Portland, Tennessee Blog

She doth protest, but you are the one always crying about your right to say whatever you want. Now you're moaning about someone else doing the same. waaaaaah

she doth protest too much.

Michelle, good post.

Digman - THAT WAS AN OUT AND OUT LIE!

I did NOT shut down the entire website! That was not MY doing, nor did I request it!

Also, you put quotations on that silly comment as if to say I said it. ANOTHER OUT AND OUT LIE!

Insofar as whether anyone cares about what I say - it's not required. Grow up! You know very well why I deleted that thread and agree with it or not, I did it to protect a CHILD from mailicious comments that could have caused her great harm in her already fragile state. If I could have done that without deleting the entire thread I would have, but I didn't know how. I did the best that I could under the circumstances and while it wasn't the "best" outcome, I am sleeping just fine thank you.

Why do you feel you have to insult and verbally bully your way through almost every discussion? Is it because you lack the ability to make a valid point without insults. Does it somehow make you feel like insults add credibility to your claims? Or do you do it simply because of an inately mean spirit?

judy. as far as i have seen nobody has said they want you to quit the blog. if they did they were wrong for that. i think everyone wants you to be able to blog what you want. all we're asking for is for the unneeded censorship to stop and let the bloggers comment on the subjects without having to be worried about being silenced just because some people find their blog to be repugnant. i have been vocal about how much beaver cleaver sux, but thats just because he does.

you bid farewell i say long live free speech.

first of all michelle, i could care less (and i think im speaking for a lot of other bloggers) what you think is repugnat. that is the whole issue with this blog. people are tired of you dictating what is offensive and what is not. how childish it was to shut down a whole website because "ooooohhhh im just so hot and bothered by what the free public said im taking my toys and going home" if you cant stand the heat just leave the kitchen.

Okay,okay. I have had ENOUGH. I am TIRED of having to defend myself to a complete strangers. I am through. Miss Creekmore, please, be my guest...ramble on all you want about me..I have nothing more to say to you. I tried to make my peace but you insisted on still throwing punches, so I am going to be the bigger person here and just stop replying to it all. Its nonsense.

I believe that is what is puzzling to me Michelle...here I am, granted, making a statement that in my opinion is not in anyway meaning harm or trying to hurt anyone..and then I see post talking about someone taking their own life,& ect...Seems like there is so much hostility over something so unimportant at this point...

Now Digman- that simply isn't true. There are plenty of comments that you and a few others have made (some have even been on threads I've started) that were, in my opinion, offensive . . . repugnant . . . reprehensible and yet they are still there.

The thread in question CROSSED THE LINE OF HUMAN DECENCY about CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!! And it wasn't just Ms. Escue. She has taken the brunt of the outrage, but what she said was trivial in comparison to some of the other posts.

What's done is done. Your point is taken. You think that I am an oppressive, barbaric fascist. I can live with that. Until the next debate . . . I bid you farewell.

Digman - I never said you said anything harsh on that post, here it is " as a parent, you never want to be in this position. i hope everybody comes throuh o.k. this is what scares all parents about kids learning to drive: i know. Posted by: digman at September 17, 2007 07:33 AM" I said it's a shame it ended the way it did because there was some nice thoughts that were posted.

Jessica - Your Welcome, I think if you go to the link on the right that says "Blog" you will find a thread just for information on how to contact Charilie if ever you have the need.

judy, i only offered my condolence to the family on the erased thread. if it were still online you could read it. it still was barbaric to start this thread at that time like it or not. so please dont preach to the rest of us about commenting on the subject you guys started.
and hey, stop the speech policeing and let everyone voice their opinion without your gestopo approach!!!!is this nazi germany?

Ah, okay. Thank you for the info,Judy. I wasn't sure who it was.

hell yeah justme. you said it all. these 2 act as if they are the supreme voice that should never be challenged and we should all just fall in line with their pathetic threads. if you cant say what you want to say on this rag, then what is the point? like i said before, the person that started the thread is moaning the most. waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. as far as beaver cleaver comments go, he still is a yesman and he still sux.

