Fire chief makes pitch for Sunday beer sales
Updated 01:10 p.m., July 22, 2008
SUMMERVILLE — Fight fire with beer?
Dorchester County stores need to be able to sell beer on Sundays to keep the fire departments running, Old Fort Fire Chief Ed Genthert said Monday.
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Firefighter Ryan Hake and Capt. John Hendrix (right) help Firefighter Mike Jackson position a truck at the Old Fort Fire Department's Ladson Road station Monday. A decline in department funding has been linked to businesses annexing into Summerville, which allows Sunday alcohol sales.
Genthert made his comments before the County Council gave 5-1 initial approval to putting the question to a public vote in November. Councilman Mike Murphree was absent. A public hearing will be scheduled before council's final vote.
Richard Rosebrock was the only councilman to vote against holding a referendum. "I'm not going to be able to support this," Rosebrock said. "Sunday is a special day, and I think we should keep it that way."
Councilman Kenny Waggoner said he would probably vote against Sunday beer sales in November but believes residents should decide whether to allow it.
Genthert said he's been pushing the council to allow Sunday beer sales for a couple of years, as he's seen more stores in his district annex into Summerville.
Fire districts operate on property taxes. Old Fort covers the growing areas outside Summerville and North Charleston limits.
"It's not the fire department that's sponsoring the bill," Genthert said before Monday's council meeting. "We just have to look at the amount of revenue we're losing to annexation."
Summerville residents approved Sunday beer and alcohol sales in 2003. That caused a lot of stores to jump ship into Summerville, Old Fort Fire Department Administrator Audrey Holzhausen said.
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"I know it because I called and asked them," she said. "We're trying to work with council to make them understand how alcohol sales affect fire service."
Holzhausen cited Summerville annexing Mr. K's Piggly Wiggly in Knightsville in the fall, and she's also worried a nearby Publix will join the town.
A manager at Mr. K's who declined to give his name said being able to sell alcohol on Sundays was a significant factor in the store annexing into Summerville. Store owner Jack Kersting was not at the store and could not be reached Monday.
Summerville Planning and Development Director Charlie Miller said fire districts are not losing money when properties annex into the town because the town repays the fire districts the money they lose, as state law requires.
Holzhausen pointed out that the town will only pay the fire district for three years after annexation, and then the fire districts lose the tax money.
Miller also said he doesn't think being able to sell beer and wine on Sunday is the main reason businesses are annexing into Summerville. It's because the town provides better services, he said.
Whatever the financial arguments for selling beer on Sundays, Christians should vote against it, said the Rev. Bobby Bailey, director of missions for the Screven Baptist Association, which represents about two dozen Southern Baptist churches with 5,000 members in Dorchester County.
"I am opposed to Sunday alcohol sales," Bailey said. "I just believe that Sunday is the Lord's day. It's the day of worship, to reflect on God's presence in our lives. Alcohol and beer sales don't honor that, in my opinion."
Holzhausen said she doesn't agree with that interpretation of the Bible.
"If they can walk right across the street and get it, they are going to get it regardless," she said.
"I have my own religious beliefs on this. Alcohol is not the sin; drunkenness is," she said.
Only six other counties in South Carolina, including Charleston County, allow Sunday alcohol sales.
Berkeley County does not, with the exception of Daniel Island and Goose Creek, which held their own referendums.
In other business Monday, council gave second-reading approval to a controversial rezoning to keep Summerville commercial real-estate broker Robert Pratt from building condos in Ashborough, a neighborhood off Dorchester Road.
Council also gave second-reading approval to borrowing up to $15 million for sewer upgrades, mostly for expanding the St. George sewer plant in hopes of attracting new industries. The vote was 5-0, with Rosebrock abstaining.
Reach Dave Munday at 745-5862 or dmunday@postandcourier.com.
Editor's note: Earlier versions of this story gave the incorrect spelling for Fire Chief Ed Genthert. The Post and Courier regrets the error.
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Riptide (anonymous) says...
Screw Jesus? The Bible is a nothing but a fairy tale?
Ron...put the crack pipe down and keep your hands out where I can see them.
