The Tank: 1, Speeders on his street: 0

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

But . . . But dosen't this kid deserve another chance, I'm sure deep down that he's a good kid that needs his license to work, and dosen't mean to speed, he's just being chased by the ghost of his abusive father or mother or sister or brother or dog or cat or goldfish.

Maybe he's mentally ill, and just needs someone to sit down with him, give him a cookie and tell him that everything is going to be ok, and he dosen't deserve a fine or jail time, but just a massive amount of hugs.

Way to go Frank, you've probably ruined this poor kids self esteem.

That seems to be the way things are going these days, that peoples feelings are the most precious and fragile thing on earth and even coming close to hurting them in a constructive way will shatter their confidence and they will be a social recluse for the rest of their lives.

Some of the stuff that I have heard going on in schools these days is a little much. Everything is being sugar coated for these kids. They could be poor students that are in need of help, but we can't tell them that because it might be too damaging for them. Well what is worse babying the kids for their lives so when they actually have to do something for themselves they hit the panic button or avoid these situations all together or trying to give them criticism so they can become a stronger person?

/rant

Good on ya Frank!

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by Burninator

That seems to be the way things are going these days, that peoples feelings are the most precious and fragile thing on earth and even coming close to hurting them in a constructive way will shatter their confidence and they will be a social recluse for the rest of their lives.

Some of the stuff that I have heard going on in schools these days is a little much. Everything is being sugar coated for these kids. They could be poor students that are in need of help, but we can't tell them that because it might be too damaging for them. Well what is worse babying the kids for their lives so when they actually have to do something for themselves they hit the panic button or avoid these situations all together or trying to give them criticism so they can become a stronger person?

/rant

Good on ya Frank!

It wouldn't even have been as anger-inducing if I hadn't already talked to him about it. I have zero sympathy for him now. Zero. I gave him ample warning, he ignored it, now he's done.

[CaptainCrunch]

I was considering a counter thread where I rant on about some neighbourhood narc who cost me my job today because I was in a hurry going from one job to the next.

How I couldn't afford to pay rent, or buy food for my new baby because the pool company that I worked for terminated me without notice for speeding in a company van.

But I couldn't figure out a good way to end it.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

You wouldn't happen to have a schematic of your doors lock, outdoors lights and possible security system, would you?

Originally Posted by Cowboy89

Now everyone on CP knows where you live. You seem to put a lot of trust in us . . . lol

Anyway good work on getting that guy off the road. There always seems to be a segment of the population that doesn't listen to anyone for any reason. Therefore removing them from the road is the only option.

Guys seriously, how stupid are you? His original post was how he's in bed with the cops! I mean he threw his coffee at the van, and clearly should be charged for such, yet he was not . . .

Do you really want to break into his house? He'll kill you and get off scott free. If only the poor driver of that van had the same connections. The state of legal affairs in Canada today makes me sick.

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by Frank the Tank

It wouldn't even have been as anger-inducing if I hadn't already talked to him about it. I have zero sympathy for him now. Zero. I gave him ample warning, he ignored it, now he's done.

If he was driving around for 2 years without a license and didn't listen to you about speeding obviously this kid has no respect for authority. This should be the reality check he needs.

So for all the legal experts out there would he get jail for all those things? Or just a bunch of community service?

[Knut]

Honestly... i have been on that road before... Last summer i was attending a wedding bachelor party that started at that Highland golf course..... well I took a wrong turn trying to find it and turned around on someones driveway on your street.

Dont worry though... I wasnt speeding

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by Burninator

If he was driving around for 2 years without a license and didn't listen to you about speeding obviously this kid has no respect for authority. This should be the reality check he needs.

So for all the legal experts out there would he get jail for all those things? Or just a bunch of community service?

The cop told me she had so much on him I wouldn't be called to testify. She said the judge will throw the book at him. HA!

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I was considering a counter thread where I rant on about some neighbourhood narc who cost me my job today because I was in a hurry going from one job to the next.

How I couldn't afford to pay rent, or buy food for my new baby because the pool company that I worked for terminated me without notice for speeding in a company van.

But I couldn't figure out a good way to end it.

Haha. How about you end it with "my cell mate Bubba needs me now. Gotta go."

