You hear some of the funniest crap in court. I was in court yesterday and they called this old guy in front of the judge. He was being charged with running a red light and a seat belt violation….they have those in Maryland. This guy must’ve been upper 70’s early 80'. He pleads “Not Guilty” which means he has to swear his oath and then the cop tells his version of the story first. Here is a recap of the cop’s story:
“On the afternoon of ~whatever~ I was patrolling traffic duty along York Road when I spotted a late model van, license plate number ~blahblah~ stopped at the light at the intersection of ~this and that~. After waiting for the light for a moment the van proceeded through the red light, across the intersection. I turned on my lights and siren and proceeded to pull the driver over. As I approached the vehicle I instructed Mr. Burns to show his license and registration and explained to him why he was being stopped. I looked in the back of the van and noticed a child laying in the back, covered with a blanket not wearing a seat belt. This is where I informed the driver of the seat belt violation.”
When this was said, nearly every person in the court room had a sickened look on their face. I know they thinking…”This old pervert abducted a kid and was taking him to butt rap the poor child in his rape lair!” Or, at least, that’s what I thought. So it was the old man’s turn to speak, and he said:
“There were four children back there officer, not one. And they had these straps to hold on to! Your honor, this is an ’89 GMC custom van without seats in the back. I have this thing lined with rugs from floor to ceiling. I have kids back their all the time and it’s safer than any seatbelt!” He holds up a black rubber strap and explains that an officer at the motor vehicle administration said they would suffice as a restraint. By this time the entire court room looks like they are ready to knife this old man. He continues:
“I take children to and from soccer games all the time. Their parents seem to be ok with it. But, I sat at that light for 7 minutes. That light stayed red for that long and there were cars ahead of me going through it as well, but this officer had to pull me over! Those were my grandchildren back there!”
There was an actual sigh of relief from the people sitting in the courtroom. I laughed out loud. Turns out the light was malfunctioning. But the direction of that proceeding was making me think that this should really be discussed in a criminal court, not traffic. Just thought I’d share one of the amusing things I heard yesterday.
jj
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"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
I'm a might bit curious about what you were doing in court...
Thanks all. The called has had a history of moderators in it. Glad to know I'm keeping that tradition alive. Now I guess I wait and see exactly what I got myself into...
Cheers,
Daggertooth
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***Official Rune Master and Rational Extremest of The Called***
************************From Sound to Sea**********************
And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Well...there was a big bald guy as the bailiff and a clerk named Mac. There was a wiseguy prosecutor and sexy, blond defense attorney. The judge kept doing magic tricks behind the bench and there was a curious laugh track that recycled every now and then.
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"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
Thanks all. The called has had a history of moderators in it.
Has there been any other clans that have had the amount of mods in it that we seemed to? It just seems like an ungodly amount of current and former mods/admins have been from here.
I like the new your called sig S_P! It fits you well.
Doesn't it, though?
I have three classes this term...all taught by the same teacher. He hasn't been there more than a couple of days a week. It turns out that his 3 month old daughter hasn't gained any weight. She's still at just 10 pounds. They have no idea what's wrong; they just took off to a more specialized hospital today. Sad story.
Get in the mod cave + say hello, Daggs! I made a welcome thread to break the ice.
What's with everything with special access being a Cave to you? Bat cave and mod cave and such. At least my help desk is somewhere more relaxing. I think I'll go fishing.
I went to quote you and almost edited your post. Guess I need to be careful about that.
Great job Yuk. Hope this doesn't mean your going to leave me alone with Ria.
I have to say that S_P's sig is fitting. You're always on the brink of a suspension for one reason or another.
Guess this means I have to stay on the strait and narrow too. Can't have a mod going all double posty and censor evasion now can we...:embarrass:
Cheers,
Daggertooth
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***Official Rune Master and Rational Extremest of The Called***
************************From Sound to Sea**********************
And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Hey, it wasn't my idea to call the Secret Place the batcave. That was a clan decision!
