06.25.09
A serious waste of tax payer’s money
On Father’s Day we were sitting in my Grandfather’s backyard/patio having an early dinner while the guys played cards. Listening to music, talking and enjoying the company of family on Father’s day it was nice.
Then we hear the distinctive sound of a helicopter near by. Looking up we see one circling not too far from his house. Watching we couldn’t understand what was going on, and then we hear it. The sound of the Police on their megaphone, while up in the air. “Lower your kite! Lower your kite!”
Yes you heard me correctly, “Lower your kite.”
Apparently someone nearby was flying a kite and the Police didn’t approve so they sent a helicopter up to stop the kite flying law breaker. Are you serious?
There were no power lines near by. No jets and plans zipping across, low in the sky. Just one lonely kite flying.
We all know that the price of gas for cars has risen recently, can you imagine what it costs to fill up a helicopter? All I could do is shake my head and say Are you serious? Something tells me someone was just pissy because HE had to work on Father’s Day.
auntiegwen said,
June 26, 2009 at 8:21am
We waste even more money over this side of the pond. The British press is full of talk about MP’s (senators) expenses !
Tee aka The Diva's Thoughts said,
June 26, 2009 at 9:19am
Ok serioulsy? Wow! I can not believe they’d waste time, energy, and resources for kite flying.
Lisa said,
June 27, 2009 at 8:23am
That is ridiculous. That is seriously a waste of money.
Beej said,
June 29, 2009 at 3:39pm
Wait a minute. Isn’t California in the middle of a very bad budgetary crisis?