tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post3585073120704090739..comments2023-07-24T23:47:13.083-04:00Comments on The PA-IN-Erudition: Bob G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-40580109331640603562011-05-08T07:33:54.088-04:002011-05-08T07:33:54.088-04:00Phil:
Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I ad...Phil:<br />Thanks for the words of encouragement.<br /><br />I admit to times that make me want to run in the streets screaming (the neighbors would just stand around, smoking blunts and laughing anyway - like they always do over everything), but I refuse to knuckle under to a system that has demonstarated to me time and again that apathy and ignorance is a "way of life" down here.<br /><br />My lists of needs from this city are small, and I like it that way.<br /><br />I don't "rely" on them for much, even though we're STILL in the minority when it comes to those STILL paying taxes down here.<br /><br />But what I DO expect from them is NO LESS than what every other quadrant in this city seems to get without question: QUALITY-OF-LIFE.<br /><br />Now THAT, we are ALL entitled to, and a bit more EQUALITY on the city's part (imho) would go a LONG way.<br /><br />But, seeing IS still believing, is it not?<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to stop by and comment.<br /><br />Stay safe up there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-745950279874195592011-05-08T02:51:50.745-04:002011-05-08T02:51:50.745-04:00I once called the City about some very large tree ...I once called the City about some very large tree limbs that were hanging in a very dangerous way. It was at the point where they questioned why I had not called earlier (totally irrelevant) and indicated I would have to be put on a long waiting list that I simply told her “The city bus stops on this corner and kids stand under the tree every day waiting for the school bus. If you don’t care about people getting injured, then neither do I. It’s your tree, so do what you want. I’ve done my duty by calling you.” Then I hung up the phone. They sent a crew out to trim it the next morning.<br /><br />When talking with dispatch (and other city employees) the trick is finding a way to make them feel your sense of urgency without actually saying something that could land you in jail. Honestly, I think their training teaches them the less calls they receive the better - and then suggests methods for frustrating people to the point where they just give up. That’s also why I think a lot of those 911 hang-ups are not just “kids fooling around” as many cops will tell you. It’s people desperate for a police presence, but realizing that talking with dispatch is often futile.<br /><br />Don’t give up, Bob!Phil Marxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372454786699413982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-50690052744849024832011-05-07T07:06:25.962-04:002011-05-07T07:06:25.962-04:00MSN:
Yeah, I agree that one's house SHOULD be ...MSN:<br />Yeah, I agree that one's house SHOULD be a place where one can find some peace, some quiet and act as a safe haven from everything else OUTSIDE trying to stress you out.<br />Just wish our CITY LEADERS thought the same way.<br />Feels like this part of town HAS indeed been written off.<br /><br />Juveniles (the delinquent kind) ought to learn RESPECT, because they NEVER know who they might be messing with...OR how that person might react to their retaliations.<br /><br />That's why "WE" didn't mess with ANY adults or their property when we were growing up. <br />If we were chased ONCE...that was enough for us.<br /><br />I miss THOSE days.<br /><br />Thanks a lot for taking time to stop on by today.<br /><br />Stay safe down there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-2656304428524549822011-05-06T19:35:46.340-04:002011-05-06T19:35:46.340-04:00Your home is where you go to relax, not to listen ...Your home is where you go to relax, not to listen to a bunch of idiots partying or kids playing in the street. Seems as tho Dave is not doing his job. My concern is that the kids will try to retaliate, probably not face to face but by littering in your yard. tossing rocks at your house or fence and in general being delinquents. Stay safe and dry and have a good weekend.ms nk reyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673833178532018621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-63265246111262608962011-05-06T12:24:06.238-04:002011-05-06T12:24:06.238-04:00CWM:
I thought about that whole scenario...same gu...CWM:<br />I thought about that whole scenario...same guy calling in "complaining" all the damn time..let's REALLY piss him off and not care (even more than we don't now)...<br /><br />It's not complaining when someone can possibly be AT RISK, is it?<br /><br />Only takes ONE driver not paying attention (DUI? got plenty of them down here) or ONE kid doing likewise (texting while meandering) and then...WHACK!<br />Big mess along my property or in the street...and ALL of this CAN definitely be avoided.<br /><br />I'd LIKE to think that the department is ABOVE that sorta thing...<br />Well, I'd "like" to think that, but I gotta wonder.<br />The officer was fine (as are they all for the most part).<br /><br />It's just the way the ENTIRE SYSTEM is put together that produces such a "major fail" in my estimation.<br />Can't have community-oriented policing when you don't even have a COMMUNITY...can you?<br /><br />Therein lies the MAJOR problem down here.<br />And something no one downtown wants to admit to, sadly.<br />Ignorance IS bliss when it comes to city hall, that's for sure.<br />Damn shame all those "blissful" people don't live anywhere around here...they MIGHT just learn something.<br /><br />Hey, thanks for stopping on by today.<br />Enjoy your weekend.<br />Stay safe up there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-43598434494972970942011-05-06T12:14:57.604-04:002011-05-06T12:14:57.604-04:00Wrexie:
I tend to grab my solace however and WHENe...Wrexie:<br />I tend to grab my solace however and WHENever I can...!<br /><br />If I knew of a child such as the one you mention, I'd be there, if he needed an ear to listen or a shoulder to lean on.<br />I remember people like that in our old neighborhoods growing up.<br /><br />Then again, back then, a LOT more people up and cared outright for most everyone else.<br /><br />I miss those days.<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to stop on by and share your thoughts.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br />Stay safe out there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-62075713578107423092011-05-06T11:42:32.297-04:002011-05-06T11:42:32.297-04:00BG:
The thing that strikes me about this whole si...BG:<br /> The thing that strikes me about this whole situation is it sounds like Dave has a bad case of OMG, its Bob again. To which I say, Y'know Dave, if you'd have more officers IN THE HOOD to patrol and take care of the BIG things, maybe the LITTLE things wouldn't be a problem. Its a shame when you gotta irritate the crap out of the cops to get ANY response.<br /><br />Isn't there a way to file a complaint about Dave to the FWPD (other than telling the officer, who probably already knows he's a wienner)?<br /><br />As for the flip offs, SOP for the age group. Thought is still a courtesy and not a requirement at that age. Wanna bet the officer told them, ol' boy down the street's got a problem wit' y'all, keep it down the block, ok?<br /><br />I think that if I find myself calling the cops and get Dave, I'll ask if I can have another dispatcher.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-31021420294045661332011-05-06T10:28:16.981-04:002011-05-06T10:28:16.981-04:00God DOES provide hope in the smallest of things......God DOES provide hope in the smallest of things...<br />Nice to enjoy them in a few hours to yourself in the great outdoors, huh? <br /><br />the pic of the kids in the dog kennel made me laugh. hehehe...<br /><br />We have a kid that comes over every afternoon... parents are divorcing. I think he just feels lonly and lost... he walks a mile across the field after school and stays until dark.<br /><br />parents just aren't around these days like they used to be, I guess.Wrexiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687613150705761665noreply@blogger.com