July 22, 2008 at 5:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
moonpie (anonymous) says...
R_G, Rip man you got a set. Make jokes about the Baptist and I'm with ya but I would leave the Jesus out of it. Stay away from the lightning!
You have all types of mis-interpations of the Bible. Look at the snake handlers, what are they thinking. They take literal one verse in the bible? But I agree with a quote in the article "alchol is not the sin drukeness is" and that puts it back on the individual. As sin always does. It always comes down to choices. Plus prohibition in 2008? Come on! I really didn't know there were counties still participating in the "blue laws".
July 22, 2008 at 6:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Toots2U (anonymous) says...
Just another example of how SC is 150 years behind the times.
July 22, 2008 at 6:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
I just think the wording in the title of this article sucks. I thoroughly dislike reporters...always have, always will.
That being said, the off duty firefighters would probably be pleased as punch to have beer/wine sales on Sundays.
July 22, 2008 at 6:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lemonhead (anonymous) says...
amazing they say sunday is day of the lord... well why dont they just close all businesses on sunday... oooo wait then the ones that oppose the right to sell alcohol or anything wouldnt have no place to go... if its the lords day why are they going to places where people have to work on sunday they should stay home,if a business wants to sell it on sunday it should be their right,alcohol doesnt abuse people people abuse it,
July 22, 2008 at 7:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Now, I'm from Atlanta...you wanna see some "mush-headed know nothings that were probably indoctrinated in ultra-liberal politics", just read the Atlanta Journal & Constitution. Or, as we like to call it, The Atlanta Urinal & Constipation. They're actually charging you to view most of their web site now.
And there's nothing wrong with playing Quarters in a fire house with Coca Cola or Sprite...or a nice chilled Chardonnay...
July 22, 2008 at 7:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
I still say let them buy alcohol on Sundays.
Hell, everyone, have a drink for me today, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!
*Happy birthday to me!!!*
July 22, 2008 at 7:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Lemonhead, you have a VERY good point. Europeans shut everything down on Sundays except for Bars, Restaurants, and Churches. Even the grocery stores are closed.
July 22, 2008 at 7:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Happy B-Day, Tammie...Mine was yesterday :)
July 22, 2008 at 7:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Happy Belated B-day DoaMM!!! Did you throw back a few for the July bebehs? Lol
July 22, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lemonhead (anonymous) says...
i have heard that.... its sad they dont want u to selll alcohol... but if they out and about on sunday they will buy it where they can and then go home,the bible doesnt say anything about not drinking beer,it talks about rest on the 7th day but what is the best way to relax???sit by the pool and have a drink
July 22, 2008 at 7:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Well, I bought a couple bottles of wine on SUNDAY, but turns out it's of crappy caliber. I only had one glass because the fire chief was walking around and he only likes it if we drink beer while on duty...
:)
July 22, 2008 at 7:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Lol @ DoaMM
Next time, buy Verdi. :-)
July 22, 2008 at 7:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lemonhead (anonymous) says...
personally i perfer jack and coke lol
July 22, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Lemonhead, I drank Jack and Coke ONCE. I dont know if they gave me more "Crack Daniels" than Coke but I was hallucinating afterwards...
...so I shook it off with some Tequila shots...
July 22, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
I live in the district of the "Old Fart" fire department. By the way they drive and blare the sirens (even at 3am) I wouldn't doubt they're a little tipsy from time to time. That goes for Dorchester EMS as well. If there's nobody on the road, what are you using your siren for? Morons...
July 22, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lemonhead (anonymous) says...
nooooooo Tequila for me... that is to kill ya lol...each business should have the right to decide whether they want to sell beer or wine or whatever.. i know the businesses in berkely county suffer with the no sale on sunday... resturants are not as busy... i myself will go to a resturant that sells everyday over one that has restrictions... are we still in the USA?
July 22, 2008 at 7:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
watchdog (anonymous) says...
Lets close the church down......and make them pay taxes.....
July 22, 2008 at 7:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
Setting aside the religious considerations for a moment, something is wrong in this country when the government is involved in a discussion of this to start with. I detest the idea of my government giving me the permission to do anything like this that should have been none of their business in the first place. It is an abuse of power.
