"Joe just compared a job at the zoo to being a firefighter. Now you guys and girls see why I am here for laughs!"
At the Salisbury Zoo, Zookeepers, (especially my Wife) didn't sit around 8 hours a day on their asses WAITING for something to happen.
In TOTAL support of each and every Zookeeper, especially years ago when they had no loading dock, everything was physical, especially for the women.
My Wife dead lifted full wheel barrel's all the way up into a Dump Truck. They'd lift and carry 35,000 lbs. of frozen meat & fish that was delivered to the Zoo. They never used aerial cranes for anything, up until recently. Everything was done by hand and hard work. Hence 3 herniated disks in her back and then FIRED after they were through with her because she couldn't perform 100%. Yes Barrie Tilghman really takes care of those injured on the job, even former Fire Fighters.
Several times a year they would unload 150 bails of hay, not including all the 50 pound bags of feed brought out and around the Zoo daily.
Please don't even think you people do a quarter of the work than those employed at the Zoo. I'm NOT saying there weren't some extremely lazy Zookeepers, (men) that acted like little girls when it came to doing real work at the Zoo, because there were a fair share of those there and the women picked up the slack. I have plenty of photos to prove that. Fortunately, many of those people are gone.
Nevertheless, your comment is ridiculous. Oh, washing a Fire Truck is hard work, I forgot. NOW, that being said, herniate three disks in your back, (ON THE JOB) and do any one of your duties around the Fire Department and let's see what kind of men you really are?
Maybe the Mayor turned you down on pay increases because she knew how bad things are around the Fire Department? You obviously didn't earn/deserve a pay increase, right? The Police got their increases. The Zoo got all of their increases. Oh, that's right, you got a $10,000,000.00 Fire Station, I forgot.
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Director Of Dlite, (Jim Rapp) Is Still Mooning People!
Talk about a classic! In today's Daily Times I found this article posted above and thought, this is a glutton for punishment. How appropriate that they don't mention Jim Rapp's name connected to such an event? The second photo is from a deposition and are the words of Jim Rapp himself. Perhaps they'll give it another name next year? Only in the mind of Jim Rapp could you connect a FULL MOON and Dlite!
Paddle, eh, thank you Sir, may I have another?
Is This Really A Color Photo?
Something about the color balance seems to be WAY OFF, wouldn't YOU agree?
The Price To Visit Their Zoo
A select few people want to bitch and complain about the Salisbury Zoo ever charging an entrance fee at the doors. Well, take a good hard look at what it cost PER PERSON just to visit their Zoo! A Family of only 3 is $213.00 A DAY!
I know, I have a GREAT idea. Pass it on to ALL the taxpayers to foot the bill for everyone coming through the Salisbury Zoo, even those visiting from Delaware.
Ron Alessi should be ashamed of himself for putting these expenses on everyone elses back. Think about this Ladies & Gentlemen. YOU have people on that Board making decisions for every taxpayer in the City, yet many of them, (including Alessi) DON'T LIVE IN THE CITY OF SALISBURY!
Isn't that like having a Mayor for Salisbury who lives in Somerset County? Oh, I'm sorry, that's more like your Police Chief, right? It's no wonder the City of Salisbury is so screwed up!
Today's Wildlife Photo
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Yes, I took this picture. When you visit Disney and go to their Zoo, they have animals Americans want to see. It doesn't stink and everyone there waves and says hello at every opportunity they can. VERY refreshing!
Anonymous Comments Are Back
After a VERY good nights rest I am back and ready to tackle any and all messages. Blast away, children.
Friday, October 26, 2007
I'm Calling It A Night
Considering a select few have chosen to post nasty comments, I'm turning off anonymous comments for the evening. I will continue to do so while I am away from the computer for periods of time. Thank You for understanding. I'll add, ANY more comments with curse words will also be deleted from here on out. Do as I say, not as I do. LOL
The Best Post Ever
Not only did this Post kick butt in only being up for 24 hours, there are already 121 comments and growing. Sadly however, Fire Fighters have become so angry and rude they have been attacking my Wife with sexual disgusting comments I've had to delete.