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by Hesla

Honestly... i have been on that road before... Last summer i was attending a wedding bachelor party that started at that Highland golf course..... well I took a wrong turn trying to find it and turned around on someones driveway on your street.

Dont worry though... I wasnt speeding

You're lucky.

[SteveToms]

That makes my day, thanks Frank!!!

[JiriHrdina]

Good on ya Frank. I live on a similar street that for ever reason seems to motivate people to floor i despite the fact there are a ton of kids around.

But what really irks me is that at least half the time its parents roaring down the street to drop their kids off at school/pick them up. You'd think they would understand better than anyone not to speed in a residential street like that.

Fools!

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Good on ya Frank. I live on a similar street that for ever reason seems to motivate people to floor i despite the fact there are a ton of kids around.

But what really irks me is that at least half the time its parents roaring down the street to drop their kids off at school/pick them up. You'd think they would understand better than anyone not to speed in a residential street like that.

Fools!

If its a chronic problem, call the traffic division of your Police Department. They take speeding in residential area quite seriously. At least voice your concerns and maybe get your neighbours together to see what you can do.

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I was considering a counter thread where I rant on about some neighbourhood narc who cost me my job today because I was in a hurry going from one job to the next.

How I couldn't afford to pay rent, or buy food for my new baby because the pool company that I worked for terminated me without notice for speeding in a company van.

But I couldn't figure out a good way to end it.

The perfect ending to that story is the old "silver lining" angle. You could have ended up by saying that the female cop that arrested you found you (strangely) attractive and she let you perform a full body cavity search on her. That, and she told you where the guy lives that narced you out!



BTW... way to go Tank! We need more concerned citizens like you to help out the boys in blue. They are our eyes and ears on the street and deserve all the cooperation they get. They are true heros.

[Cube Inmate]

Originally Posted by Frank the Tank

It a VERY sensitive subject, because as of right now there a 11, yes 11, kids under 5 years old living on our street.

Maybe they'd be a little safer if you let them come in off the street and live in your houses? Pfhht...and you say you care!

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

Maybe they'd be a little safer if you let them come in off the street and live in your houses? Pfhht...and you say you care!

I knew someone would make a comment on that line!

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Good on ya Frank. I live on a similar street that for ever reason seems to motivate people to floor i despite the fact there are a ton of kids around.

But what really irks me is that at least half the time its parents roaring down the street to drop their kids off at school/pick them up. You'd think they would understand better than anyone not to speed in a residential street like that.

Fools!

I live right beside a soccer field and I get scowls from the parents if I go faster than 5kph past the field and they hold onto their kids like grim death if they are crossing in front on me. They line both sides of the road with their cars. But the odd thing is that they also line the corners of the road too. So the corner in front of my house is completely blind. On the one hand they are very concerned about their kids getting hit by cars but they make this huge blind corners for the drivers. What are they thinking? Ah right, they are not.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

But what really irks me is that at least half the time its parents roaring down the street to drop their kids off at school/pick them up. You'd think they would understand better than anyone not to speed in a residential street like that.

I have people speeding on my street constantly. I find that next to young punks in aging sports coupe wannabes, the worst ones are the soccer moms whipping around in their minivans with their cellphones glued the sides of their (nearly empty) heads.

I also find that when escaping the parking lots from hell at Scotiabank Place the worst drivers are in minivans. Most of them never seem to want to let anyone in, the ones beside you are trying to cut you off, the ones in front of you can't figure out how to merge and the ones behind you are tailgating.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

Maybe they'd be a little safer if you let them come in off the street and live in your houses? Pfhht...and you say you care!

Build a fence!

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=42655

[SeeGeeWhy]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

But . . . But dosen't this kid deserve another chance, I'm sure deep down that he's a good kid that needs his license to work, and dosen't mean to speed, he's just being chased by the ghost of his abusive father or mother or sister or brother or dog or cat or goldfish.

Maybe he's mentally ill, and just needs someone to sit down with him, give him a cookie and tell him that everything is going to be ok, and he dosen't deserve a fine or jail time, but just a massive amount of hugs.

Way to go Frank, you've probably ruined this poor kids self esteem.

Are you being sarcastic?

[Barnes]

Very misleading thread title. I was hoping that an actual tank put an end to speeders on your street.

BLAMMO!!!

Good job Frank.