July 22, 2008 at 7:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
Mmm I can tell today will be an interesting one on the PnC postings.
So, there were three horses: a gay horse, a horse in a confederate flag, and a horse carrying beer on Sundays.
I'm sure I could make a joke out of that, but I haven't had my coffee this morning.
Columbia just recently allowed the sale of beer and wine on sundays. There was much rejoicing, and we went out and bought beer just because we could.
If churches are going to complain about it being on Sunday, well then maybe they'd be okay with us shutting everything down? Not just stores, movies and restaurants, but the cable and power companies too. Just like the government has no place to tell me if I can or cannot go shopping, they have no right to tell me if I can buy a beer.
Happy birthday tammie! And belated birtday DoaMM!
July 22, 2008 at 8:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Thanks Gadsden!!! (lmao @ Tamma)
Now, please direct yourself to the nearest Firehouse Subs and get me that yummy sub you like on wheat bread, extra pickles (you know preggie women love pickles..lol) and all that other pretty stuff. Kthanks! Lol
July 22, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Early, while I agree with your point, just because the statement was "offensive", doesn't means it shouldn't be allowed. Doing that just puts you into the PC group that's driving a lot of the problems in this nation. Just ignore him/her. Free speech, folks...that's what it's all about.
July 22, 2008 at 8:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Thanks, nikki...I'm 16 years old...(all over again...)
July 22, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Thanks Nikki...Lmao @ your post "So, there were three horses: a gay horse, a horse in a confederate flag, and a horse carrying beer on Sundays."
July 22, 2008 at 8:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
drp7773 (anonymous) says...
Happy Birthday Tammie, funny you dont look a day older :)
July 22, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
I'm telling ya, there's a good joke behind that. Maybe it's a gay horse, pulling a cart of beer with a confederate flag. If one of the wittier commentators gets a hold of it, it might be good material.
Either way the punchline is "And then the PnC beat it to death with a big stick."
July 22, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
First I would like to say, HAPPY B-DAY, Tammie! Second, I want to say that I am happy that I didn't see Ron's post. Third, I want to say, let the alcoholic horse beating begin. Round 2!
July 22, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
nikki,
I see you and I had the same idea about the horse beating.
July 22, 2008 at 8:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
HAPPY belated B-Day! DoaMM
July 22, 2008 at 8:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
Lovely, it seems to be a common theme. And I'm guessing the writers and guys that put the paper together also were on the same train on thought.
At what point will they stop actually writing articles and just reprint the same ones?
July 22, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Thanks everyone..lol @ drp. Might as well keep the alcoholic horse going...Lol
July 22, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ln1959 (anonymous) says...
Early, if a Ron's comment upset you like that, I am glad I didn't get opportunity to read it. Your pretty even keel when it comes to posting.
Happy B-Day Tammie
July 22, 2008 at 8:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
common_sense (anonymous) says...
Sell on Sunday. And drill on Sunday too!
I'm just sayin...
July 22, 2008 at 8:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Thanks Early. You saved me the keystrokes. I was about to say the same thing. There is being PC and then there is being totally inappropriate and showing that you are a true a-s.
July 22, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Thank you In1959...I saw RG's post and I'm with Early, it was QUITE offensive. I would repost it but I am not trying to get banned! I just simply ignored it because I KNEW it was going to get deleted!
Early, it's ok bebeh, don't let what RG said upset you.
July 22, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Larz13 (anonymous) says...
I bet ColdBeer had something to do with this vote LOL!
So how old Tammie?
July 22, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
farfallaspeaks (anonymous) says...
I'm still looking for a good reason as to why it should be a LAW to not buy alcohol on Sundays
"Sunday is a special day, and I think we should keep it that way."
THIS IS NOT A GOOD ENOUGH REASON!
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. YOUR CHURCH IS NOT MY CHURCH.
YOUR SPECIAL DAY IS NOT MY SPECIAL DAY.
July 22, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Larz, I'm 32. :-)
July 22, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ysillyme (anonymous) says...
