tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post5528279246708363833..comments2024-03-10T04:15:59.846-04:00Comments on Violet Sky: I could have posted a photo...VioletSkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-63027610601209665242010-03-28T14:09:46.553-04:002010-03-28T14:09:46.553-04:00Mim: thanks. I try to play with my writing skills ...Mim: thanks. I try to play with my writing skills every now and then!VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-66073696210592591492010-03-28T12:50:31.911-04:002010-03-28T12:50:31.911-04:00I enjoyed your description, it felt like the intro...I enjoyed your description, it felt like the intro to a detective novel. I won't comment on double standards because enough well made comments are here. I enjoy your posts! And happy belated birthday.mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16818266600526286808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-50180049076400720172010-03-14T11:09:46.704-04:002010-03-14T11:09:46.704-04:00Ruth: Thank you!
Am off to see Alice and Wonderlan...Ruth: Thank you!<br />Am off to see Alice and Wonderland - not sure how 'relaxing' that will be, but it will be fun!VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-73085653290474501582010-03-14T11:08:55.133-04:002010-03-14T11:08:55.133-04:00Naomi: Yes, he did have on a uniform. And it wasn&...Naomi: Yes, he did have on a uniform. And it wasn't that brave, I am working outside every night and there are three 24 hour stores in this plaza. But, I agree, I find those cars a little disturbing - especially since I may have to find a cop and wouldn't recognize this one if I was in an emergency.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-79959260070009177192010-03-14T07:31:28.704-04:002010-03-14T07:31:28.704-04:00A birdie told me it's your birthday. HAPPY BIR...A birdie told me it's your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sanna. May it be a beautiful, relaxing, sweet day.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-46686398080752383202010-03-13T21:38:56.189-05:002010-03-13T21:38:56.189-05:00I found this story kind of spooky and disturbing. ...I found this story kind of spooky and disturbing. I've never seen a Police Car that looks like that---with a pale word 'POLICE' that isn't exactly readable and also where the windows were so dark.<br />Did he have a Uniform on?? <br />I'm not sure I would have gone into the store, especially at that hour of the morning. You are brave!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-1769626154741378132010-03-13T05:54:24.995-05:002010-03-13T05:54:24.995-05:00Louise: I'm sure you did. they likely don'...Louise: I'm sure you did. they likely don't appreciated having their faults pointed out - and quite possibly had an excuse handy. <br /><br />CJ: especially if it is up to you to enforce said law!<br /><br />XUP: I picked up some of those 'idling info' bookmarks that were at the library... I'm ready!<br /><br />SAW: true. but this just seemed stupid on so many levels. maybe I should have taken down his license plate and reported him?<br /><br />Joanna: yes, though it really was the stupidity of <i>shopping</i> and leaving the car running and untended. surely <i>nobody</i> with half a brain would do that?<br /><br /><br />Sag: I don't know how well it is enforced. when I was stopped while delivering the papers, the cop had me idling for another 8 minutes while he prattled on about it. he missed the irony of that when I pointed it out.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-27862871877309216052010-03-13T04:58:55.409-05:002010-03-13T04:58:55.409-05:00Maybe it's a silly law anyway? I dunno. I woud...Maybe it's a silly law anyway? I dunno. I woudn't swap their job for mine, I know that much!!The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-530063868096068752010-03-12T20:56:04.935-05:002010-03-12T20:56:04.935-05:00That's just not right-- on so many levels. Th...That's just not right-- on so many levels. The environment, possible theft, tickets. Sheesh.<br /><br />Oh well....<br /><br />Have a good weekend.<br />jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-11003190826247463952010-03-12T12:33:54.912-05:002010-03-12T12:33:54.912-05:00Double standard and environmentally unsound. Cops...Double standard and environmentally unsound. Cops are a mixed lot - some good, some bad. Like any other profession, I suppose.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-73000160012009408082010-03-12T10:49:38.138-05:002010-03-12T10:49:38.138-05:00I'll bet he goes there often for his snack and...I'll bet he goes there often for his snack and does the same thing. Next time you can have a little note prepared to stick under his windshield!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-87306519091763046762010-03-12T10:46:51.513-05:002010-03-12T10:46:51.513-05:00One rule for one....