GO HERE to see the comments but you better have the time to do so. I enjoy the fact that I slammed each and every Fire Fighter who could be guilty of being racists and the comments will clearly prove many of those Idiots need serious help, yet Barrie Tilghman couldn't care less. She only reads and saves the comments that are against her personally for her lawsuit.
I don't think I have ever seen a Post anywhere else with that many comments. I'm NOT saying it hasn't happened. I'm saying "I" haven't seen it happen elsewhere. Are you proud of your men now Chief See and Deputy Chief Gordy? You've done a wonderful job and it clearly shows they haven't let you down on just how you educated them and trained them.
GO HERE to see the comments but you better have the time to do so. I enjoy the fact that I slammed each and every Fire Fighter who could be guilty of being racists and the comments will clearly prove many of those Idiots need serious help, yet Barrie Tilghman couldn't care less. She only reads and saves the comments that are against her personally for her lawsuit.
I don't think I have ever seen a Post anywhere else with that many comments. I'm NOT saying it hasn't happened. I'm saying "I" haven't seen it happen elsewhere. Are you proud of your men now Chief See and Deputy Chief Gordy? You've done a wonderful job and it clearly shows they haven't let you down on just how you educated them and trained them.
The Lighthouse Diner On S. Salisbury Blvd. Closed?
The word on the street is that the Light House Diner on S. Salisbury has been shut down by the EPA. Something about a bad pipe that hasn't been fixed in a timely manner? I have been told, BUT NOT CONFIRMED allegedly, "the EPA shut down the Lighthouse Restaurant for suposedly dumping sewage into the creek/stream/river."
I tried calling their business, 410-749-5515 and there's no answer. Considering I called at 11:30, one would think they would be eager to answer for the upcoming lunch business, so it must have some credibility.
I'll look into it more and keep you updated.........
I tried calling their business, 410-749-5515 and there's no answer. Considering I called at 11:30, one would think they would be eager to answer for the upcoming lunch business, so it must have some credibility.
I'll look into it more and keep you updated.........
Gilchrest Accused Of "Dirty Tricks'
GO HERE for original article.
October 26, 2007
By Tom LoBianco - ANNAPOLIS - Supporters of state Sen. Andrew P. Harris' campaign to unseat Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest say the incumbent's top aide pushed another candidate into the Republican primary to dilute support for Mr. Harris.
"This is [Mr. Gilchrest's] insurance card that he doesn't lose the race," said state Sen. Nancy Jacobs, Harford County Republican. "It's dirty tricks. It's what goes on behind the scenes. But to get caught with your hand in the cookie jar."
Mrs. Jacobs and other Harris supporters say Tony Caligiuri, Mr. Gilchrest's chief of staff, asked Robert Joseph Banks to enter the race.
Mr. Harris is the strongest challenger to Mr. Gilchrest, who has held the 1st Congressional District seat for nine terms.
Although Mr. Gilchrest has fended off strong challengers before, his vote against the Democrat-backed Iraq war resolution in March and a redistricting plan in 2002 have made him more vulnerable to defeat.
Mr. Gilchrest has further alienated the Republican base by supporting full congressional voting rights for the District, frequently siding with environmentalists and testifying in 2004 against a proposal by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. to legalize slot machines.
Mr. Ehrlich, a Republican, recently gave his support to Mr. Harris, Baltimore and Harford counties Republican, who spent four years working for votes for him in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly and helped raise $180,000 for Mr. Ehrlich's unsuccessful re-election bid last year.
State Democrats restructured Mr. Gilchrest's district in 2002 to include metropolitan Baltimore, which cuts into his Eastern Shore base.
Eastern Shore lawyers Frank M. Kratovil Jr. and Christopher R. Robinson are running for the Democratic nomination. The primary is Feb. 12, and the general election is Nov. 4, 2008.
