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Hump Day Thoughts

• I am suppose to be at work right now, shift change to the night shift, however, due to my administrative assignment, I wont hit the streets until after June 1st. This is the first night shift my TEAM will work without me :(
• I don't mind the night shift, however, I do prefer days.
• It been over fifteen years since I have worked 12-hour shifts on nights.
• The administrative gig is chugging along...getting close to the end finally. When we receive the award due to the outcome, I'll be sure to let you know.
• It now feels like Texas weather...80 degrees, no breeze and the humidity about 100% yuk
• I always (allways) forget, which way to spell always(allways). I have to put them both side by side to figure it out...always (allways)
• And it is "always" by the way.
• Bob's surgery went well and he is recuperating just fine.
• I am ready to go camping, big time.
• The Dallas Cowboys "bubble" practice building is built just like the WinStar Casino building. I have been to WinStar during a pretty big storm and saw the lights swinging, I wondered then how safe it was.
• Went and saw the "Soloist" with Robert Downy Jr. and Jamie Fox...great movie -- edit...fantastic movie.
• My grass is growing about 2 inches a day...I mowed last night and it looks like I'll be mowing again very very soon.
• The Swing Flu scare was such a big time waste...much to do about nothing, it really got under my skin though...sometimes I can't stand the media and all its sensationalism.
• I was interviewed one time by Grant Stinchfield from channel 5 news after a disabled man, trapped in his wheelchair burnt to death after his van caught on fire...he ask me if it was a gruesome scene...I had him turn the camera off and I asked him, "What do you think?" I told him not to ask anymore stupid questions...we turned the camera back on and no more stupid questions where asked..."was it gruesome"...what the hell do you think???
• Speaking of gruesome, I am sure am glad I've got a break from working fatality accidents since I changed jobs.
• My wife is in Alaska helping her mom take care of Bob, I miss her.
• I'm going to eat at Panchos tomorrow evening, I likes me some Panchos.
• And as they say in Mayberry...My best to you and yours"

Stay blessed...because it is wonderful.

-G-

Hump Day Thoughts Baby!!!!!!

• I really believe that Wednesdays are the best day of the week.
• I think rupturing my Patellar tendon would suck.
• A week of cloudy days drains me down...bring on some sunshine.
• Cerissa Desiree Arrington is a cool name.
• I think Mike may win the Biggest Loser.
• My wife's violin (fiddle) playing is like hearing Angels sing...
• She plays this cool little ditty called "Mississippi Hotdog" ...video to come shortly.
• I got a facebook page, look me up and we can become friends.
• Swine Flu....oh my God...Swine Flu...enough already with the Swine Flu.
• Mark Levin...I likes, I likes, I likes.
• It is now officially mowing season...man, the grass is growing a foot a week.
• American Idol Adam Lambert is a time waste.
• My favorite Ipod game is called Chopper....I got up over 5000 points.
• Had a great weekend with my in-laws from Alaska, except for the above mentioned "Patellar" issue.
• I've got the best picture in the world of my mother-in-law...wanna see??????
• I got a new American flag on the pole, the old one tore up due to all the wind we have had.
• Project a work is going good, just really wanting to get through with it, very tedious.
• I prefer watch TV from the DVR so I can fast forward through all the stupid commercials.
• radiolovers.com is a great web site if you like downloading old radio show classics. My favorite are the old time crime shows.
• I honestly believe I have learned more in the past 7-months at my new job about "true policing" than I have both experienced and have been taught in the past 6 years.
• Blessed = Smile = I have a smile on my face most of the time.

G.

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The Return of "Hump Day Thoughts"

• I bet I heard "Tax Man" by the Beatles today at least 10 times.
• I sorta wanted to go to a Tea Party today, but I really don't like tea that much...bring on the Dr. Pepper parties, I'm all over it.
• Christine and I did not have to pay taxes this year, I'm so glad about that.
• In 1909, we worked until mid January to pay our yearly taxes, now mid April.
• I listen to a local Fox affiliate station in the mornings on the way to work KLIF, the local talk show guy, Jeff Bolten is in Iraq this week talking with our troops...good radio...bit time good radio.
• I read (book on tape) "Escape" last week...about the FLDS sect and how a lady and her 8 kids got out of it after 30 years...amazing story.
• What do Prince, Oprah and Christine all have in common?....they all love the color "purple".
• Shift Change + May + Midnight Shift + TEAM members staying together = Good times
• I love Root Beer floats.
• Went to the gun range yesterday for training, more good times...except for the sunburn.
• Effective yesterday...my wife is now an official Highland Village Police Auxiliary Member...I am so proud of her. She has completed all her training and can go out and volunteer whenever she feels like it now.
• My day shift "Administrative Assignment" is coming to a close, I now see the light at the end of the tunnel.
• I had Couscous for the first time last week...liked it, I really liked it.
• When I lay down at night to go to sleep, I'm out in about 5-10 minutes and I sleep all night.
• A little over six months ago, I did good to get 2 hours of sleep a night and not all at the same time.
• I like podcasting.
• That's about it for this week, till next time.

Stay blessed, cause I am.