JustMe - You know I am not going to sit here and argue with you over this issue, respect is respect and if you feel Michelle was wrong, that is your opinion and you are entitled to it so long as it doesn't cross over into a personal attack. Place yourself in the heart, (parent, sibling, etc) of this tragedy how would you of felt reading some of the posts in that thread? perhaps you didn't see them, don't know about you but if I were in that position I would of given my right arm not to of read them. I will gladly repost the entire thread removing all negative or questionable contents if that makes you feel better, there was some very heartfelt thoughts left, it's a shame it ended the way it did, but that's a call that was made out of good judgment.

Jessica, the blog is moderated by Charlie Myers, and the blog authors, Charlie is notified of any unacceptable comments and will be asked to review them for deletion when requested.

Just out of pure curiousity, who actual does moderate this blog? anyone? does the person who is supposed to be in charge actually even visit it?

I'M A PLAYER AND I KNOW MORE THAN YOU ALL DO. IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THEN YOU SHOULDNT TALK AT ALL.BEVER PLAYS WHO NEEDS TO PLAY.PORTLAND IS A YOUNG TEAM WITH ONLY 5 SENIORS.THE COACHES CANT CONTROL THE DEPTH IN THE ROSTER.IF THERES ANYBODY THAT YOU THINK SHOULD BE ON THE FIELD BECAUSE YOU KNOW THEM WELL YOU ARENT AT THE PRACTICES TO KNOW WHO SHOULD BE ON THE FIELD.I CANT BELIEVE HOW MANY IDIOTS ONE TOWN CAN PRODUCE.BEVER IS DOING ALL HE CAN WITH WHAT HE HAS.IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM THEN DONT COME TO THE GAMES AND SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND SAVE YOUR SELF SOME EMBARRASSMENT.

Judy and Michelle, You two act like you are the blog moderators. You both threw a fit when some topics were deleted awhile back but it's "ok" to delete if you two deem something is not appropriate. Go Figure!

Digman - Michelle started a thread for thoughts & prayers out of respect for this family, what Michelle did by deleting the thread was again out of respect for this family due to the contents of several statements that were posted within. There was no censoring to it, it didn't need to stay out in cyberspace, there's been enough hurt in this town this week, no need for more.

I am the one that started a real uproar on this blog several months back because over 20 threads & 400+ comments were deleted, back then the response I got was no big deal, it's only a blog, so what, get over it!! Ok, and now it's a big deal that ONE thread with 25 comments that became quite disrespectful to a very tragic situation was deleted. Go Figure!

yes michelle, i also opined about the thread and offered my condolence, the one that you erased.
you still havent responded to everryones question as to why you feel you have to censor everything you deem unexceptable. are you supreme?

Tanya, I apoligize too,Sometimes my mouth gets to the keyboard before my mind :-P No hard feelings,I hope. I also hope the family knows so many,including myself, are all praying for them reguardless what some people believe.

Sarah, you are absolutely right, and thank you for bringing the main issue back into focus. Jessica, I apologize to you, and to the family for losing the point. Our prayers are with the family.

Sarah, you are absolutely right, and thank you for bringing the main issue back into focus. Jessica, I apologize to you, and to the family for losing the point. Our prayers are with the family.

Alright enough is enough. This all started by someone paying there respects on this blog and some people took it to a personal level and started attacking. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. A child died and for some reason there are people who are taking the time to argue about this. What is wrong with you people? Please don't add to this blog if you are not going to say something respectful. Some of you guys have forgotten what really happened. A family has lost a child. Please think about this. This family will no longer see her. YOU get to go home and see your child or children and that mother is less one child now. Just stop with the bickering and let the family know we are thinking of them during this difficult time instead of bashing one another. Just remember when Thanksgiving comes around and we have all of our loved ones around and that mother won't have her daugther. Let's start to think about them and not our own opinions.

Digman- you are absolutely correct about one thing . . . I did start the thread on Sunday just shortly after hearing about the accident. I asked for everyone to join me in praying for the families. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that anyone would do anything except that. If asking people to pray for these children and their families is, in your or anyone else's opinion, barbaric, then so be it because I will never (never ever) apologize for praying for someone.

