OK, where was I... everyone get a pop / coffee / potty break?? Let's start part 2...
The 'that don't look right' moment...
First some background.....
I grew up in Collage Park area, Janet and I bought my parents place so we know the area very well. I've always taken pride in Saskatoon as a whole and the Collage Park neighbourhood especially. Our area has back alley's and I use them allot for walking the dog, this lets him run free and I don't have to be worried about cars or other people walking by. Oreo, on occasion, will run up to other dogs & people so walking in the back lanes stops this. Up until 2009 we had the large garbage bins in our lanes, the one's that are set up for 4 houses to use and every punk with spray paint can use as their own canvas. An old friend told me of his dad walking and spraying over all the graffiti, sounded good to me, so that's what we did every time we took the dog out. It did not take long and the cans were back to one colour. It did not take much time for the punks to figure out it was me doing it either, so they tagged the Mister Tasty ice cream truck we owned. It all washed off, no big deal. Over the course of 3 years, the graffiti came to a stop, with very little new stuff appearing in the 4 block radius of the house.
(That's the background bit)
The Ride-Along, part 2.
So I asked my 'partner' to run my name through the system....Page 1, not biggie, just a note saying the last time they 'contacted' me was in 1985, for a speeding ticket, they keep everything. On to page two........this is how the list appeared:
(date) - mischief
(date) - cocaine poss
(date) - poss child porn
(date) - ?????????
My eyes stopped by the third one and that's all I remember about the list. Once he explained that this list is all the times I called the police, then I felt much better. So here is the story's behind each one...
Mischief - when the truck got graffiti, I called to report it.
Cocaine Possession - (remember the background) Alan and I were out walking the dog and came across two cars in on of the lanes parked nose to nose. As we waked by, one kid was rummaging through a bag in the back seat of one car and two kids were in the other. After passing they I was thinking how odd it was that they weren't out talking to each other, just looked odd to me. So I called the boys in blue (black) and they said they would send a car to check it out.
The outcome was this:
70.6 grams of coke, 1.5 lbs pot, methamphetamine, Ecstasy pills and some cash found between the two cars, 14 charges total including 'intent to sell'. This was the 'that don't look right' moment and I called the police. So, if you see something that looks odd and out of the ordinary, make that call you never know what the out come will be. Your city and neighbourhood will be much better off. The 'Ride-Along' was the first time I had heard the results of that call, very cool. One of my favorite quotes:
"Bad people get away with bad things, because good people do nothing"
(I know you've been waiting for this one...)
Possession of child porn - While I was working at a Shopper's drug mart photo lab, a customer had dropped off some film that was filled with images of two girls (8 -12years old) in various states of dress and different posses, until the last few shots, where they were naked. We called the police and gave them the customers name and info plus a copy of the shots. I forgot to look at the file on Tuesday night to see the outcome of that file, oops.
All in all, even thought it was quiet night, I had a fantastic time. If you ever get a chance, I would highly recommend this class and or signing up for a 'Ride-Along' at the least.
Thanks to SPS for having this class, it's very fascinating.
Image Making - Here is a short article about 'shooting' no mater what.
Have a great and scary weekend folks,
Bruce
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Fun & Cool & Very Interesting "Warning: Long Post"
Wed, Oct. 27, 2010 -
Tuesday Oct 26, 2010 was an intense day to say the least. The Saskatoon and most of Saskatchewan area was hit with it's first snowstorm of the 2010/11 season. Rain which turned to sleet which turned to ice on the roads, made driving very changeling.
So the 'Fun & Cool & Interesting part..... As you know by reading past posts I'm involved with the Saskatoon Community Police Acadamy'. One part of the class includes a 'Ride-Along'. (Fun part). You meet up with an officer at the station at 7pm and if all is well, you should finish around 11pm. The officers double up in the cars after that time, safety issue.
I was worried that it was going to be canceled at one point because of the weather. I figured that they would be so busy attending accidents that it would not be feasible for them to have me along, a safety issue. I'm so glad it worked out.
As you can imagine, with the chilly weather the 'no-good-niks' & 'scofflaws' were few and far between. We did two traffic stops and only gave warnings, one for tailgating, and the other for texting. A total of three semi truck / trailer units ended up stuck on Circle Dr. south bound, one near 108th St, and two trying to make the hill at Collage Dr. Well that really messed up traffic for over two hours. I believe the trucks put chains on and made it up the hill. They were blocking both lanes, so the far right shoulder was all that they could send traffic through on, it made for slow going. We avoided that area, as we did not want to get caught up in directing traffic for two hours in the chilly weather.
