Message to Kay Weeks
Dear Kay,
Thank you for responding to my post on your site about your dad Julian Davidson...
He was a wonderful man...
Best to you,
Steveo

911 Abuses

911 Abuses

I'm blogging about the people who call 911(emergency telephone line) for everything
EXCEPT what they should be calling it for, and to point out some ridiculous circumstances for which calls were placed.

A man calls 911, and when the crew gets there, it turns out a strange cat has wandered into in his house.

A woman calls 911 and when she is asked why she is calling, she states that the crows outside in the trees and sitting on the telephone lines making too much noise(cawing too loudly..)

The 911 crew listens to a frantic call where a man and a woman are yelling, and carrying on...and when they get there, it turns out that the couple was arguing over who was going to do the dishes..Im not making this stuff up!

Want more? here ya go...

A man calls 911 because an employee at Burger King messed up his order!
A woman calls 911 to get a date with a policeman...she is needy, and likes cops...

"I cant find the movie theatre, and the film starts in 5 minutes...help!"
A woman calls 911 because she says time has stopped...its been 3 pm for
over 2 hours now...
A four year old calls because she is having a problem with a math question....

ok, nuff said..there are many, many more...but people, dont call 911 unless it's life threatening or for some sort of medical emergency..just sitting in traffic and being in a traffic jam is not a good excuse...;)

Steveo

The Great Lloyd Price

Just want to mention the fact that the excellent rhythm and blues singer Lloyd Price, is still around and performing now and then at various venues...Lloyd has been active in his own food business, as well as performing on oldies shows and is even involved in putting out a play on his storied life. This October, the 22nd 23rd(2010), he will be performing in New Orleans at Harrah's Im sure he will touch on some of his old hits such as the classic Lawdy Miss Clawdy, JustBecause, Personaity, and many others...so, if you get a chance, check out Lloyd next month at Harrah's - 2 great shows!

The hottest day in los angeles

yesterday, Spet, 27 10
The hottest day in los angeles so far, (since records have been kept from 1877..113
in
downtown L.A.and I wanna tell you it was very very strange, I
said goodbye to a friend at 5 am, and stepped outside... it
was already 80 degrees...later on that day
it was a dry heat, bit intense.. I turned my air conditiong on
in the car, but it wasnt really cooling the car off.....now
today about 10 degrees cooler and humidity now present, the
car ac seems to be working again...i turned it on this morning and it smelled very strange...
like maybe a burnt rubber small(the belt?)I dont know what it was..
very strange day it was.....I fell asleep with a fan on me,
and woke up a few hours later the darn thing was still going...
I wonder if thats the last hurrah until the next hot weather
the coming year?
glory halleluiah!

Steveo

Thoughts

Thoughts
I Was driving to my music lesson today, and I saw a familiar face walking along side of the road as cars were whizzing past.It is a 30 something homeless guy, who I see around town from time to time...AND NOW....he is getting animated, flailing his hands and talking to himself, so he is getting worse...I wonder if there is, or will be any help for him? Will he ever become mentally stable, or will he always be like this...I don't know...But I pray for him..

ANd THEn...I was on facebook and thinking, I wonder if anyone has started another site based on other parts of the body?..Yup, they did..it's called Assbook...its a real website, but its pretty new, and of course...not quite as appealing as facebook..and the membership is pretty low...I didn't see anyone by name I recognized on there, but most use aliases..some use profile pics of their face, while other use(you guessed it)

The recession has finally ended according to government statistics..but I do know a couple of things..it doesn't feel that way..
The first thing is - I suppose you could measure the economic barometer based
on certian signs..one would be the drop of sales of SPAM or PEanut Butter.

The second thing I know is if the media will start putting out more positive reports, I think things will improve...but as long as we hear things are bad, we tend to go that way...and mirror what is said...so we need to be positive and think and act positive..I know its a hard thing to do in wake of the jobless and homeless....

And now they have a new website for dating, based on the not so good looking..its a dating site for the ugly! They call it uglybugball.com dating for the aesthetically challenged.
Well, of course, I had to go on the site to see what they were calling ugly...and well, really so many of the folks on there arent that bad...
of course theres the flip side of the coin, a site for people who think
they are beautiful and yes, many of them have illusions of grandeur.....