I do have a child and where in the world did I come off as "perfect"?? I am so confused at why all of (well,most of you) are taking this so way out of context...who actually READ my posts??? I simply stated "parents with new young drivers should know the laws and make their children abide by them...they are made so tragedies like this do not happen"...how is that cruel???? it is so true and if a parent knew these guidelines, maybe another family wouldn't go through all this pain and heartache that this family has been through. NO WHERE did I put anyone involved in this tragedy down so for all of the "show some respect" posters obviously you do not know what being truly disrespectful is..i first and foremost sent my prayers and smpathy for the family and then went on to say that i hope from this accident people will see what has happened and maybe it will impact someone else's life so this does not happen to them..where am i an evil person in saying that? I would hope that the family of this little girl will reach out to other families to tell them what has happened and what other teens should know about driving...how in the world does that come off as making ME superior????? Step back and think for a moment about what I have posted..in what context have i ever shown i was an uncaring person?? I was thinking about how this accident could be prevented for someone else!

i think we can all agree or agree to disagree on the issue of whether or not this particular blog was erased. personally, i think it was kinda barbaric to even start the thread before the child was even laid to rest.that being said, it sounds like the poster is putting the blame on everyone else.after all, you were the one who started it! the issue of this posting aside, why are we invited to post on this blog on other topics that just wind up being arbitrarily deleated? why even start a blog thread if all you're going to do is complain about what is said and then erase it? sounds facist to me.
God bless the family of this little girl.

My apologizes to everyone else, I got so upset over someone that really doesn't matter, that I forgot to say what is truly important. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, the girls that got hurt, Alex, and her sister as well.
We are praying,
Tanya and Ryan Read
Tyler, Summer, Nick, Cody, Hunter, Hayden, and Maggie

Wow - that is all I can say. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, absolutely, and this here is my opinion, so you can take it or leave it. Jessica, are you one of those vultures that drive by car accidents, shake your head at the damage and injuries, and smugly drive on, because they 'broke' some law, so they deserve whatever happened, and that could never happen to you, because you are perfect? I have a daughter and step-son that went to school with this little girl, and knew her, ate lunch with her, and played with her, and now they are both upset and in tears because she is gone. I am broken hearted about it, because I am a parent, I do not even know the family. I am sure this girl's sister is utterly and absolutely devestated about what happened, and people like you, that need to look up the word EMPATHY, are not helping the situation. Wow - I am utterly amazed that you can be so unfeeling as to voice your opinion right out of the gate, when you know friends and family of this girl are grieving. Well, whatever makes you feel superior, I guess.

Our family would like to offer our most heartfelt condolences and want you to know that all the families have been, and will continue to be, in our thoughts and prayers.

Thomas and Michelle Hanners
Brittany, Brent, Cassie and Taylor

As an ADULT and a FAMILY MEMBER let me just say that not one single thing on this website has been true. Let me clarify for you what is actually the truth since even some adults don't know when it is best to keep their mouth shut. They did not sneek out of the house that night. Their mother knew they were going to the drive-in. I mean who sneeks out of the house at 7:30 to go to the drive-in. If IGNORANT people would think before they speak that would not even come out of your mouth because it doesn't even make since. What actually happen was someone at the drive-in wanted to go home because they were cold and the person they were there with would not leave so she asked the driver for a ride home. So, being the nice person that she is she said yes. Maybe it was not a good idea, but Jessica I think that you need to learn the law before you start preaching it. The law says no one under the age of twelve can be in the back of a pick-up truck. For your information, there was no one under the age of twelve in the vehicle. Kids will be kids. At some point in every child's life they make a decision that they regret. Sometimes it results in a tragic event such as this one and sometimes we are fortunate enough that it doesn't. Jessica, for you to even think that we can control every move and every decision of every child is just ridiculous. Life is full of many changes and as a Christian I believe that everyone has their calling. There is nothing that can change it. When it is your time, then you will go however he wants you to come. It is a time that will only make people stronger. Why is it always people have something to say when it is a YOUNG driver? No one ever seems to mention all the wrecks that involve older drivers. Is it okay to assume with them it was just an accident, because they SUPPOSEDELY have so much experience. Accidents happen and unfortunately there are always people around like Jessica that don't know when it is time to pray for the people affected, or open thier mouth and act like an idiot. JESSICA, I HOPE THAT IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN, THIS NEVER HAPPENS TO YOUR CHILDREN. AND THEY HAVE TO BE IN THE POSITION THAT YOU ARE DOWNING OTHERS FOR. BUT IF THAT DAY COMES AND YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR FOOT IN YOUR MOUTH, I WILL PRAY FOR YOU INSTEAD OF PUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DOWN IN THIER TIME OF NEED. Because no matter what we teach our children or how much we guide them the right way, when they are out with friends and have to make a decision, it might not be the one we wanted them to make. It might be one that will change their life forever.

