Sometimes old school just works better

So today as I walked out of my GF's apartment I noticed that the car next to mine (an abandon old sedan with a tow sticker on it, and a flat tire) was COVERED in cheese sauce, bean dip, barbecue sauce, eggs and other condiments. As I got closer I noticed that a large amount of the junk had splashed onto my car. So I called the Washington county non-emergency number and reported it to police. After the call a lady came out and identified herself as a neighbor and said that she was very sure that he son had done this. She also called the cops. Well long story short the police arrived and spoke with the 2 kids, both about 12yrs old. One of the kids apparently had been in trouble with the cops before and it did not seem to have much effect. So the Officer asked if it would be alright if the boys washed my car. I agreed and watched them clean up my car with a 1 gallon jug and a rag. Admittedly it was not the best car wash but the point it I could see that these kids took it seriously.

So much I see that the law has been reduced to paperwork, it was nice to see kids actually fix the problem they caused.

Had to Share

Found this on a couple of other blogs but figured I would put it here too.

Apparently the fine people of the EU can now buy less than perfect fruit. Yes until now the bureaucracy controlled the size and shape and produce to prevent differences between the nations. Anyway here is the link.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8127461.stm

Return of the 'wonky' vegetables - but will people buy them?

Curly cucumbers, crooked carrots and mottled mushrooms - odd-looking fruit and vegetables are making a comeback as 20-year-old EU rules are lifted.

Marketing standards for 26 types of produce have been scrapped, in a drive to cut EU bureaucracy.

The standards will remain in place for 10 of the most popular types. But with an appropriate label shops will be able to sell "ugly" specimens of these too.

The European Commission's move has been welcomed by supermarkets.

Consumer choice

"July 1 marks the return to our shelves of the curved cucumber and the knobbly carrot," said Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel.

"We don't need to regulate this sort of thing at EU level. It is far better to leave it to market operators.

Your pictures: Wonky fruit and veg Will we eat wonky fruit and veg?

"The changes also mean that consumers will be able to choose from the widest range of products possible. It makes no sense to throw perfectly good products away, just because they are the 'wrong' size and shape," she said. The rules were introduced to ensure common EU standards, but are regarded by critics as examples of Euro-madness.

Some 20% of produce is rejected by shops across the EU because it fails to meet the current requirements.

The 26 types are: apricots, artichokes, asparagus, aubergines, avocadoes, beans, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflowers, cherries, courgettes, cucumbers, cultivated mushrooms, garlic, hazelnuts in shell, headed cabbage, leeks, melons, onions, peas, plums, ribbed celery, spinach, walnuts in shell, water melons and witloof/chicory.

The rules will remain unchanged for 10 types of produce, which account for 75% of EU fruit and vegetable trade: apples, citrus fruit, kiwi fruit, lettuces, peaches and nectarines, pears, strawberries, sweet peppers, table grapes and tomatoes.

But an apple which does not meet the standard could still be sold, as long as it were labelled "product intended for processing" or equivalent wording, the commission says.

A spokesman for the British supermarket chain Tesco said: "We welcome this move and it's not before time".

"We look forward to selling curly cucumbers and knobbly carrots while ensuring the quality of our ranges isn't compromised," said Adam Fisher.

A manager at Sainsbury's, Lucy Maclennan, voiced hope that "by being able to sell more wonky fruit and veg, we can help cash-strapped Britons save even more on their weekly shop and help farmers use more of their crop".

Done with my stint of Graveyard

So I have finally finished my 2 weeks of working graveyard. To all of you guys and girls that work graveyard in any profession, my hat is off to you. Growing up my Dad did night shift for 13yrs, on this Fathers day I have a new respect for him. While I dont blame my neighbors for living their life I would LOVE to know what the hell my neighbor was crafting with his new table saw because I swear he must have cut 10,000 pieces of wood, and I am pretty sure I heard everyone while trying to sleep. Maybe I should mow the lawn at about 4am. LOL

Well thats all for now.

First Post, who am I

Alright so, long story short I am a simple guy who works hard for his money and then ends up spending every last dollar on guns, gear and ammo (when I can find it). The guns I like are of the plastic, high speed low drag variety. Thus I have more than once been accused of being a tacticool junkie. Add to this, I work in the thrilling and exciting world of unarmed security. My assignments have ranged from the most boring construction sites on earth where my largest task is not falling asleep, to a pretty rough housing project. It was not Compton but it was on the edge of what Portland has to offer. So if you add a mall ninja (security guard) and a tacticool geek, you get the Tacticool ninja.

Now to dispel a few myths,

1. I am not gecko45 and I think that guy was a moron

2. I do not think I am somehow better than all of you because I get to wear a crappy polyester uniform with a sown on badge.

3. I take my job professionally but dont think I am stopping terrorists either.

4. While I do regularly carry a gun when not at work and yes it is plastic and it is loaded with quality ammo but I have NEVER felt the need to purchase anything made by EXTREME SHOCK. Hell I dont even normally carry an extra magazine.

5. In all reality if I could find a better job with higher pay that put me in an office from 9-5 I would take it.

6. Most of my posts are going to have nothing to do with my job and instead be a riff on gun rights or some other political idea that caught my idea. However if I encounter an perticular idiot at work (either working with me, or somebody I deal with) I may share it online.