the Council and misc committee meetings this past week and this guys pretentious rhetoric goes on and on. This weeks closing Council remarks - "torture is wrong" shows how out of touch with reality this numb-nuts is. Yes tortures wrong, we all agree, but is this your private soapbox? Go preach on the corner like a ranting drunk. The City doesn't need your help, unless you want to pick up all that dog shit at City Forest.