Tuesday Tidbits...

If you ask me, I think we're getting a bit too much rain for the month of August. Where was all this back in APRIL?
But, it does keep some of the locals a tad quieter around here, so it's a trade-off.
Rumor has it that this is all supposed to end this afternoon...we shall see.
Our Hooiserland weather for today brings us mostly cloudy skies, scattered rain (and thundershowers) will continue through a good part of the day, and temps will climb to around 77 degrees. .
Yes, take the umbrella, and drive cautiously Your life may depend on it.

In the meanwhile, let's get a refreshing drink (with a healthy dose of caffeine in it) poured to satisfy our thirst, as we see what else has been going on...
*** First off the wet lawns is our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
AUGUST 21 -
---It's National Brazilian Blowout Day

(a good day to buy some tires is you live in Rio DeJanero...oh, not THAT kinda blowout?)
---It's National Senior Citizens Day

(good...time for a nap)
---It's National Spumoni Day

(Italian ice cream...huzzah!)
*** Next up, and since today IS Tuesday, let's look at all the FWPD calls that went out last wee that we NEVER heard anything about.

AUG 13 - AUG 19
SHOTS FIRED ((113)) - ARMED ROBBERY((53)) 
((23,113 - vandalism by gunfire))
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**NOTE - NO RECORDS FOR 13 AUG (FOR SOME ODD REASON)
18F097441 08/16/2018 01:05pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 1200 N COLISEUM BLVD
18F097526 08/16/2018 01:05pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 1100 N COLISEUM BLVD
18F097707 08/17/2018 12:26am 113 SHOTS FIRED 1600 EMERSON AV
18F098213 08/18/2018 01:40am 113 SHOTS FIRED W BUTLER ST & HOAGLAND AV
18F098579 08/18/2018 10:19pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 1500 WELLS ST
18F098708 08/19/2018 01:55am 113 SHOTS FIRED 4400 HAFFNER DR
18F098720 08/19/2018 02:19am 113 SHOTS FIRED 4700 THORNLEY DR
18F098738 08/19/2018 03:30am 113 SHOTS FIRED 4900 CAMDEN DR
18F098756 08/19/2018 04:25am 113 SHOTS FIRED 4100 S CLINTON ST
18F098757 08/19/2018 04:26am 113 SHOTS FIRED 4000 FAIRFIELD AV
18F098803 08/19/2018 07:57am 113 SHOTS FIRED 7800 CROSSHILL CT
18F099086 08/19/2018 10:56pm 113 SHOTS FIRED HOLTON AV & MCKEE ST
((What? All the mooks go to Chicago??))
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18F096798 08/14/2018 08:54pm 23,113 900 MCKINNIE AV
18F096946 08/15/2018 08:59am 23,113 6500 ST JOE RD APT 805
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18F096887 08/15/2018 03:59am 53 ARMED ROB 900 MCKINNIE AV
18F097280 08/15/2018 11:38pm 53 ARMED ROB 900 W BERRY ST
18F097573 08/16/2018 06:10pm 53 ARMED ROB 4900 BLUFFTON RD
18F097576 08/16/2018 06:19pm 53 ARMED ROB 4900 BLUFFTON RD
18F097665 08/16/2018 10:51pm 53 ARMED ROB 1200 W WILDWOOD AV
18F098131 08/17/2018 11:37pm 53 ARMED ROB 2300 FOX AV
18F098221 08/18/2018 01:57am 53 ARMED ROB 3000 CANTERBURY BLVD
18F098237 08/18/2018 02:44am 53 ARMED ROB 4100 HESSEN CASSEL RD
18F098345 08/18/2018 11:55am 53 ARMED ROB 6200 W JEFFERSON BLVD
18F099074 08/19/2018 10:29pm 53 ARMED ROB PITT ST & MCCORMICK AV
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18F096833 08/14/2018 10:02pm 56 MOLESTING 2200 RANDALLIA DR
18F097361 08/16/2018 08:53am 56 MOLESTING 400 E STATE BLVD
18F098386 08/18/2018 12:54pm 56 MOLESTING 1800 HALE AV
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18F096753 08/14/2018 07:03pm 58 SHOOTING 700 BROADWAY
18F097870 08/17/2018 11:43am 58 SHOOTING E WAYNE ST & S ANTHONY BLVD
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18F098086 08/17/2018 09:57pm 59 CUTTING/STAB FAIRFIELD AV & W CREIGHTON AV
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18F097425 08/16/2018 11:59am 61 RAPE 11100 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR
18F097461 08/16/2018 02:02pm 61 RAPE 700 BROADWAY
18F097640 08/16/2018 09:33pm 61 RAPE 3300 PORTAGE BLVD UNIT 9
18F098793 08/19/2018 07:13am 61 RAPE 6200 ST JOE RD APT 104
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18F096408 08/14/2018 01:06am 75 PURSUIT S CLINTON ST & MCKINNIE AV
18F097602 08/16/2018 07:31pm 75 PURSUIT 5300 COLDWATER RD
18F098673 08/19/2018 12:40am 75 PURSUIT WELLS ST & LIMA RD
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Plus 16 narcotics calls 
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Fireworks calls AUG 13 - AUG 19:
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18F096397 08/14/2018 12:38am 44FW 1400 CASS ST
18F096791 08/14/2018 07:01pm 44FW 500 W MAIN ST
18F097256 08/15/2018 10:21pm 44FW 800 RIDGEWOOD DR
((WOW...IMPRESSIVE!))
*** Next, WANE had a segment on outgoing councilman (6th district) Glynn Hines.