We headed over to the west side to 'look for trouble' and got another call for a MVA near Wal-Mart. Police can really help you if you tell them where you are, east side Wal-Mart is not real helpful, Preston Ave or Clarence Ave would help so much more. Nothing was found near either east side location as the caller put it. So, back to the west side we go.
We helped on a 'domestic' call, she just wanted her drunk ex-husband out of the house, no violence. When we contacted the complainant she had indicted he had left and was going back to his place and that he was just drunk. After running his name through the system, we found he had a warrant outstanding, so all 4 of us went to his place. We arrived and the other two officers had him in custody, when we go around the corner, the drunk stared calling us 'sweethearts' and how good looking we were. Happy & funny drunk.
Still on the west side of Saskatoon, he asked if I had ever seen the 'Hell Angels' club house. I surprised him with a yes and that I've been inside too.!! Back in the 80's I worked for an arcade company and we supplied pool tables, pinball's and video games. I installed a pool table and two table top games in the club house, that was the one and only time I was ever there, but sill a good story.
OK, that's part one. The second part I will write Thursday and you will be amazed at what a simple 'that don't look right' moment can do.
Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by.
Bruce
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2010 was an intense day to say the least. The Saskatoon and most of Saskatchewan area was hit with it's first snowstorm of the 2010/11 season. Rain which turned to sleet which turned to ice on the roads, made driving very changeling.
So the 'Fun & Cool & Interesting part..... As you know by reading past posts I'm involved with the Saskatoon Community Police Acadamy'. One part of the class includes a 'Ride-Along'. (Fun part). You meet up with an officer at the station at 7pm and if all is well, you should finish around 11pm. The officers double up in the cars after that time, safety issue.
I was worried that it was going to be canceled at one point because of the weather. I figured that they would be so busy attending accidents that it would not be feasible for them to have me along, a safety issue. I'm so glad it worked out.
As you can imagine, with the chilly weather the 'no-good-niks' & 'scofflaws' were few and far between. We did two traffic stops and only gave warnings, one for tailgating, and the other for texting. A total of three semi truck / trailer units ended up stuck on Circle Dr. south bound, one near 108th St, and two trying to make the hill at Collage Dr. Well that really messed up traffic for over two hours. I believe the trucks put chains on and made it up the hill. They were blocking both lanes, so the far right shoulder was all that they could send traffic through on, it made for slow going. We avoided that area, as we did not want to get caught up in directing traffic for two hours in the chilly weather.
We headed over to the west side to 'look for trouble' and got another call for a MVA near Wal-Mart. Police can really help you if you tell them where you are, east side Wal-Mart is not real helpful, Preston Ave or Clarence Ave would help so much more. Nothing was found near either east side location as the caller put it. So, back to the west side we go.
We helped on a 'domestic' call, she just wanted her drunk ex-husband out of the house, no violence. When we contacted the complainant she had indicted he had left and was going back to his place and that he was just drunk. After running his name through the system, we found he had a warrant outstanding, so all 4 of us went to his place. We arrived and the other two officers had him in custody, when we go around the corner, the drunk stared calling us 'sweethearts' and how good looking we were. Happy & funny drunk.
Still on the west side of Saskatoon, he asked if I had ever seen the 'Hell Angels' club house. I surprised him with a yes and that I've been inside too.!! Back in the 80's I worked for an arcade company and we supplied pool tables, pinball's and video games. I installed a pool table and two table top games in the club house, that was the one and only time I was ever there, but sill a good story.
OK, that's part one. The second part I will write Thursday and you will be amazed at what a simple 'that don't look right' moment can do.
Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by.
Bruce
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Thanks:
Thanks to those who answered the questions, some very good remarks for sure.
I also what to thank a friend of mine for some enlightening news, sometimes it's hard to say things even though you are friends. It's one of those time's in life that I would really like to make some phone calls, send some email's that would just be generally nasty and rude, but fun to write! They would solve nothing, but still fun to write.
I'm really way past the school age crap that some people want to do. There are two ways things work, in my world anyway.
