Was it Candid Camera

[geogentry]

I had a visit from the Sheriff's Department yesterday. There were two deputies in the car, which is pretty unusual. One asked me the normal questions about how long I had been where I am, was I the living here or just camping. All the while the other Deputy was running my license plate. The odd thing was that the deputy talkin with me had an uncanny resemblance to Kevin James. And his mannerisms and the way he spoke reminded me very much of Kevin James trying to be a hard-***. I might have laughed but I didn't think that was a good idea at all.

About a decade ago I was stopped on an expressway in North Carolina by a state highway patrolman. He had the mannerisms of Barney Fife, up to and including the fumbling with the gun when he tried to pull it from its holster. Oddly I was not very far from Mayberry North Carolina.

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[highdesertranger]

who is Kevin James? highdesertranger

 

[geogentry]

who is Kevin James? highdesertranger

An actor who was the star on King of Queens, a TV show

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[highdesertranger]

never seen it. I do remember Barney Fife though. highdesertranger

 

[bullfrog]

I always get entertained by one of the local law enforcement officers here when he approaches someone that is several times his size. He is about as short as you can be and still meet the minimum height requirements but after several years in special forces and private security services in the middle east he exhibits a tremendous amount of strength and confidence. He is a really pleasant and all round nice guy until you enter his space uninvited.

 

[MrNoodly]

I had a brief, harmless encounter with a male-female police team. The way she talked and carried herself made it seem like she was doing her best to convince her partner she was the tough one. She might've been, but the situation didn't require it. Oh well.

Another time I was rousted by a pair of deputies with the demeanor of mellow middle-aged dads, which is probably what they were when out of uniform.

And there were the two National Park rangers in their late 20s or early 30s. Just a couple of dudes who happened to have police powers and weapons, making sure everything was cool.

 

[lenny flank]

fumbling with the gun when he tried to pull it from its holster

I generally try to avoid getting to the point where someone would be drawing a weapon on me ...........

 

[MrNoodly]

Even when it's Barney Fife and he has to load the one bullet Andy lets him carry.

 

[RoamerRV428]

just watched unmarked sweet SUV ride and police car sheriff guy hit the man across the campsite from us in a 'jacked up tool van.' nice rig

first thing was check vehicle VIN, second was license plate, third was go knock on rv and get the guy and within, say, 15 mins after he showed all his papers they were laughing and the law enforcement were saying, thank you for cooperating so easily and we appreciate it etc...all done within 25 mins and all good left on great terms.

reason? no clue but I just happen to be there and 'enjoyed the show' but for the first 15 before the guy came and chatted their handles were on their gun belts.....huh, wonder what they DID think about who this was? never know


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[user 423]

A few years ago I was stopped by a deputy in Bonner's Ferry,Idaho for going a tad over the speed limit.

I got the standard checkout procedure but it was kinda funny because the guy could have been my twin if I had been 40 years younger and without lots of grey in my beard. Same type of eyeglasses and build but a few pounds lighter.

I don't remember partying in that part of Idaho 40 years ago...

 

[Doubleone]

...came and chatted their handles were on their gun belts.....

A funny thing happens when you wear a gun belt... Appearances are not always as they seem.  When you're relaxed you tend to either cross your arms at chest level or rest your hands somewhere on the belt or the tools.  For some reason, folks find both threatening...   However, elbows tucked with arms extended forward at chest height, and hands separated as if writing a note is a defensive posture, signaling heightened suspicion,  low trust, and readiness to react... 

 

[RoamerRV428]

cool, I get that

 

[geogentry]

I generally try to avoid getting to the point where someone would be drawing a weapon on me ...........

Shrug. Man asked me to empty my pockets. When I put my right hand into my right pants pocket to empty it he started to fumble with his gun. No idea why. The other, senior, officer who had also stopped with him as an assist, was learning against his car, almost laughed at the spectacle. I had my pockets empty on his car hood just as he managed to get the retaining flap on his gun open. So he never actually pulled his gun.

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[Wabbit]

...Man asked me to empty my pockets. When I put my right hand into my right pants pocket to empty it he started to fumble with his gun...

That's how they GIT YOU! One of the reasons why I never comply with their orders. I just crumple into a lil pile and pretend imma baby. Sure you'll get kicked, but I've haven't been shot yet. Win!

 

[geogentry]

@wabbit. Now that's some funny stuff. but I sure do appreciate the laugh and the smile you gave me with that comment.

I'm not sure if that at work for me anymore. At that point in time maybe, but since I've become a nomad I let my hair and my beard grow. I believe I now have more the appearance of a Hermit that has wandered down from the mountains than a displaced City dweller. They might just shoot me thinking they're putting me out of my misery if I fell down on the ground in a fetal position.

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