Well, Ill sign off, and as I have said(not often, but sometimes)
"keep singin and keep swingin!"

Steveo

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Songs About Time.....

Songs About Time.....
WEll, thought Id blog on some song titles that you all may be
familiar with if you know pop tune history from way back....
Here are some of them:

As Time Goes By sung by Dooley Wilson in Casablanca.
Good Timin) sung by Jimmy Jones
You need good Timin' sung by The Beach Boys
Time is on MY Side sung by the Rolling Stones
Time(Where Did It Go?) Pozo Seco Singers
Good Times as heard on the TV Show Good Times
Good Times sung by the Addrissi Brothers
All of The Time sung by The Dave Clark five
Our Time Theme (from the motion Picture Our Time Michael Legrand
SummerTIme performed by Billy Stewart
I Didnt Know What Time it Was sung by Frank Sinatra
This Time(Didnt We) sung by Richard Harris
Finger Poppin' Time sung by Chubby checker
Twine Time Performed by Junior Walker and the all Stars
Twilight Time by the 3 Suns; Platters
Time of The Season by the Zombies
Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is? by the group "Chicago"
Time After Time sung by Chris Montez
Time After Time sung by Cindi Lauper
No Time by sung by The Guess Who
No Time For Sergeants Theme from the WB Film
By the TIME I get to Phoenix sung by Glen Campbell
If I Could Turn Back Time-sung by Cher
The Happy Time sung by John Davidson
The Second Time Around performed by Henry Mancini
Time sung by Pink FLoyd
Time Enough At Last subg by Fall
No Time sung by the Monkees
No Time This Time sung by the Police
time Its Time sung by Talk Talk
Time for Rita sung by fischer-Z
Give It Time-Patty Symth
Time to React done by Allegiance
Time With You done by mMc
One More Time done by the Lemonheads
Time(Clock Of The Heart done by Culture Club
Dead on Time sung by Queen
Give Mt time by the Hollies
Night Time Girl performed by the Fairport Convention
Let The GoodTime(s) in- Dean Martin
Right On Time by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
What Time Do the Trains Come In by Rod McKuen
There is No Tiome done by Lou Reed
Its Christmas Time sung by christine Aguilera
It Time TO cry sung By Paul Anka
Shes on Time by Barenaked Ladies
Timebomb by the Ramones
Time to Get ALone sung by The Beach Boys
This is War done by Vandenberg
Funny How time Flies done by Janet Jackson
Christmastime sung by the Beatles.
River of Time dones by Van Morrison
Smoochin' Time sung By The Ames Brothers
Next Time i Fall by Peter Cetera
Sleepy Time time done by the cream
When it's sleepy Time down South performed by Louis Armstrong
The Night Time is The Right Time by Creedence Clearwater
The Last Time by The Rolling Stones
The Last Time by Bette Midler
Time Backstreet Boys
Time Is On My Side sung by The Rolling Stones
The Next Time im In Town done by Chet Atkins
Soul Time by Joe Cocker
Time To Move On
Cherry Pink And Apple Blosson Time done by Perez Prado(Instrumental)
In Apple Blossom Time done by the 4 Freshmen; Andrews Sisters
Ive had The Time Of My Life-done by Bill Medley
Sign Of The Time(s) sung By Petula Clark
Time Has Come Today performed by The Chambers Brothers

In The Good Old SummerTime sung by the Dapper Dans
In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry
Hot time In The Old Town Tonight
The Time(S) They Are A Changin' -recorded by Bob Dylan;Beach Boys
Mashed Potato Time- Chubby Checker
Pony Time-Chubby Checker
Time tunnel TV Theme compoased and Arranged By John Williams
Let The Good Time(s) Roll sung by Shirley and Lee
Let The Good Time(s) Roll Sung By Bill Medley
There Is Always One More Time sung by B.B. king
Id Rather Be An Old Time Christian(Kingsmen(Gospel Group)
Give Me That old Time Religion- The Caravans
It's Just A Matter Of Time- sung by Brook Benton
Sometime(s) Im Happy-sung by Connie stevens and hundreds of others
All the Time-Lavern Baker
My Time Will Come-La Vern Baker
One More Time-Britney Spears
One More Time-Daft Punk
One Time sung by Justin Beiber
Time in A Bottle- sung by Jim Croce
Time WOnt let Me -sung by the Outsiders
Just in Time-Tony Bennett;Dean Martin
Sleepy Time Gal-Dean Martin
Crying time- done by Ray Charles
For The Good Time(s) -Ray Price