G

Catching Up

• Been catching up on all kinds of things this weekend since Chirs worked the Nascar @ TMS
• I got a new assignment at work, I'll be off the street for a little while doing some "administrative work".
• It is hard not to get addicted to Facebook.
• Due to things I found out in the barn, I think I've turned into a Numismatic.
• The wind has blown some shingles off the barn, one day, when it quits blowing, I'm going to have to get up there and fix it.
• I really don't see how people get caught up in Internet scams.
• The very first Bridgeport Police Officer to die in the line of duty was Sgt. Randy White. He died this week protecting the good folks of Wise County...sad...sad...sad.
• I have fertilized my yard twice this Spring, newsflash...weeds still here.
• Chrishas taken up "fiddle" playing...let the sounds of pure heaven begin.
• Bosses Pizza in Lake Worth has the best pizza in the history of the world.
• Sometimes I wish I lived in another Country, I'm not sure where, but sometimes I think it could be cool.
• Work is still going absolutely fantastic...I could not have made a better decision.
• There are some folks at work that read this blog...they tell me about it...I get sorta paranoid cause I didn't know how they knew things about me until they told me about the blog.
• I'm a little upset about American Idol's "Megan Joy" getting kicked off last week, I liked her tattoo, but when she danced I would almost throw up.
• The new Osborne show on Fox is terrible.
• I will try to post more later and give some updates about this and that, until then...have a great one.

They just keep on coming, unbelievable...unbelievable.

-G-

Jayden Kyle Arrington - Hits Big # 1

Jayden is happy to open presents...

And he loves cupcakes...

Happy First Birthday!!!!!!

I am so proud to be this little guy's Paw Paw

just one of many reasons I am so blessed...

"Hitting Pay Dirt"

The term "hitting pay dirt" leads me to believe that something positive had occurred. A successful outcome to whatever type of project you were working on, a happy moment, positive situation, etc. It does not lead me to think of something in a negative way. In fact, Dictionary. Com explains the term this way..."any source of success or wealth, a fortunate discovery or profitable venture". So my view and understanding of the term is really not that far off. This leads me into the main topic of this post...this week's edition of the Azle News and its coverage of drugs being found at Azle High School.

Last week, Azle Police found drugs in 12 vehicles in the parking lot via a K-9 detection dog from Bridgeport Police Department. Officer David Vanderkaay stated that they usually only find one vehicle each time the dog comes to the school. Chief Myers stated that “It’s a big concern. Existing education programs don’t address the fact that the vast majority (of drug use by teens) is coming from prescriptions from the home." The story ends by saying that the Azle Police Department will be hosting "Shattered Dreams" this month.

In regards to the whole "pay dirt" thing...the story says that the "dog outside (in the parking lot) hit pay dirt. REALLY? Finding drugs in kids cars is hitting pay dirt? Finding drugs in 12 vehicles was a fortunate discovery? Do you really view this as success? I would also like to know what research Chief Myers has conducted concerning "existing education programs". How does he know that they do not address prescription drug use? What data is present that affirms his statement that the vast majority of drugs used by teen is coming from prescriptions from the home?

Tarrant County Challenge (tcchallenge.org) research does not support this statement and I would think they have done a bit more research than Chief Myers has. There are many "existing education programs" that cover the issue of prescription drugs...D.A.R.E. , T.E.A.M. and L.E.T.S. ALL cover prescription drug use. So I'm not sure what more education he wants. The Shattered Dreams Program is an anti-alcohol program sponsored by TABC. It is a fantastic program that focuses 100% on drinking and driving...not prescription drug use...I really am unsure why this was even mentioned in the article.

The fact remains...reaction to the problem continues to prevail...always playing defense... My hope and prayer is that some day...one guy within the Azle Police Department will quit putting bandaids on an arterial wound...if that were to happen...that would be hitting pay dirt.

Hump Day Thoughts

• Sorry I have not posted in awhile, but I've been very busy.
• My grandson turned one year old last Thursday, we had his party on Sunday at mom's house. He sure is a handsome little guy and enjoyed his cupcake, pics later.
• I had one of the best weekends that I can remember last weekend. Chris and I took Layla to Highland Village and camped at Pilot Knoll Park. Although the weather was a bit cool, Chris and I got to spend some great quality time together relaxing and unwinding from the day to day grind. It is great to spend uninterrupted time with your very best friend.
• I've got to get some TV time in this week, my DVR is almost full.
• Chris and I went a saw Slumdog Millionaire last Saturday...good movie...but I did not see it as 8 Oscar worthy.
• I went to the Azle City Council Meeting last night, more about that later.
• Layla is too tall for the carport next to my shop, Layla is 9'10" and the carport is 9'03". We have called the building guy and he is coming soon to "raise the roof".
• Tonight is left over night...oh boy...oh boy...
• I got a new t-shirt this week...it has a pic of a sleeping bag and cookware on a open fire and says..."Bed and Breakfast"...cute...thanks Chris.
• If you guys have not seen what Chris got for me, see Chris' blog. She took several of my Masonic photos and had them professionally matted and framed...they look unbelievable. She has now created a true family heirloom for me to p[ass down to my grandson...yes, I cried.
• You will not believe the next project she is working on, it is going to blow you away.
• Last night's Biggest Loser...the brown team's dad needs to go...I'm just saying.
• Spring is coming...the weeds almost need to be mowed in the yard.
• My 1995 F150 pulls Layla great with the exception of a little horsepower issue...I'm thinking about upgrading the ignition and putting a performance chip in her to give her that needed boost.
• Chris had surgery yesterday and is recovering just fine.
• There was a very interesting article in the Azle newspaper this week...more about that later also.
• Chris just got home and I think we are going to town to get some gas...I'll be back later to post about the council meeting last night, Jayden's birthday pics and the newspaper article.

Blessed beyond belief...

-g-