The shadow
The shadow knows!
today was most trying..
I decided to take my concerns about the police in school to the school board. but they were already discussing the matter.
the cops are not new..one has been assigned to each high school for years!
I never knew because the school year is young. then the school went on lockdown because of a shooting at a different school.
my kids were held in class for 2 extra hours. Madison is a peaceful city. but today almost drove me to drink.
I decided to take my concerns about the police in school to the school board. but they were already discussing the matter.
the cops are not new..one has been assigned to each high school for years!
I never knew because the school year is young. then the school went on lockdown because of a shooting at a different school.
my kids were held in class for 2 extra hours. Madison is a peaceful city. but today almost drove me to drink.
nivek
As Above So Below
I don't see a problem with a policeman in the school, I would welcome it actually if I had kids attending, it would help keep the peace and have an officer on property if something were to happen...
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nivek
As Above So Below
That's one DIY job I have not done before is tile work and grouting, I know how to do it from observation and reading but never attempted it nor had the opportunity to try my hand at it...
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pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
This was a tile backsplash and only 18sq.ft. two by four inch subway tiles that come in a 12 inch square sheet with 1/8" spacing. Not a fiberglass mat, they are connected together with weird little epoxy boogers. Had to remove all the electric outlets & switches and tuck the wires back in the wall so I could cut the tile to fit around them and dry fit everything. That's where the fun started. I've done a couple of floors with just the score & snapper tool and they came out great. These small porcelain tiles break very easily and there were lots of small odd cuts to be made. My neighbor gave me a cheapo wet saw from Harbor Freight that did the job but was a messy and crude affair - hindsight being clear I'd rent a good one rather than do that again.
Used mastic to set the tiles and that was straightforward. I made the mistake of actually reading and exactly following the grout instructions and it was too dry - like wet beach sand and it took too long to apply in a fairly awkward space. I mixed a second batch that was creamier and finished it. Really had to stay on it with a sponge so it didn't dry too much - and no matter how much plastic I put down you still wind up with that crap everywhere and are still cleaning up gritty crapola for days. It came out very nice. Waiting until tomorrow for full cure and then apply the sealant and color matched caulk.
Lessons learned - throw away the tile nipper and rod saw. Rent a better wet saw. Don't do this again anytime soon
The shadow
The shadow knows!
my issue is the one officer that was assigned to the school ballooned to 4
after the 1st shooting. And they are armed. you do have a point.
with three shootings in the last two weeks I will welcome thier presence.
besides it's coming up on homecoming.
I been so wound up over it I forgot Rikki and I need to escort our twins to a dance tomorrow.
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
God forbid you ever need that officer to act and at least with four of them there's a better chance they will be effective. Parkland had what, one officer? However you want to phrase it he wasn't effective. One officer in a large school district like that sounds more like a token than real security.
The shadow
The shadow knows!
4 high schools one officer per school.
(now four. ) I have issues with them being armed. but I think in the end the safety of my kids must come 1st.
(now four. ) I have issues with them being armed. but I think in the end the safety of my kids must come 1st.
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
An unfortunate sign of the times
The shadow
The shadow knows!
that is true my friend
The shadow
The shadow knows!
homecoming: last night the parade and the game! A fun time for my twins!! Kate mentioned that she was happy Deb was finally able to get the attention for once.
As a surprise tonight Rikki bought corsage for both. I sprang for a limo.
and as a mark of trust we will not escort them to the dance. Rikki told me they are rapidly becoming young ladies. We agreed to treat them like adults. within limits.
As a surprise tonight Rikki bought corsage for both. I sprang for a limo.
and as a mark of trust we will not escort them to the dance. Rikki told me they are rapidly becoming young ladies. We agreed to treat them like adults. within limits.
The shadow
The shadow knows!
9:30PM Get 2 text from the girls..
dance over. they were hitting a restaurant.
11:40 PM. the Limo pulls up the girls get out.
limo leaves. dispite my worry my trust had not been misplaced.
With both telling me they had kissed thier dates I saw that they can act in a responsible manner.
dance over. they were hitting a restaurant.
11:40 PM. the Limo pulls up the girls get out.
limo leaves. dispite my worry my trust had not been misplaced.
With both telling me they had kissed thier dates I saw that they can act in a responsible manner.
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
We walk our dog around the block - 2 miles exactly - at least twice a day and we just got back. The neighborhood is in High Feather at the moment.
Seems that there's a BUH-BUH-BUH-BEAR wandering through the neighborhood! Black bear no doubt looking for food. The way they properties are arranged there is a common low lying heavily wooded area and guess where that is? Yup. Right at the back of our property - right where I walk stinky in the morning for her post-breakfast business usually before dawn.
Not too worried about it - got some pepper spray and a powerful light handy (been through this before) and dogs are grade A bear detectors, but my wife is a Manhattan girl and this doesn't sit well.
Seems that there's a BUH-BUH-BUH-BEAR wandering through the neighborhood! Black bear no doubt looking for food. The way they properties are arranged there is a common low lying heavily wooded area and guess where that is? Yup. Right at the back of our property - right where I walk stinky in the morning for her post-breakfast business usually before dawn.
Not too worried about it - got some pepper spray and a powerful light handy (been through this before) and dogs are grade A bear detectors, but my wife is a Manhattan girl and this doesn't sit well.
Shadowprophet
Truthiness
I've been watching the Lemony Snickets series, I mean, I wasn't expecting it to be good. It's got Neal Patrick Harris and he is at the top of his game, It's actually really good,
The shadow
The shadow knows!
more turkeys seen this AM. dinner is served