Mrs. Jacobs said one of her former staffers now working for the Gilchrest campaign told her about the plan to enlist Mr. Banks, a technology executive.
Mr. Banks yesterday denied the accusations.
"Absolutely not," he said. "It sounds like a vast right-wing conspiracy."
Mr. Banks entered the race this month, increasing the number of Republicans to five and thinning the chances for a challenger to defeat Mr. Gilchrest.
Mr. Caligiuri denied asking Mr. Banks to run and said Mrs. Jacobs is "really kind of losing it."
"She's swinging at shadows at this point," he said yesterday. "Last I heard, Banks was criticizing Gilchrest."
Mr. Banks is the only candidate who does not live in the district. He lives in Baltimore City, but federal law does not require a candidate to live in the district they want to represent.
Mr. Harris' campaign calls Mr. Banks' entry into the race an attempt by the Gilchrest campaign to confuse voters.
"This is the worst form of dirty tricks campaigning," said Chris Meekins, Mr. Harris' campaign manager. "Sadly, that is what we have come to expect from Wayne Gilchrest. This is exactly why Republican voters are looking for new leadership."
Whether Mr. Banks was asked to enter the race remains in dispute, but he clearly opposed Mr. Harris' bid this summer.
He said Mr. Gilchrest was the Republicans' best chance to hold the seat.
"I feel that to risk bruising up one of our guys and weaken him for a general [election] or knocking him off in a primary and fielding a strongly conservative candidate may open the doors for an unknown to pick up this seat," he said in an e-mail to the Harris campaign obtained by The Washington Times.
His run has prompted former U.S. Rep. Helen Delich Bentley, a Republican and Harris supporter, to ask him to drop out.
Mrs. Bentley also thinks Mr. Caligiuri pushed Mr. Banks into running.
"That is the general feeling," she said. "Whenever you get a lot of people in the primary, the incumbent usually wins."
October 26, 2007
By Tom LoBianco - ANNAPOLIS - Supporters of state Sen. Andrew P. Harris' campaign to unseat Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest say the incumbent's top aide pushed another candidate into the Republican primary to dilute support for Mr. Harris.
"This is [Mr. Gilchrest's] insurance card that he doesn't lose the race," said state Sen. Nancy Jacobs, Harford County Republican. "It's dirty tricks. It's what goes on behind the scenes. But to get caught with your hand in the cookie jar."
Mrs. Jacobs and other Harris supporters say Tony Caligiuri, Mr. Gilchrest's chief of staff, asked Robert Joseph Banks to enter the race.
Mr. Harris is the strongest challenger to Mr. Gilchrest, who has held the 1st Congressional District seat for nine terms.
Although Mr. Gilchrest has fended off strong challengers before, his vote against the Democrat-backed Iraq war resolution in March and a redistricting plan in 2002 have made him more vulnerable to defeat.
Mr. Gilchrest has further alienated the Republican base by supporting full congressional voting rights for the District, frequently siding with environmentalists and testifying in 2004 against a proposal by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. to legalize slot machines.
Mr. Ehrlich, a Republican, recently gave his support to Mr. Harris, Baltimore and Harford counties Republican, who spent four years working for votes for him in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly and helped raise $180,000 for Mr. Ehrlich's unsuccessful re-election bid last year.
State Democrats restructured Mr. Gilchrest's district in 2002 to include metropolitan Baltimore, which cuts into his Eastern Shore base.
Eastern Shore lawyers Frank M. Kratovil Jr. and Christopher R. Robinson are running for the Democratic nomination. The primary is Feb. 12, and the general election is Nov. 4, 2008.
Mrs. Jacobs said one of her former staffers now working for the Gilchrest campaign told her about the plan to enlist Mr. Banks, a technology executive.
Mr. Banks yesterday denied the accusations.
"Absolutely not," he said. "It sounds like a vast right-wing conspiracy."
Mr. Banks entered the race this month, increasing the number of Republicans to five and thinning the chances for a challenger to defeat Mr. Gilchrest.
