The SPARlisted Convenience Stores

[cindi]

not expecting the owner to give a shit that some whore is giving head openly at the pump but instead calling jso ourselves.  running them off, god knows the phone in shell must not work. 

[cindi]

again, the speedway, that sells the same "wares" on the next block, doesn't have this problem, the previous owner did.  the difference is, he actively runs off people that are loitering, he picks up the garbage on his property and keeps his place clean.  so, why is it possible for him and not the others? 

[uptowngirl]

About you meet me tonight at 2am while I am on my break. We could
meet at the BP?

I'll meet you and we can confront these dealers- hell I'll even bring the pink lady. If there are four of them we better bring a couple dogs or a couple more people. Maybe FSU and Louise can join us since it is there block?

Make sure to tell Louise not to forget her bullhorn...it just adds that extra special touch, while crying kids are watching their parents being carted off in handcuffs, to have Louise yelling at them over a bullhorn saying what scumbags they are. I hear that night was a real SPAR classic...

well if they have their chirrens out at 2am then the scumbags need to have them taken from them. 

OK - I did not quote that (Luise and Bullhorn) even though it appears I did-must be something wrong with the quote app on here- LOL!

[uptowngirl]

The four dealers I know of were out at the vacant house behind the BP. I can understand how someone might blame the BP for there activity- I mean what better spot to sell- it is busy and cars and people are going to be coming and going, great cover. But again this is not on the BP property.

SG- I can see how the man was confused two well dressed white people pull up in a mini coop at 2AM he is going to think there is another Springfield house party going on that is running short...at least the wares the dealers are selling have gotten better, no crack or heroin, just some good old pain killers and weed :-)

[cindi]

The four dealers I know of were out at the vacant house behind the BP. I can understand how someone might blame the BP for there activity- I mean what better spot to sell- it is busy and cars and people are going to be coming and going, great cover. But again this is not on the BP property.

SG- I can see how the man was confused two well dressed white people pull up in a mini coop at 2AM he is going to think there is another Springfield house party going on that is running short...at least the wares the dealers are selling have gotten better, no crack or heroin, just some good old pain killers and weed :-)

see, they were right - it is an upscale convenience store.  ask nicely and i bet he could even put it in a nice little blue box.

[uptowngirl]

The four dealers I know of were out at the vacant house behind the BP. I can understand how someone might blame the BP for there activity- I mean what better spot to sell- it is busy and cars and people are going to be coming and going, great cover. But again this is not on the BP property.

SG- I can see how the man was confused two well dressed white people pull up in a mini coop at 2AM he is going to think there is another Springfield house party going on that is running short...at least the wares the dealers are selling have gotten better, no crack or heroin, just some good old pain killers and weed :-)

see, they were right - it is an upscale convenience store.  ask nicely and i bet he could even put it in a nice little blue box.

LOL!

[Stenodave]

Everyone is right I made this all up.  Good grief.  For the actual residents that believe this, I'm sorry that you feel this way.  I will be moving to the area soon (already participating in the clean up in Feb) and me and my family will try to help improve the area as much as we can.  We are really looking forward to being a part of the community garden, the wife is going to join the women's club, maybe the wine club? We will look into SPAR and SHARP (if it exists) and do what we can.  As far as those that have either lived in the area or have a business area, I get it, I get why you want more from and for the neighborhood, it is an awesome place.  And finally, for those that don't live in the area, aren't going to live in the area, and don't have a business in the area....I know, I know....you pay taxes....whatever....go find something more productive to spend your time on.  

I have been sensored many times on here (nobody will take responsibility for it) for things that came nowhere near the so called "rules violations" and nobody on here seems to ever, never, never ever be wrong.  I don't know what good is coming of these back and forths.  I think I am going to devote myself in a better way and actually try to affect change.  I wish everyone the best and I hope to see some of you at the First Fridays!

Oh and I did think of something that might help some people.  I will volunteer my services to be the court reporter at any meetings, just hanging type, SPAR, SHARP or whatever and take a word for word written record and make it available to anyone that asks at no charge.  There seems to be a lot of hearsay that happens at these meetings and if this can help, I'm always here for the asking.

