30 October 2009

Weekend Roundup...
I've chosen to "replay" my EIGHT SIMPLE RULES for Halloween (according to BOB), and I promise it won't hurt one bit.
But first, I want to take a minute to commend a member of the FWPD for his diligence in a pursuit that occurred yesterday afternoon in Fort Wayne, and ended in DeKalb County.

((Driver fleeing police flips on gravel road in DeKalb Airlifted to hospital with head injuries; chase began in city
Michael ZennieThe Journal Gazette
Cathie Rowand The Journal Gazette
A 15-minute, 15-mile chase that sent Fort Wayne police into DeKalb County on Thursday ended when the driver lost control of his fleeing Jeep, which flipped on a gravel road north of Garrett.
The driver, Kyle Berger, 21, was flown to a Fort Wayne hospital in serious condition with head injuries after emergency crews removed him from his sport utility vehicle, where he was trapped, according to DeKalb County sheriff’s Deputy Mike Keesler.
A Fort Wayne officer tried to pull Berger over about 1:15 p.m. in the 14000 block of Coldwater Road, according to officer Michael Joyner, Fort Wayne Police Department spokesman. Someone had flagged down a Fort Wayne sergeant to report that the Jeep was being driven erratically, Joyner said.Instead of stopping, Berger fled north on Coldwater Road into DeKalb County, police said, and Allen County officers gave chase.
The Fort Wayne man reached speeds of 60 to 65 mph as he fled along Indiana 327, according to police. When he came to Garrett, he accelerated to 70 mph. Garrett police officers set out stop sticks and managed to deflate one of the SUV’s tires.

Police expected Berger to crash about three miles north of Garrett, where Indiana 327 curves sharply, Keesler said.
But the Jeep skipped the turn and continued north on County Road 11, which is a gravel road. When he hit the unpaved road, Berger lost control, swerved and struck a tree about 1:30 p.m. between DeKalb County roads 32 and 28, Keesler said.
When police arrived, Berger was trapped in the upside-down Jeep.
In addition to any charges from Fort Wayne police, Berger will face a charge in DeKalb County of resisting law enforcement, Keesler said.))

I personally know the FWPD officer involved in the initial chase (which began near his neighborhood), and I can say (from the information provided me) that the pursuit WAS warranted, and that NO officers and NO innocent civilians were injured during the chase.
I'm sure the perp enjoyed his helicopter ride to the hospital (and I'm even more sure he'll like the BILL for that aerial tour of the city).
Congrats to Sgt. Jim Ritchie on a good pursuit, a good collar and for getting a dangerous driver OFF the roads of our city and county!
Now...on the "lighter" side:
Put your tongue in your cheek for this one:
Oh, no...it's Trick Or Treat Time, and aside from watching GARFIELD'S HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE on the trusty DVD player and kicking back with a nice glass of something in the 80 proof range, I'm not doing one blessed thing else. Those kids can knock until their knuckles chafe.
And in that vein, I dug up part of the post from LAST HALLOWEEN in case you've forgotten the "rules of the game". Since I don't plan to participate, feel free to apply AS MANY OF THESE as is pertinent to YOUR particular situation when the "Beg-A-Thoners" stop on by.

**Rule #1: You show up WITHOUT a costume....you have TWO choices:
a) You can just turn around and LEAVE, or (my favorite) ...
b) Show me you're WORTHY of my free candy WITHOUT a costume by jumping through the FLAMING HOOPS I have set up on my lawn, OK? If the folks can't blow TEN bucks to get you SOME kind of costume (and dressing in mom's old clothes could bring up gender confusion issues, even though it's FREE), then just spend TWO bucks for some of your OWN candy (**hint: after the 31st, ALL the HALLOWEEN candy is 50% OFF...check Walgreens and CVS)!


**Rule #2: If you're OLDER than say....12 years old, you better either have a DAMN GOOD (original) costume, or you better have the mental state of a 3 year old. Either one will get you treats! Anything else will get you a front door closed in your pre-pubescent face! If you're THAT old...just stop at Lassus Handy-Dandy and grab a bag of M&Ms for yourself, lazy-ass!


**Rule #3: Facepaint ALONE does NOT a costume make....Even SOLDIERS wear a UNIFORM with their facepaint, and Indians have horses and head-dresses.....so...NO horse, NO head-dress...NO treats, Kimosabi!

**Rule #4: If you are coming to my house on Hallowe'en with a BUNCH of friends...be advised, I WILL be "packing" (to politely dissuade you from a home invasion)!

**Rule #5: Don't try taking a "short cut" across MY lawn to cross the street (the barbed wire and punji sticks I have up will do a real number on your legs and feet...trust me)! Better to stay ON the sidewalk that the city provided with your parents' tax dollars!

