This morning, I drove to a couple of suppliers, picked stuff up, went to our main branch. I was informed by my branch manager via cell phone that there were add-ons and that I would have to go to another supplier - the place is 2 miles away from the main branch.
I get in the office there and the inside salesman is telling me about the delivery - a trip to Tucson to pick up some pipe and then up to Miami. This was NOT what my manager had stated, I was supposed to go to a vendor only 2 miles away to get an add-on. This goes back and forth and he REALLY needs this to go out. It's good GP (gross profit) PLUS a $300 drop fee. He says he called my manager and left it up to me.
Not. I CAN make such decisions, but, I am not about to create animosity with my manager if I decide to do something that he doesn't want to get involved with. I call him. He clearly does not want me doing all of this. I get why: if a delivery comes up locally, I am unavailable. I talk to the main branch manager - his CDL A drivers are out and won't be back for quite a while. This delivery has 40 foot sections of pipe, the only way that can be transported is on a semi and that requires CDL Class A drivers.
Normally, I would jump at such an opportunity. I did not sleep last night. I mean, if I got a couple of hours, that was it. This stuff with these punk kids walking into my house with impunity and walking out with my stuff did not allow for sleep. I TRIED, but it was a vain attempt. Oh, how I wish I could CATCH THEM IN THE ACT. Those boys would NEVER forget that experience, trust me. There wouldn't be anything verbal about it, they would be inflicted with pain that only a hospital could repair in terms of the damages inflicted.
Normally, I would jump at such an opportunity to drive all over the place, today was not one of those days. Yup, I ended up doing it. Drove to Tucson, my mind enveloped with what is going on at my house, MORE theft/destruction? 3rd time's a charm, if this happens a 3rd time, I am going to hunt all 3 of these people down and I will deal with this myself.
Got there, got the pipe loaded up. Started driving - 2-1/2 hours worth to get up into the mountains where the mine is to deliver the pipe. Halfway there? I was nodding out. I pulled over the side of the highway and took 10 minutes of my 30 minute break. I know, a 10 minute nap, what possible good could that do? It cleared my mind, it removed the extreme desire to go to bed and I got up to the mine. An hour and a half in the mine to deliver this stuff. No fast process there, never is.
Another hour and a half after leaving there and I was back in Chandler. I was so tired, I didn't even want to drive home. It's still quite warm and I won't be getting the AC fixed on my car anytime soon - other things are now taking precedence and I have already survived an entire summer withou AC, a few more weeks isn't going to kill me. But I did not like the drive home. Got that over with, came into my house - the female trailer tenant was sitting in my living room, watching TV. I INVITED them to do so today, don't get me wrong. Having someone in here? Well, these people now know that NO-ONE should be here unless they LIVE here during the day. Well, night too, but that's my problem at that point. I gave them my cell number, the home phone is sitting there - if there is a problem,call me, if those kids show up, CALL THE POLICE.
It was, actually, a big relief to see her in my living room watching TV. When I walked in, she gave me a "report" of the day's activities and went back to the trailer. Let me just say that sitting in my living room has GOT to be better than sitting in that cramped trailer all day long.
That's it. If I don't hear from a detective soon, I will be making as many phone calls as it takes to make sure that I DO hear from one. That isn't going to happen today - I am wasted tired. Another hour at best and I'm going to bed. I did, however, leave a note for JD, the oldest black brother (the ONLY good on in the bunch) to give to his brother that was involved in this: bring back my stuff, ALL of it or face juvi/jail. Anthony plays Playstation 3, he stole it, it's good probability that he didn't pawn/sell/trade it for drugs. They probably have it somewhere. Not for SURE, of course, but the possibility does exist. The gun? Reported to Phoenix police, but remember, in AZ, guns are NOT registered. Nope, they are not. We are in the wild, wild west and can now carry around concealed firearms without a permit.
As for the Colt 38 Long Barrel? Good luck. I have read enough reports of those things being very dangerous to actually use. I have searched ammo sites that show they don't have that ammo available. It is only a show piece, it really isn't useful as a weapon to commit a crime unless a person only intends on using the thing to "show" that you have a gun that you cannot actually use. I dunno, these kids are pretty - dumb.