just to name a few! lol

Steveo

Songs from the 50's and 60's I VAmp on at the Piano

Songs from the 50's and 60's I VAmp on at the Piano...

Hi,
Thought I d mention a few vintage songs Ive been vamping
(improvising) on the piano...
I dig Eddie Heywood's Canadian Sunset, and it's a groove to
play..
Lets see, what else?...a trio of songs IVe been messing with
lately by the great composer Henry MAncini..Pink Panther Theme,
Peter Gunn, and Dream OF a Lifetime(Ballad) One of the old
standards I like mess with is "Pretty Baby" written by genius pianist TOny Jackson from the
ragtime era(this one admittedly not from the 60s-lol...)
I dont know if Ray Charles ever did this one, but I can
picture him doing it...I fool around with some early Beatle
tunes..In particular I like All My Lovin'
and play a version of it similar to how Stu Phillips
conceptualized in on his Vol 2 Hollyridge Strings PLay the
Beatles..also
along the same lines from Stu Phillips P.S. I Love You, also by Lennon and Mc
Cartney...
What else do I like to do...well, I like to explore the
opening chord of A Hard Days Night by the Beatles...probably
the greatest opening of any record ever made..just one big
bang chord..on the piano.
the original recording does have a piano, but it also has,
well I hear a Harpsichord, an electric 12 string guitar, and an
electric Bass....So my version has a lot of notes in it...but its all
in the form of basically a sustained chord, a derivitive of the
d minor chord....or maybe a g7sus 4 chord
What else? Maybe vamp on Wives and Lovers By Burt Bacharach,
or trying to figure out the Beatle tune Yes It is!
Just a bunch of old songs for an old guy, but Im having fun!


Steveo

P.S.
ON the original front, been trying to further my composition
entitled Strawberry Hill..
It languished for quite a while with a sub standard bridge, but
this morning i thought of a new part..
and its much better..so I will try and integrate that into the
"body" of the song.



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Money, Mississippi

Money, Mississippi
(was the 3rd of June, another sleepy dusty delta day...)

Today I am blogging about a couple o things...first of all
the small town of Money, Mississippi...located in Le FLore county.
It started with me searching for current photos of singer Bobbie Gentry
who left show business during her prime sometime in the 70's...well, no photos of
Bobbie today seem to exist, although Ive heard through the grapevine she is still
with us.. more or less retired and living in California...
Ode To Billie Joe(1967) is one of my favorite songs, especially the way it was
"done up" with the arrangement by Jimmie Haskell....orchestration or no orchestration,
it is a brilliant piece of work.
After having no luck with any current Bobbie photos, I decided to research the bridge,
and there is some stuff on the web about it...
The Tallahatchie bridge was in disrepair, and was "closed down" in 1987. I say closed
down because although there is some controversy whether it still stands..some who
have been there say yes, it does...
but it is not in use, and has been supplanted by a new bridge down the way...
The bridge is located near a small town called "Money"...
What a name for a town eh....
Well, aside from the fame from the Tallahatchie Bridge being nearby, it is alo the
site of a notorious event in history , the incident at a store that led to the murder
of Emmett Till....
On this one site I ran accross, the bridge is discussed, and there are vintage photos
of Bobbie Gentry posing on the bridge..as well as a color shot of the old bridge in it's heydey....
I will give you the link:

http://bridgehunter.com/ms/leflore/bh37512/

Further:
after doing more research on the bridge, it appears it is standing, but not in use, and the new bridge, which is much simpler, runs right along side of it,,the locale given is Sidon, Ms.(which is right in thee area of Money...The road is called Roebuck Rd.
Here is a link to a pic of it via Neal Ann 's Pic gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/naparke3/SSTPhotoEssay#5314208641902189682