Mr. Caligiuri denied asking Mr. Banks to run and said Mrs. Jacobs is "really kind of losing it."
"She's swinging at shadows at this point," he said yesterday. "Last I heard, Banks was criticizing Gilchrest."
Mr. Banks is the only candidate who does not live in the district. He lives in Baltimore City, but federal law does not require a candidate to live in the district they want to represent.
Mr. Harris' campaign calls Mr. Banks' entry into the race an attempt by the Gilchrest campaign to confuse voters.
"This is the worst form of dirty tricks campaigning," said Chris Meekins, Mr. Harris' campaign manager. "Sadly, that is what we have come to expect from Wayne Gilchrest. This is exactly why Republican voters are looking for new leadership."
Whether Mr. Banks was asked to enter the race remains in dispute, but he clearly opposed Mr. Harris' bid this summer.
He said Mr. Gilchrest was the Republicans' best chance to hold the seat.
"I feel that to risk bruising up one of our guys and weaken him for a general [election] or knocking him off in a primary and fielding a strongly conservative candidate may open the doors for an unknown to pick up this seat," he said in an e-mail to the Harris campaign obtained by The Washington Times.
His run has prompted former U.S. Rep. Helen Delich Bentley, a Republican and Harris supporter, to ask him to drop out.
Mrs. Bentley also thinks Mr. Caligiuri pushed Mr. Banks into running.
"That is the general feeling," she said. "Whenever you get a lot of people in the primary, the incumbent usually wins."
Local Farmers Compete To Pimp Their Rides!
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If any of you are wondering why the cost of Dog Food, gas and so many other items have gone through the roof recently, take a good hard look at your local Corn Farmer and ask him/her, WHO PIMPS YOUR RIDE?
It seems to me this Wicomico County Farmer is loving life. Perhaps it's about time?
Around The Blogosphere
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The pickins are becoming more and more slim any more. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Today, when you look around the local Blogosphere there are fewer choices. Many of the Anti Albero Blogs are disappearing.
Bill Duvall isn't worth reading any more, seriously. What used to be the best Blog on the Eastern Shore is nothing short of, GO HERE and CLICK HERE information created elsewhere.
Delmarva Dealings has been just like a car running out of gas. Every so often it kicks back and sputters, acting is if it's going to come back to life again, then it dies out.
The few remaining Anti Albero Blogs have simply lost credibility and people have grown tired of the bitching and complaining about one single person, Joe Albero. They offer no news at all and they've dropped in comments and posts like there's no tomorrow.
Could it be that Salisbury News has no competition any longer? Will my only real competition be The Daily Times Blogs? I have only gone there once, (honest to God) since they started them and I have yet to ever hear or read that anyone else has remarked about a single story in them.
It is very time consuming to do a decent Blog and of course there's always the threats of a lawsuit. I love the one about the Anti Albero people threatening a Class Action Suit against me. Here's the funny part. These people are "anonymous" and they think they're going to sue me. Now that cracks me up. Or as Larry the Cable Guy says, Now that there is some funny stuff. Hey anonymous, you're an a hole. I can't wait for that lawsuit too. LOL
Then there's the one guy who claims I'm a Terrorist. Love the Towel Head picture too! Robinson has a Blog, then he doesn't have a Blog. Then he gets pissed off again and starts up another Blog, then he shuts it down again. He should get to know Doug Church better because Doug does the exact same thing on a regular basis. Charles Jannace has finally given up the ghost, (from what I can tell) and he's still got his Blog but he hasn't posted anything in several months. I'm happy to see he's moved on and grown up.
Anyhow, although the pickins are getting slimmer, we still have Michael Shwartz who tells details like there's no tomorrow but doesn't have very interesting Posts. He's more about politics and does in fact cover it well. However, people tend to fall asleep arriving into the second paragraph. Then he covers stuff like local Bands. I'm sorry but people in our age groups are raising kids and have many other things to do than to go out to Night Clubs and watch the local Bands.