1. If I'm really, really pissed at you, I'll try and be nice, but still tell you. If we can recover from it, great, if not, that works too.
2. I'd expect the same in return.
The old saying that "I can't fix it, if I don't know it's broke" is a perfect example. If I'm being a jerk, tell me and I will return the favor if need be.
Image Making: The plan to see Joe McNally in Calgary have developed a big hole in it, so I won't make it out after all. To all that are or are still thinking about it, go, from what I've heard, it's well worth the money. The biggest issue is a new camera body, do I go to the workshop, or grab the D7000. After weighing all the issue's, for me and my shooting style, (landscape / night) I'll put the money into the new equipment.
I posted some new stuff on flickr from the weekend. I had gone to catch the sunrise and got sidetracked by some geese and ducks and ducks and geese and a muskrat!!
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As an old acquaintance used to say...
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I also what to thank a friend of mine for some enlightening news, sometimes it's hard to say things even though you are friends. It's one of those time's in life that I would really like to make some phone calls, send some email's that would just be generally nasty and rude, but fun to write! They would solve nothing, but still fun to write.
I'm really way past the school age crap that some people want to do. There are two ways things work, in my world anyway.
1. If I'm really, really pissed at you, I'll try and be nice, but still tell you. If we can recover from it, great, if not, that works too.
2. I'd expect the same in return.
The old saying that "I can't fix it, if I don't know it's broke" is a perfect example. If I'm being a jerk, tell me and I will return the favor if need be.
Image Making: The plan to see Joe McNally in Calgary have developed a big hole in it, so I won't make it out after all. To all that are or are still thinking about it, go, from what I've heard, it's well worth the money. The biggest issue is a new camera body, do I go to the workshop, or grab the D7000. After weighing all the issue's, for me and my shooting style, (landscape / night) I'll put the money into the new equipment.
I posted some new stuff on flickr from the weekend. I had gone to catch the sunrise and got sidetracked by some geese and ducks and ducks and geese and a muskrat!!
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As an old acquaintance used to say...
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, Oct 22, 2010
How is every ones week?
Another busy week with floor hockey on Mondays, Saskatoon Camera Club on Tuesdays and Community Police Academy on Wednesdays, I really really like Thursdays for a 'rest' day. It turns into a catch up on photo editing and cataloging day, clean the camera room day and try to figure out what else I can get into trouble with. Which, next to shooting, is always a great day.
I wanted to put little tid-bits in this blog every week about the 'cop school' as I call it. 'Community Police Academy' brings back memories of all the 7 'Police Academy' movies. Now don't misunderstand, in no way shape or form am I going to be an officer, this is just for the public to get a better understanding of the SPS. Sort of becoming a cheerleader for them, if you will.
This week we had an 'Ident Officer' and 'Firearms Trainer' come and have a chat. It's funny how I look at some of the presenters each week and think, OK it's going to be dull.... and to date, it never has been.
The Ident officer talked about finger / toe prints and really what they can and can't pull these off of. One B&E they went to, the home owner wanted them to dust the discarded chicken bones that the thief had left after stealing $20,000 of stuff and eating their left overs. Ya, can't really dust them bones.
So the SPS's Ident officer is just like a CSI you see on T.V. except they don't drive Hummers, don't have multi-million dollar labs just waiting, don't use shiny tool box's and generally don't have time for a love interest every week or so. I guess their really nothing like the T.V. CSI really.
A Note... The turn around time on most DNA for major crimes (ie: murder / assault etc) is about 30 days right now and 60-90 days for lesser crimes (ie: B&E, etc) And unlike T.V., it take about two and a half days to run it through the system.
FIREARMS!! This officer was WELL trained in the care and use of these items. An Afghan vet and trainer. He really got the class involved with a discussion about whether we should all be armed (U.S.A. type) or having it the way it is now in Canada. I would love to have a gun, but again, it's that married thing, I like that better.
So I have a little survey for all of you (post in comments)
1. Should everyone be allowed to own a gun?
2. Should you be able to carry a gun at all times? 2a. Concealed or not concealed?
3. Should all guns be registered?
I look forward to hearing from all of you in the comment section and will post the results in a week.
