DJ's Detritus

A Creative Writing Class Dropout's Last Refuge

Sunday, December 15, 2013

yo

early on a Sunday morning and I'm due for a post so it's time for a stream of semi-consciousness

i may take a little break until after the new year. then again i may not

the kitchen is almost done. we did a bunch of clean up yesterday and that is what is in store for me this afternoon. Unc and his missus christened it with us last night with a little vino and appetizers before we went out to a very tasty meal in san carlos. i highly recommend:


the xmas letter should be in the mail this week. big whoop, you say?

have you ever tried the slate news quiz? give it a shot. i got a 353 on Friday's.
can you top that? prolly


a quick scan of the entertainment news this morning give us the following, which we can add to the many things we should be grateful for this holiday season

Celine Dion's new album is tanking

Miley Cyrus - Snow Storm Forces Miley Cyrus To Cancel Jingle Ball Appearance

and there is another Kardashian divorce in the works. i expect that to be the last one for this year.

i feel the need to open up a little. i gotta shop and cook today and i really don't feel like it

the kids will be home next weekend. i have not seen SB1 for a year. the #1s were back in DC this week and took him out for breakfast. he has to head back on xmas day because of work. welcome to the working week, my boy. it'll be good to have the whole crew under one roof for a bit. we also have a 60th bday celebration for The Exec xmas eve before we fly down to San Diego xmas day.  i'm saving my vacation days for Europe so i'll be working down there for a couple days. my customer is in shut down mode so it should slow.

If I don't get back to you for Festivus, have a good one and I'll check ya in 2014

Sunday, December 08, 2013

Happy Holidays Officer

19:58 Parking Violation 131205085
Occurred on Foster City Bl, Foster City. RP states two vehicles have pinned in his vehicle so closely that it is impossible for him to get it out. Contact made with the R/O of one vehicle: vehicle moved. Disposition: Abated/Advised.

I didn't realize parking was at such a premium in FC.

00:36 Suspicious Person 131204001
Occurred on Helm Ln, Foster City. Report of a male subject wandering slowly up and down Wheelhouse Ln. Subject contacted, determined to be a local resident out for a walk, and heading home. Disposition: Abated/Advised.

Can't a geezer go out for a walk without somebody calling the cops?

11:46 Petty Theft 131204040
Occurred on Metro Center Bl, Foster City. RP reports two BM's took alcohol and ran out. One subject located and detained. Determined no alcohol left the store. No further Police action desired by RP. Disposition: Completed.

I misread this one at first. I thought the RP took two BMs.

12:39 Citizen Assist 131204048
Occurred on Santa Cruz Ln, Foster City. Neighbor constantly speeding and is a danger to the neighborhood. RP would like an Officer to speak to neighbor regarding complaint. Both parties contacted and situation medicated/resolved. Disposition: Service Provided.

I'd like to get some of my situations medicated.

10:28 Citizen Assist 131203039
Occurred on E Hillsdale Bl, Foster City. Front counter RP (with caregiver) advising friend (another client) just bit her hand. Situation mediated. Disposition: Service Provided.

Medicate that one. With a tetanus shot.

11:09 Citizen Assist 131203041
Occurred at Foster City Police Dept on E Hillsdale Bl, Foster City. US Department of Commerce representative at the front counter to advise she will be conducting meetings/surveys in Foster City through May 2014. Disposition: Service Provided.

Penny Pritzker? Ah, you had to look it up too.

14:54 Accident Non-Injury 131203059
Occurred on Metro Center Bl, Foster City. Front counter RP reporting accident that occurred in lot on 11/21/13 at approx. 10am. RP has initially exchanged information with the other driver who has since not called him as agreed. Advice rendered and no report desired. Disposition: Service Provided

Don't be shy RP. Make that call.

17:57 Citizen Assist 131203074
Occurred at Foster City Police Dept on E Hillsdale Bl, Foster City. Advice request regarding child exchanges. Disposition: Service Provided.

My kids are grown now but there were days when I wanted to trade them in.

09:40 Traffic Hazard 131202025
Occurred on Beach Park Bl, Foster City. Report of balloons in the roadway. Disposition: Gone On Arrival.

The balloons blew away. I would have never thought that.

14:16 Harassing Phone Calls 653M PC 131202045
Occurred on Foster City Bl, Foster City. RP reports receiving numerous phone calls from someone claiming to be from PG&E stating that they are going to shut off the power. Officer attempting contact at the number provided, advice rendered. Disposition: Service Provided.

Do you have Prince Albert in a can?

22:19 Citizen Assist 131202092
Occurred on Bounty Dr, Foster City. Assistance requested in verifying a resident who is locked out on their balcony. Disposition: Service Provided.

