"kilikini" > wrote in message
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> Cindi - HappyMamatoThree wrote:
>> "kilikini" > wrote in message
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>>>>
>>>> i suspect most crack dealers have no problems with marketing.
>>>>
>>>> your pal,
>>>> blake
>>>
>>> I don't know, let me ask my neighbors. :-(
>>
>> Oh so very sorry. God, that is one of the best things about our move
>> from Mississippi. We had a house across the street that was busted.
>> We knew we were leaving very soon so we toughed it out. But, that was
>> awful.
>> We seem to have found a neighborhood that not only caters to our
>> children, but is protective of our family. We have only one entrance
>> into the neighborhood, we are all very vigilant. Luckily around the
>> corner is our fire department, ambulance and police sub-station. We
>> have the benefit of the main road nearest us frequently being perched
>> by the motorcycle cops as people come into town and hit the speed
>> drop. Yea, nobody wants to be a stand out around here. They get
>> noticed.
>> Cindi
>
> We get noticed just by our skin color. We're the brightest of the bunch.
> LOL. I'm just tired of the drive-thru service by our neighbors. And they
> walk around with baggies in their hands like it's nothing! The police
> tell us they've got a sting operation going on, but these folks will move
> out before they get busted. It happens consistently. We're really tired
> of it. This used to be a nice, quiet neighborhood (Mayberryish,
> so-to-speak), no need to lock your doors, now you need a shotgun by you at
> all times. It's really sad.

I live in a very multi-cultural .... ok, bi-cultural (LOL!) neighborhood.
Pity the fool (I said PITY the fool!) who messes with me. My neighbor once
confronted 3 strapping young men who were climbing my fence (to get into the
backyard) at midnight. I was in New Zealand at the time, but my then 85-ish
year old grandmother was sleeping soundly in the house. The young men
claimed to know me. Neighbor told 'em to get moving or else. They got
moving. That's not the only time he and my other Mexican/Mexican-American
neighbors have come to my aid/defense.

Living in a place where people look out for each other and don't tolerate
drug/gang BS is a fine thing. I recommend it. Not preaching. Just sayin'.

TammyM

ObFood: globe eggplant (aubergine) sauteed in olive oil until almost done,
handful of grape tomatos (halved) thrown in until juice starts to flow, then
another 3 handfuls of spinach leaves cooked until wilted. A hefty dose of
Penzeys Trinidad seasoning and some feta cheese tossed in until the cheese
just starts to soften. OH. YUM.