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250 things to get to know me bettter..what I think,feel, like, honestly what I'm all about
250 things about me:

1.          I am a very spiritual person
2.          I don’t really care for organized religion
3.          I was raised a Methodist
4.          I strongly feel emotions…but don’t outwardly show it
5.          I am an outdoor person
6.          I like fishing, hunting and hikes in the woods
7.          I believe in God
8.          I’ve never experienced “love at first sight”
9.          I’ve been married twice
10.          My wife and I have been married for 24 years…we are soul mates!
11.          I love to travel
12.          I really don’t like heights
13.          I sometimes get nervous when I fly
14.          I took flying lessons when I was younger
15.          I love to read… mostly non-fiction
16.          I sometimes read 3 or 4 books in a week
17.          I am very patriotic
18.          I served in the U.S. Navy/Naval Reserves (1974-1980)
19.          My career is in law enforcement…I am now a police chief
20.          I live in the “People’s Republic” of Massachusetts
21.          I don’t like Massachusetts…it’s way too liberal for me
22.          I am a Republican
23.          I am very conservative
24.          I honestly don’t understand the democratic/liberal philosophy
25.          I would love to have an honest conversation with a liberal and
                have him/her explain why they believe the way they do.
26.          I do not like President Obama - he is way too far to the left for me,
                and I believe he is a phony!
27.          I don’t think the Democrats will protect us from terrorist attacks
28.          I believe in Reincarnation
29.          I believe that we have lived “past lives”
30.          I am heterosexual
31.          I love women…I am a “breast Man”
32.          I used to drink way too much
33.          I don’t believe I’m actually an alcoholic….it’s only a label
34.          I quit drinking 5 years ago
35.          I have 3 great kids I love with all my heart and soul
36.          My daughter is “daddy’s little girl”
37.          I’m 54 years old (almost 55)
38.          I have just 3 months until I retire
39.          I am in the process of selling my house here in Massachusetts,
                and will be moving to our home in Bradenton, Florida after I
                retire.
40.          I am truely blessed to have a lot of friends
41.          My favorite sport is golf….I’m addicted!
42.          I hate the cold…I hate northern winters…I hate Snow
43.          Soon, my wife and I will be living in Florida
44.          I love palm trees
45.          I love the beach….the ocean
46.          I hate to be told what to do (I'd do anything for anyone, if asked)
47.          I don’t want advice/input from my community unless I ask for it
                (definately don't believe in Hillary's "It Takes A Village")  I belive
                it takes a loving parent!
48.          I think the Government is too big
49.          I think my taxes are way too high
50.          I think people should take responsibility for their actions
51.          I don’t think illegal aliens should be in the U.S….they should be
                deported
52.          I think a fence on our southern border (U.S and Mexico) would be
                a good start
53.          I don’t like Hillary Clinton at all!
54.          I didn’t like Bill Clinton either.
55.          I’m 6’ tall and about 200 pounds
56.          I am kind of a control freak
57.          I used to be a “night person”, but now I’m a “morning person”.
58.          I drink black coffee
59.          I pray every night
60.          I think the ACLU is a very dangerous organization
61.          I think terrorism is the biggest threat to our civilization
62.          I believe an out of body experience is possible
63.          I believe Atlantis and Lemuria were real and existed thousands of
                years before Christ.
64.          I believe we are all psychic
65.          I believe we all have “spirit guides” and “personal angels”
66.          I don’t believe in an actual Heaven or Hell
67.          I believe we all have a soul and live forever
68.          I’m too young to be considered “Old” (LOL)
69.          I’ll never be a computer expert
70.          I like to write poetry
71.          I think all people are created equal…but they don’t necessarily end
                up that way.
72.          I believe we all have Karma to work through
73.          As a white man, I don’t feel I owe minorities anything…everyone
                should have to make it on his/her merits!