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Space Junk

Space Junk

We eat, sleep work and play under the big tent of the earth's
atmosphere, but while we do that, we are unaware that
floating above us for the last 50 years are tons and tons of "space junk"...
This started accumulating in the late 50's when we and the
Russians first started to launch satellites into outer space.
After these electronic wonders played out thier usefulness:
specially go dead or out of orbit, they continue to float around..
What's even worse, once in awhile they fall back to earth.
Fortunately, since the earth is 3/4 water..the stuff falls harmlessly into the ocean.
But watch out for the stuff that may land on your head!(rare, but hey its a scarey thought.)

By now, in the year 2010, there is SO MUCH "space junk"...that our
scientists at NASA are worried about launching space shuttles
and probes into space, because the possibility of this stuff striking
is quite real...
NOw, from the beginning, The United States maintained a "log"
of all the things they shot up into space, and at this date, it is available on the
web as the U.S. Space Objects Registry...
IT shows when an object was launched, what type it was, and if it is still in oribt, or when it left orbit..
Whether it is functioning or not..
It turns out to be fascinating reading.
So with that said, here is the web address for the site:
http://www.usspaceobjectsregistry.state.gov/
Included are the famous Apollo, Gemini, and Mercury paraphanelia


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When You Get Old(er)

When You Get Old(er)
Seniors)

When you get old(er) it becomes a bit strange as you look for
people you might have once known, perhaps 30 or 40 years ago..
When searching on the net, we try various venues...
the internet...classmates.com, peoplefinder, facebook, etc.

First of all, for many of us, so much time has gone by, we
have no idea where some of the "people" we hung with may be...
and the dissapointing fact is that many are dead...
I take pity on a friend of mine who is 93 years old...she says
the people she knew... many not too long ago, and also a long time
ago are dead...and says it's a rather odd feeling.
When i want to look up one of my teachers or something from my past,
I head for the obit or death page, rather than searching for
them on the net...
In a rare instance, I was able to zero in on someone i used to hang with, but
have not contacted him directly..he has moved "up north"
and is an "attorney" now...guess I was lucky with that one.
It's important when we are older to be able to have a
touchstone to the past...
but as I stated, it gets pretty thin...if one were friends
with a family, or the family of the person in question, you
could contact the descendants or try to visit them..they, of course, are not that interested in someone they don't know, but knew someone they knew.
We can go this route when searching out relatives...but many of us are
well,... scattered, estranged, or, not very close anymore to the
relatives we once knew in what seems like another lifetime...
perhaps in connection of our parents...MAny of the relatives we seek or remember
turn out to be deceased, and their descendants are the ones we would find.

We lose touch with the people we held near, and many of them are gone.


Even if the people who we now visit or now know were not in our past...
we still have someone to talk and relate to! In that sense, it makes the "present more pleasant"..This is why its important for young and old folks to, as the
song says, "reach out" to one another...

Steveo

I want to mention the passing of a great musician, who lived a very long life..He had a quality life style conducting, and playing the oboe..
as well as doing a stint as a A&R record man in the 50s and tv
star in the 60's....
Mitch Miller... dead today at age 99. R.I.P.

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People With No Common Sense

People With No Common Sense
(can be good people but they do stuff...)

Im afraid to tell you, some of the people I know have no
"common sense"..they act impulsively without realizing the
ramifications that would follow immediately...
I just have to shake my head when they do things, sometimes it
involves me inadvertently..as Im sure most of us know people
like that and to a certain degree we are affected by their actions...
What does the Wikipedia say defining Common Sense?

Common sense, based on a strict construction of the term,
consists of what people in common would agree on: that which
they "sense" as their common natural understanding. Some
people (such as the authors of Merriam-Webster Online) use the
phrase to refer to beliefs or propositions that in their
opinion most people would consider prudent and of sound
judgment, without reliance on esoteric knowledge or study or
research, but based upon what they see as knowledge held by
people "in common". Thus "common sense" (in this view) equates
to the knowledge and experience which most people already have,
or which the person using the term believes that they do or
should have. However this is not the common dictionary
definition. The most common meaning to the phrase is good
sense and sound judgement in practical matters. It has nothing
to do with what other people may think or feel.

