Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[echo419]

I almost took a job with my City police Dept after college but I had 1 to many points on my license. Passed all the test and background check and was ready to go to cop school or whatever it's called.

thank Gawd I had those tickets. Chit job with worse hours, most people hate you, the pay sucks and Gawd help me if I had to shoot or had a physical conflict with someone that didn't look like me.

I hate my current job but at least I don't have to deal with the news banging on my door.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by echo419

I almost took a job with my City police Dept after college but I had 1 to many points on my license. Passed all the test and background check and was ready to go to cop school or whatever it's called.

thank Gawd I had those tickets. Chit job with worse hours, most people hate you, the pay sucks and Gawd help me if I had to shoot or had a physical conflict with someone that didn't look like me.

I hate my current job but at least I don't have to deal with the news banging on my door.

I feel you on this. My youngest son wanted to be a cop from the time he ws 5 years old right up until he went to college. His major was originally Criminal Justice. Then all the "stuff" that has happened while he's in college (graduates this year) changed his mind. He switched his major to Psychology and now has no idea what he will do afterwards but knows he doesn't want to do police work.

It's sad really because he would have been one of the "good ones".

[Dadhawk]

I must be slowly developing the urge to add to the fleet. We just "lost" one as I officially turned over our Accord to my son as he moved to NC so there is a hole in the driveway.

I stopped at a local BP station last night that shares a parking lot with a higher end used car dealer on my commute. They had this bad boy sitting in the parking lot (2011 CTS-V). Looks brand new, not a scratch to be found, has all the options including Recaro seats and is relatively low mileage. The stance and wheels are even correct with new tires all around. Only "downside" is its an AT. I even like the color which looks dark green but is listed as "gray".

It's probably a good thing the lot was closed when I was there.

[echo419]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I feel you on this. My youngest son wanted to be a cop from the time he ws 5 years old right up until he went to college. His major was originally Criminal Justice. Then all the "stuff" that has happened while he's in college (graduates this year) changed his mind. He switched his major to Psychology and now has no idea what he will do afterwards but knows he doesn't want to do police work.

It's sad really because he would have been one of the "good ones".

I know 2 guys that quit being cops after "stuff" happened. they had similar concerns to me. in the right situation you're either wrong or dead. not an ideal situation for a guy with a family.

I certain that I would have been the guy that just spent his day pulling over hawt broads and searching them for drugs etc.....

I kid of course..... maybe

[ichitaka05]

This spring, I need to install oil cooler... I had em for few yrs and forget to install em. Also that reminds me, gotta buy few parts before I can actually install em.

[Sapphireho]

My younger brother is a cop and firefighter. He wanted to be a firefighter, but it is really hard to get on forces here since cops and firepeople here make CEO pay. The only place he got in was a city here that has public safety officers that are both cops and firefighters. When they have less seniority they do 6 months cop duty, then 6 months fire duty. When they get years in they can pick one or the other. He is just works fire now, but is still a cop with a badge, so he doesn't have to worry about driving fast in his '67 GT350.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

12 parsecs

“I just did the Kessel Run in twelve parsecs.” – Han
“*Wookie talk*” – Chewbacca
“Not if you round down, buddy.” – Han

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I must be slowly developing the urge to add to the fleet. We just "lost" one as I officially turned over our Accord to my son as he moved to NC so there is a hole in the driveway.

I stopped at a local BP station last night that shares a parking lot with a higher end used car dealer on my commute. They had this bad boy sitting in the parking lot (2011 CTS-V). Looks brand new, not a scratch to be found, has all the options including Recaro seats and is relatively low mileage. The stance and wheels are even correct with new tires all around. Only "downside" is its an AT. I even like the color which looks dark green but is listed as "gray".

It's probably a good thing the lot was closed when I was there.

That's a cruiser. AT is fine. You want to be able to relax and watch movies. Do they even make those in MT?

[bcj]

A six speed manual wagon sold on BAT the other day. WOOT!

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[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by bcj

A six speed manual wagon sold on BAT the other day. WOOT!

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Sounds like the MTs are pretty rare.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

That's a cruiser. AT is fine. You want to be able to relax and watch movies. Do they even make those in MT?

Yes, including the station wagon.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Sounds like the MTs are pretty rare.

They are on the wagons. More common on the coupes but still the minority.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

They are on the wagons. More common on the coupes but still the minority.

I would have never guessed.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I would have never guessed.

Ya a manual Caddy seems counter intuitive.