Jessica Escue- I am a member of Alex's family and I just spent the past two days dealing with a very difficult loss. I then come back to the outside world to read this. I believe you are the one who needs to get a grip and have a little remorse and respect for the family and if not the family the mother that has just lost her child and also for the other child who has lost her sister. The intentions here was not to hurt anyone. Accidents do happen! They were not out joyriding. I don't feel I need to sit here and explain anything to anyone on here but I do ask that everyone have a little respect for the family as it will take a very long time to heal from this pain. Also, just so you all know the driver is having a horrible time dealing with all of this knowing there were many girls hurt and her little sister died all at the same time. She is already blaming herself and don't need everyone else to do the same. Please keep all of the girls and everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers and if you can't do that and that only then my suggestion is to keep everything else to yourself!

Whatever2,
Oh my goodness gracious..do actually believe that a family that is mourning the loss of a child actually gives a rats behind about what some unknown strangers said on a Portland blog? Chances are a big fat no. Nothing that has been said here falls into any category of damaging anybody so get a grip.

Seems to me that some of you are stepping all over the right to FREE SPEECH.

If you're in favor of free speech, then you're in favor of freedom of speech precisely for views and comments you despise. Otherwise, you're not in favor of free speech. ...

Also, I thought it was a big NO-NO to delete topics from this Blog.

And what I said was my opinion, which I chose to share. I'm sorry you don't like it; I didn't particularly like yours either and it appears I wasn't alone. But neither of our "whatever" posts singled out a particular blog poster and called them "dumb" like your last post did. Now you tell me which one of us is abiding by the rules. And finally to speak of the "point of your post", if your point was to further damage a family that was already reeling from tragedy, then you can consider yourself a huge success.

I have been pondering something...what makes us react so differently to grief? Some people cry, others become hysterical, others are silent and some want a reason this has happened...I guess our personality differences are certainly what make this world progress every day...we all have different personalities and I have failed to take that into consideration here, which I believe all of us have...I suppose I don't have the same reactions to many of life's event as some of you...and although we disagree on timing of our opinions, this is just another case of seeing through someone else's eyes, which I did not do. So i hope we can move on and have many,many debates in the future that produce a happier outcome than what this sad story has ended like. As for the new "Whatever" posters.. This blog is for debates to be welcomed,opinons of every angel to be shared,and problems to be resolved..the only dumb one here is the ones that fail to make a valued point, such as yourselves. If you do not wish to contribute an opinion that is relevant, what is the point of your post?

Yep...and most of them say them right here on this blog.

"People don't say dumb things, Dumb people say things"

Well, I certainly apologize to anyone who was offended by my worries and concerns for the other teenagers. I was unaware there was a time limit on personal views. Thank you bob and just a guy.

"The freedom to share one’s insights and judgments verbally or in writing is, just like the freedom to think, a holy and inalienable right of humanity that, as a universal human right, is above all the rights of princes."

Everyone has the right to speak their mind here,but I agree with Ms.Hanner's decision to remove the thread.I ask that you consider that these were your daughters and how you would feel reading the statements in your current situation.

Thank You Daniel,!!! exactly the point I tried to make earlier on the other post but it didn't stop. Jessica, nobody is saying you don't have a valid concern, timing is everything, perhaps in a few days to a week maybe a new thread to address some of your issues would of been more appropriate, when people read your issues/comments on this situation right *now* all they see is someone not respecting this family, your concerns will be better addressed and received in the near future. Michelle - Your intentions were from your heart, I respect you for what you did under these circumstances and like I said in that post, I would of done the same thing.

