Since the fees haven't been raised in so many years, it's hard to argue. No one likes having fees raised, but it's something you've got to do.

No one likes employer sanctions,

I always joke with him that he raised goats, and that's why he likes all these hikes that are real steep. He doesn't like anything that's flat. If you want to go on a flat hike, you don't want to go with him.

It is a hard matter, my fellow citizens, to argue with the belly, since it has no ears.

But no golfer ever likes finishing second and I'll be doing everything I possibly can to go one better this time.

We haven't raised membership fees in two years. Yes, there will be higher rates in 2007 than 2004, but perhaps only one-and-a-half percent higher. One of our goals (with the new pool) is not just to cover our expenses, but run it at a profit.