John Barnes
John Barnes
early input realized surprised
I was surprised they were so early in their development, and I think everyone else was, too. We realized that our input was going to be a lot more important than we had imagined.
both businesses early favorable greatest helped operations poses quarter risk weather
Weather typically poses the greatest risk in the first quarter of the year, and the favorable weather early in 2006 helped both the barge operations and manufacturing businesses significantly.
few three
Most everyone's in their 70s and 80s, a few in their 60s, two or three in their 50s.
block bright darn felt hit knew pick rest run watched
He's a very smart, very bright kid, so we knew he could quarterback the defense, ... We felt he could run pretty darn well, and if he would hit somebody, which we thought he would because we watched him block as a fullback, that he could pick it up pretty fast. And the rest is history.
both middle start talking wants
He wants to stay, so we're going to start talking in the middle of (next) month. We want to keep both of our guys.
committed continuing remain
We remain very committed to continuing with this process.
doubt miss
We're going to miss it. No doubt about that.
choice leave reached rest
What other choice is there, really? All I can do is my own actions, all I can say are my own words, I can only be myself. If I make those right I have reached my limit. The rest I must leave to others.
found happy hoping incredibly last proud pull record win
We wanted to set the new record in the 200 medley, and then we were hoping to find a way to win the last two. They found a way to pull it off. They raced incredibly well today. I'm just incredibly happy and proud of them.
begin determine direction drivers driving expressed interest panther racing search talented
There are a lot of talented drivers who have expressed an interest in driving for Panther Racing. We will begin our search immediately to determine what direction Panther Racing will take for 2004.
ahead continued four good last months period trading year
Trading for the first four months of the new year has continued to be good and well ahead of the same period last year.
hitting home singles start swinging
We want to keep hitting singles and doubles. We won't start swinging for home runs.
heard news
It's not my news to release. But I heard about it yesterday.
name
A judge, a dentist, lawyers, two undertakers, a mayor, a township manager. All the trades, you name it.