DTF chat thread v. 2049

[Evermind]

Sounds like something that can actually happen where I live.

[jingle.boy]

Nice message to send to criminals...even when you're caught, no biggie.

[cramx3]

Nice message to send to criminals...even when you're caught, no biggie.

Yea seriously

[JayOctavarium]

So

I called my police dept just now to follow up on the bullshit from yesterday, and lo and behold, I wound up talking to the same dispatcher whom took the call yesterday. The guy gave me so much shit, telling me that no crime was committed, so there was no reason to send anyone out. My response was "So we should have waited until he stole something, then called?" No, he didn't steal something, but he could at least get hit with trespassing and attempted burglary. The guy kept arguing with me. Finally he asked "So why do you need someone to come out? So it's on record? We have an online reporting system for that." I explained that it is our protocol to speak with an officer IN PERSON. Finally he told me he'd send someone out in a few hours. To which I responded by name dropping my local Beat Coordinator, whom I have a really nice working relationship with. "Oh. Mike is coming on soon. I'll send him a message to call you..." and he left it at that.


I get the legalities, but I also do know he could be given a trespass warning, as well as hit him with attempted burglary if they found burg tools on him. I've helped put away more criminals than I can count. I know what I am doing.
 




Also, you never know. The subject may be wanted for something else. He may be connected to other recent crimes. He's a transient and is still spending time in the area (I saw him 3 hours ago). Speaking to an Officer helps build camaraderie and helps break this sense of elitism we used to deal with when I first started working here. We (my team and the Police) are supposed to work WITH each other, not AGAINST each other.

[Adami]

Next time just tell the cops he said something about Allah. Within 30 minutes you'll have 30 armed offices, a swat team, CIA, FBI, DEA, ICE, JLB, OMG, ATF, LOL, and Homeland Security coming in from helicopters.


Or, since you're close to LA, just tell them the dude wasn't efficiently disposing of avocados or something. Similar response.

[JayOctavarium]

Next time just tell the cops he said something about Allah. Within 30 minutes you'll have 30 armed offices, a swat team, CIA, FBI, DEA, ICE, JLB, OMG, ATF, LOL, and Homeland Security coming in from helicopters.


Or, since you're close to LA, just tell them the dude wasn't efficiently disposing of avocados or something. Similar response.

[ReaperKK]

Morning gang

[cramx3]

Morning

I was up for 36 hours from Monday morning until last night.  I did get a few hours of poor sleep on my flight so that's not entirely accurate, but not far off.  I stayed up late (local time here that is) to do a meeting with the director of our group last night who has been doing one on ones with everyone to talk about the acquisition of the company.  Got some great news as I am now going to be eligible for a 9% bonus and also will be getting another 9% bonus each year to just not leave the company as a retention bonus (thats on top of getting a fat check for my stock options that should be coming this weekend).  Pretty awesome news so as tired as I was, I was on a high and made it official with the local amsterdam goods afterwards   

I then slept like a baby for 9 hours and feel so refreshed and better today.  Also the customer lounge in this data center has a really awesome starbucks machine that makes some strong drinks for free which is really nice.

[King Postwhore]

Man, i haven't done that in a long, long time.

[jingle.boy]

Man, i haven't done that in a long, long time.

What? The local Amsterdam goods?

[King Postwhore]

 

I figured I'd get that response.  I was talking about staying up over 30 hours.  Though, if you'd like to know, Pink Floyd concert and my bachelor party in 1994.

[JayOctavarium]

I guess I am going to go see Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson next week, IF I can score discounted tickets when I get paid tomorrow. It's funny, there was a short period of time when I was in high school where I got big into Manson. He was actually set to play a show at the theater in my town... I spent a couple weeks working and saving up the $$$ for myself and 2 female friends of mine whom both I was totally in to...... and a few days before the show, it was canceled, and rumor had it that it was canceled due to poor ticket sales and he decided to cash in on insurance for that show instead. That left a really sour taste in my mouth (and killed any chance of getting some from all of that work).

I figured I'd get that response.  I was talking about staying up over 30 hours.  Though, if you'd like to know, Pink Floyd concert and my bachelor party in 1994.

Best Bachelor Party Ever.

[BlobVanDam]

Best Bachelor Party Ever.

No, THIS is the best bachelor party ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZKJHk-vpzY

[cramx3]

I guess I am going to go see Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson next week, IF I can score discounted tickets when I get paid tomorrow. It's funny, there was a short period of time when I was in high school where I got big into Manson. He was actually set to play a show at the theater in my town... I spent a couple weeks working and saving up the $$$ for myself and 2 female friends of mine whom both I was totally in to...... and a few days before the show, it was canceled, and rumor had it that it was canceled due to poor ticket sales and he decided to cash in on insurance for that show instead. That left a really sour taste in my mouth (and killed any chance of getting some from all of that work).

He cancelled one show already and stopped another early this tour with Zombie.  Wouldn't be surprised if you are stuck in another similar situation.  At least Zombie puts on a good show and if Manson doesn't play you might get a couple extra songs.  I really enjoyed the show when it came to town last month.  It was cheap and just a good time even though I'm not really into either band.

[JayOctavarium]

I never got into Zombie as much as I did Manson back in the day, but Zombie DOES put on an amazing show from what I've seen, so I am not too worried if Manson bails. My buddy is a bigger Manson fan, but I think he'd live as well.

My bigger concern is driving down to Irvine for the show, as it's a 2-3 hour drive or more in LA traffic ('member LA traffic Cram? ) and I have to work the next morning. I can't pull off taking another day off this month (I'm already taking Friday off), so I might have to move some people around and work later the day after.