Image Making - Joe McNally is going to be in Calgary Nov 13 & 14, 2010. I'm going to head out to this, still trying to decide if I'm going to drive or fly. I'm hoping that a few friends and I can make a road trip out of it, either way it will be a great time (Fantastic if the Flames were in town too, but no such luck) If you are going, please let me know.
Long, sorry about that. Thanks for those reading and for those sending comments. Have a great week and watch for a post early this week. I have a "Ride-along" with the SPS on Tuesday.... Very Very interesting...
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Another busy week with floor hockey on Mondays, Saskatoon Camera Club on Tuesdays and Community Police Academy on Wednesdays, I really really like Thursdays for a 'rest' day. It turns into a catch up on photo editing and cataloging day, clean the camera room day and try to figure out what else I can get into trouble with. Which, next to shooting, is always a great day.
I wanted to put little tid-bits in this blog every week about the 'cop school' as I call it. 'Community Police Academy' brings back memories of all the 7 'Police Academy' movies. Now don't misunderstand, in no way shape or form am I going to be an officer, this is just for the public to get a better understanding of the SPS. Sort of becoming a cheerleader for them, if you will.
This week we had an 'Ident Officer' and 'Firearms Trainer' come and have a chat. It's funny how I look at some of the presenters each week and think, OK it's going to be dull.... and to date, it never has been.
The Ident officer talked about finger / toe prints and really what they can and can't pull these off of. One B&E they went to, the home owner wanted them to dust the discarded chicken bones that the thief had left after stealing $20,000 of stuff and eating their left overs. Ya, can't really dust them bones.
So the SPS's Ident officer is just like a CSI you see on T.V. except they don't drive Hummers, don't have multi-million dollar labs just waiting, don't use shiny tool box's and generally don't have time for a love interest every week or so. I guess their really nothing like the T.V. CSI really.
A Note... The turn around time on most DNA for major crimes (ie: murder / assault etc) is about 30 days right now and 60-90 days for lesser crimes (ie: B&E, etc) And unlike T.V., it take about two and a half days to run it through the system.
FIREARMS!! This officer was WELL trained in the care and use of these items. An Afghan vet and trainer. He really got the class involved with a discussion about whether we should all be armed (U.S.A. type) or having it the way it is now in Canada. I would love to have a gun, but again, it's that married thing, I like that better.
So I have a little survey for all of you (post in comments)
1. Should everyone be allowed to own a gun?
2. Should you be able to carry a gun at all times? 2a. Concealed or not concealed?
3. Should all guns be registered?
I look forward to hearing from all of you in the comment section and will post the results in a week.
Image Making - Joe McNally is going to be in Calgary Nov 13 & 14, 2010. I'm going to head out to this, still trying to decide if I'm going to drive or fly. I'm hoping that a few friends and I can make a road trip out of it, either way it will be a great time (Fantastic if the Flames were in town too, but no such luck) If you are going, please let me know.
Long, sorry about that. Thanks for those reading and for those sending comments. Have a great week and watch for a post early this week. I have a "Ride-along" with the SPS on Tuesday.... Very Very interesting...
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
The Time has come!
OK, the Halloween 2010 edition will go ahead. (Past Years)Still not crazy about it, but what the hell, you live once! I'll keep you posted as to the happenings.
The clinic where I work has it's 'Grand Opening' of the 20th St. location on Tuesday, the 19th. I have been doing the last second cleaning to get the place looking a bit better. It is what it is - a clinic in one of Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods (re: Hood). You will always have a few that don't respect the place or what the clinic is trying to do for them, so they beat the place up, and I patch it back together as best I can.
Image Making - A novel idea sent to me by my friend Henry James. I could see lots of uses for this item besides photography, and the price I thought was completely reasonable. Would love to order the two sizes, however, I like to stay married too . . some other time I thinks.
Scott Bourne has another contest out, you could win a Nikon D7000 + a set of Nikon Pocket Wizards, here is the link Follow the instructions and it may be yours!! Free generally works into every one's budget.
I was playing around with some water on Sunday. The Saskatoon Camera Club has a clinic this month called 'water'. As with all nature shots "No evidence of man" must be in the shot. I was doing well, not really getting the shot I wanted, but, no 'man' presence....at least I thought. After looking at the shots on the computer, there is a small piece of metal right in the middle of each and every shot :( Could not believe I did not see it earlier, oh well, I will try again on Tuesday...maybe. As it's the SCC clinic, and I've put a few hours into shooting already, I may just pass on the this one. Will post if I do enter.
