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littlemissattitude · 29th August 2006, 04:59 PM

Well, we're having some excitement around here this morning. Seems we've got a couple of guys with semi-automatic weapons loose and running from the police about a block from here. Guess they tried to rob a bank, the cops started chasing them - I saw the police cars rushing by on the street just north of us - they shot at the cops, and now they've abandoned their car and are now on foot. Getting news breaks on the television and everything.

I just hope they stay up in that block till the cops catch them. It's too early in the morning for this crap. Okay, they just said that they're moving more to the west from us. Hope that's right. But I'm still hearing sirens.

Trey Greyjoy · 29th August 2006, 05:27 PM

omg! Well, I hope no one gets hurt.

Id stuff some old Terry Goodkind novels down my shirt for protection....

Paige Turner · 29th August 2006, 05:29 PM

Semi-automatic? Pfft. Rookies!

Hope everything's okay, Little Miss. Keep your head down.

littlemissattitude · 29th August 2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Paige Turner

Keep your head down.

Definitely, Paige. I've been sitting here watching and listening to the police helicopters circling, but everything's locked up tight. So far, they're staying to the north and west.

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Originally Posted by Trey Greyjoy

Id stuff some old Terry Goodkind novels down my shirt for protection....

So that's what they're good for.

tiny99 · 29th August 2006, 05:54 PM

Hey LMA...why don't you grab this opportunity with both hands and make yourself a hero....attack one of them from behind with a saucepan..you never know...there might be a reward.

littlemissattitude · 29th August 2006, 06:23 PM

Tiny...See those pin-feathers behind my ears? Those are chicken feathers.

I'll just let the cops - according to the news, there are about 100 of them out there chasing these guys, all the way from local to state to the FBI - do their job and stay nice and safe (one hopes) in my house.

Besides, if I clocked one with a pan, then I'd have to wash it. I do everything I possibly can to keep dishwashing to a minimum.

By the way, I still hear the 'copters out there circling.

Paige Turner · 29th August 2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemissattitude

Besides, if I clocked one with a pan, then I'd have to wash it.

If it had bits of perpetrator hair and scalp on it, you could sell it on eBay for $1438.50.

Just a thought.

the smiling weirwood · 29th August 2006, 07:24 PM

You're so out of it Paige! The current going rate is $1438.63! Get with the program!

philoSCIFI · 29th August 2006, 08:06 PM

Wow. Stay safe littlemissattitude. *hopes for a more uplifting update* :s

carrie221 · 29th August 2006, 08:16 PM

I hope that they catch those guys soon! Until they do keep an extra eye out and make sure they stay at least out of seeing distance from you.

Paige Turner · 29th August 2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by the smiling weirwood

You're so out of it Paige! The current going rate is $1438.63! Get with the program!

Steady on, there, Woody. I've got a skillet here with your name on it.

littlemissattitude · 29th August 2006, 08:24 PM

They're still looking for them, as of just after noon, local time (this has been going on since just after 8 this morning).

I just feel sorry for the Fresno State students who got locked down in their apartment complexes where the cops think the guys are hiding and who could end up getting dropped from classes for not showing up because they couldn't get to class. It's the first day of class for Tuesday/Thursday classes (school started yesterday), and a lot of instructors will drop students who don't show up for the first session.

Anyway, just thought you all would like an update.

philoSCIFI · 29th August 2006, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the update. You're in Fresno? I'm in SF.

And I know what you mean about getting dropped from classes. I had my first day yesterday. My 'film and society' professor made it a point to let everyone know they have to be at the first 2 classes or they will be dropped. Oh how I love trying to find parking on the first day of class... NOT. I was a tad late, but just made it for attendance.

nixie · 29th August 2006, 09:05 PM

Very exciting for us reading it but terrifying for those stuck in the middle.Hope they catch them soon.Keep safe LMA

littlemissattitude · 29th August 2006, 10:13 PM

According to the update on now, there was quite a bit more gunplay than they had been saying earlier, which doesn't make me happy at all. They've got two guns and one suspect in custody, but the other guy has apparently gotten away, although they say they know who he is and they think he may have been wounded.

