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Squawk of the day - March 5, 2013

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"I know this sounds trivial with all the problems in the world, but the turtles downtown are ugly. Please city fathers, find them a new home."

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Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Are we talking about Turtle Grove Park? If so, I like the turtles...if not, well...

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free_ur_mind 2 months, 2 weeks ago

It's tradition and something that distinguishes ourselves from the rest. If anything, we need to promote it more.

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Sister_Ruby 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yeah let's make people aware of it so the tourists of the world will come here to enjoy the turtles. They might help repaint them while they are here, you know like the Habitat college kids come down here to build a house while the neighbors sit on their porches and watch.

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PatrickY2K 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sister Ruby, Do you like anything? I hope you aren't as miserable as your online persona makes you seem.

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trudy2 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm glad you asked Sister Ruby if she likes anything. It just seems by her normal way of posting here that she must live a lonesome life or a very frustrating incident upset her for life. Who knows, however I hope the sun shines on you Sister Ruby...................

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Shinedownfan 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I love the Campbell's Turtle... I have many pictures of it with my daughter and her friends.

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Hoodie 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I'd say get rid of the hooping and hollering natives and Downtown would look just a tad better.

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fcarroll 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can we find any beauty in this world to squawk about?

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FlunkyMonkey 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I love the turtles---they give Albany a uniquness. However, they could use some touch up paint

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KaosinAlbany 2 months, 2 weeks ago

They are about to get a facelift or some will. ;)

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KaosinAlbany 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Come to Nights @D'town and help us paint the Turtles in the Spring.

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Spike 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yeah, nothing like a bunch of Old Men with female screen names sitting in front of their computers all day pitching gripes about everything. Bitterness is a terrible thing.

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KaosinAlbany 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I am sure you are referring to SisterRuby. LOL

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Kenny36 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Athens has the Bulldogs....Albany has the turtles.

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FryarTuk 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas has the cattle. Paris has the Eiffel Tower.

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Oldguy 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Just curious, what is the story behind the turtles. I noticed they appeared out of no where but do not know why or who. Enlighten me.

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KaosinAlbany 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The park on Front Street is named Turtle Grove, hence why the turtles are downtown. It was an Albany Tomorrow thing.

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FryarTuk 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I thought the Charity League initiated the Turtle Movement.

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waltspecht 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Are you a Turtle?

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VSU 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I agree with FlunkMonkey. I like the turtles, but like she said, some could use some repainting. It could be a lot worse, at least they are not polecats.

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VSU 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I even miss the Aligators....

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chinaberry25 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The turtles came into being around the time of Turtle Park. They are kind of cute, but do need a touch up.

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bigbob 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I think the turtles are perfect for albany, have you seen the speed most people around here move, turtles are a perfect mascot.

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jglass 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I do not remember the signifigance of the "turtles", however when Turtle Park was built our church was very involved with the demolition and building of that park. Volunteers did a lot of work and it was really fun watching this park transform and being a part of this process. I like seeing all of the turtles around. Maybe someday the city will have the funds to repaint the turtles or the sponsors labeled on the turtles might find the funds to repaint them. Sister, my husband and I and our youth group from church have gone on "World Changers" mission trips doing construction work. Those who do this do not mind making a difference in a community. I am quite sure people sit on their porches in ALL communities. However, like I said those who commit to volunteering and making a difference enjoy doing the work.

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KaosinAlbany 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why doesn't the squawker try to help paint them instead? Come on down to the Art Park and we will put you to work.

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KaosinAlbany 2 months, 2 weeks ago

"I like turtles" said the kid dressed as a zombie.

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georgiagranny 2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Sister, my husband and I and our youth group from church have gone on "World Changers" mission trips doing construction work. Those who do this do not mind making a difference in a community." jglass can you explain why so many groups take trips to do construction work when there is so much to be done at home. Wouldn't it be better to take the travel expense money and put it to work where you live? I asked a friend the same question once and was told, in no uncertain terms, that no one wants to work in their hometown, they just want to take the trip.

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jglass 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Well, you have to have the city's co-operation, you have to have the funds and it appears to me that Albany just doesn't want that help. I can only speak for World Changers. I do not know about Habitat, etc. You just can't up and work on something or make a project. I know personally that we enjoyed doing our work away from home. We got to know each other a little better and spend quality time together as a group even though we worked very hard, it was gratifying. There are probably things being done in Albany that we are just not aware of. For example, our church has partnered with one of the elementary schools in the area and have spruced up the grounds and are being very involved with the school and the children. You know the city is trying to make changes with the appearance of downtown, but so many people are negative about that. So, if anyone wants to do projects in Albany whether they are local people or others, they will only get negative comments.

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FryarTuk 2 months, 2 weeks ago

We partner with one of the schools too and it makes a difference. We work with scout leaders and also the Albany Museum of Art and several other social groups who work with families. I also think people can go and contribute where they choose and if someone doesn't like it, screw 'em.

Turtles rule!

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jglass 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fryar Tuk.....................I absolutely agree with you!!!!

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kingd00 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Walt, you bet your sweet a$$ I am.

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