01 September 2011
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R. Linda:
Once again I have been gifted with a report from me sainted Mam on the antics of her Northern Irish neighbours and their local constabulary. I, also have some wonderful reports on me feisty Irish American neighbours to add to the mayhem. So, without any further ado, I shall give you the rundown.
Here in New England, our boyos in blue responded to a hot air balloon entangled in power lines, they did. Now, R. Linda, I know you are thinking we be very behind the times if we travel by hot air balloon up in New Hampshire, but if truth be known, we can't let go of that mode of transportation, especially when a bottle of champagne be always in the basket. On occasion, these things do get tangled in trees or, like in this case -- power lines. Somehow two of the occupants were able to get out of the dangling basket. O'Hare thinks they parachuted out, and who's to say they didn't? The other three waited somewhat excitedly for the police. If it were me, I would have called the power company first, but with that champagne on board, the sparks must have been mistaken for a fireworks display? Anyway, the power was eventually shut off, the three still on board, were got out, the balloon itself was dis-entangled, and the passengers were all treated for minor cuts and scrapes (all except for the balloon operator who was taken to hospital for evaluation), power was turned back on, traffic was let to come through and all was right with the world. Still, the incident was reported to the F.A.A. for God knows what reason. I don't know if they thought the hot air balloon would interfere with airborne traffic and I, for one, was not aware that our airplanes flew that low to be a factor. Who knew?
Meanwhile in Northern Ireland:
Me Mam reports that while on patrol two of the finest constabulary the force has to offer, were on duty when in the wee hours they discovered a vehicle with two occupants sleeping inside. On sticking their truncheons inside the windows and poking the sleeping men, they discovered the powerful odour of alcohol. Yes, they did! They got the two sleepy men out of the motor and discovered both were in unlawful possession of alcohol AND it was internal possession (which I glean is consumed alcohol, empty cans). Both were underaged to boot and both were taken down to the nick to sober up. They were released the next day without the keys to their motor, and instead of a personal recognizance bail with a court date. I be sure both their Mam's be proud.
Back in New England:
Our men in blue were also enforcing the traffic codes. They were rung up about a man standing next to a parked car and acting suspiciously by walking back and forth the length of the motor. Well, turns out the man was standing next to his broken-down vehicle awaiting the AAA to respond. I be sure if he knew his motor was about to bite the dust he'd have hopped a hot air balloon instead.
In Northern Ireland:
It seems the same night as the two under-aged boyos were arrested, in another part of Newry, police arrested Danny Collins, aged 32, for driving after revocation or suspension, suspended registration (operating), possession of drugs in the motor vehicle, and if all that be not bad enough, transporting alcoholic beverage. He too, spent the night in the nick and was granted personal recognizance bail and given a court date. I wonder if he's related to the other two?
Back in the New World:
Police responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject after receiving a call regarding a disturbing photo on Facebook. Police spoke with the subject and his father and they are fine. Now, this kind of thing bothers me because I want to know more. What was the photo of? Why did they think there was intent to harm, and by whom? I tell ya they need to close down Facebook. Where are those V for Vendetta people, or could this have been a V prank? Inquiring minds and all that . . .
Back in Newry, Northern Ireland:
It was reported by me Mam that the police there were not just good at protecting the public, but they were also called in to give advice on domestic issues. Here again, there is not too much information and it leaves me wanting to know more. Here be where Facebook would come in handy, you know the wall and all . . .
In New England:
After the Hurricane (ah hem) the boyos in blue responded to a call of suspicious activity. Police located two subjects taking photos of the swollen river and requested that they move along after taking their photos, which they were taking for a local news photo service. I tell ya, ya can't even do your job nowadays without some busybody reporting your arse to the local police!
In Northern Ireland:
It must have been a boring night in Newry. The constabulary were driving in the local business area when they spied a motor parked by a closed store. They spoke with the motor's occupants and warned them of criminal trespass and instructed them to leave the area. YAWN.
In New England:
Also storm-related, a resident reported suspicious activity in a swimming area off a main highway. Seems it wasn't the swimming area that was involved, but the flooded downtown Main Street just up from the swimming area. A bunch of teens had got their jet skis and were skimming down the main street as fast as the jet skis would go. An end was put to that fun by the local boyos in blue. Must have been the same woman who reported the man waiting for the AAA to arrive who phoned this in. That woman needs a hobby! Sigh.
Back in Newry, Northern Ireland:
A neighbour who had constructed a small bridge over a koi pond her husband had dug in their side yard, came home to find the flower boxes she had hanging from the sides of said bridge were thrown in the pond with the fish! OH R. Linda, who would do such a thing? So, the local constabulary came by and good do-bees that they are, fished out the boxes and put them back. Well, they look a wee bit sad because the contents (the soil in particular) are all in the fish pond, but the plants are back in the box. How long they will survive without soil is anyone's guess.
Not to be outdone in New England:
Police responded to a call from a resident of Pritchard Street who was concerned about his old neighbour. The resident was also the man's doctor and since the old neighbour missed an appointment, the doctor grew concerned. He went next door and when he got no answer, he rang up our boyos in blue. Police spoke with the neighbour on the other side and found that the old neighbour was now in a nursing home! Didn't anyone think to tell his doctor?
Lastly (me Mam gets the last word), this from Northern Ireland:
The local Garda spoke with a man on Windsor Avenue concerning remarks being made on the Internet about him. The police advised the resident that slander and libel are civil complaints and he would need to seek the assistance of a solicitor or court with such matters. Really? Did he really think the police could police the Internet? What is wrong with people I wanna know!
So there you have it, an update of sorts. Silly news, silly people, silly situations. Silly. Just plain silly.