Janet and I went on a "photo outing" on Saturday. ( Have to find a cooler name for these) We combined some Geo-caching and photography together and made for a great day. I will be posting some images on flickr site in the next few days. We did not get allot of 'outstanding' shots, but it was fun to get out and get lost on the back roads of Saskatchewan We found, after some time, the 'Crooked Trees' that are northwest of Hafford, SK. Smaller area that I would have thought, however, I think it needs to be explored a little more and will be going back in the spring for sure. We saw a bit of wildlife, most of which were showing me the south end as they were heading north!!! Janet got a few really good shots of an Elk and I will post those later as well. The best wildlife photographer I know is Henry James (see link above), the stories that go with most of his animal shots are nuts. I'll let him tell them....
The clinic where I work has it's 'Grand Opening' of the 20th St. location on Tuesday, the 19th. I have been doing the last second cleaning to get the place looking a bit better. It is what it is - a clinic in one of Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods (re: Hood). You will always have a few that don't respect the place or what the clinic is trying to do for them, so they beat the place up, and I patch it back together as best I can.
Image Making - A novel idea sent to me by my friend Henry James. I could see lots of uses for this item besides photography, and the price I thought was completely reasonable. Would love to order the two sizes, however, I like to stay married too . . some other time I thinks.
Scott Bourne has another contest out, you could win a Nikon D7000 + a set of Nikon Pocket Wizards, here is the link Follow the instructions and it may be yours!! Free generally works into every one's budget.
I was playing around with some water on Sunday. The Saskatoon Camera Club has a clinic this month called 'water'. As with all nature shots "No evidence of man" must be in the shot. I was doing well, not really getting the shot I wanted, but, no 'man' presence....at least I thought. After looking at the shots on the computer, there is a small piece of metal right in the middle of each and every shot :( Could not believe I did not see it earlier, oh well, I will try again on Tuesday...maybe. As it's the SCC clinic, and I've put a few hours into shooting already, I may just pass on the this one. Will post if I do enter.
Janet and I went on a "photo outing" on Saturday. ( Have to find a cooler name for these) We combined some Geo-caching and photography together and made for a great day. I will be posting some images on flickr site in the next few days. We did not get allot of 'outstanding' shots, but it was fun to get out and get lost on the back roads of Saskatchewan We found, after some time, the 'Crooked Trees' that are northwest of Hafford, SK. Smaller area that I would have thought, however, I think it needs to be explored a little more and will be going back in the spring for sure. We saw a bit of wildlife, most of which were showing me the south end as they were heading north!!! Janet got a few really good shots of an Elk and I will post those later as well. The best wildlife photographer I know is Henry James (see link above), the stories that go with most of his animal shots are nuts. I'll let him tell them....
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Holloween 2010
Oct 12, 2010. So it's down to the wire for the annual Halloween make over. Has in the past few years I have not been so crazy about the set-up and am starting to think it's really not worth all the time, effort and MONEY.
Alan wants this to go ahead no matter what, I'm so on the fence this year. I'll make my decision by Friday and then go crazy for two weeks getting it all together.( Sounds like I already made up my mind ...hmmmmmm.) I find it hard coming up with new ideas every year that have a low cost / time / scare ratio. We'll keep you posted.
Image Making - So one of the point's to this blog was to talk about photography. So after several months, here we go. My plan is to have this area in each blog post.
What I listing to - "Going Pro 2010" Great blog and podcast by Scott Bourne and Skip Cohen. If your thinking about taking the leap to 'pro', this is a must read / listen area.
Scott Bourne puts out so much stuff it's amazing, and although it looks overwhelming to suck up all that info, it's not. Bite off what you can chew and leave the rest for later. Just keep him bookmarked.
If you do a search on iTunes you will find a few dozen pod casts on photography, some good, some bad and some just plain ugly.... but you'll fine a few to listen to on the way to work. ( Much better than the same old songs / political bashing on the radio)
Janet and I have been trying to get out and grab some of the fall colours, but have had so many other obligations, it's made shooting days few and far between. Still hoping to get out some before the dreaded "S" word starts to fly.
Off to the Saskatoon Camera Club meeting, Scott Prokop is giving a chat tonight on making some cash on your images. Should be interesting, and we'll keep you posted.