I wouldn't want to be in Ron G.'s position after he assumes room temperature. "Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge". For the birthday gals--their posts are a strong argument to ban alcohol sales 7 days a week. For gosh sake give it a rest.
July 22, 2008 at 9 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
don't get too excited, pretty soon someone will say something to the effect of "Yeah, but all those drunk people will cause more work for the fire department from accidents, and if there's a fire they won't know what to do."
Because, you know, beer is allowed on sundays there will be riots in the street. Just like there are riots in every other county every sunday.
July 22, 2008 at 9 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ln1959 (anonymous) says...
Early, Tammie..thanks, didn't sound like it was something I wonted to deal with today.
Your welcome Tammie....wish you many more.
July 22, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WinthropEagleFan (anonymous) says...
Great, I have to live in the county council district of the one councilman that voted against this referendum. It's just great that councilman Rosebrock feels he has the authority to tell me what I can and can't buy on certain days of the week. Luckily the other councilmen had good enough sense to know to leave this to the voters.
July 22, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
GADSDEN...CORNER...NOW!!!!!!LMAO!
July 22, 2008 at 9:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI1990 (anonymous) says...
Well it's time to drag Dorchester county, kicking and screaming if necessary, into the modern world. I've said it before, and I will say it again- if you don't want to buy beer on sunday, DON'T!!! However, do not push your skewed religious beliefs on me. Your God is not my God, your boring special day is not mine either.
I wouldn't want to worship a God that frowns upon me buying a beer on "his day of rest". Sounds like a pretty good way to rest to me.
July 22, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI1990 (anonymous) says...
Oh, and nice job, councilman Rosebrock- way to work for your constituents by voting to not allow a referendum. Nice work, Stalin.
July 22, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Lmao @ Gadsden!
ysillyme, stfu. No one gives a rats behind what you think today...or any day.
July 22, 2008 at 9:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ysillyme (anonymous) says...
Vmi---Are u and Ron-Godlesszilla related? "Your God is not my God"? He is, you don't know it. I'm not all that religious, but I have standards and decency (sp) and you blaspheme God with your buying a beer on "His day of rest". Charleston entering the modern world is why we have lost our old fashioned charm, grace, and southern culture; replaced by title-max, payday loans, pawn shops, and more bars than churches.
July 22, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
Good Morning All!
Happy Birthday Tammie...I'll drink a Firefly & lemonade for you!
Happy belated DoaMM!
It's probably for the best that I didn't see that RG comment this morning....
Gadsden that was funny.....and gross!
I think we are beating the horse to death in Summerville with an empty crown bottle somebody bought in Charleston on Sunday.
I vote make it legal. Don't like it? Don't buy it.
July 22, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI1990 (anonymous) says...
no, I am not realated to that person, Y. You just don't care for my views. First of all, I said what I think. If you consider that blasphemy for your god, that's too bad. No, he is not my god- you just choose to throw that term around like you know what's best for everyone, despite our choices to the contrary. My whole point here (where obviously you are not intelligent enough to pick up on it) is that our country is founded on choices- even choices to make our own mistakes. Why do you care if I choose to buy beer on sunday? If it bothers you so much, all I can say is mind your own business and get a life.
July 22, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Thank you Prissylicious!
July 22, 2008 at 10:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Thanks for the joke, Gadsden...needed it. And you're right, the illegals hang out at remount and tracks, but most of them at that spot are homeless alcoholic bums. The crack houses are just South of Park Circle, though they seem to be getting weeded out slowly.
All of them get into fights all the time, Picked everyone up at least once) but if they'd stop selling beer & wine on Sundays I'm sure that would solve the problem...HA!
July 22, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
"Hmm... I read that very, very differently the first time...."
Gadsden, are you not supposed to be in the corner. That last comment landed you a permanent spot! LOL
July 22, 2008 at 10:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
*spanks Gadsden on the hand* Be nice! Lol
I dont think it's a huge deal, make it legal for D County to serve alcohol on Sundays. The citizens just take their money elsewhere if they dont change the law. For those that oppose it, just dont buy it. 'Tis all.