Gabe
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R. Linda:
Once again I have been gifted with a report from me sainted Mam on the antics of her Northern Irish neighbours and their local constabulary. I, also have some wonderful reports on me feisty Irish American neighbours to add to the mayhem. So, without any further ado, I shall give you the rundown.
Here in New England, our boyos in blue responded to a hot air balloon entangled in power lines, they did. Now, R. Linda, I know you are thinking we be very behind the times if we travel by hot air balloon up in New Hampshire, but if truth be known, we can't let go of that mode of transportation, especially when a bottle of champagne be always in the basket. On occasion, these things do get tangled in trees or, like in this case -- power lines. Somehow two of the occupants were able to get out of the dangling basket. O'Hare thinks they parachuted out, and who's to say they didn't? The other three waited somewhat excitedly for the police. If it were me, I would have called the power company first, but with that champagne on board, the sparks must have been mistaken for a fireworks display? Anyway, the power was eventually shut off, the three still on board, were got out, the balloon itself was dis-entangled, and the passengers were all treated for minor cuts and scrapes (all except for the balloon operator who was taken to hospital for evaluation), power was turned back on, traffic was let to come through and all was right with the world. Still, the incident was reported to the F.A.A. for God knows what reason. I don't know if they thought the hot air balloon would interfere with airborne traffic and I, for one, was not aware that our airplanes flew that low to be a factor. Who knew?
Meanwhile in Northern Ireland:
Me Mam reports that while on patrol two of the finest constabulary the force has to offer, were on duty when in the wee hours they discovered a vehicle with two occupants sleeping inside. On sticking their truncheons inside the windows and poking the sleeping men, they discovered the powerful odour of alcohol. Yes, they did! They got the two sleepy men out of the motor and discovered both were in unlawful possession of alcohol AND it was internal possession (which I glean is consumed alcohol, empty cans). Both were underaged to boot and both were taken down to the nick to sober up. They were released the next day without the keys to their motor, and instead of a personal recognizance bail with a court date. I be sure both their Mam's be proud.
Back in New England:
Our men in blue were also enforcing the traffic codes. They were rung up about a man standing next to a parked car and acting suspiciously by walking back and forth the length of the motor. Well, turns out the man was standing next to his broken-down vehicle awaiting the AAA to respond. I be sure if he knew his motor was about to bite the dust he'd have hopped a hot air balloon instead.
In Northern Ireland:
It seems the same night as the two under-aged boyos were arrested, in another part of Newry, police arrested Danny Collins, aged 32, for driving after revocation or suspension, suspended registration (operating), possession of drugs in the motor vehicle, and if all that be not bad enough, transporting alcoholic beverage. He too, spent the night in the nick and was granted personal recognizance bail and given a court date. I wonder if he's related to the other two?
Back in the New World:
Police responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject after receiving a call regarding a disturbing photo on Facebook. Police spoke with the subject and his father and they are fine. Now, this kind of thing bothers me because I want to know more. What was the photo of? Why did they think there was intent to harm, and by whom? I tell ya they need to close down Facebook. Where are those V for Vendetta people, or could this have been a V prank? Inquiring minds and all that . . .
Back in Newry, Northern Ireland:
It was reported by me Mam that the police there were not just good at protecting the public, but they were also called in to give advice on domestic issues. Here again, there is not too much information and it leaves me wanting to know more. Here be where Facebook would come in handy, you know the wall and all . . .
In New England:
After the Hurricane (ah hem) the boyos in blue responded to a call of suspicious activity. Police located two subjects taking photos of the swollen river and requested that they move along after taking their photos, which they were taking for a local news photo service. I tell ya, ya can't even do your job nowadays without some busybody reporting your arse to the local police!
In Northern Ireland:
It must have been a boring night in Newry. The constabulary were driving in the local business area when they spied a motor parked by a closed store. They spoke with the motor's occupants and warned them of criminal trespass and instructed them to leave the area. YAWN.
In New England:
Also storm-related, a resident reported suspicious activity in a swimming area off a main highway. Seems it wasn't the swimming area that was involved, but the flooded downtown Main Street just up from the swimming area. A bunch of teens had got their jet skis and were skimming down the main street as fast as the jet skis would go. An end was put to that fun by the local boyos in blue. Must have been the same woman who reported the man waiting for the AAA to arrive who phoned this in. That woman needs a hobby! Sigh.
Back in Newry, Northern Ireland:
A neighbour who had constructed a small bridge over a koi pond her husband had dug in their side yard, came home to find the flower boxes she had hanging from the sides of said bridge were thrown in the pond with the fish! OH R. Linda, who would do such a thing? So, the local constabulary came by and good do-bees that they are, fished out the boxes and put them back. Well, they look a wee bit sad because the contents (the soil in particular) are all in the fish pond, but the plants are back in the box. How long they will survive without soil is anyone's guess.
Not to be outdone in New England:
Police responded to a call from a resident of Pritchard Street who was concerned about his old neighbour. The resident was also the man's doctor and since the old neighbour missed an appointment, the doctor grew concerned. He went next door and when he got no answer, he rang up our boyos in blue. Police spoke with the neighbour on the other side and found that the old neighbour was now in a nursing home! Didn't anyone think to tell his doctor?
Lastly (me Mam gets the last word), this from Northern Ireland:
The local Garda spoke with a man on Windsor Avenue concerning remarks being made on the Internet about him. The police advised the resident that slander and libel are civil complaints and he would need to seek the assistance of a solicitor or court with such matters. Really? Did he really think the police could police the Internet? What is wrong with people I wanna know!
So there you have it, an update of sorts. Silly news, silly people, silly situations. Silly. Just plain silly.
Gabe
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