74.          I am not a racist!
75.          I believe marriage should be between one man and one woman
76.          I like country music and classic rock music
77.          I don’t like rap or hip hop…..it’s not music
78.          I can be a male chauvinist
79.          I like Bill O’Riley (I’m a Traditionalist not a Secular Progressive)
80.          My best friend is Jim Racette….aka…Rachet
81.          I quit smoking a couple years ago (had quit for 15 years before)
82.          I’m a lover not a fighter
83.          I’ve never used drugs….(unless you count alcohol)
84.          I believe in the death penalty
85.          I believe you are innocent until proven guilty….but I don’t think
                guilty people should get off on a technicality
86.          There is no doubt that O.J. Simpson is guilty!
87.          I am a meat and potatoes type of guy
88.          I like horror movies (but there are not really many that are actually
                scary)
89.          I like history
90.          I believe if we don ‘t learn from history, we WILL repeat it!
91.          I think welfare should only be given to those who truly need it….it
                should not be an incentive not to work (It is NOT an entitlement)
92.          I believe anyone can be rich if they are willing to work for it
93.          I don’t personally believe in abortion (but I do believe the actual
                choice should be left up to the individual – they will ultimately have
                to live with whatever decision they make)
94.          I believer that after death….all of us will judge ourselves for the
                mistakes we’ve made….and have to accept the consequences
95.          I have no sympathy for criminals….especially those that hurt
                children!
96.          I don’t think college is the best choice for everyone
97.          I have a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice
98.          Evil is real…I don't believe in the actual existence of Satan
99.          I believe the overwhelming number of people are good
100.          I’ve never seen a ghost
101          I  believe men and women are different and are meant to be that
                way
102          My favorite male singer is George Strait
103          My favorite female singer is Sheniah Twain
104          My favorite contemporary authors are:  Stephen King & Dean
                Koontz
105          I have high cholesterol
106          I like fast food…McDonalds..Burger King, etc…
107          The media in this country is biased and slanted way to the left
108          The U.S. Flag & Star Spangled Banner still give me Goosebumps
109          I’d like to see Alaska someday
110           I’ve never been on a cruise
111           I believe that I should be able to keep most of the money that I 
                earn… I  don’t believe in income redistribution
112           I don’t believe in being “politically correct”…tell the truth….It is
                what it is!!
113            I like animals…but I’m not an “animal person”.
114           I like to be alone sometimes (I didn't when I was younger)
115           I often wear ball caps…I have a bald spot.
116           I’ve had a mustache for most of my life
117           Some day I’m going to grow a beard (but it will be white..lol)
118           I’m a Pisces
119           I think there’s some truth/validity in numerology, tarot, astrology,
                etc…
120           I don’t believe all the “hype” regarding global warming
121           I think if we must fight wars…we MUST fight to win
122           I’ve never liked the game Monopoly
123           I like to watch football
124           I don’t like to watch basketball, Nascar, Soccer, …like watching
                paint dry.
125           I’m not very good at home projects (very little ability in carpentry,
                plumbing, electrical, etc…)  I stay away from power tools..lol
126           I’m really not a “group” type person
127           I not a gambler at all
128           I think I should have taken more risks In life
129           I’m very, very thankful for what my parents did/do for me
130           I had a great childhood
131           I was not really close to my father when I was a kid/teenager…I
                am now
132           I like hot…humid…sunny days
133           I love fried seafood….and seafood in general
134           I like camping…but in a camper, not a tent
135           I love to sit and watch a campfire…it mesmerizes me
136           I love black liquorish  (and black jelly beans)
137           I don’t like opera or ballet
138           I don’t much care for spiders and snakes
139           I think alligators are cool
140           I like Popsicles
141           I don’t like running, jogging, fast walking or any of that
142           I think we should all respect our elders
143           I think good manners are important
144           I think the United Nations is useless…
145           I think Israel has a right to exist
146           Right or wrong, I have to be me…
147           I usually don’t eat breakfast
148           I don’t think the U.S. can cure all of the worlds problems
149           I think the U.S. is a good country that has done more for all the
                countries of the world than any other country on earth.
150           I am proud to be an American
151           I don’t like cold pizza for breakfast.
152           Laws should be made by the people…the legislative branch of
                government and NOT judges.
153           I believe the majority should rule!
154           My first car was a 1966 Pontiac LeMans (sp?)
155           I love listening to a person with an Australian accent
156           I believe most of the world doesn’t like Americans…and I don’t
                care!
157           I like watching a magic show
158           I absolutely don’t believe in affirmative action
159           I have been discriminated against as a white person
160           I like FOX news channel
161           I think Unions are ruining this country
162           I vote in EVERY election
163           Thank God people are different and like different things…the golf
                courses and my  favorite fishing spots are too crowded already
                …lol, and too many people in Florida.
164           I don’t get sea sick, air sick, or any other type of motion sickness
165           I am not allergic to anything I know of
166           I like monkeys (and wanted one as a pet when I was a kid)
167           I never really got into John Wayne as an actor
168           I like Clint Eastwood, Charlton Hesston, Jack Nicholson, Kevin
                Cosner, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, and Mel Gibson
169           I don’t like Michael Moore…I think he’s a phony
170           I am a member of the National Rifle Association
171           I believe the 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to keep and
                bear arms!