Now, it is interesting that in 1776, Thomas Paine wrote a
pamplet called "Common Sense"...
but it had to do with the reasoning of why we should(at that
time) be free from British rule...

We all occasionaly do dumb stuff, but most of us refrain from
certain actions that would have an immediate consequence, cause
we recognize it. Example: flipping off a policeman? Does that
have immediate ramifications?


Do you know of anyone who does really dumb stuff, often, and it
outrages you because anyone with a lick of sense would know
"not" to do something without knowing the immediate
ramifications..Im not talking about anger(and even that
needs a great deal of reasoning and restraint, but who hasnt
acted out of anger at times)
These people do these things because it is something they
"Have to do"...

Yeah....I feel there is truly a disconnect in their brain,
whereby all reasoning goes out the window and is over ridden
by the strong desire or the need to "Act out"
THEN....after awhile it "dawns" upon them it was not a good
idea, possibly after it is pointed out by others(quite often immediately)
that they shouldnt have done that...????

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Golden Groovies

Golden Groovies
Who are No Longer Here..

This is kind of a tribute blog to some of my heroes..
in tv who are no longer here...
They are not listed in any particular oeder.

Lloyd Thaxton-may 31, 1927-oct 5, 2008 great and innovative teen show host,
who's shoe was based in Los Angeles, but became syndicated all over the U.S.

Joe Pyne-dec 22, 1924-mar 23 1970 Father of Controversial televison, where pepole could come on his show
and step up to the beef box, and argue with him about various subjects..

Walt Disney,dec5,1901-dec 15,1966 - affectionately known as Uncle walt, Everyone's
favorite tv uncle, simply a genius..His warm tv personality
was very effecting.
nothing more needs to be said...

Louis Lomax-aug 26, 1922-july 30, 1970
Black Intellectual talk show host attcking trhe subjests of racism, equal rights, and various
other sujects..
I loved watching his Los Angeles based tv show in the late 60's.

Steve Allen dec 26, 1921-oct 30, 2000 an innovative variety show host, whoentertained us with his eit, personality, music,
and shenanigans"on the streets of Hollywood"...one of a kind.

Joey Bishop feb 3, 1918-oct 17, 2001 this quiet man who said little, but implied a lot in the rat pack days, developed his personality as
a talk show host, and became sinply, quite wonderful.He is missed.

WAlly George dec 4, 1931-oct 7, 2003-ultra conservative talk show host, on the order
of JOe Pyne, who "hung out" at one of my favorite restauants
in Rosemead, ca. "The Bahooka"
His show bordered on the ridiculous, but was very entertaining..RIP

Bob Clampett-may 8, 1913-may 4, 1984 not really a tv star, but a cartoon producer, and a great friend.I miss him..

Lawrence Welk-mar 11, 1913-may 17, 1992 Just miss the guy..he was a trip to watch, and made some very good
surf records(yes) in the early 60's!

Chick Lambert-(may still be alive, but no info on him) a Flambouyant Advertising host, who did spots for the all night movies KTTV in Los Angeles
back in the early 60's He was something else! (See my blog on Chick)

Dean MArtin jun 17,1917 dec 25, 1995(yes thats right, he passed on xmas.)
a real smooth guy who let you in on the fun he was having..just
so enjoyable to watch!

Henry MAncini ap 15, 1924 - jun 14, 1994 he was only 70! I am familiar with this great man of music through his tv show(MAncini Generation,early 70's)
his records, his interviews(youtube), and of course, his
wonderful music. He was really a fine fellow.


These guys gave so much "color" to our local tv, they are irreplaceable...
and inspirational..thanks guys!

