After 4th of July Roll call!

[dgman]

Present, All is well here in Southern California. Stayed in the mid 80s all weekend!
Rain? Whats that?

[crusty59]

We stayed home most of the weekend. The 4th is my wife's Birthday. So we had a pool party. Had lots of fun. Now I have some cuttin to do

[Mytoya]

 Glad to here all is well.
 So what is everyone working on? I am about to make a bowl or 2 and cut a few names.
@dgman.. How far are you from 29 Palms?? I am looking for a group to join in my area.
 I have been down to the SanDiego Seaside Scrollers but that is too far for me.

[Judy Hunter]

I just enjoyed the peace and quite of getting something done all day and fireworks with the kids that evening.

 Hey SP_343 Did a job like yours for many years so know what you go through.  Remember while on duty...It's not cool to laugh at the drunks.  Gotta stay professional 

[Rightarm]

    Here and present. Stayed home. Got called out on an ambulance, no A/C. when to a buddy's house. He is a City Detective. Watched him burn off his eyebrows on fireworks. Laughed at him, and walked home. Dave

[GrayBeard]

Now that is sad!!!

But you chuckled a bit I know!!!

[sp_343]

I always get a good chuckle...when I'm back in the car by myself...come to think of it...I do talk to myself alot in that squad car.

And sing along to the radio...probably a good thing I am by myself.

[GrayBeard]

SP...I found that you have to really know an enforcement officer or be related to one to get the true insight of what it is like to be in your position!
I had a relative who was a "cop" in St. (his word not mine) and he had some of the funniest stories I have ever heard!
He and his partner were chasing a 'perp' down an alley when the guy turned and fired at Jerry taking off his cap. They caught and subdued the guy and his partner said, "What if that shot had ruined your new 'toupe'?"
Jer replied with a straight face, " I would have killed that SOB!"

~~~GrayBeard~~~

[Judy Hunter]

Some of my happiest and funniest memories are from when I wore a badge.  Things are so much different now.  Thanks SP_343 for being brave enough to do the job.

[sp_343]

Judy:  I see by your profile that you are in ND.  Where about are you?  I am about 45mins East of Grand Forks, ND and I use to work for the City of East Grand Forks, before getting hired by the MN State Patrol.  Where did you use to work?

GB:  That is so true and Jerry sounds like alot of "cops" that I have come to know over the years.  At times when I feel that I have it tough...I think about the guys and gals that are wearing the badge in the big cities like "St.Louie"...and know that they are the ones on the front lines, fighting for the victims of crimes. 

Hats off to your buddy Jerry...and I think your Cards are gonna win the Central this year...my poor Cubbies can't get it done....again....   

[Judy Hunter]

I worked out of Valley City with the Barnes County SO.  My dad was Police Chief at Portland, ND. Brother was HP out of Fargo, later Sheriff in Grant County. Dad's gone now and me and my Brother are OLD, so it was a long time ago, back in the 70's.  Oh crap, I think I just gave my approximate age away. 

[sp_343]

That was a dangerous time to be a "cop".  Back then you had a radio and your own common sense to keep you safe.  At least now (with computers, GPS, better radio systems, cell phones) if help is needed...it can get to me a little quicker.

I sometimes worry more about loosing a finger tip in the woodshop than getting hurt at work...

Thanks to you and your family for paving the way for the rest of us.  The "Thin Blue Line" continues no matter what age you are.

[Mytoya]

Wow Lots of LEO's here.
 My husband is a Law Enforcement Officer in the National parks. You guys should write a book. All the crazy things you see and go through in a day.

[BilltheDiver]

I am not a LEO, but here is what I do for fun in my job at an Air force Base.

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[Judy Hunter]

eewwww thats just nasty.