July 22, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Why doesn't everyone be like Chick-Fil-A and close on Sunday? Problem solved. Or is it?
July 22, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Driving on Remount is like driving an obstacle course, between the Mexicans and the blacks crossing the road. They rarely ever look both ways and they will just walk out in front of you. I think they need a science class on the laws of inertia. I usually try to avoid the area, but the Hot Spot usually has the cheapest gas (yes, I live in the Park Circle area).
As for VMI, he was just stating his opinion (which I agree with). On the other hand, the comment this morning was obnoxiously offensive and juvenile. Not VMI's comment.
July 22, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI1990 (anonymous) says...
Chick Fil A does it right- it is their CHOICE to be close on sunday. That is all that I have been saying- make it a choice. If you are so adamant about "the Lord's Day", then you make that choice as a consumer to stay home. To take it a step further, what about devout Jewish citizens? Should they close everything on saturday too? No. They choose not to patronize businesses on their holy day.
July 22, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
guidedbystewart....be glad you live in the park circle area! I love going to Evo's pizza there!
Gadsden you are too much this morning! I agree with Lovely...off to the corner you go! :)
July 22, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
guidedby, you have to understand:
1. They are probably drunk or high
2. They want you to hit them so they can sue
3. If you gave a class on Inertia to them, they would probably think you are talking about the prostitute down on Spruill Ave...
July 22, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I more than happy to live in Park Circle, and I love Evo's along with Sesame's, Madra Rue, The Mill and so on. It is convenient to work and I don't pay a fortune to live there.
July 22, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
VMI1990,
I was joking about closing everything on Sunday, but I do agree if they don't want to buy the beer on Sunday, DON'T BUY IT!!
July 22, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ysillyme (anonymous) says...
Gadsden---This wasn't your fight yet you resort to name calling. I'm sure if No. Chas. is all u know about charm and grace, you are content with the area and its criminal trending. vmi--Our country was founded on freedoms, yeah you got it; granted by God. Could care less if you drink a beer or a case just equating it to "His day of rest" rankles me. BTW I'm kind of intelligent, you my friend will not be accused of that.
July 22, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestonnative1963 (anonymous) says...
Let them drink beer...its good for state revenue...and obviously the state is broke$$$. WE are a tourist state-Jesus would drink beer and wine-its good for you. The Baptist Church has controlled SC long enough
July 22, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI90 (anonymous) says...
way to go, Y...nice name calling. You don't want to debate me on serious issues- you will just end up looking silly, just like your name. I will say it again, if it "rankles" you, as you put it that I refer to the "lord's day", then you need a hobby. Believe what you want- it is your right- but making fun of my beliefs (or lack thereof) is not becoming of you. I choose to not believe, where you choose to believe. 'Nuff said.
July 22, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
VMI90 (anonymous) says...
I concur, charlestonnative.
July 22, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I got 7, but I also grew up in "small town" SC, so they were a little behind in the times.
July 22, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
This is along the same lines as Gadsden's posts for the B-Day girls:
You Know You Grew Up In the 80's if:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the "Carlton"
3. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom
4. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
9. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of " WAX ON , WAX OFF"
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe)
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
18. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?"
23. You rem ember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
28. You thought Doogie Howser (females) /Samantha Micelli (males) was hot.
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB"
31. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
33. You just sang those words to yourself.
34. You still sing "We are the World"
35. You tight rolled your jeans.
36. You owned a bannana clip.
37. You remember "Where's the Beef?"
38. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?"
39. You watched "The Cosby Show."
40. You're still singing "We are the World" in your head, aren't you!
July 22, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
Posted by Gadsden on July 22, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tammie sez: "Thank you Prissylicious!"
Hmm... I read that very, very differently the first time..
ROFLMAO- I did too Gadsden, but I was not going to say anything.
I agree with this statement taking out of the story and the reason I think beer/liquor should be allowed on Sundays:
"Alcohol is not the sin; drunkenness is,"
July 22, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
You took it there with the Bugs and Friends cartoons. But, Woody Woodpecker was da bomb!