To me, this is nothing short of being "Positively the south side" Here's the link:
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/councilman-hines-makes-positive-impact/1376260037

I understand WHY he's leaving...dialysis can't be a walk in ANY park, so health concerns that take away from the job take precedence. And yes, I'll pray for him.
But, if we look at the other side to this coin, to talk about ALL that he's accomplished and tout that as successes...well, that's another can of worms that should be opened.
Since Hines has been on council, the SE side (mainly his district), has lost hundreds of businesses. We even had out mall close (along with the only 2 movie screens down here).
Crime has risen dramatically, in spite of whatever propaganda was issued from City Hall (and the FWPD when Rusty York was the capo there).

Use the damn sidewalks, lazy-ass!

Neighborhoods have deteriorated to the point where there is a problem house on damn near every block. We have refugees and Lord knows how many illegals living down here as well, all for some sake of "diversity".

But the SE did get a new McMillen Community Center (big whoop). And new housing (to replace all the housing that was burned down and trashed by lowlifes).
Many (in power) forget that there are those of us who STILL live here and see this entire quadrant of town becoming a crime scene.
For us (and others) moving away is not an option, unless the city would LIKE to provide a house (fully paid for) AWAY from the madding crowds down here (not ever going to happen).

So, please don't even attempt to insult my intelligence with any mention of success down here, unless you wish to call the blight that's been created (and has spread) over the last 20 years a "success"...kapeesh?
*** Next up, time to stop on by our "Kitten Corner"...

Our children were wonderfully sedate yesterday...they just took things extremely easy.
I had to make sure nothing was wrong, because you expect them to act like the young cats they are...a bit on the manic side, but no, they were nice and calm.

They saved their energy for mealtime...THEN, they get a little crazy, but that's fine.
I do the same thing when it comes to Philly cheesesteaks.
*** Next, let's check in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...

Geez, that camo guy's not gonna worry, iz he?

Our furry twosome were right where they should be...at the patio door when it was breakfast time. I noticed that Whiskers had a very slight limp (from her right hind leg), and I looked it over.

I feel okay, really. I gave you some leg rubs.

There was no sign of injury, no swelling or dislocation. She just favored it most of the day.
We'll keep watching her just in case,. Don't want anything to happen to our outdoor princess.
As for Midnight?

I haz "Someone to watch over me"

Well, after his morning patrol, he stood guard over Whiskers for the balance of the day. Anywhere she went, he wasn't far behind...like a doting sibling.

Keeping watch - It's just part of my job.

And we think animals don't care...shame on us.
*** Last back to the tool shed...it's been said that mankind is the only species that makes the conscious decision to prey upon itself.

We don't act out of any sense of "instinct", although at times that could be debated.
We choose to become predators against our fellow man, and often with dire consequences.

All you have to do is look to Chicago and their self-created "war-zones" to see what I mean.
If those people took ALL the energy they expend on killing one another, and put it to something CONSTRUCTIVE, rather than destructive, there's no telling how much BETTER life would be for those people.
Sadly, we'll never find out...and the body count will continue to rise.
Animals will kill out of instinct - they have little choice to do otherwise.
We, on the other hand are alleged to be more highly "evolved" and therefore, can decide to not give into behaviors that are harmful to everyone else. In many places around the world, you'd never see any evidence of mankind being any better than the animals they slaughter.

Perhaps there will come a day when more people realize what they are doing and come to terms with their actions...and then do something to correct that. Someday maybe...just not today.

Be well, make a difference to someone, and...
Stay SAFE out there, America.