I'm done.
G'nite.
ben
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Wednesday
Slept fairly well last night but still tired from not sleeping the night before and driving all day long yesterday.
I am 4 hours over for this week now, meaning I should be able to get off early today. I have plenty of things I still need to get done this week, even if a setback with all this burglary s*** going on.
Hopefully the trailer tenants will see fit to spend the day in the living room again. The space case female tenant is back (she has been gone for like 4 days now) but - she wouldn't know trouble if it slapped her in the face. She is TRULY in a world unto her own.
Well, actually, the guy said he would help finish the painting in the bedroom. I was working on that on Sunday and haven't picked up a brush since.
Last night, JD (the oldest black brother) was obviously over as a note I left for him to give to his thieving, destroying brother was gone. The note simply stated that his brother, Anthony and Drey have until tonight to bring the stuff back or they are all going to jail/juvi.
Well, I have to try. I mean, I still doubt that Anthony would have gotten rid of that Playstation 3 - it is probably sitting wherever he is staying, which likely is with his family.
The price of new PS3 is $300. The price of a used one is still at $250, $225 depending on the ad. I refuse to pay $250 or even $225 for a unit that is several years old when you can buy a new one for $300. I do not have "extra" finances to be buying a new one, so that may not happen anytime soon unless my son wants to help choke up some of the money.
Even then, I still have this problem of these kids. I mean, what is safe in my house? Right now? NOTHING. The note I left for JD to give to Darnell (the younger brother that broke into my house) also included the following: If I catch them IN my house, they are going to be spending quality time in a hospital.
By now, Anthony would have received the message I left 2 nights ago. He should know that I am quite serious about that statement, too. I don't care WHO it is, if I catch someone that has broken into my house - IN my house - that person is going to suffer. This subject is going to occupy my mind until I get it dealt with.
Further, I have reason to at least be suspicious that their entire family is living the next street over now. I say this because I saw the youngest black brother last night herding several of Anthony's younger brothers and sisters down that street. If true, this would explain how they knew that the man in the trailer had left that day and they - showed up a few minutes later. I have been walking and driving around the neighborhood every day now since all this began. Specifically looking for Anthony or Drey.
They are NOT going to just walk around my neighborhood with impunity. Darnell? I walked down there last night with dark clothes on and just stood there, across the street from their house. After a couple of minutes, Darnell came walking out trying to see who it is. I said nothing to him. When his eyes adjusted enough, he turned and bolted into the house.
Point? I am not going to be intimidated in my OWN neighborhood by a bunch of punk, thieving kids that don't go to school, don't work, are high on pot all day long and spend their lives looking for their next target.
I AM looking for a handgun at this point. I haven't found any online forums for such except dealers. I was thinking of going to a pawn shop and see what they have - either a hand gun or a 12 gauge shotgun. Would have to have it with me or in my car when not home since - of course - it could get stolen.
I would prefer to get a small handgun and be able to hide it on my person without it being noticed. But, I would also like home protection and frankly, I can't think of anything more effective than a side by side 12 gauge Mossberg - whichever model. Not a hunting gun, solely protection.
Well, the news is full of a bunch of garbage that didn't have any interest to me this morning - more primaries results and tea-party "surprises". No-one should be surprised that ANY incumbent regardless of whether republican or democrat is voted out of their long-standing positions. That's the point, let's get them ALL out of there and start fresh. Reid wants to add some sort of amnesty provision in a defense policy bill. Yeah, let's just grant them all amnesty.
No need to go into all of that again and besides, work day approaches. I am hoping to get everything done early today and yes, leave early today. Go home, take a short nap and hop to some of this stuff around my house that needs to be addressed. I am not going to replace the closet door. Yet. I actually have 2 brand new doors for the house out in my storage shed. No point in it. What if they come back and decide to bust another door out? I'll say this: If they come into my house one more time and the police don't do anything about it, I WILL.
G'day.
ben
Holy cow. The thought of being watched by a theif is crazy.
I hope you can get your things back.
Hopefully the detective can assist you.
Bobby
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