July 22, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
I got 25 and want to buy beer on Sundays in Summerville
July 22, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tmh32 (anonymous) says...
Gadsen that was too cool LOL
I scored 17 and I'm only 40 darn it!
On topic, If you vote puritan conservatives into office your going to get puritan results. IE: no beer on Sunday. Persnaly I'm neither for or against it. It's a personal choice that the gov't has NO RIGHT to dictate to anyone. Then again, our Gov't does that anyway TOO MUCH!
July 22, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
I remember 24 out of the 40 and I'm only 21!
Oregon Trail day in school made me soo happy!
July 22, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Gadsden, I'm "Getter Older" according to your quiz, but I specifically remember my 35th birthday. I swear, the day before I had no gray in my beard. When I woke up that morning, I had 2 streaks of silver running through it.
Never bothered me, though...I'm already bald...
AND I can buy beer on Sundays...
(gotta keep to the theme of this posting, don't ya know...)
July 22, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
I think Woody Woodpecker was an alcoholic on crack whoes only wish was to buy beer on Sundays in Summerville
July 22, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Dayum, did everyone play Oregon Trail in school? Lmao
July 22, 2008 at 12:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BigSargeofSC (anonymous) says...
"Dorchester County stores need to be able to sell beer on Sundays to keep the fire departments running, Old Fort Fire Chief Ed Gunthert said Monday."
I can't recall a more pathetic argument for Sunday liquor sales than the one Chief Gunthert has offered. A very sorry attempt to play to the public's appriciation of fire fighters. Really, Chief, why not go back outside, get you another beer, and go play with toy fire trucks?
July 22, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
Holy crap, I feel like a little kid with all this "do you remember" stuff.
but I love the general civility of this posting.
quick, someone tell me the delicious food they had for lunch because I just had a slimfast bar. again.
July 22, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
I have a clue wht Oregon Trail is. Your oxen die and you get diarreia, that's all I remember.
I grew up out west until I was nine, so my childhood memories are of the Albertson's grocery store and getting a free cookie if you had good grades. Or something like that, I don't remember.
July 22, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Larz13 (anonymous) says...
Whattayou lookin' at Butthead!
July 22, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
*In my nephew's voice*
OMG GATHEN!! OREGON TRAILTH ITH THE BETH GAME EVERRRRR!
July 22, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
Remember when the simpson's was the "risque" cartoon? More important, when it was funny and they didn't give into the slapstick humor of just abusing Homer?
Um, the OJ trials on TV.
Gas less than $1
"I've fallen and I can't get up!"
July 22, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Nikki, don't forget dyptheria (sp) and someone always dies, and some animal always eats your food. It was a cool game though.
July 22, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
OMG Gadsden that last ad from that link was horrible!
& I can't believe you do not know what the Oregon Trail is.
nikkiP- I had chicken flavored ramen noodles...my fave!
July 22, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
& when all your meat went bad and your wagon axle broke and you had to wait a WHOLE Oregon Trail day to fix it!
July 22, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
gah, lucky. I'd kill for the homemade lasagna I have at home right now. my boyfriend's family is italian and make the most amazing pasta dishes, from recipies that they've had for years. It's like crack, when i don't get it I start to tweak and itch a little bit.
And now I can have it with wine on sundays.
July 22, 2008 at 12:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Lmao @ the link Gadsden put up!! Those ads were hee-larious!
July 22, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
OMG...look what I came across!!
http://oregontrail.org/
We can play it at home!!! Lmao
July 22, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Gadsden,
You cut me deep with Tom and Jerry and the Three Stooges. But what do you know about "Schoolhouse Rock", "Capt Caveman", "Gummi Bears", and Saturday Kung Fu theater!?!?
And I cannot believe you guys don't know what The Oregon Trail is! OMG!
July 22, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
grannyofsix (anonymous) says...
Oh how I use to love my Jack Daniels. That being said Tammie and Lovely_One and anyone else. My granddaughter is in Labor I am about to be a great grandma for the second time in two months.
The month began on a sad note but looks like is going to end on a happy one.
July 22, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Congrats, Granny!