The driver is paying the ultimate price already--the loss of her sister.

Jessica,
I don't think anybody disagrees with your point at all. But the point they want you to consider is timing. Is this really the best time to talk about this? My opinion does not matter but I would think we should at least wait a couple of days before tackling that side of the issue when the little girl was just laid to rest today. There will be plenty of time for second guessing later, now is a time for mourning.

yeah, outrage...........................

Oh,come on. Give me a break. There was no need at all to delete the thread, you didn't do anything wrong by being the thread starter and neither did I and whoever thinks I was in the wrong for making my opinion know can get over it,this is a public blog,people. Where in the rules does it state you can't bring up a law or point out other's mistakes?? No where,thats where.It is absolutely ridiculous for someone to want to delete it because they would rather be a follower rather than making a point that needs to be heard. Some people just over react when a opinion is expressed that they disagree with. I completely stand by what I said through and through and for all you that would rather send your "sorry to hear that" message and not try to help save other people from going through this tragic situation, you aren't helping anyone..I hope that someone that did read my post became aware of the dangers that this teenager put herself and others in and prevents their kid from getting behind the wheel with a carload of friends when they shouldn't. Shame on me, how dare I try to make a point @@

i thought that blogs were for people to write their thoughts and opinions on? i do believe that she should be held responsible.

I just hate it if I offended you or anyone else by removing the thread. I tried unsuccessfully to reach Charlie for guidance but it was just more than I could stomach to be the author of a thread that turned so ugly so quickly. It was disrespectful and showed a total lack of compassion for the families.

I can live with what I did. There are over 200 other threads and there will be many more to follow.

I don't know, Mike.

Where is the other post?
And where is the outrage for removing?

Do you think schools in Portland should have school uniforms(purple,white,and gray polo's)?

I've never done business with those 2 sales people, but I have bought at Al's twice. They are very nice & will work with you. My in-law's have also bought cars there. Also, Al owns the 109 Auto Sales lot across from Jr. Food's & next to the Mexican Resturant.
Good luck car shopping!!

Go see Sarah Callis or Brian Harbin at Al's Auto Mart on Hwy 52 west.
They will work with you.

On a totally new topic, does anyone recommend a car saleman? I am on a mission to find a family car, preferably a mini van or suv..ranging in the $2,000-4,000 price range and in or near the Portland area. I have never bought a car around here,so any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks :)

Melissa Scott has been moved to SKY medical center in Bowling Green, KY for rehab.
If you would like to drop off any items for auction, you can do so Saturday 22nd, at the TGT Club House between 3:30-5:00 pm.
Thank you

To me MIKE is the worse coach we ever have had since we had a football team here in this town.I think we need to go out of the county or out of state to hire someone that runs something else no one has seen much of.I also don't have a player on the team my kids have been long gone. but I am a FAN .I will support the young men on the team, but not mike . OH MIKE TO BE A GOOD COACH GIVE ALL YOUR PLAYERS PLAYING TIME.P.S ENFORCE THE DRESS CODE TELL THEM TO PULL UP THE PANTS.THERE ARE LADIES STILL AT SCHOOL FOR SPORTS TOO.AND THERE IS A DRESS CODE WHILE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

So what you are saying is that the quarterback club does not want the team to win, just for bever to play certain players, am I reading this correctly? if you really feel that is true then you have an appointment tonight at 7:00pm at the hut north end of the field. No one has to know who you are, just tell them you would like to join, pay your $5.00 and hear the truth, you will change your way of thinking after the meeting.

hey billy, the beaver stated at the beginning of the season that there was going to be a 2 quarterback position. so why wasnt he ready after 2 weeks? answer: beaver cleaver doesn't know what he's doing! fire beaver cleaver.
oh yeah, the titans got beat because they suck.

beaver cleaver is beholden to the quarterback club members that have money and they tell him who to play. that makes him insignificant. he plays and does what he's told to. he's not a coach, he's a hired hand, he is mearly a politician that is instructed by others to do their bidding. perry was winning, why get rid of him and replace him with the beaver? if we could just follow the money trail we could understand the poiltics. the beaver really sux.