Although, since then, I think 'cave' has become synonymous with 'restricted access' (ie; you must get past the hungry bear) in my mind
eds -
Yes, we need somebody who can chop a Banner for the contest. Even if I wasn't running it, I'm totally lazy about it (that's why I put on the Council to do for me, right? :p). . .
Well, maybe this is your chance to get professional!
I'm already enjoying the staff additions. . .
In unrelated news, Sunday is Reya's birthday, so tomorrow we're having some friends around, + O is waaaaay too excited. Running around the house with cupcake papers, making plans, deciding who gets bubbles, giving orders. . . if 2 is this busy, I. . . I just dunno @__@
Also: lol@Desert Island exchange. Maybe no one told Promatim the clan was retired? (Promatim, feel free to drop in; we can always use more literate members :p)
eds -
Yay, Worldwake spoilers. When is the Pre-release, anyway? That's like the only magical cards thing I pay for anymore. . . for some reason the :symg:-turn-your-dude-into-a-ledgewalker makes me happy. I may have to rebuild my wonky Rabid Wombat deck, just for that card
The TeeF!..
The TeeF!..
The TeeF is on fire!
We don't need no water let the MF'er burn! ..BURN TeeF you F'er, BURN!!
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I scared him off.
It is your posting so often recently. So much activity, I got intimidated and ran up a tree.
Yuk - What ever happened with you and Kristen? You may have told us but I don't remember. You two ever get a house/married yet? ...or have you eloped with Sally all-together?
Hope your wifey has a good one Ria!
I am really sick of people on fb who post 5+ times a day about what their kid(s) just did and how cute it was.
*Dux sharpens his blades*
Friday!!
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Official Bath-Time Toy of the |Called|
Makin' sure the ladies are squeaky clean ..everywhere!!
Netdecking is piloting Magic.
Homebrew is creating Magic.
Are you a pilot or a creator??
I don't think we should sublet the banner. Then we will have to thank someone below it who isn't even Called. Dux no likey that.
I'll try to play with it some tonight as well. Surely someone here can get it how we want it.
I don't think we should sublet the banner. Then we will have to thank someone below it who isn't even Called. Dux no likey that.
I'll try to play with it some tonight as well. Surely someone here can get it how we want it.
Council Banner Contest. Each clan would produce a single banner to sit at the top of the first post of this thread. Ideally this banner would represent the entire clan community, but mainly focusing on how they interact via the Council. Pretty abstract, I know, but a free-form creativity contest may surprise us all. Big Caveats: We'd want to hash out the judging rubrick, but I'll let you know now that I'm going to be participating in the judging as a Clan Mod, + may pull my weight based on personal preference. The other Big Caveat is, each clan will need a 'chopper. Recruiting one from outside clans would be ok, as long as a clan could show that the final product is the result of their clan's creative processes + not some flash 'chopper working with a few half-hearted suggestions.
Yay....the first thing my Desert Island will be remembered for is shamelessly advertising the called clan. Thanks guys. Course we are the coolest. Hope this doesn't insinuate that I play red/blue alot.
The contest:
The entire clan community? focusing how they interact with the council? Wow....I'm having a hard time even grasping the rubric on this one.
There's 18 clans listed on the clan council thread. Many have personal banners and each one has unique themes or purposes...supposedly anyway. I suppose it would be too easy to hash their banners together in some way...despite taking a while...probably better to piece out their themes and finding a unique representation for that....let the clans try to figure out what represents them....that would be kinda fun for everyone I'd think. Maybe assign different clans to each of us to spread the activity amongst us all.
As for how they interact with the council...I don't know...perhaps something representing dark ominous structure or creature standing tall in the background? I've actually not interacted with the council before (though that's changing now I suppose) so I don't know if the typical themes and the behaviors that go on. Individual playing politics and vying for power above their fellow council members?
Anyway...just my thoughts on possibilities. Choppery is a no can do on my computer. Something on the graphics card is all skiwumpus and I can't even play solitaire. Blod knows his way round lighthouse methinks, but last time he was key on a project he went awol...plus I haven't seen him in a bit...hope he's not sulking somewhere. Finding someone outside the clan wouldn't hurt after we've got a solid theme going.