You all have your hands full in that family. Have fun!
July 22, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
Congratulations Granny!
I'm so happy for you! :)
July 22, 2008 at 1:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissVAbch (anonymous) says...
I got a 9 walking down Gadsden's memory lane, my grandfather owned a Studebaker lot:)
I attempted to purchase a bottle of wine at a grocery store on a Sunday when I first moved here. The cashier looked at me like I had a third eye. She then explained the law. I laughed.
What is this? Mayberry? Is Andy Griffith the Mayor?
How is that new Firefly anyway? I'm wanting to try some.
July 22, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
The Firefly is really good. You are supposed to mix half firefly and half water. My friends and I substitute the water for lemonade! Really good, you should try it!
July 22, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Oh, Gadsden, I got a 10 on your meter. We still owned a washer with the ringer until Hugo hit in '89! Lol!
July 22, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
I wonder how much Sunday bought beer that fire truck could carry?
July 22, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
I loooved, Land of the Lost! But what about Saturday Popcorn Theater and Captain Readmore!
July 22, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
luvmydogs59 (anonymous) says...
Dang....I got 25 out of 25 on Gadsen's little quiz, and I'm only 49! Quite a few of those, such as milk delivery and phone numbers starting with letter prefixes, were the only way I remember things growing up in the NY/NJ area as a child. I also remember a lot of the 80s stuff too, even if I didn't say PSYCH!! at the end of a sentence LOL. And I still have a CD of Oregon Trail floating around someplace, along with Dogz, your virtual pet. Loved those games!
Since I'm posting, might as well add my 2 cents to the actual topic. For the folks in the article saying that they should leave Sunday sales alone because it's the Lord's day, guess they didn't consider that in other religions (the one I was raised in, but don't practice), the Lord's day is on Saturday, and beer and liquor sales are allowed. But I guess that's ok with them, because it's not a Christian Sabbath day, so who cares, right? Whilst I'm being somewhat sarcastic here (sorta), in my eyes, those folks are just totally missing the point....religion and government just do not mix.
July 22, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Gadsden...
I see your Nevin Broome and raise you "Black Belt Theater"..lmao
July 22, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
grannyofsix (anonymous) says...
Gadsden I just took your quiz OMG!! I got 24. Where my cane LOL
July 22, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Gadsden...If you remember pro rasslin, I know you remember G.L.O.W..lmao 1130 Saturday nights!!!
July 22, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
G.L.O.W., oh, no you didn't Tammie! Hollywood and Vine were some bad girls.
Gadsden, I loved rasslin when Boogey Woogey Man was on it. Those were the days. And yes, Rocky and Bullwinkle were the shiznit. "And now a word from our sponsor." Oh, Captain O.G. Readmore was a cat dressed in a captain's outfit that encouraged kids through books turned into movies and cartoon to "read more".
July 22, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
cheese pecker? ha, that's awesome.
I remember rocky and bullwinkle! And POGS, Wishbone (the dog with the stories.)
my friends and I often reminesce about the old school nickelodeon and how much we miss it :( now my childhood has been replaced by some weeeeird cartoons.
July 22, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Ooh and what you know about Ultraman?
July 22, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
I absolutely love old school nick....and nick at night
Clarissa Explains it All
Secret World of Alex Mack
Salute your Shorts
Hey Dude
Are you afraid of the dark?
My brother and me
Pete and Pete
Rocko's Modern Life
Old school Rugrats
Old school Doug
Hey Arnold
Ren and Stimpy
oh I could go on and on. . .
As far as Wishbone...I loved him...and Bill Nye the Science Guy, and the Magic School Bus.
July 22, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
THE SUGAR HILL GANG! Still the baddest of all time!!!!!
MissPriss, I must admit I loved Nick too. I secretly watched "All That!" and "Keenan and Kell".
July 22, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
Bill Nye was at our university recently! I missed him though, I think we had some random RA work and they wouldn't let us out.
Pete and pete had the best theme song. ever.
Underdog, anyone?
July 22, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
A bunch of groups have gotten mad about Bug's Bunny dressing like a women, Daffy Duck not wearing pants, Mickey Mouse and Minnie living together (even though they never did.)