So if Vince Young went down with an injury do u honestly believe the Titans would win another game. I dont, the qb is the most important position on the field, go ask the Titans how they feel about that.

I did not know one boy made a team billy. And I have always heard that there is no I in team. I feel the same as I BLEED PURPLE. All the boys work hard and they all should play. And don't say that politics does not play a part. I no I'm not jealous. I dont have a child playing, but I know football. Keep that good eye open I bleed purple your on the right trail.

Billy

The QB is fine. It is the other positions that I think we have some better suited boys that could do a better job. Friday night I watched as one boy acted as if he did not have a clue as what he should be doing. And as for being jealous I don't even that a son on the team. But I graduate from PHS and have been a fan for over 20 yrs. No one said anything about High School being like college ball. I would like to think Beaver don't play favorites, But after watching practice there seems to be better suited players.

I feel like there is some jealous people on this board. Bever doesnt play favorites, he plays the best players on the team. Do you honestly believe he would play favorites before winning. The team lost to a good Greenbrier team on Friday night but gave a good effort. High school football is a lot different than college. When your starting quarterback goes down for the season its hard to recover. You spent all spring and summer when that person as your qb and on one play its over.

What was up friday night? all I saw was the same old game plan. And same old plays. With the same old 11 players. Does the coach not see that there are some really good players that are not getting to play. This is getting OLD week after week. After watching a great game with the 9&10 and 11&12 white team of PYFL Coach Beaver could learn a thing or two from them. I believe they could put a hurt on the First string at PHS. After watching practice at PHS last week, how can the boys learn anything by only running half speed. Quit blowing that whistle so quick coach. And give the other boys a chance !!!!

Thanks for all the fan support at the middle school football games. We had about 800 fans at our first home game and about the same number at the second home game. The next home game is September 25th vs. Hawkins Middle from Hendersonville. Come out and support the young Panthers.

A few weeks back someone was asking about information on Dave Ramsey's Seminars. The following was posted in a local paper.

Dave Ramsey's
FINANCIAL PEACE SEMINAR
Live Event - Beat Debt and Build Wealth
"THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER"
Saturday Sept 29 10am-3pm
Union Chapel General Baptist Church
1125 College St, Portland TN - Cost $19.00 per person
Tickets on sale at the Church 9/14 & 9/21 from 9-11am
or Call Cindi at 332-2281

pastormike
Yes this was FANTASTIC news, as you know but most on this blog don't is that Melissa Scott is my sister in law, and I love her like a sister. This family has been thru some very trying times, the greatest moment that made me cry was when their 11 year old daughter got to "speak" to her mommy for the first time in over 3 weeks, she was SOOOOOOO happy! I also want to thank you and the members of your church for all the support you have given them over the past month, it's very heart warming to know Melissa is surrounded by such caring people. Thank You for your prayers, and for all you've done.

Judy Scott

Scott Update:
Recieved good news about Melissa Scott. She was able to eat and drink a little; this is the first time in a month.
Several businesses have offered there services for auction and we hope to have a good turn out on the 22nd for the family.
You can contact me if would like to help.
Thank you,
pastormike
pastormike@libertyfwb.org

Maybe, if they get enough fan support in the stands. If they can see that we all want them to win it will motivate them to play their best game yet. Let's go to the game, buy some purple at the hut and make some noise from start to finish.

I have a question for Charlie.

Is it possible that when a topic gets a response that the topic can move to the top of the page?

example: A topic is 2 weeks old and maybe 10 topics down. Someone post a response and automatically the topic moves to the head of the line.

I'm afraid that some post might not get read because they are so far down the line.

Thanks

Hey everyone,

What about Friday night? Can the Panthers beat Greenbrier?

I should have everything out no later than 8:00 a.m. and will be out all day. thanks!

What times are you open for the yard sale?

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY MOVING/YARD SALE - Saturday, Sept. 15 only! 208 Meadow Lane in Portland. Furniture, decor, adult teen, and toddler clothing, etc. Thanks!