Steveo

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Tv news as gospel

I am sick of the local news playing in our home, and blaring out "advice", as my
sifgnificant other sits and comments on every little story
and somehow, it pertains to us......
Our local TV news in Southern Californa has decided that their job
is to blurt out constant tips, expert opinions on every little thing in life,
and should be followed to the "T".
Tips about food, mental heath, bowel movements, relationships,
and everything else imaginable. The public needs to "Take heed" to their every
suggestion, or at least my gf thinks so....
...not only that, but all of the "other" shows on the air..."Dr, Phil, Dr. Joe, and
Dr. whoever..."The Doctors"(find out what current illness you have today,tomorrow it
will be something else)....
As my friend Penny had told me, she would read a medical book on some malady, and
was sure she had the disease..
Im wonderng if all of this stuff doesnt do more harm than good....

Just "one reporters opinion" (me) as George Putnam used to say.

Steveo

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The L.A. Times had an article on the "Flooring of Traffic Citations"
California is Going Broke, (or is broke)This translates into
our local government trying to get high revenue from the populace.
On area of interest is the traffic laws...they have boosted the
fines for various infractions WAY UP....so Please be aware of
some of these infractions and their costs:
Traffic Ticket Fines (Effective 01/06/2010)

VC 12814.6 $214 Failure to obey license provisions.

VC 14600(A) $214 Failure to notify DMV of address change within 10 days
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.
VC 16028(A) $796 Failure to provide
evidence of financial responsibility (insurance)
Note: This fine may be reduced
with proof of insurance on
or after the violation date.
VC 21453(A) $436 Failure to stop at a red signal.
VC 22349 $214 Unsafe speed, 1 to 15 miles over the limit.

VC 22350 $328 Unsafe speed, 16 to 25 miles over the limit.

VC 22450 $214 Failure to stop at a stop sign.

VC 22454(A) $616 Passing a school bus with flashing red signals.

VC 23123(A) $148 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands free, first offense.

VC 23123(B) $256 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands not free, each
subsequent offense.

VC 23123.5 $148 Driving while using a wireless device to send, read or write text.

VC 23124 $148 Minor driving while using a wireless phone.

VC 22500 $976 Parking in a bus loading area.

VC 22507(A) $976 Violation of disabled parking provisions, first offense.

VC 22507(B) $1876 Violation of disabled parking provisions, second offense.

VC 26708 $178 Unlawful material on vehicle windows.

VC 27150 $178 Adequate muffler required.

VC 27315 $148 Mandatory use of seat belts.

VC 27360 $436 Mandatory use of passenger child restraints.
Note: This fine may be reduced
by completing a court authorized
child seat diversion program.

VC 27400 $178 Headsets or Earplugs covering both ears.

VC 27803 $178 Violation of motorcycle safety helmetrequirements.

VC 34506 $616 Commercial Driver - Log book violation.

VC 4000 $256 No evidence of current registration.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.
VC 4159 $178 Notify DMV of change of address within 10 days.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.

VC 5200 $178 Proper display of license plates.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.

VC 9400 $178 Commercial weight fees due.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction

Parking in handicapped zones is almost 1000.00..do not pass a stopped
school bus with flashing lights...that would be about 616.00

The CHP has been notified to step up their patrols in seeking
out violations...radar guns abound...more red camera lights are being
implimented, etc. so watch your driving!

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Hello Out There

Hello Out there! This be yer host Steveo..well, we got a new ad company out there hosting interesting subjects and links, so if ya see something that interests you, please click on em...

The L.A. Times had an article on the "Flooring of Traffic Citations"
California is Going Broke, (or is broke)This translates into
our local government trying to get high revenue from the populace.
On area of interest is the traffic laws...they have boosted the
fines for various infractions WAY UP....so Please be aware of
some of these infractions and their costs:
Traffic Ticket Fines (Effective 01/06/2010)

VC 12814.6 $214 Failure to obey license provisions.

VC 14600(A) $214 Failure to notify DMV of address change within 10 days
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.
VC 16028(A) $796 Failure to provide
evidence of financial responsibility (insurance)
Note: This fine may be reduced
with proof of insurance on
or after the violation date.
VC 21453(A) $436 Failure to stop at a red signal.
VC 22349 $214 Unsafe speed, 1 to 15 miles over the limit.

VC 22350 $328 Unsafe speed, 16 to 25 miles over the limit.

VC 22450 $214 Failure to stop at a stop sign.

