h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

One of my co workers does wood working... I wonder what he would charge me for a fraternity paddle sort of thing, with *smack* routed into one side. Would you like one as well? It would be less stressful on your wrist than the usual backhand.

Oooh, now THAT'S got potential... I could even use it left-handed!

Sign me up!

Will do...
Somehow, I suspect he might get several orders.
I would definitely campaign for a smiley...except, I don't think enough people would understand.

It really baffles me that "don't make me come smack you" doesn't seem to translate universally... lord knows I grew up hearing it!

Well, I think I'm going to wander off for a bit, the Helper frenzy seems to have died down for the moment. I should either go do something productive, or take a nap. Haven't decided which.

Catch ya later!

We could try our best to make that universally known, what a bit of infamy, that would be.

I would vote for the nap.

I'd be glad to do my part for that bit of infamy. *Glares menacingly out of the corner of his eye, & says in a firm, rather foreboding tone* "Don't make me come over there & smack you - believe me you Don't want that!"

And yeah, I'm kinda leanin' toward the nap too, although "the ball's in your court there" Ranger! Hi both of you*waves & blows es*, how're things goin'? Bright, sunny late morning here...cold though...-25, which is a bit better than it has been.

Oh, had meant to mention Ranger, if you've got yahoo messenger I'm on there as 'curryman56'.

-25 is BETTER?!?!?

Today was a train wreck, disaster from beginning to end. And my insurance is fighting against me getting more therapy for my hand!




Jazz, I do YAHOO some, but not often anymore. I go by rangerjustice. I'll look for you next time I sign on...

Bright sunny, and a balmy -25...

A train wreck of a day?
Maybe these will help...

Hey always helps, Evangeline! How's your day gone?

I split a medicinal caramel filled Green & Black's bar earlier today. And, a rum flavored macaroon, also for curative properties. My day was okay. Surprised I didn't fall asleep at work, though.

How was your day?

*grabs and , retreats to the corner to devour them, snarling all the while*

Ahhh...

Thanks, Evangeline, I needed that!

A morning full of bureaucratic snafus (including the insurance debate) culminated in an irate visitor coming in and yelling at me about what another ranger did to him at a park clear across the state. I tried to explain the situation, he leaned across the counter and started waving his arms at me while he yelled, and I just snapped.

Got right up in his face, told him (in a voice somewhere between a growl and a yell), "Sir, I suggest that you NOT get aggressive with me!" He backed up a full step, apologized, payed the fines he owed, apologized AGAIN, and left. My volunteer on duty said I looked ROYALLY p****d, and I guess the visitor agreed! I may get a complaint for rudeness, but I really don't care at this point.

If he hadn't closed in on me, I think I'd have coped. But when he started bulling up, I just lost it. Like somebody flipping a switch. If he'd pressed me any further, I honestly think I would have hit him.

Which we all know probably would have hurt me worse than him...

Hiya Jazz!

Glad your day went ok, Evangeline!

That simulpost probably gives you a good clue of how I'M doing

I can't believe, of all the uncalled for...
*steps outside*

*drags in a crate of liquor filled *
This is an extreme emergency. Here try these...

A complaint for rudeness? He's lucky to be alive.
Aren't you classified as a law enforcement officer?

Hitting him would hurt you more, depending on what you hit him with...
*bribes the carpenter to put a rush order on those paddles*

*eats more , which restores the will to live*

I am, indeed, a law enforcement officer, but I'm suspended from carrying defensive equipment since I haven't been able to do my firearms qualifications because of my arm. Or, in English, I wasn't wearing any weapons. If I'd started that fight, I most likely would have lost; he was 6' or a bit better, in good shape. At the very least, I'd have set back my recovery tremendously, even if I won.

You'd be amazed the things people complain about, if you irritate them, even if they have to make up pure fiction to do it. At a previous park, I actually had a family accuse me of picking up a 12 year old girl, flinging her against a truck, and leaving "a bruise" on her arm. Needless to say, I'd never touched the kid; if I had done what they accused me of, there'd have been a lot more damage than a bruise to show for it! I HAD ticketed two of her underage brothers for drinking alcohol in an alcohol prohibited area, not paying their fees, and a host of other infractions. Fortunately, they complained to State Police, and one of their officers was there for the whole thing, so the complaint got laughed out. If I hadn't had a credible witness, it could have gone against me, even though it was an outright lie.

Today I DID probably get mean with the guy quicker than I had to; should have tried one more round of diplomacy before I got in his face. Just didn't have it in me this morning.

**

Still, assault on a law enforcement officer was a felony last time I checked.

My brothers in law were/are police officers. One of my friends is married to a paramedic...the stories they've told...

You have been in pain for a long time. Of course you are going to be a bit out of sorts and short tempered. That doesn't excuse his behavior, though.

In general, I've actually held it together better than I thought possible the last few months. Dealing with the public is a strenuous task, as you well know, and I have a temper under GOOD circumstances. I've tried to be extra-aware of my attitude and behavior. Today was just the final straw.

If I'd done ANYTHING to deserve his anger, that would have made the critical difference. But I was just trying to help him resolve his problem without further consequences. Considering how submissive he was through the rest of the contact, hopefully he realized he was being a royal pain, and that will be that!

*has one more , decides she's properly medicated now*

Well, Evangeline my friend, I'm going to wander off for a bit, got a couple of phonecalls to make. Will probably see you after while, if you're still on. Thanks loads for the , , and sympathetic ear!!!! They're all greatly appreciated!

Tomorrow I'll have an update on whether insurance decides that six weeks of complete immobilization and surgery justify a few therapy visits or not...

Any time you need s, , , etc. just say so. Good luck with the insurance company.

Ah, the day went blissfully slow...but I've been procrastinating, got a load of laundry waiting...so once thats in the washer I'll be back on awhile, until they have to go into the dryer.

And actually I'll be here for awhile now...