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When the Dept came out of the stone age and got computers, around 1987-'88, the computer generated new "Badge" (ID) numbers for all employees. The top numbers were, of course, issued to the Sheriff, Under Sheriff, Lieutenants, Sergeants, in that order. They issued the est of the numbers based on shift/unit assignments. Just so happened that the Boating Safety Unit was next on the list., so I ended up with a relatively low number. I kept that number as I advanced from Deputy to Sgt and then Lieutenant. When people are hired and entered, the computer issues their ID #s (civilian) & Badge #s (sworn/DOs).

I don't have my "Deputy" badge, as there was a re-design, due to a lawsuit. The guy who originally designed the Badge and Patch when the County split from Yuma in 1984, gave us license to use it free of charge. But after he passed on, the family copyrighted it and felt they should be paid. We said screw that and just redesigned and reissued everything. But they had to collect and destroy any Badges in the wild.

Then after 20 years, the past three Sheriffs somehow decided that we needed a new badge and patch design. For a department that was always so broke, it seems that throwing around thousands of dollars for redesign and badge/patch replacement every 4 years was a good way to spend funds. Not to mention the employees who had to pay out of pocket to have the old patches removed & new ones sewn on. Just to swell someone's ego.

The Sgt badge, top left, was the 2nd design and the others were the 3rd version. The top right badge was a special one year version to honor the Arizona Centennial (1912-2012).


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That’s crazy about the copyrighted badge design….

I have my AZ Centennial badge from my last job as well, neat to have;

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I also have my grandfathers badge display they gave him after he retired. Which proudly hangs on my wall;

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Man if we got *ANY* of the revenue from these things we’d have way cooler cars than v6 explorers and chargers. 😒

I’m still pushing for 5% of any fines to go directly into our personal pockets. Imagine how 🌈safe🌈 the freeways would be…?

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Just start asking for 10% of the fine at the window then rip up the ticket.. 10% for the big guy right?
 

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Just start asking for 10% of the fine at the window then rip up the ticket.. 10% for the big guy right?

I was thinking more so after conviction, because of that whole pesky due process thing.. but I like the way you think..
 

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I like the M&P much better. I bought my 4006 from the department when they retired them, mostly for the serial number.

We all will love the next variant coming down the pipe when we get red dots on them.
 
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I just came out to the river via the 40. Saw 5 to 6 sheriff vehicles out patrolling. Is this an exercise or something new?

Also passed a few hundred motorcycles (predominantly three wheelers) on the way out with people holding American flags and veteran flags on the overpasses near needles. Are they supervising the geriatric bike ride? lol

A ton of American flags on the railing at the river Road exit. Looks like they’re headed to Laughlin..
 

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I just came out to the river via the 40. Saw 5 to 6 sheriff vehicles out patrolling. Is this an exercise or something new?

Also passed a few hundred motorcycles (predominantly three wheelers) on the way out with people holding American flags and veteran flags on the overpasses near needles. Are they supervising the geriatric bike ride? lol

A ton of American flags on the railing at the river Road exit. Looks like they’re headed to Laughlin..

Run for the Wall

Ontario, CA to DC
 

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I like the M&P much better. I bought my 4006 from the department when they retired them, mostly for the serial number.

We all will love the next variant coming down the pipe when we get red dots on them.
Get yourself a Tupperware gun topped with a Trijicon RMR and be done with it. They aren't sexy, but damn they're reliable!! Shooting next to a buddy of mine who likes to buy pistols that cost as much as cars......he spent the entire day clearing jams and misfeeds with his "Top of the line" masterpiece. I couldn't stop laughing! 🤣
 
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Get yourself a Tupperware gun and be done with it. They aren't sexy, but damn they're reliable!! Shooting next to a buddy of mine who likes to buy pistols that cost as much as cars......he spent the entire day clearing jams and misfeeds with his "Top of the line" masterpiece. I couldn't stop laughing! 🤣

Haha I get absolutely zero say in what I carry on duty. My last department let us carry whatever we wanted for the most part, and that was a Springfield TRP operator in my case.

I shoot a Staccato XL and a modified M&P 2.0 competitor (to maintain some work familiarity) in USPSA though.
 

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Haha I get absolutely zero say in what I carry on duty. My last department let us carry whatever we wanted for the most part, and that was a Springfield TRP operator in my case.
No wiggle room! 👎
 

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Haha I get absolutely zero say in what I carry on duty. My last department let us carry whatever we wanted for the most part, and that was a Springfield TRP operator in my case.

I shoot a Staccato XL and a modified M&P 2.0 competitor (to maintain some work familiarity) in USPSA though.
Nice have been looking for a Staccato in 40 they seem to be rare ...........
 

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Nice have been looking for a Staccato in 40 they seem to be rare ...........

I wanted one as well for USPSA limited, but they stopped making them a while ago. You can find the earlier ones on gun broker sometimes.
 