Just some ideas.
Cheers,
Daggertooth
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***Official Rune Master and Rational Extremest of The Called***
************************From Sound to Sea**********************
And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Congratulations to Yukora too for finally becoming an official Global.
Four clan mods, and three are Called? Isn't that enough of a confirmation that we're the best clan?
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Quick! Someone reqruit RedDwarfian!:sneaky:
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Didn't he apply to join a long time ago? * Silent Prophet does some digging. I'll be back with my findings.
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
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Homebrew is creating Magic.
Are you a pilot or a creator??
Okay, apparently I was imagining things. The name sounds familiar for some reason. Perhaps he is someone I've flamed in the past?:embarrass:
Blah...school sucks...Computerized Accounting class makes me feel like I'm in the Special Olympics...etc.
* Silent Prophet waves at Dandy.
Where's Fine?
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
“On the afternoon of ~whatever~ I was patrolling traffic duty along York Road when I spotted a late model van, license plate number ~blahblah~ stopped at the light at the intersection of ~this and that~. After waiting for the light for a moment the van proceeded through the red light, across the intersection. I turned on my lights and siren and proceeded to pull the driver over. As I approached the vehicle I instructed Mr. Burns to show his license and registration and explained to him why he was being stopped. I looked in the back of the van and noticed a child laying in the back, covered with a blanket not wearing a seat belt. This is where I informed the driver of the seat belt violation.”
When this was said, nearly every person in the court room had a sickened look on their face. I know they thinking…”This old pervert abducted a kid and was taking him to butt rap the poor child in his rape lair!” Or, at least, that’s what I thought. So it was the old man’s turn to speak, and he said:
“There were four children back there officer, not one. And they had these straps to hold on to! Your honor, this is an ’89 GMC custom van without seats in the back. I have this thing lined with rugs from floor to ceiling. I have kids back their all the time and it’s safer than any seatbelt!” He holds up a black rubber strap and explains that an officer at the motor vehicle administration said they would suffice as a restraint. By this time the entire court room looks like they are ready to knife this old man. He continues:
“I take children to and from soccer games all the time. Their parents seem to be ok with it. But, I sat at that light for 7 minutes. That light stayed red for that long and there were cars ahead of me going through it as well, but this officer had to pull me over! Those were my grandchildren back there!”
There was an actual sigh of relief from the people sitting in the courtroom. I laughed out loud. Turns out the light was malfunctioning. But the direction of that proceeding was making me think that this should really be discussed in a criminal court, not traffic.
Just thought I’d share one of the amusing things I heard yesterday.
jj
It still hasn't sank in 100%, but I'm sure it will once I actually get into the thick of moderating.
Also, this may seem like a bit of bragging or boasting, but God damn do I feel like I earned this Global tag.
I'm a might bit curious about what you were doing in court...
Thanks all. The called has had a history of moderators in it. Glad to know I'm keeping that tradition alive. Now I guess I wait and see exactly what I got myself into...
Cheers,
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
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Has there been any other clans that have had the amount of mods in it that we seemed to? It just seems like an ungodly amount of current and former mods/admins have been from here.
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
Get in the mod cave + say hello, Daggs! I made a welcome thread to break the ice.
Drank too much last night, only 5 hours sleep and the day keeps draging on.
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Homebrew is creating Magic.
Are you a pilot or a creator??
Doesn't it, though?
I have three classes this term...all taught by the same teacher. He hasn't been there more than a couple of days a week. It turns out that his 3 month old daughter hasn't gained any weight. She's still at just 10 pounds. They have no idea what's wrong; they just took off to a more specialized hospital today. Sad story.
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
What's with everything with special access being a Cave to you? Bat cave and mod cave and such. At least my help desk is somewhere more relaxing. I think I'll go fishing.
I went to quote you and almost edited your post. Guess I need to be careful about that.
Great job Yuk. Hope this doesn't mean your going to leave me alone with Ria.
I have to say that S_P's sig is fitting. You're always on the brink of a suspension for one reason or another.
