Where to ride out a gas crunch

Hays, KS

Median commute: 9.12 minutes

With so many employers within the city's limits and so little land to cover (7.6 square miles), it's no wonder drivers don't spend much time in their vehicles.

A major medical center, Fort Hays State University and a large public school district sit right in town, so many area residents work practically in their own backyards.

Entertainment is close by as well: The "German capital of Kansas" celebrates two Oktoberfests in honor of its heritage. As a bonus, parking is free everywhere in Hays - even at the town's regional airport.

Ri's 15 year old cat

Parachutist lands in band at Fort Riley ceremony

Associated Press - July 17, 2008 3:24 PM ET

FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) - A civilian parachutist and three members of a military band have been injured in a mishap during opening ceremonies at the 1st Infantry Division review at Fort Riley.

After one parachutist landed successfully, the second drifted away from his target and crashed into members of the 1st Infantry Division band on the field.

Post spokeswoman Deb Skidmore says one band member was knocked unconscious and another had neck and head pain but both were treated and released.

She says a third band member originally thought to have sprained an ankle actually suffered a broken leg.

Mike Keating of the Fort Riley Fire Department said the parachutist refused medical treatment.

He also said two tubas were destroyed.

The band regrouped after the accident and the opening performance resumed.

The event is the dedication of Victory Park, honoring veterans and soldiers who have fought and died in wars dating to World War I.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Need to make the day productive

I know it has been awhile. I am so bored with life that I still don't want to do anything. We had the party for dad and it was so nice. I loved it. Was nice to have the house full. Kara went back home and it is so quite and lonely around her now. Wish she could come back.

Well this is the list of things i should do:
1. Mary Kay website
2. Find a job
3. Balance checkbook
4. Answer my messages on infieldparking.com

I did get Dad's thank you notes out for the party. That is good. Watching Big Brother after dark and kind of like Dan right now. I hope he is nice. I hate the one that is hoh right now. Jesse. He is so ugly and the body is even uglier.

Good night

I had to share this

This is way to sad not to share. I hate puppy mills just love animals.

Buddie's worst day!

I shaved him and he looks so funny! It was the first time I ever did that. It was taking so long that he got so mad at me that he even started biting me. I am scared every one is going to make fun of him. I am going to try to do a few touch ups tomorrow, If I keep going he isn't even going to want to be around me any more. Then what am I going to do. It is sad.

Kara is here with me till the 13th. Which is cool. But she wants to go swimming all the time. And I am so sick of swimming. LOL.

Well just feel real bad about my doggie. I hope he will get over it. Going to end now.

DESIGN STAR

Love this show and watch it every year!

Yep another day

I am so darn bored I could scream. I am so bored that I don't want to do anything. Nothing that there is to do is worth doing. I am even so bored and sick of everything that I feel like i could puke any moment. That is all i have to say now

Exciting News today!

I am so excited. Talked to Shirley today and I am going to be Fr. Mike's para for 6th grade religion class. I can't wait for the new year to start. I admire him so much!


Watching that new show "Wipeout" on ABC. It has got to be the most stupid show on tv right now. Watching it cause Mom loves it so much.

Well I have been working on my Mary Kay site so I am going to end now. To wrapped up in that. Take care!