[King Postwhore]

Best Bachelor Party Ever.

No, THIS is the best bachelor party ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZKJHk-vpzY

Oh yeah, I had 2 bachelor parties.  Hence "King".

[cramx3]

I never got into Zombie as much as I did Manson back in the day, but Zombie DOES put on an amazing show from what I've seen, so I am not too worried if Manson bails. My buddy is a bigger Manson fan, but I think he'd live as well.

My bigger concern is driving down to Irvine for the show, as it's a 2-3 hour drive or more in LA traffic ('member LA traffic Cram? ) and I have to work the next morning. I can't pull off taking another day off this month (I'm already taking Friday off), so I might have to move some people around and work later the day after.

  yea fuck dealing with that traffic.  Sounds like a nightmare.

[JayOctavarium]

I learned what the absolute worst freeway in LA was back in January. The 710, which connects from the 5 down straight into the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles. Just miles and miles of container trucks moving at 10 mph. It was insane.

[King Postwhore]

In 1991 I visited my best bud who moved out to Cypress to "make it in the music bizz" and I remember him playing at The Roxy on a Tuesday night in Hollywood. (I roadied for them)  Driving back from the gig on a 6 lane highway there was a traffic jam at 10:30 pm at night. 


I looked at him and said, "How the fuck can you live out here?"

[jingle.boy]

Best Bachelor Party Ever.

No, THIS is the best bachelor party ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZKJHk-vpzY

Is that the footlong?

[ReaperKK]

Today feels like the first day of fall, it's so nice and cool. Time to take the bike to work.

[King Postwhore]

We've had that weather.  I love it but the heat is coming back tomorrow into next week.

[JayOctavarium]

Yesterday, as I was getting ready to leave work, I came across a Sgt with my police department, who also happens to be the direct supervisor for the Officers who work my beat. I told him my entire tale, and he agreed with me 100%. He took my report, and also contacted the Dispatch Supervisor and requested that they go through the tapes from those call and "discuss" it with the dispatcher if needed.

He also wants me to keep in touch with him regarding what goes on in the community... so I think this whole situation ended on a high note.

[Podaar]

So, yeah, this morning I noticed that my Jeep has (what appears to be) a bullet hole in the driver's door! There is a corresponding hole in the fence flanking the driveway where the Jeep has been parked for the past few weeks. The officer who came out to investigate says it's definitely a bullet hole and not from an air rifle or pellet gun.

I guess I'll be calling my insurance agent in the morning to see if I should make a claim on my homeowners or car insurance.

SMH

[King Postwhore]

Holy shit! So shot by a neighbor?

[TAC]

Yikes!

[Podaar]

Holy shit! So shot by a neighbor?

Looks like. The neighbor to the south rents his house out to nerdowells. The cop says he’s quite familiar with them.   

[King Postwhore]

God, I hate people.

[cramx3]

Wow that's crazy, any reason to think it's either deliberate or just a missed shot from other fucking around?  That's kind of a scary thing to find on your car

[ReaperKK]

Something similar happening to people in our neighborhood. They left for vacation and came home to find 3 bullet holes in there house.

Going to be a slow day at work today. Usually when I think it's going to be slow that means we'll have some sort of emergency phone call.

[cramx3]

I was thinking the same thing, slow day.  My boss dumped some busy work on me as soon as he woke up it seems.  Either way, no big deal as it will keep me busy and hopefully make this day go fast.  It's weird because I get to work so early before anyone I work with wakes up, then also continue working through their hours as well.  Was hoping to leave "early" today to head into the heart of Amsterdam for the evening for dinner and drinks and smokes.  No prostitutes but I'll take a look at the sites.  Also, we got PAID today.  Like, seriously paid, thank you for buying us big corporation  I sold out and got a fat pay check for my stock options in my bank account this morning.  My boss said not to spend it all on prostitutes. I plan on listening, but I am definitely looking to enjoy my weekend off out here.

[Podaar]

Wow that's crazy, any reason to think it's either deliberate or just a missed shot from other fucking around?  That's kind of a scary thing to find on your car

Most likely it was just a "hold my beer" moment, but I suppose anything's possible. I remember scowling at them when I pulled into my garage one day (with my daily ride--not the Jeep). Two men were out in their back yard, that is adjacent to the punctured fence, shouting obscenities at one another and squaring off like they were going to throw down. They both noticed my expression and you could almost read the "fuck you, old man" on their faces. *shrug*

We've had several rats hanging around this summer. I've only managed to get one with a standard rat trap and I won't use poison because I'm concerned one may die in a place where my dog could get at it. Maybe they were taking potshots at the rats? Who knows?

I'm just glad it wasn't one of the Mercs that got hit. The Jeep is kinda an extra beater car for us.

[cramx3]

lol shooting rats

Speaking of, I've never really encountered rats.  Seen a few in the NYC subways before, but usually in the distance along the tracks or something, not running around near me.  But outside my hotel here, a spot where I frequent in the evenings to  I've noticed a large rat population and they run all around right in front of me.  They are also large, I'm no longer going to be hanging in that area in the evening 

[Ben_Jamin]

Morning guys...Just going through the process of selling my friends ProgPower Ticket and cancelling his flight reservation. Should be a fun day with the flight reservation.

[King Postwhore]

Morning guys...Just going through the process of selling my friends ProgPower Ticket and cancelling his flight reservation. Should be a fun day with the flight reservation.

Damn, why did your friend back out?