Guess this means I have to stay on the strait and narrow too. Can't have a mod going all double posty and censor evasion now can we...:embarrass:
Cheers,
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Moderator Helpdesk
I blame the mods.
Other than Brian, who else 'chops in here? If he's judging the banners, he can't exactly make ours as well.:-/
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* Silent Prophet waves at The DUX.
Post, damn it.
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I scared him off.:crying:
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
Although, since then, I think 'cave' has become synonymous with 'restricted access' (ie; you must get past the hungry bear) in my mind
eds -
Yes, we need somebody who can chop a Banner for the contest. Even if I wasn't running it, I'm totally lazy about it (that's why I put on the Council to do for me, right? :p). . .
I goof around on it, but everything I do comes out looking like it was done on paint.:-/
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
I'm already enjoying the staff additions. . .
In unrelated news, Sunday is Reya's birthday, so tomorrow we're having some friends around, + O is waaaaay too excited. Running around the house with cupcake papers, making plans, deciding who gets bubbles, giving orders. . . if 2 is this busy, I. . . I just dunno @__@
Happy Birthday to her. I hope the celebration is enjoyed.
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
Thanks, SP. Good times abound
Also: lol@Desert Island exchange. Maybe no one told Promatim the clan was retired? (Promatim, feel free to drop in; we can always use more literate members :p)
eds -
Yay, Worldwake spoilers. When is the Pre-release, anyway? That's like the only magical cards thing I pay for anymore. . . for some reason the :symg:-turn-your-dude-into-a-ledgewalker makes me happy. I may have to rebuild my wonky Rabid Wombat deck, just for that card
The TeeF!..
The TeeF is on fire!
We don't need no water let the MF'er burn! ..BURN TeeF you F'er, BURN!!
It is your posting so often recently. So much activity, I got intimidated and ran up a tree.
Yuk - What ever happened with you and Kristen? You may have told us but I don't remember. You two ever get a house/married yet? ...or have you eloped with Sally all-together?
Hope your wifey has a good one Ria!
I am really sick of people on fb who post 5+ times a day about what their kid(s) just did and how cute it was.
*Dux sharpens his blades*
Friday!!
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Homebrew is creating Magic.
Are you a pilot or a creator??
You better get your ***** ass up a tree. I was fixin' to throw you a beatin'.:argh:
* Silent Prophet is an Internet tough guy.
Mafia set-up was approved. Just have to get the fluff taken care of now so I'll be ready to host when my name comes up again.
Forgetting you signed up for something and then having to be knocked down the list a couple of spots sucks.:embarrass:
:ai:Kpaca has his own smilie.:laugh:
Do we want someone in the clan trying their hand at making the banner, or do we outsource? If I do it, the quality will be...not good.
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
I'll try to play with it some tonight as well. Surely someone here can get it how we want it.
..why are we changing it? I didn't get the memo.
It's, it's ...perfect. :ak:
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Homebrew is creating Magic.
Are you a pilot or a creator??
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
The contest:
The entire clan community? focusing how they interact with the council? Wow....I'm having a hard time even grasping the rubric on this one.
There's 18 clans listed on the clan council thread. Many have personal banners and each one has unique themes or purposes...supposedly anyway. I suppose it would be too easy to hash their banners together in some way...despite taking a while...probably better to piece out their themes and finding a unique representation for that....let the clans try to figure out what represents them....that would be kinda fun for everyone I'd think. Maybe assign different clans to each of us to spread the activity amongst us all.
As for how they interact with the council...I don't know...perhaps something representing dark ominous structure or creature standing tall in the background? I've actually not interacted with the council before (though that's changing now I suppose) so I don't know if the typical themes and the behaviors that go on. Individual playing politics and vying for power above their fellow council members?
Anyway...just my thoughts on possibilities. Choppery is a no can do on my computer. Something on the graphics card is all skiwumpus and I can't even play solitaire. Blod knows his way round lighthouse methinks, but last time he was key on a project he went awol...plus I haven't seen him in a bit...hope he's not sulking somewhere. Finding someone outside the clan wouldn't hurt after we've got a solid theme going.
Just some ideas.
Cheers,
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
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