No word on whether the school is taking all the mayhem into consideration as far as people late to or missing classes.

By the way, philo, nice to meet another Californian. Hope your semester goes well and parking gets better.

29th August 2006, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,576 Blog Entries: 9	What a way to start the day... Well, we're having some excitement around here this morning. Seems we've got a couple of guys with semi-automatic weapons loose and running from the police about a block from here. Guess they tried to rob a bank, the cops started chasing them - I saw the police cars rushing by on the street just north of us - they shot at the cops, and now they've abandoned their car and are now on foot. Getting news breaks on the television and everything. I just hope they stay up in that block till the cops catch them. It's too early in the morning for this crap. Okay, they just said that they're moving more to the west from us. Hope that's right. But I'm still hearing sirens.

29th August 2006, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trey Greyjoy Iron Price Payer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 646	Re: What a way to start the day... omg! Well, I hope no one gets hurt. Id stuff some old Terry Goodkind novels down my shirt for protection....

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Paige Turner Just another busted robot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 706	Re: What a way to start the day... Semi-automatic? Pfft. Rookies! Hope everything's okay, Little Miss. Keep your head down.

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tiny99 my birthday an I wants it Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merseyside Posts: 90	Re: What a way to start the day... Hey LMA...why don't you grab this opportunity with both hands and make yourself a hero....attack one of them from behind with a saucepan..you never know...there might be a reward.

29th August 2006, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,576 Blog Entries: 9	Re: What a way to start the day... Tiny...See those pin-feathers behind my ears? Those are chicken feathers. I'll just let the cops - according to the news, there are about 100 of them out there chasing these guys, all the way from local to state to the FBI - do their job and stay nice and safe (one hopes) in my house. Besides, if I clocked one with a pan, then I'd have to wash it. I do everything I possibly can to keep dishwashing to a minimum. By the way, I still hear the 'copters out there circling.

29th August 2006, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
the smiling weirwood Axes and Saws Prohibited Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,770	Re: What a way to start the day... You're so out of it Paige! The current going rate is $1438.63! Get with the program!

29th August 2006, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
philoSCIFI Questarian Gaterider P3g Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,047	Re: What a way to start the day... Wow. Stay safe littlemissattitude. hopes for a more uplifting update :s

29th August 2006, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
carrie221 Darkness is my friend :) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 711	Re: What a way to start the day... I hope that they catch those guys soon! Until they do keep an extra eye out and make sure they stay at least out of seeing distance from you.

29th August 2006, 08:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,576 Blog Entries: 9	Re: What a way to start the day... They're still looking for them, as of just after noon, local time (this has been going on since just after 8 this morning). I just feel sorry for the Fresno State students who got locked down in their apartment complexes where the cops think the guys are hiding and who could end up getting dropped from classes for not showing up because they couldn't get to class. It's the first day of class for Tuesday/Thursday classes (school started yesterday), and a lot of instructors will drop students who don't show up for the first session. Anyway, just thought you all would like an update.

29th August 2006, 08:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
philoSCIFI Questarian Gaterider P3g Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,047	Re: What a way to start the day... Thanks for the update. You're in Fresno? I'm in SF. And I know what you mean about getting dropped from classes. I had my first day yesterday. My 'film and society' professor made it a point to let everyone know they have to be at the first 2 classes or they will be dropped. Oh how I love trying to find parking on the first day of class... NOT. I was a tad late, but just made it for attendance.

29th August 2006, 09:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 3,970 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What a way to start the day... Very exciting for us reading it but terrifying for those stuck in the middle.Hope they catch them soon.Keep safe LMA

29th August 2006, 10:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,576 Blog Entries: 9	Re: What a way to start the day... According to the update on now, there was quite a bit more gunplay than they had been saying earlier, which doesn't make me happy at all. They've got two guns and one suspect in custody, but the other guy has apparently gotten away, although they say they know who he is and they think he may have been wounded. No word on whether the school is taking all the mayhem into consideration as far as people late to or missing classes. By the way, philo, nice to meet another Californian. Hope your semester goes well and parking gets better.

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