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Alan wants this to go ahead no matter what, I'm so on the fence this year. I'll make my decision by Friday and then go crazy for two weeks getting it all together.( Sounds like I already made up my mind ...hmmmmmm.) I find it hard coming up with new ideas every year that have a low cost / time / scare ratio. We'll keep you posted.
Image Making - So one of the point's to this blog was to talk about photography. So after several months, here we go. My plan is to have this area in each blog post.
What I listing to - "Going Pro 2010" Great blog and podcast by Scott Bourne and Skip Cohen. If your thinking about taking the leap to 'pro', this is a must read / listen area.
Scott Bourne puts out so much stuff it's amazing, and although it looks overwhelming to suck up all that info, it's not. Bite off what you can chew and leave the rest for later. Just keep him bookmarked.
If you do a search on iTunes you will find a few dozen pod casts on photography, some good, some bad and some just plain ugly.... but you'll fine a few to listen to on the way to work. ( Much better than the same old songs / political bashing on the radio)
Janet and I have been trying to get out and grab some of the fall colours, but have had so many other obligations, it's made shooting days few and far between. Still hoping to get out some before the dreaded "S" word starts to fly.
Off to the Saskatoon Camera Club meeting, Scott Prokop is giving a chat tonight on making some cash on your images. Should be interesting, and we'll keep you posted.
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Hi All,
It's Friday, Oct 8Th, 2010. I hope everyone had a great week and are looking forward to the long weekend here in Canada.
The work week was a usual course of 'it's not my job / fault / area... etc. Oh the joys of the union. Don't get me wrong, I be believe the union has a place and can be run very well...most of the time. It's when the attitude sets in that it's "Not my ..... " that problems start.
Anyway, that's work. Now to talk about ME... MRI this week, I hope I passed, because, as usual I did not study !!! Everything, on my end went fine and Janet was there to hold my hand and listen to me babel, which I did well after the Atavan kicked in. Took about an hour and was all done. I will hear in the next few days if all is well.
Out with Alex for dinner tonight in Warman. He's an reservist in the CAF and could not be more proud to call him my Friend. He did date Angela for a bit, which did not work out but that's OK, he's still a great guy.
I would love to get out shooting with some of the guys this weekend, I've sent emails out to several but have yet to hear. I have a feeling that somewhere I pissed them ALL off. I'm curious has to why, but really, does it matter? If you want to be friends then YOU make the effort too.
We'll have some images for sale at the WDM in mid November and Janet and I will have a display in the Circle Center Mall Nov 28Th to Jan 4Th. Come and check out either, the first event sells the images and 40% goes to the Boys and Girls club.
The weekend should be great, I'm going to head out early on Sat and get a sunrise, I think I will go northeast @ 4 am, put some miles between me and toontown.
26 people over for dinner on Sunday... oh joy....
Will keep thing posted over the weekend....
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The work week was a usual course of 'it's not my job / fault / area... etc. Oh the joys of the union. Don't get me wrong, I be believe the union has a place and can be run very well...most of the time. It's when the attitude sets in that it's "Not my ..... " that problems start.
Anyway, that's work. Now to talk about ME... MRI this week, I hope I passed, because, as usual I did not study !!! Everything, on my end went fine and Janet was there to hold my hand and listen to me babel, which I did well after the Atavan kicked in. Took about an hour and was all done. I will hear in the next few days if all is well.
Out with Alex for dinner tonight in Warman. He's an reservist in the CAF and could not be more proud to call him my Friend. He did date Angela for a bit, which did not work out but that's OK, he's still a great guy.
I would love to get out shooting with some of the guys this weekend, I've sent emails out to several but have yet to hear. I have a feeling that somewhere I pissed them ALL off. I'm curious has to why, but really, does it matter? If you want to be friends then YOU make the effort too.
We'll have some images for sale at the WDM in mid November and Janet and I will have a display in the Circle Center Mall Nov 28Th to Jan 4Th. Come and check out either, the first event sells the images and 40% goes to the Boys and Girls club.
The weekend should be great, I'm going to head out early on Sat and get a sunrise, I think I will go northeast @ 4 am, put some miles between me and toontown.
26 people over for dinner on Sunday... oh joy....
Will keep thing posted over the weekend....
