Comments on: Escalation http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/ Dispatches from an American in Romania (was Transylvania) Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:01:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Romer!can - Dispatches from an American in Romania (was Transylvania) http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-31572 Romer!can - Dispatches from an American in Romania (was Transylvania) Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:20:17 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-31572 [...] Additionally, I’ve mentioned how my particular neighborhood could really benefit from a minor police presence. Having a couple officers walking a beat here after dark, maybe circulating twice or so, would be enough to keep some of the bored youth from feeling free to wreak a little havoc. [...] [...] Additionally, I’ve mentioned how my particular neighborhood could really benefit from a minor police presence. Having a couple officers walking a beat here after dark, maybe circulating twice or so, would be enough to keep some of the bored youth from feeling free to wreak a little havoc. [...]

]]> By: stingo http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-27638 stingo Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:35:38 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-27638 If I were you, I would call the poliţie comunitară, almost all blocks of flats or building administrators have their number. It is dangerous to deal with the little fuckers by yourself. Take care and keep in touch. If I were you, I would call the poliţie comunitară, almost all blocks of flats or building administrators have their number. It is dangerous to deal with the little fuckers by yourself. Take care and keep in touch.

]]> By: Romer!can http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26800 Romer!can Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:37:38 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26800 monsoux - I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, but them how bad can it really be when you're blue? That night is going to be one hell of a show, I bet. You know that both you and Stingo are at the top of my short list. I'm nearly done getting acclimated (able to remember where I put things away, but haven't figured out the trams and busses yet). It's possible I may find out what y'all are up to this coming weekend. Besides being able to meet either one or both of you at any given moment, there's extra magic in the air as I've got a very fun friend coming to visit me whom I'm very sure would love to meet either of you. With so many stars aligned, how could I refuse to try? Anyway, I'll take it to email. Rotexan - I suspect there's a little bit of karma in all this for me, too. And, I do agree with you that getting into a tussle may reveal some hidden allies which could be far more trouble. My immediate goal is to secure the windows. From there, we'll see what course of action I take next. Ron - I like the UV dye idea. In fact, it makes me seriously consider a paint gun. While I wouldn't want to accidentally nail someone's car, I think zapping them with a paintball and leaving them marked might cause them to see fun elsewhere. I definitely been thinking that talking to the parents might have an impact. I'm convinced this neighborhood is not that bad; I think the parents probably have no idea what their kids are doing and would be pissed to find out. mutz - Even the second floor would have prevented this problem, I admit. But there'll be no moving; that's unRomer!can. I may possibly talk to the police, but I think I'll do it only after a bit more information about what these guys names are, more documentation on their activities, and perhaps talking to some other neighbors for corroboration. This way, the police will have enough data they'll be forced to take action... and that action should be to walk a beat between dusk and 11pm. monsoux – I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well, but them how bad can it really be when you’re blue? That night is going to be one hell of a show, I bet. You know that both you and Stingo are at the top of my short list. I’m nearly done getting acclimated (able to remember where I put things away, but haven’t figured out the trams and busses yet).

It’s possible I may find out what y’all are up to this coming weekend. Besides being able to meet either one or both of you at any given moment, there’s extra magic in the air as I’ve got a very fun friend coming to visit me whom I’m very sure would love to meet either of you. With so many stars aligned, how could I refuse to try? Anyway, I’ll take it to email.

Rotexan – I suspect there’s a little bit of karma in all this for me, too. And, I do agree with you that getting into a tussle may reveal some hidden allies which could be far more trouble. My immediate goal is to secure the windows. From there, we’ll see what course of action I take next.

Ron – I like the UV dye idea. In fact, it makes me seriously consider a paint gun. While I wouldn’t want to accidentally nail someone’s car, I think zapping them with a paintball and leaving them marked might cause them to see fun elsewhere. I definitely been thinking that talking to the parents might have an impact. I’m convinced this neighborhood is not that bad; I think the parents probably have no idea what their kids are doing and would be pissed to find out.

mutz – Even the second floor would have prevented this problem, I admit. But there’ll be no moving; that’s unRomer!can. I may possibly talk to the police, but I think I’ll do it only after a bit more information about what these guys names are, more documentation on their activities, and perhaps talking to some other neighbors for corroboration. This way, the police will have enough data they’ll be forced to take action… and that action should be to walk a beat between dusk and 11pm.