VC 22454(A) $616 Passing a school bus with flashing red signals.

VC 23123(A) $148 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands free, first offense.

VC 23123(B) $256 Driving while using a wireless phone not hands not free, each
subsequent offense.

VC 23123.5 $148 Driving while using a wireless device to send, read or write text.

VC 23124 $148 Minor driving while using a wireless phone.

VC 22500 $976 Parking in a bus loading area.

VC 22507(A) $976 Violation of disabled parking provisions, first offense.

VC 22507(B) $1876 Violation of disabled parking provisions, second offense.

VC 26708 $178 Unlawful material on vehicle windows.

VC 27150 $178 Adequate muffler required.

VC 27315 $148 Mandatory use of seat belts.

VC 27360 $436 Mandatory use of passenger child restraints.
Note: This fine may be reduced
by completing a court authorized
child seat diversion program.

VC 27400 $178 Headsets or Earplugs covering both ears.

VC 27803 $178 Violation of motorcycle safety helmetrequirements.

VC 34506 $616 Commercial Driver - Log book violation.

VC 4000 $256 No evidence of current registration.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.
VC 4159 $178 Notify DMV of change of address within 10 days.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.

VC 5200 $178 Proper display of license plates.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction.

VC 9400 $178 Commercial weight fees due.
Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction

Parking in handicapped zones is almost 1000.00..do not pass a stopped
school bus with flashing lights...that would be about 616.00

The CHP has been notified to step up their patrols in seeking
out violations...radar guns abound...more red camera lights are being
implimented, etc. so watch your driving!

Steveo


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Hello Out There

Note: The fine may be reduced
with valid proof of correction

Parking in handicapped zones is almost 1000.00..do not pass a stopped
school bus with flashing lights...that would be about 616.00

The CHP has been notified to step up their patrols in seeking
out violations...radar guns abound...more red camera lights are being
implimented, etc. so watch your driving!

Steveo


please visit my sister blogs:

Steveo's Blogdog

www.steveowen.blogspot.com

Miimizan

http://zitbagblog.blogspot.com

Mis-pronounciation of words

Mis-pronounciation of words

I love this when I hear it, because, well, for one... most people
I speak with know the words, and pronounce them correctly, so when my
ear catches a variation, I am pleased(and amused)
I also enjoy reading posts on web sites of peopole from other countries
trying to speak english..
its kind of like decyphering code. I'm sure if I were attempting to
speak another language I would be just as bad, if not worse..

We'll begin by examining a few words spoken by cohorts or aquaintences..
at the top of my list is"//'
this fleck of food that got into my keyboard,,what the..get outta dere...
thank you..ahh yes, now it works again..!!!!

"Reburished" well, this person uses it as the word for Refurbished
"Decrepitated" i think this person meant Decreped



Another form of creativity occurs when a person is trying to describe
a silliness of behavior, or a word of distainment over another

"you're just a "humbum" (bum, i guess)

yet another person makes up their own phrases..they told me you've got
an "8 dollar mind"...lol (I guess they think I'm cheap)
On the internet chat line one time a person called me a "bogan"...
Somehow, I rubbed them the wrong way...Bogan? what the hell is that..
it turns out in Australia, a bogan is a ner'do well or an indiginent
bum..THen yet another chatter in the room who heard the exchange later
gave me the "rundown" on similar words in different countries..
I wonder how he knew about all of this (perhaps hes a world traveler)
They aRe:
scally or pikey (England ), ned (Scotland ), scanger and spide (Ireland ), tokkie (Holland ),
Proll (Germany ) and white trash , redneck , hick , or hillbilly
(North America ).etc...

phew!


Another associated word play, (really thought process)I enjoy is when
I am asked certain questions
like: Where is your soul located? I told this one person that my soul
was located behind my bellybutton :)

As I said earlier, I enjoy reading posts from other countries..where they speak a bit of english...
Here's an example..

Hello everyone!
I share with you and will know if Sting concerts in this year 2010,
from May onward .. sure that is the interest of many! .. a fond farewell

A very charming post...well intended, and I dechypered it just fine...

Steveo