CJ xxOne rule for one....<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-89778190674409799582010-03-12T00:48:42.561-05:002010-03-12T00:48:42.561-05:00In London they send a wheelclamping team after you...In London they send a wheelclamping team after you if you park in the wrong place. One day I saw one of the wheelclamping team's trucks parked in a no-parking zone, with all the cars about clamped. I got short shrift, though, when I pointed out the hypocrisy of it. Wish I had brought my camera!Louise | Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-47055449333583275352010-03-11T21:34:38.273-05:002010-03-11T21:34:38.273-05:00Susan: yes, it's not like there aren't man...Susan: yes, it's not like there aren't many kids out way past their bedtime with nothing much to do...<br /><br />Gail: it's what keep the hierarchy of the uniform going.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-90653504644979143882010-03-11T20:54:42.248-05:002010-03-11T20:54:42.248-05:00Sadly, double standards will never die.Sadly, double standards will never die.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-32597447116072905132010-03-11T20:03:58.716-05:002010-03-11T20:03:58.716-05:00If I were that cop, I would be a little concerned ...If I were that cop, I would be a little concerned about someone hopping into the car and stealing it. Yes, definitely a double standard.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-73879672329536578142010-03-11T13:57:36.268-05:002010-03-11T13:57:36.268-05:00Pauline: no, they do not always stand as model cit...Pauline: no, they do not always stand as model citizens.<br /><br />Pinklea: not at traffic lights and stop signs, no. and not while going through a drive-thru, either. I guess this one figures not while shopping, either!<br /><br />Sistertex: I do actually wish I had told him that there was a car idling outside that needed a ticket... but of course, I didn't think of it before he left.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-60021232651027272272010-03-11T13:53:42.515-05:002010-03-11T13:53:42.515-05:00Jazz: the double standard is bad enough, but this ...Jazz: the double standard is bad enough, but this was a little too blatant and completely unnecessary.<br /><br />SueAnn: I wouldn't do their job either and it is appreciated - though not their attitude (at times!)<br /><br />Geewits: that might have been fun! I'm sure there are lots of 'toys' inside to play with, too!VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-50449833161692392592010-03-11T13:25:49.093-05:002010-03-11T13:25:49.093-05:00I have to agree with the others, quite the double ...I have to agree with the others, quite the double standard. :(Sistertexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944458164626912003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-2166428695701859352010-03-11T13:10:58.670-05:002010-03-11T13:10:58.670-05:00Now, that's ridiculous. There are apparently ...Now, that's ridiculous. There are apparently more noxious emissions caused by turning off your engine then restarting it than there are by leaving it idling a few minutes. Plus, it's way harder on your car to stop then restart the engine. Do they want us to do that at traffic lights and stop signs too???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-36017232965825819632010-03-11T12:56:32.307-05:002010-03-11T12:56:32.307-05:00Many cops don't practice what they preach, whi...Many cops don't practice what they preach, which obviously doesn't serve as a good example for the rest of us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-48020098895863006242010-03-11T12:33:42.857-05:002010-03-11T12:33:42.857-05:00You should have taken it for a ride just to teach ...You should have taken it for a ride just to teach him a lesson.geewitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590044820333720010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-13598783284505199502010-03-11T11:01:32.430-05:002010-03-11T11:01:32.430-05:00Double-standard for sure! But I still wouldn'...Double-standard for sure! But I still wouldn't want their job. Too risky for me! I appreciate what they do for us.<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759020785662372535.post-64007842670585898802010-03-11T08:17:01.132-05:002010-03-11T08:17:01.132-05:00The old double standard is alive and well, obvious...The old double standard is alive and well, obviously.Jazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644896022880634803noreply@blogger.com