[cindi]

stenodave, don't worry, we have been told for years that the shell station is fine.  the hookers, there are none (but boy did a certain spar member get his t-back in a knot when we pushed them up to the laura street area).  we were told that we didn't need a neighborhood watch but just to pay the security fund. 

[uptowngirl]

actually I am kinda over it too. I stay out of the BS, but in future I will call these people out when they try to shut a legit business down.

I did share the concerns raised with the owner, I also informed him of the comments made by posters and apparently JSO about his apparent involvement in crime at his store. Innocent until proven guilty obviosuly does not apply in Springfield, and some of those comments could be considered libel and slanderous.....

[cindi]

actually I am kinda over it too. I stay out of the BS, but in future I will call these people out when they try to shut a legit business down.

I did share the concerns raised with the owner, I also informed him of the comments made by posters and apparently JSO about his apparent involvement in crime at his store. Innocent until proven guilty obviosuly does not apply in Springfield, and some of those comments could be considered libel and slanderous.....

remember it is only a problem if it "impacts" the important people. 

[NotNow]

The point of the discussion is the drug dealers hanging around the BP and what can be done.  Try to keep up StephenDare!.  How many cigars are sold somewhere is a silly and pointless argument, which neither of us has any facts to support any argument.  Where you have personally seen drugs used has no bearing on this.  The world does not revolve around you.  

Your usual dismissal of real training and experience is not unexpected, as your insults seem to be cool to you.  Most of us just realize what a petty little person you are.  Being a smartass doesn't make you smart.  I'm out of here, babble to yourself.

[sheclown]

Everyone is right I made this all up.  Good grief.  For the actual residents that believe this, I'm sorry that you feel this way.  I will be moving to the area soon (already participating in the clean up in Feb) and me and my family will try to help improve the area as much as we can.  We are really looking forward to being a part of the community garden, the wife is going to join the women's club, maybe the wine club? We will look into SPAR and SHARP (if it exists) and do what we can.  As far as those that have either lived in the area or have a business area, I get it, I get why you want more from and for the neighborhood, it is an awesome place.  And finally, for those that don't live in the area, aren't going to live in the area, and don't have a business in the area....I know, I know....you pay taxes....whatever....go find something more productive to spend your time on. 

I have been sensored many times on here (nobody will take responsibility for it) for things that came nowhere near the so called "rules violations" and nobody on here seems to ever, never, never ever be wrong.  I don't know what good is coming of these back and forths.  I think I am going to devote myself in a better way and actually try to affect change.  I wish everyone the best and I hope to see some of you at the First Fridays!

Oh and I did think of something that might help some people.  I will volunteer my services to be the court reporter at any meetings, just hanging type, SPAR, SHARP or whatever and take a word for word written record and make it available to anyone that asks at no charge.  There seems to be a lot of hearsay that happens at these meetings and if this can help, I'm always here for the asking.

that's a really great idea!

[FLDrifter]

The point of the discussion is the drug dealers hanging around the BP and what can be done.  Try to keep up StephenDare!.  How many cigars are sold somewhere is a silly and pointless argument, which neither of us has any facts to support any argument.  Where you have personally seen drugs used has no bearing on this.  The world does not revolve around you.  

Since I agree with you enough to believe it swings both ways, I will leave you to hang by your original post:

I am assuming that the store owner was asked to "trespass" the guy because he hangs around in front of or in back of the store at all hours for no apparent reason other than criminal.  I am also assuming that the beat Officer knows the guy and either has personal knowledge of his dealing, he has a criminal record of such, or both.  Why would any responsible businessmand refuse to keep this guy from loitering in front (or behind) of his business?  Is he buying that many cigars?  (And I don't believe that StephenDare! has any sales records from Swisher)

sheer smartassed babble.

funny!

[samiam]

stenodave
I can't remember if I welcomed you to the neighborhood yet.
If I have not, welcome and may you and your family find happiness and fulfillment in Springfield

[samiam]

When is the next recon mission