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time flies
Sorry folks, keeping up on writing every week is tough, I have to give allot of credit to those that can do this every few days, let alone every day.
So last weekend (Sept. 25,2010) we had what may be our last fire pit of the year, I hope we still have one more yet. A great time was had by all including Marcus, who had to make sure everyone had at least one smories.
On Sunday the the 26Th I played in the 12 annual "LOFT" (You figure out what the letters stand for) tournament. My friends, Gord, Doug & Dale, and I are the only ones that play for this fantastic trophy.
We play a skins / stroke game, meaning that there could be two winners of the trophy. Well I don't know what happened, but I won both sides!! Woo Hooo!! I now, after 12 years, have my name engraved on the back, TWICE. And of course this week my game goes back in the shitter :(
Boring week until Thursday. Janet went to a 'Passion Party'. Like a Tupperware party but with sex toys and stuff. I was told to come along, but am glad I didn't. From the stories I got told after WOW, stuff you did not need to know...hahaha (and YOU know who YOU are =:)) ) Janet had a blast and an order........
Janet went to the 'Bay City Rollers' in Regina on Friday, she had a fantastic time, took some great pictures as well. Got allot done and ended up crashing early, so it was a good day.
Saturday should have been somewhat quiet, we had plans for supper at Mulberry's in Market Mall with her parents and have some drinks at the Cork & Bottle after, simple... yea right.. then I read about this...
A friend on FB posted about this small get-together of people called the "Decentralized Dance Party", the Saskatoon FB page is here
A fantastic idea, a great time and, since alcohol was a no-no, not very many idiots. Check out all the pictures and go to FB / YouTube to see the videos. Like I said, this was a great time with very little problems you think would be associated with a party like this, so hats off, well done Tom & Gary!
The police also did a fantastic job as well. The let the kids party until after 11:30 when this old man had to go. I understand they did shut it down later, but we have to remember that even though your on the river, its still a residential area. So hats off to them as well for letting it happen and helping to make sure it did not get out of hand.
The week ahead looks busy again as well, Monday - floor hockey, Tuesday - Charity thank-you party (and the day a win a new house LOL) Wed- cop school, Thursday - relax, Friday - MRI and then the weekend..again
Have a great week folks and we'll chat soon.
So last weekend (Sept. 25,2010) we had what may be our last fire pit of the year, I hope we still have one more yet. A great time was had by all including Marcus, who had to make sure everyone had at least one smories.
On Sunday the the 26Th I played in the 12 annual "LOFT" (You figure out what the letters stand for) tournament. My friends, Gord, Doug & Dale, and I are the only ones that play for this fantastic trophy.
We play a skins / stroke game, meaning that there could be two winners of the trophy. Well I don't know what happened, but I won both sides!! Woo Hooo!! I now, after 12 years, have my name engraved on the back, TWICE. And of course this week my game goes back in the shitter :(
Boring week until Thursday. Janet went to a 'Passion Party'. Like a Tupperware party but with sex toys and stuff. I was told to come along, but am glad I didn't. From the stories I got told after WOW, stuff you did not need to know...hahaha (and YOU know who YOU are =:)) ) Janet had a blast and an order........
Janet went to the 'Bay City Rollers' in Regina on Friday, she had a fantastic time, took some great pictures as well. Got allot done and ended up crashing early, so it was a good day.
Saturday should have been somewhat quiet, we had plans for supper at Mulberry's in Market Mall with her parents and have some drinks at the Cork & Bottle after, simple... yea right.. then I read about this...
A friend on FB posted about this small get-together of people called the "Decentralized Dance Party", the Saskatoon FB page is here
A fantastic idea, a great time and, since alcohol was a no-no, not very many idiots. Check out all the pictures and go to FB / YouTube to see the videos. Like I said, this was a great time with very little problems you think would be associated with a party like this, so hats off, well done Tom & Gary!
The police also did a fantastic job as well. The let the kids party until after 11:30 when this old man had to go. I understand they did shut it down later, but we have to remember that even though your on the river, its still a residential area. So hats off to them as well for letting it happen and helping to make sure it did not get out of hand.
The week ahead looks busy again as well, Monday - floor hockey, Tuesday - Charity thank-you party (and the day a win a new house LOL) Wed- cop school, Thursday - relax, Friday - MRI and then the weekend..again
Have a great week folks and we'll chat soon.
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