What happened to people? Now they get mad about lame things like that. Or kids toys nowadays (before it all went video games...)
They're all safe, nothing to hurt themselves on. Kids sports games do that "everyone is a winner" thing.
July 22, 2008 at 4:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
G-Force! Gadsden, you cut me again. But what about Thunder Cats (Ho!) and Transformers and Voltron: Defender of the Universe?
July 22, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Gadsden, I didn't wanna do it. But you have forced me to pull out the big guns...."Alvin and the Chipmunks!" Booya!!!!
July 22, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
OMG Alvin, Simon, Theodore!
Now I'm humming the theme song!
I forgot about Kenan and Kel
KKKKEEEELLLL loves orange soda!
July 22, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Gadsden,
"Those bastards killed Kenny!" Lol! I didn't like SP at first, but then my husband started me watching it from season 1 on YouTube and now I love it. I feel the same way you do about The Simpsons and Family that you do. I loved Simpsons when they were on The Tracy Ulman Show!
July 22, 2008 at 4:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
I looooove South Park! I don't mind family guy, but SP explains it well: All of family guy's jokes are irrelevant and could be interchanged with each other and no one would notice.
It's also written by manatees.
I have an old tape (yes, tape) of the Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas songs.
July 22, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
MissPriss, I am singing the damn Chipmunks theme song! And yes, Kell loves orange soda. But let's not forget, "Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. May I take your order!"
July 22, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
nikki, don't feel bad I still have the tape too!
July 22, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
The one with santa coming in pickup truck or something was awesome.
I feel all young again. I have an odd urge to chase an icecream truck. Any of you checked out those prices recently? I think they've been hit hardest by the gas prices. it's a shame.
July 22, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
gadsden- I thought she had one already...
July 22, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Damn it nikki, you beat me to that one. I was gonna say the same thing. And yes, Gadsden...corner!
July 22, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
I figured as much. If there's one reason why the feminist movement makes me angry, it's her. If Rosie got any dumber, you'd have to water her twice a week.
July 22, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Rosie is a complete idiot. After all she did spit after singing the National Anthem....terribly I might add!
Well, it's quittin' time! night all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dnros...
July 22, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nikkiP (anonymous) says...
you're thinking of roseanne bar, I think.
July 22, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
luvmydogs59 (anonymous) says...
A few years ago, some stupid group came out and said that the Roadrunner cartoon was too violent and kids shouldn't watch it! I grew up on that cartoon and I didn't go out and detonate any explosives LOL. What a crock.
And how can you all not mention Scooby Doo? Still my favorite cartoon of all time!
July 22, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FiscalConservative (anonymous) says...
Isn't Saturday the last day of the week according to the calender? I hope those people who think this is a day of rest are not watching football. Those heathens aren't resting.
July 22, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BluGreen (anonymous) says...
DoaMM in regards to your comment about the Morons at Old fort fire and DCEMS about running lights and sirens at 3Am, Read state law you moron if emergency vehicles run lights they have to run sirens. If a emergency vehicle is coming to my house for any reason i want them running lights to get there asap. By state law once again to go faster than the posted speed limit they have to run lights. So to you moron read the laws before you talk something you dont know about
July 22, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
toobein (anonymous) says...
Just what we need more drunks on the road on a sunday..I say no way...it's bad enought they way it is..! no need for this..! I am against drunk drivers and even drinking on a regular bases..! Its stupid to even consider this.
July 22, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
nikki,
you are correct. I chose the wrong fat rosie!
July 22, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mytrnyrtrn (anonymous) says...
I've known Chief Genthert for years and I knew this article didn't sound like him. So guess what, I called him. He stated to me that he made one comment when asked about the Sunday Alcohol Sales. "Sunday Sales if approved, would act as a deterent for businesses to annex into a town or municipality for the sole purpose of selling alcohol on Sunday's." Amazing how some people can twist words in order to sell newspapers. You want controversy, well you got it. Remember fire departments work off tax payers dollars to provide the best protection they can. Figure it out.
July 23, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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