**Rule #6: DO NOT show up at the house as a ZOMBIE, LIVING-DEAD person, or some sort of analogous entity. If I EVER want to see the living dead (aside from a George Romero flick), all I have to do is watch MOST of the non-working "neighbors on welfare" that have NO future (past the next bottle of malt liquor or blunt) meander through their pitiful lives. Also...NO ELMOS!

**Rule #7: When I ask you to take what you want from the huge bowl of candy, that DOES NOT MEAN grab every damn single piece OF candy.....taking EVERYTHING should NEVER be a choice...it means be SELECTIVE...others might want to drop on by, 'K?

**Rule #8: If you don't like what we GIVE (free) to you, don't even think about retaliatory measures....I've already PLANNED for THAT contingent...(heh, heh, heh)...and you might not like the result (did I mention NO ELMOS?).
**So there you are...MY "Eight Simple Rules" for handling Halloween. I think it's more in the "spirit" of the evening, and if you want to get a slice of what exactly this curmudgeon's been going on about, I DARE you to watch Garfield's Halloween Adventure (if you can find a copy)....funny thing...they WILL show The Great Pumpkin, but DON'T televise Garfield in INDIANA, which is the HOME of Jim Davis, the CREATOR of Garfield...what's up with that?
Hey, It's not a TOTAL waste...I got my DVD of Garfields' Halloween, so I WILL watch it...again...so THERE!
And when the kids come a'calling...I'll just turn the TV up...a little louder.
OR...I could say that Obama took all my candy and gave it to those less fortunate, as part of a "redistribution of wealth" thing...
Either way...doesn't matter.
What DOES matter is that you all...
Have a great weekend, and please don't forget to turn those clocks BACK (Saturday night) ONE HOUR.
Yes, it's the end of Daylight Saving Time (not that we saved all that much time...did we?)
You DO get to sleep in an extra hour on Sunday...!
Stay safe out there, America.

8 comments:

Jim Ritchie said...

Thanks for the kudos, Bob! I had a lot of help from other units and other agencies, and the cooperation really made a difference. Special thanks to Garrett PD, Allen County Police, DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, Indiana State Police, and of course, the FWPD guys who worked so hard to catch up to the pursuit so I wouldn't have to "go it alone."
I'll have to swing by your place on Hallowe'en night & get a pic of those flaming hoops, & maybe some flaming goblins that don't negotiate them successfully!

Bob G. said...

Sarge:
NO thanks needed...just glad to see a "happy ending".
ANd yes, I also have to extend props to all the other agencies involved. I just didn;t know WHO all had a hand in it.

I don't think the city will "allow" my flaming hoops THIS year...something about NO OPEN BURNS within 15 feet of a standing structure.

BTW, that also includes the "goblins" as well...(damn it)

And since I saw Scott in his NCE vehicle roll through yesterday, better to NOT make any more waves...or FIRES...LOL!

Stay safe out there, Boss!

Diane said...

Have you considered lit firecrackers? drop em in their bags :P seriously however, watched "Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!" the other evening, and enjoyed it as much as I did when I was younger. Except down here, it's not 'brought to you by Dolly Madison Cakes" which seems to be unnaturally missing from the show.. especially the Christmas one. We don't have any trick-or-treaters here, we just go Sunday to Wal de mart and pick up cheap candy for the kids at church for childrens church, and the like.

Bob G. said...

Diane:
Yeah, the day AFTER Halloween is THE time to "stock up" of sweets...!
As to firecrackers...???
Hmm, and here I was thinking of wiring the door to a low-volt pwr supply...(cattle fence voltage)

SO many optins...so little time.

heh, heh, heh

Have a great weekend!
(and don't forget to buy some candy the day AFTER)

:)

indy said...

christmas is almost out you can probley get some type of hoops that are lite with lights.......lol

and congrads jim ritchie. that guy was lucky to get out of that truck alive. doing 70mph on gravel..........what is there to say.lol

bob i think your rules are a little fierce. what if my daughter showed up with her mickymouse ears on and face painted only and cried if you didnt give that old teen candy......lol

Bob G. said...

Indy:
It all depends on whether or NOT she ALSO HAD HER NOSE PAINTED BLACK...that's a BIGGIE when it comes to Minnie Mouse around OUR house...
I mean how can you BE Minnie without the NOSE thing going on, hmm?
OH, and the WHITE GLOVES too..along with the too large shoes...gotta have THOSE!

Hell, all she REALLY would have to do is say she's YOUR DAUGHTER...and she catches a break from me...LOL

Have a safe Halloween...and a great weekend.

Anonymous said...

Love it!!!! Forwarded to all the men in the field (giving you credit of course) They loved your rules as well!!!
-Dispatcher

Bob G. said...

TDHO:
Roger that on the props...much appreciated.

Stay safe out there.

Tnanks for stopping by.