Last night I attended my first class for Citizen Police Academy in a northwest suburb of Chicago. You know, I am not into Police or.investigative programs on television, but my best friends husband is a commander in another suburb and i thought perhaps that these classes would enlighten me as to what it take to be a police officer. Another friend of mine said "Don't you have enough to do, you are always up to something?" Well why shouldn't I expose myself to something new, and as it turns out more than interesting.
Last night was just an introduction, history of the suburb and department, officer hierarchy and qualifications and then a tour. I was so intrigued with this tour and the back end of the process. "Bag and Tag" Evidence, roll call, operations, "The Cells!" OMG! Since I have never experienced this, it was weird and slightly smelly. All the precautions so that individuals do not hang themselves! There were no guests, so we could go in and see the accommodations.
We were walking thru the station and passing one of the rooms for questioning and I got a huge whiff of alcohol. I asked immediately "Why do I smell alcohol so strongly?"
the sergeant with us said look up the light is on, we have someone in there. Wow this person must have gone on some bender, it reeked! Anyway...
As if running my business, knit happens, and being president of my condo association isnt enough to keep me busy, I am a recruit in my local Citizen Police Academy.
I wouldn't have it any other way, it's all good!!
Ciao for Now
Connie
Friday, September 12, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
it's sweater time
Wow! Went for a walk this morning and it was only in the 50's in the Chicago area. A week ago today it was in the 90's. Fall is knocking on the front door and asking to be let in!!
This kind of day was one of my favorites when I was in grammer school and high school when I could wear a new outfit that including a new sweater, most likely from the Limited or Chas. A, Stevens I couldn't wait. Of course it was a store bought sweater. At that time I wouldn't be caught dead wearing something my mom would have knit or crocheted. She would have used some awful yarn and some dumb design, keep in mind this would have been in the 70's, need I say more?
Things sure have changed. Yarns are do deliciously special now and the variety of fiber can be overwhelming. There is so much I want to dive into and share with everyone, but I can only do so much. Too bad my mom is not around, I would put her to work making samples. And you know what? She would have done it happily!
Well, I can not wait until the next issue of knit wear comes in. There are always great sweater designs in the mag. and I find that they are "doable" and not too cra cra :)
Another box of new yarn just came in the door, so I have some inventory to work on.
Ciao for now and stay warm
Connie
This kind of day was one of my favorites when I was in grammer school and high school when I could wear a new outfit that including a new sweater, most likely from the Limited or Chas. A, Stevens I couldn't wait. Of course it was a store bought sweater. At that time I wouldn't be caught dead wearing something my mom would have knit or crocheted. She would have used some awful yarn and some dumb design, keep in mind this would have been in the 70's, need I say more?
Things sure have changed. Yarns are do deliciously special now and the variety of fiber can be overwhelming. There is so much I want to dive into and share with everyone, but I can only do so much. Too bad my mom is not around, I would put her to work making samples. And you know what? She would have done it happily!
Well, I can not wait until the next issue of knit wear comes in. There are always great sweater designs in the mag. and I find that they are "doable" and not too cra cra :)
Another box of new yarn just came in the door, so I have some inventory to work on.
Ciao for now and stay warm
Connie
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