172           Being a police officer for 30 years…I’ve never ever seen a law
                abiding citizen use a gun to commit a crime or illegally hurt
                another person
173           Instead of creating new gun laws…I think we should enforce the
                ones we have
174           I have a good sense of humor…and like to laugh
175           I think prostitution, gambling, and other “victimless” crimes should
                be legal
176           I don’t think Marijuana is any worse than alcohol
177           I have a 2 1/2 year old grandson - I love him with all of my heart!
178           I could have been a better father
179           I am a good father now (since I quit drinking)
180           I think a lot of people take themselves too seriously
181           Two of my favorite movies are: "One flew over the Cuckoos Nest",
                and "The Wizard of Oz".
182           My favorite color is blue
183           I like James Bond movies
184           I like women who are into oral sex (Wow, what a surprise…lol)
                and genuinely like sex.
185           I think sex in probably the most important thing in a relationship
186           A lot of women tend to be too jealous and controlling
187           I really wouldn’t want to live in a big city (do like to visit once in a
                while)
188           I really liked the San Diego Zoo
189           I’m between a 10 to 12 handicap in golf…best score ever was a 75
190           I had to start using reading glasses around my mid 40’s…now at
                54, I  have to wear glasses all the time…to be able to see
                anything -lol.
191           I like wearing a coat and tie
192           Although I can, I don’t like public speaking
193           I don’t like going to the dentist
194           I don’t really like going to the doctor either
195           I like cookouts
196           My two favorite holidays are Thanksgiving and the 4th of July
197           I once owned a business selling sports cards
198           My credit rating is not that great
199           My favorite car is a Chevy Corvette
200           I used to play the trumpet and the guitar
201           The only two foreign countries I’ve visited are Mexico and Canada
202           I try to be honest and give my honest opinion (whether some
                people like it or not) - I try to keep an open mind.
203           I love bookstores (Barnes & Noble is my favorite)
204           I tend to like more modern things, as opposed to old or antique
205           I’ve traveled through 39 of the 50 states (I’ve never been to:
                Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho,
                Oregon, Washington State, Iowa, Hawaii, or Alaska). 
206           I believe we will have another major terrorist attack (9-11) before
                we wise up and realize that this is a fight we MUST win.
207           I personally think sports stars today make way too much money
208           I believe the government knows a lot more about UFO’s than they
                are telling us
209           I believe that a lot of the Middle East will eventually be destroyed
                by an Arab country using nuclear weapons against Israel or one
                another. (I don’t think us or anyone else can stop it)
210           My favorite show as a kid was Man From U.N.C.L.E. (circa 1965)
211           I wear briefs (not boxers)
212           I  (used to) bowl on Wednesday nights
213           I finally bought myself a 50" HD TV
214           I remember the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show
215           I was in the 3rd grade when President Kennedy was shot
216           Math is not my strong suit
217           I have brown eyes
218           I think Tiger Woods is the best golfer that ever lived
219           I think Elvis is really dead….lol
220           I use Titlist ProV golf balls
221           I don’t think there is anything wrong with nude beaches or nudist
                colonies
222           Guns don’t kill people….people kill people!
223           I sometimes use an electric razor and sometimes a blade
224           I am an A+ blood type
225           I usually read a couple of books per week
226           I like people who are truthful
227           I like to take pictures…use mostly digital now
228           I don’t ever want to be kept alive by a machine
229           I believe that there’s a little truth in every religion
230           I don’t like wearing sandals
231           Some day I want to visit Australia
232           I rarely read newspapers…get my news on TV/radio
233           I am a Justice of the Peace (my commission expired 1/09)
234           My middle name is Grant (after my Dad, and the President)
235            I am also a Jr.  (my father is Sr.)
236           I try not to make judgments of people before I get to know them
237           I believe we have been/are being visited by UFO’s
238           I do think ghosts exist
239           I would give up my life for my family and my country (in that order)
240           I’ve gotten two (2) holes in one playing golf
241           I think all Americans should speak English
242           I love thunderstorms
243           I’d like to see a ghost and a UFO
244           I think it’s arrogant of us to think there is no other life in the
                universe
245           I believe a “life “ sentence should really be a life sentence and
                less!           
246           My favorite actress is Sandra Bullock
247           I always overeat on Thanksgiving
248           I believe in Love
249           I hope to publish some of my writings some day
250           I think that’s enough about me…lol
       

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