I have a funny story from about 10 years ago on Main St.
I used to live in Allenhurst. My band was going to do a gig at The Saint, and
it was a nice
warm summer night, so I rode my bike instead of driving.
I locked my bike up, with a $50 U lock to a sign out from of the Saint.
I went in, rocked out...and when it was time to go home, I went outside, and lo
and
behold, both wheels were gone, as was the seat and seat post. And the paint job
was
totally scratched.
And this happened outside of a club filled with people, on a main street with
cars going
by.
And let's not forget that this is 2 blocks from the police station.
Jack
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "asburycouple" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Tommy,
>
> I'm sorry that had to happen - and while I think you are right the
> guy seemed like a poser in hindsight there's really know way you
> could know that at the time and certainly we are talking potential
> stakes that go far beyond your wallet. Don't be angry at yourself,
> instead be grateful it turned out the way it did.
>
> If downtown is ever going to really turn around we need more
> frequent and highly visible security walking the streets. Only with
> a visible presence will people really feel safe walking around and
> shopping beyond just Cookman, or parking there to go to Cookman.
> I've walked down from Cookman the same way you have and been a bit
> nervous - not because of anything in particular other than it being
> quiet.
>
> If we're looking for things to keep our HS kids off the street and
> active outside of gangs, how about hiring some of the best and
> brightest to walk downtown as security, in uniforms? Could serve
> two puposes - to give kids something to do and a way to make some
> money while also giving people in the area visible peace of mind.
>
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright"
> <justifiedright@> wrote:
> >
> > Just had dinner with my sister at Brickwall and was walking back
> to
> > my office. Right at the corner (where the gas company was) there
> > was a guy about 6'2" who tried to stop me. His attire was what I
> > would expect from one of these street gang thugs.
> >
> > As we got closer he slowed to a stop. The street there is very
> dark
> > and we were the only ones for a block in either direction.
> >
> > He put his right hand in his jacket pocket. He started saying
> > something to me about his gang, but he was mumbling so I couldn't
> > make it out. "Gang" was the only word that came through clearly.
> >
> > I said, "What?" and when he took his right hand slowly out of this
> > pocket, I saw he had no weapon. I just grunted at him and walked
> > past him.
> >
> > I've lived/worked here my whole life, and I've never been afraid
> > when approached by anyone. Never. Even when I figured whomever it
> > was had no good on his mind. I was always kind of proud of that.
> >
> > I have to say though maybe the recent shootings are affecting my
> > psyche. When he started pulling his hand out, I have to admit I
> > felt a lump in my throat. First time.
> >
> > You know what? I'm pissed at me. I shouldn't have been a little
> > bit upset by him. That's what they want. That's victory for
> them.
> > Even after 9-11 when people would ask if it changed my life, I
> would
> > always yell "Hell no! That's what they want." Same for these
> > scumbags.
> >
> > I think this guy was trading on recent headlines. We were all
> alone
> > in the dark, and he had an out of shape, middle-aged guy in a suit
> > and tie in front of him. I must look like one of those marks the
> bad
> > guys dream about. If he were "keeping it real" I should be writing
> > to you minus my wallet. I'm thinking he was a friggin' poser.
> How
> > could I be so dumb? Is he really going to announce his gang
> > affiliation before he pulls a heater?
> >
> > Anyway, despite our varied politics, let's all stick together in
> the
> > face of these criminals. Nothing less than victory.
> >
>
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