I can tell you that there will be a pleasant surprise coming to Delmarva starting next week. I can't tell you what it is but I will say that you're going to see a LOT more of Salisbury News being exposed through the Media and partnerships being born to create the Blog Industry in a much bigger way.
As a matter of fact you'll even see television commercials promoting the local Blogs in the very near future. The Daily Times has no idea what's coming. All I can tell you is it is a win/win situation for Salisbury News. Wanna buy some ad space? LOL
IF you have a Blog and want to participate you'll need to make Posts each and every day. You'll need to have been around for at least 90 days and your Blog will need to be informative about local information. If you'd like to get involved just contact me and I'll see what I can do to get you on board as well.
I wonder what will become of this Post and if we might see a few more Blogs kick up out of nowhere now? Remember, it's a lot of work and if you're just going to sit around and pick on me, you're not going to survive. Even Bill Duvall gave up on me after a while because people just couldn't stand it. Good Luck!
Prices
Last night I made a run up to Sam's Club to pick up a few items we were running low on.
When I got to the Pet Food Isle I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. Dog Food rose 25% almost overnight!
Look, this is just getting crazy! I love my animals and I'll pay whatever it costs to keep them happy as well. However, a 25% increase is just ridiculous out of nowhere. The last time I believe I said something it was about how they made the cat food bags smaller and the price of it went up a good 25%, if not more.
I just wonder when Americans are going to freak out, yes, even over something so stupid? There has to come a time when everyone says enough is enough. Just look what we're paying for a gallon of milk or a pound of meat. These are tangible items too.
Oh well, if you can't afford it any more, more than likely crime will go way up and people will simply start stealing it. No, I don't mean 50 pound bags of Dog Food. I mean like the Mob stealing the entire truck load.
When I got to the Pet Food Isle I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. Dog Food rose 25% almost overnight!
Look, this is just getting crazy! I love my animals and I'll pay whatever it costs to keep them happy as well. However, a 25% increase is just ridiculous out of nowhere. The last time I believe I said something it was about how they made the cat food bags smaller and the price of it went up a good 25%, if not more.
I just wonder when Americans are going to freak out, yes, even over something so stupid? There has to come a time when everyone says enough is enough. Just look what we're paying for a gallon of milk or a pound of meat. These are tangible items too.
Oh well, if you can't afford it any more, more than likely crime will go way up and people will simply start stealing it. No, I don't mean 50 pound bags of Dog Food. I mean like the Mob stealing the entire truck load.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Breaking Exclusive News
Wicomico County Sheriffs Department Chief Gary Baker and Sheriff Mike Lewis were driving down Mt. Hermon Road after their second meeting of the evening when a Pontiac Grand Am pulled out Carey Road in front of them and Chief Baker had to slam on his brakes to avoid hitting the vehicle.
Chief Baker turned on his lights and pulled over 18 year old Chelsea Truitt. Chelsea was asked for her Drivers License and Registration, she opened her Glove Box and an ounce of marijuana fell out of the Compartment.
When Sheriff Lewis went to retrieve the marijuana, the driver Chelsea Truitt attempted to start swallowing a bunch of pills whereas they had to actually grab her by the neck to stop her from swallowing the pills and overdosing.
Chelsea has been arrested and is currently in Custody of the WCDC. This is what we call PRO ACTIVE POLICING FOLKS!
My Response To One Fire Fighters Comment
you know i have to agree with wagonmaster we the vollies, do it 24/7 we can be called out at a moments notice. we drop everything we are doing and get to those engines to save people like you. It was not long ago that I saw a decal the said what we are all about. yeah you think we may be rednecks or whatever else you want to call us but you have to agree that if you or anybody you know need the fire deparment we would be right there to save you and yours. I am a proud vollie and I hold that fact close to my heart. cause you now have to think how many enemies have you made by this blog site?? what you dont think you dont have, that's funny. But just remember that every fire fighter across the world is in one family and we bleed the same color you do and we breath the same air, so why do you want to take some aggression out on us? there is alot of other idiots out there that need that more than we do. sincerly hell's fire
hell's fire,
That is, if your family is all white. That's my issue. IF you or any one of you use the "N" Word, I DON'T LIKE YOU. I have NO respect for YOU. That being said, how dare you dislike me because I not only spread the truth, how dare you disrespect me for my feelings between blacks & white!