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But here’s some more

Turtle bar:
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And my ex (boat) decided to park right next to the new clapped out hooptie..
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Fkn guy made her look tits. Polished out the toons.. she sparkles now. I don’t think it was that clean when I bought it new. lol.
 
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Always awkward running into the ex🤣
I saw two of my exes on the lake so far this year. First one I bought new at Irvine Lake boat show in 1984. Still rolling with very worn original interior. The other I sold to @Bajastu about 5 years ago. She was in the Channel yesterday. She’s kind of a skank, I think she’s been swapped three times since.
 

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Especially when she looks wayyyyyy better than she did when she drove away. 😂

I still wouldn’t take her back though.
How's it go?
"Now matter how good she looks, or what she can do, someone, somewhere, is sick of her."

Damn, boats and women are more alike than I ever thought :oops:
 

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I saw two of my exes on the lake so far this year. First one I bought new at Irvine Lake boat show in 1984. Still rolling with very worn original interior. The other I sold to @Bajastu about 5 years ago. She was in the Channel yesterday. She’s kind of a skank, I think she’s been swapped three times since.
Yeah, I owned that Hallett 245 for about 6 months. I’ve owned five other boats since then. When I’m at the river I see all of my X’s. 😆
 

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So now I’m in a serious dilemma.

Friend of mine bought a 2021 Cobra 280W with a 565 yesterday for a smoking deal.. brought it home and saw an ad for his dream boat, and offered me the Cobra for what he paid, so he can go grab the other one he wants. I’ve always loved the lines of the 280W’s and they have fast as shit bottoms and a HUGE open bow.

Anyone want to buy a fundeck? I refuse to get the cobra without selling mine first 😂😂😩

Impulsive people problems.
 

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So now I’m in a serious dilemma.

Friend of mine bought a 2021 Cobra 280W with a 565 yesterday for a smoking deal.. brought it home and saw an ad for his dream boat, and offered me the Cobra for what he paid, so he can go grab the other one he wants. I’ve always loved the lines of the 280W’s and they have fast as shit bottoms and a HUGE open bow.

Anyone want to buy a fundeck? I refuse to get the cobra without selling mine first 😂😂😩

Impulsive people problems.
Easy. Just buy it and tell your betroth it’s a wedding present. Problem solved. I’m here all week for married people solutions.
 

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pictures of the boat and a price and the new bikini 🤣🤣
 

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So now I’m in a serious dilemma.

Friend of mine bought a 2021 Cobra 280W with a 565 yesterday for a smoking deal.. brought it home and saw an ad for his dream boat, and offered me the Cobra for what he paid, so he can go grab the other one he wants. I’ve always loved the lines of the 280W’s and they have fast as shit bottoms and a HUGE open bow.

Anyone want to buy a fundeck? I refuse to get the cobra without selling mine first 😂😂😩

Impulsive people problems.
Did this just turn into a 2FF fire sale in the lounge...
 

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Bikinis are cheap...and from the censorship, she only wears half anyway 🤣 Stop and pickup a new bikini on the way home from getting the new bote;)

lol. And on top of having to get a new green bikini, I have an appointment with Eliminator in 2 weeks to dump another 7k into this thing.

Maybe I’ll call Bernie and see if he wants to flip my epic float. 😛

I love this thing. I just, have a problem.


Ok. Lots of problems.
 

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lol. And on top of having to get a new green bikini, I have an appointment with Eliminator in 2 weeks to dump another 7k into this thing.

Maybe I’ll call Bernie and see if he wants to flip my epic float. 😛

I love this thing. I just, have a problem.


Ok. Lots of problems.
Admitting them is the first step to recovery. But that's quitter talk and nobody likes a quitter.
 

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lol. And on top of having to get a new green bikini, I have an appointment with Eliminator in 2 weeks to dump another 7k into this thing.

Maybe I’ll call Bernie and see if he wants to flip my epic float. 😛

I love this thing. I just, have a problem.


Ok. Lots of problems.
See? When you had that screw come out, I offered to ease your pain, and take that headache off your hands. But nooooo, you didn't want my help 🤣
 

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See? When you had that screw come out, I offered to ease your pain, and take that headache off your hands. But nooooo, you didn't want my help 🤣

Well I have another “how the fuck do I get access to this..?” Because the front stereo remote came loose and the only way I can even fathom getting back there to tighten it, is removing the footwasher hose plate bracket thingy. But I can only imagine THOSE nuts then falling down into the hull to reunite with gelcoaters spray painted penis.

Maybe I’m just not cut out to be a boat owner. 😂
 

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Well I have another “how the fuck do I get access to this..?” Because the front stereo remote came loose and the only way I can even fathom getting back there to tighten it, is removing the footwasher hose plate bracket thingy. But I can only imagine THOSE nuts then falling down into the hull to reunite with gelcoaters spray painted penis.

Maybe I’m just not cut out to be a boat owner. 😂

I’m sure a hose dragger will be all over that red boat. 😁
 

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I'm assuming this is the one because it's green, very nice boat..


Green bikinis & swimwear. -
https://www.kulanikinis.com/collections/green-bikinis

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