Archive for November, 2006

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Being old is not an excuse

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

According to the family of a 92yo woman who was shot and killed by Atlanta PD, apparently age is now an excuse to shoot at police.
As the plainclothes Atlanta police officers approached the house about 7 p.m., a woman inside started shooting, striking each of them, said Officer Joe Cobb, a police spokesman.
One [...]

Sleet, and car shopping notes/update

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

It’s sleeting right now in the unincorporated part of Summerville, Berkeley County (near Carnes Crossroads / Goose Creek). Joy. Reminds me of home (PA).
It’s too bad I don’t have to drive to work today (off), because I do enjoy watching the incompetent Southern drivers wreck their cars every 10′ because [...]

Van vs. House, Dozens of dogs…

Saturday, November 18th, 2006

I was there on Thursday. We had been dispatched to a car versus house call, and Engine 21 and myself and another firefighter in Squad 29 responded. BCEMS Medic 2 also responded. Upon arrival, I have a size up and took command. Scary thought… “Central, 212 will have command…designated Kingsbridge Command…” [...]

I knew I always hated car dealers…

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Which is why I am seeking an alternative…hence the previous Carmax post. I found an article titled ‘Confessions of a Car Salesman’ at Edmunds.com. It was intriguing. I couldn’t help but turn the…er…click the next page. It basically completely tells me a lot of what I had figured….and also I can [...]

Carmax?

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Has anyone ever used Carmax to get a car from online? I’m a little leery of purchasing a car via the internet, but the deal seams super good. I currently have a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LS with 76K mi on it. I can get a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS with 4K mi [...]

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