You people are on the defense here because many of you do in fact use the "N" Word and you can't handle a guy like me that will in fact confront you and tell you it's not right.
If you or any one of your co workers DON'T use that word, then you should show ME the respect I deserve for standing up against so many of you because I've been told differently. NONE of you are obviously man enough to respect that, therefore none of you were my friends anyway. MY friends wouldn't treat Lorenzo Cropper that way or any other black person.
I can't wait to see your response to this comment.
If I have made enemies within the Fire Department, you obviously don't understand what this Blog is all about. I am NOT here to make friends and NONE of you are big enough to stand up for yourselves, let alone an entire City.
hell's fire,
That is, if your family is all white. That's my issue. IF you or any one of you use the "N" Word, I DON'T LIKE YOU. I have NO respect for YOU. That being said, how dare you dislike me because I not only spread the truth, how dare you disrespect me for my feelings between blacks & white!
You people are on the defense here because many of you do in fact use the "N" Word and you can't handle a guy like me that will in fact confront you and tell you it's not right.
If you or any one of your co workers DON'T use that word, then you should show ME the respect I deserve for standing up against so many of you because I've been told differently. NONE of you are obviously man enough to respect that, therefore none of you were my friends anyway. MY friends wouldn't treat Lorenzo Cropper that way or any other black person.
I can't wait to see your response to this comment.
If I have made enemies within the Fire Department, you obviously don't understand what this Blog is all about. I am NOT here to make friends and NONE of you are big enough to stand up for yourselves, let alone an entire City.
Is Robinson Back???????
"John R said...
I have decided to NEVER comment about J __ __ again. I will not read his site and he will not be a guest on my NEW RADIO TALK SHOW! My wife said commenting on him only give him crediblity. To drive someone like him even crazier, ignoring him is the best policy."
ROTFLMAO!
A Commenter Just Posted......
"Anonymous said...
slow news day joe? I bet the daily times will be thin tomorrow... oops no they have reporters that go find the news and not wait for it."
2:32 PM
I replied,
"I'm sorry,
Please provide your name, address and account information so that we may start billing you for our services."
"Perhaps you MISSED yesterday's Daily Times and information already provided by sbynews.com a month ago. Let's see, there was the front page of the new Sheriffs vehicles. Then there was the Delmarva Section about the old mall, been there, DONE THAT!
Yeah, the Daily Times is REAL competition to this Blog, NOT! Anyhow, don't forget to provide your billing information anyway. LMAO!"
The way I see it is, I could take an entire MONTH OFF before The Daily Times would catch up with me.
slow news day joe? I bet the daily times will be thin tomorrow... oops no they have reporters that go find the news and not wait for it."
2:32 PM
I replied,
"I'm sorry,
Please provide your name, address and account information so that we may start billing you for our services."
"Perhaps you MISSED yesterday's Daily Times and information already provided by sbynews.com a month ago. Let's see, there was the front page of the new Sheriffs vehicles. Then there was the Delmarva Section about the old mall, been there, DONE THAT!
Yeah, the Daily Times is REAL competition to this Blog, NOT! Anyhow, don't forget to provide your billing information anyway. LMAO!"
The way I see it is, I could take an entire MONTH OFF before The Daily Times would catch up with me.
Something Cool From Xerox
If you go to this web site, HERE you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could ge t everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Whether you are for or against the war, our guys and gals over there need to know we are behind them...
How AMAZING it would be if we could ge t everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Whether you are for or against the war, our guys and gals over there need to know we are behind them...
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