Bummer, with temperatures in the 30s this week

11:13 Check Fraud 131126038
Occurred on E Hillsdale Bl, Foster City. RP at the front counter would like to speak with an officer regarding possible check fraud. Determined to have occurred in another jurisdiction. Advice rendered. Disposition: Referred To Other Agency.

Advice rendered was "Get the hell out of Dodge."

13:10 Traffic Hazard 131126048
Occurred on Triton Dr, Foster City. Elderly male driving very slowly and pensively with female passenger in parking lot. Contact made. Checks fine. Disposition: Completed.

Was that my buddy The Exec?

16:32 Disturbance 415 PC 131126062
Occurred on Shell Bl, Foster City. Report of a group of older teens in parking lot. RP stated she had to drive around the teens. Contact made with teens gathered in the lot. Lot cleared and teens went on their way. Disposition: Abated/Advised.

You had to drive around them? What a hardship!

18:30 Reckless Driving 23103 VC 131126068
Occurred on Triton Dr/Foster City Bl, Foster City. RP states a female in a Subaru SUV, sped into the driveway almost hitting her vehicle, then parked in handicap hash marks for a few minutes then left again speeding out the driveway. RP was concerned because there was a child in the vehicle. Area checked. UTL. Disposition: Gone On Arrival.

Known in the police biz as an AA. Asshole Alert

23:32 Suspicious Person 131128107
Occurred on Halsey Bl, Foster City. RP reports a "creepy dude", 20's, standing IFO the residence. Subject is a friend of a neighbor and waiting for their ride. Disposition: Checks Ok.

Who the hell you calling creepy, creep.

01:51 Welfare Check 131130011
Occurred on Foster City Bl, Foster City. RP reports that his wife has locked herself in their bedroom and is not responding to him. Both parties contacted, welfare checks fine, wife had accidentally locked the door and fallen asleep. Disposition: Service Provided.

Since it was 2am, did it ever cross your mind that she went to bed?

16:35 Soliciting w/o a Permit 131121067
Occurred on Celestial Ln., Fcy. RP reports a suspicious WFA going door to door soliciting for free carpet cleaning in exchange for canned food approx. 30+ minutes ago. Disposition: Gone On Arrival.

How much carpet can I get done for this can of cling peaches. In heavy syrup no less.

15:07 Citizen Assist 131118049
Occurred at Foster City Police Dept on E Hillsdale Bl. , Fcy. Front counter request to speak to Watch Commander regarding parking ticket received. . Disposition: Service Provided.

Going straight to the top eh?

16:36 Disturbance 415 PC 131115047
Occurred at Marlin Cove Apts on Foster City Bl. , Fcy. (Hundred block.) RP reports a group of 20 young adults (WM & HM) had a whip cream fight at the apartment complex's gazebo and now half the group in front of 99 Ranch and the the other half inside the pizza parlor. Juveniles admonished and are cleaning up the mess. Disposition: Abated/Advised.

One of my middle age regrets is never having had a whipped cream fight.

15:20 Disturbance 415 PC 131116032
Occurred on Foster City Bl, Fcy. RP rpts being threatened by a neighbor in the garage. Both parties contacted; determined to be a language issue. . Disposition: Abated/Advised.

"You see, in my language, that means Have A Nice Day"

17:23 Suspicious Person 131116036
Occurred on Curlew Ct, Fcy. Asian or dark complected male, dark jacket & blue jeans, hiding in the bushes on the left hand side of the entrance of the court. Resident was trimming his bushes. . Disposition: Checks Ok.

Time to take a chill pill and let your neighbor do his gardening in peace.

23:41 Health & Safety Code Violation 131117068
Occurred on Beach Park Bl, Fcy. Rp reports four subjects in a parked vehicle possibly smoking marijuana. Contact made with subjects who were watching a movie in the vehicle. . Disposition: Checks Ok.

Standard activity at the Beach Park Drive In

Wednesday, December 04, 2013

December

"December was originally the tenth month of the year in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February. It gets its name from the Latin word "decem" which means tenth. However, when the Romans added January and February to the calendar, it became the twelfth month. The name remained the same however."

I look this stuff up so you don't have to. Since I've resorted to quoting Wikipedia in my last two posts, its clear I'm running on fumes.

It feels like December out there, at least in the California sense. It was in the low 40s this morning and I had the space heater cranked. I took my first sip of coffee and YIKES. It was full of curdled half and half. So I had to head out to Starbucks in my pajama pants and Detroit Tiger cap to get my daily mud.

I headed up to the big city in the afternoon for a work event. We wrapped gifts for a couple hours. I'm not very gifted when it comes to that skill. The wife always took care of that every Christmas.

The kitchen is nearing completion. I'll be whipping up fantastic dishes shortly. I can't spend any more money on my suburban villa for the rest of the decade.

This weekend will bring you the adventures detailed within the FC police log.