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[scottobear]

On my way to work yesterday morning, I discovered that a person walking on the courtyard path (me) can easily see into the third-story condos just by looking up, with head level. I also learned that at least one of my elderly neighbors watches tv at 6:20am without a shirt and probably pants - with the shades open. I continued my journey to the bus stop, determined not to keep my gaze earthbound the rest of he way, despite the perils early on.

Gray Day - No Sky or Sun

A monochrome twilight followed shortly after, no absolute black or white, but a nice variety of the range between grew more visible as the sun lifted past the horizon.(I assume, for the direct light lay blocked by thick mats of sky cotton.) More than a few squadrons of birds were in the air, one of which seemed to be missing two members. Rather than a symmetrical V-formation, they were cruising as a giant "check mark" - five birds, three in diagonal line to the right and rear of the lead bird, and just one to the left rear. Either two birds were missing, or one of the guys on the right didn't like lefty's breath or missed his takeoff cue.

Villager Riot Supply

Plainclothes security gave me a minor chastisement over taking pictures in k-mart. He questioned what was up, and Dan explained to him that I'm just a hobbyist who likes to take pictures of things. (this case, gardening equipment that struck me as "villager armory, in case of Frankenstein". I got similar low-end flak from security at tri-rail last weekend. (not that he stopped me from taking some in a more covert style)

K-mart guy seemed to be interested in just enforcing the rules, while Wackenhut-boy was a bit more spazzy-zealous in his endeavors. I was much more likely to obey k-man, as a result. rattle a baton at me and it just makes me more resistant.

Additional pictures from time out with Danny and goofing with Newt under the lamp.

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1 year ago - talked to Arnie's Sec, newt and graffiti pix, autostitch, wifi theft arrest, reality show premises, j-walk on podcasts, programmer joke, google maps goodies, flightgear, wifi hotspot backpack, my messy office, bear-knocking, sex pred info pages,

2 years ago - combos/snausages , wisdom, serving sizes, ramen, Rockford Files, Planetarium pictures, weather, sock thief

3 years ago - call block, snapple, intelligence gathering, Batroc, flashback cartoon, addictive data

4 years ago - oz/floyd connection, pimps at sea, rss feeds start, cat dreams

5 years ago - sweetheart returns, unpacking videos, 1992 tax info, the challenge, corn chowder, kubrick quiz

6 years ago - Rowlf sings, April actually kicks back a few bucks, pondering a new recorder

Comments

[missv.livejournal.com]

What? No torches?? I guess you'd have to hit the patio supplies aisle for those...although another photo might have pushed the K-cop into a more cranky state of mind.

I totally like when I can see into other people's windows. It's one of the reasons why I only go for walkies after dark. It's also one of the reasons why I am very diligent about keeping the blinds closed at my own home at night. I like peeping, but I don't like being peeped at. Double standard, I know.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

there were tiki torches the next aisle over, but he'd already asked me to stop by then. :)

odd how many people fail to realize that they're visible!

[missv.livejournal.com]

My very first real job was at the K and I worked at the Customer Service counter, so I am familiar with their photo-taking rules. I never had to enforce them though. This was looooong before the days when the digital camera made taking pictures of mundane stuff so commonplace. Back when you had to buy film and pay for photo processing, it was the rare bird who thought to snap pics of a aisle full of rakes.

As for the peeping, I'm generally more interested in ogling people's furniture and interior decorating. But the occasional glimpse of a nekkid, hairy, fat guy scratching his belly on the couch is good for a chortle or two.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

What was the reasoning behind the rules? trade secrets?

digital photography has put images in the hands of the mostly cheap!

[missv.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think it was mostly to keep competitors from nabbing pricing information. We were told to watch for people with notepads too.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, now I *have* to torment the staff. A notepad is a great prop.

[oneeyedcat.livejournal.com]

ew gross you spied on naked olders! WOOF!

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

nekkied ancients! King tut au naturale!

[shangalangshang.livejournal.com]

Your icon cracks me up SO much!

[mental-circles.livejournal.com]

Villager Riot Supply

only you scotto. only you. :D

hope you're enjoying your trip, and i have a photo of a sofa for you to look at...if i get it re-sized I may post it as a comment...

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

Had a nice time!

I look forward to seeing it!

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

nifty new icon, too!