]]> By: Ron http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26575 Ron Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:39:15 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26575 or...you could regress totally and throw your feces at them...that would be a shock.... or…you could regress totally and throw your feces at them…that would be a shock….

]]> By: mutz http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26569 mutz Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:57:27 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26569 1. Call the police. Now. 2. Move the other side of Calea Rahovei, to a higher floor. 1. Call the police. Now.
2. Move the other side of Calea Rahovei, to a higher floor.

]]> By: Ron http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26567 Ron Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:48:23 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26567 two words ...louisville slugger......you only have to catch one of them...I would also suggest putting a sign in the window "omelettes for sale....please bring eggs" Then hide out somewhere in the vicinity with a carton of your own special eggs. You know, the ones like when we were kids. Left out in the sun for a week before halloween, ripening.... Maybe a bb-gun would be useful....or some pepper spray....they wouldn't come back for a second dose of that stuff....it usually comes with a uv dye in it. . .As if the politia has a black light in thier vast inventory of crime fighting gadgets, it would render them identifiable....they would run home to mommy and have to explain why it had happened! I personally would pick one up by the throat, while kicking the other ones.Then make him bring me to his home...and explain to the neglecting parents that next time...I'll be carrying him to the police station like this! two words …louisville slugger……you only have to catch one of them…I would also suggest putting a sign in the window “omelettes for sale….please bring eggs” Then hide out somewhere in the vicinity with a carton of your own special eggs. You know, the ones like when we were kids. Left out in the sun for a week before halloween, ripening…. Maybe a bb-gun would be useful….or some pepper spray….they wouldn’t come back for a second dose of that stuff….it usually comes with a uv dye in it. . .As if the politia has a black light in thier vast inventory of crime fighting gadgets, it would render them identifiable….they would run home to mommy and have to explain why it had happened! I personally would pick one up by the throat, while kicking the other ones.Then make him bring me to his home…and explain to the neglecting parents that next time…I’ll be carrying him to the police station like this!

]]> By: Rotexan http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26565 Rotexan Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:05:03 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26565 Oh, and,..keep the windows closed. Oh, and,..keep the windows closed.

]]> By: strudel http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26564 strudel Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:00:32 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26564 Call The Pied Piper of Hamelin . Call The Pied Piper of Hamelin .

]]> By: Rotexan http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26563 Rotexan Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:52:17 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26563 Do nothing and make sure you avoid being noticed by them. As one who had done similar things in Bucharest in 70's I can tell you that they thrive on your response. The more you look for them, admonish, scream, etc., the more fun it is to do pranks on you. Don't beat them. Chances are if you do it (and they deserve it!), that a big guy would show up saying: " Ce ba il bati pe frate-meu?" If you disappear from their range of vision, they'll forget about you and move on to another victim. Do nothing and make sure you avoid being noticed by them. As one who had done similar things in Bucharest in 70′s I can tell you that they thrive on your response. The more you look for them, admonish, scream, etc., the more fun it is to do pranks on you. Don’t beat them. Chances are if you do it (and they deserve it!), that a big guy would show up saying: ” Ce ba il bati pe frate-meu?”

If you disappear from their range of vision, they’ll forget about you and move on to another victim.

]]> By: monsoux http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/comment-page-1/#comment-26562 monsoux Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:35:43 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/04/06/escalation/#comment-26562 move out of the neighbourhood already. Then you can return and carry out social reintegration programmes, if you will. Mr Stingo told me you have settled in Buchy, and I am due some beers, or you are. However, I am not visiting you there. I am already under the weather. Give a sign, you know the email and the drill. move out of the neighbourhood already. Then you can return and carry out social reintegration programmes, if you will. Mr Stingo told me you have settled in Buchy, and I am due some beers, or you are. However, I am not visiting you there. I am already under the weather. Give a sign, you know the email and the drill.

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