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Sunday, May 24, 2020

May 22, 2020

Once again, due to the situation that presented itself, I had a second patrol which felt like a mission.  There was a possibility of suspicious people around an area, that were approaching cars (couldn't say exactly, since it's based on theory)  It was another patrol in North Dorchester again, but as you will see later, I was trying something new with my patrols, that revolutionize it to having the patrols longer and cover more distance.  As I passed the supposed area.  There was no one there.  The reason I didn't stay there, which is pretty much why I don't like patrols in residential areas.  When you're doing patrols in residential areas, you have to remember that you are going to be seen as an odd stranger that looks like someone who might be suspicious.  In those times, you have to remain calm, act natural, keep your emotions in check, and try not get excited.  I have to remember, I am dressed in, what people will assume, a scary, spooky, creepy costume.  As I walked in the area.  I was using the techniques I used in my last patrol in North Dorchester, which I measured the distance from where I am to where I was parked.  It helped my situation again, however, there was a new spin.  There was a person who was on the opposite side of then street.  It would be no problem, but he was near the place where I would cross the street.  To prevent from scaring him off, I managed to kept walking, passing where I wanted to originally crossed, and crossed to another street, to prevent suspicion.
To change my routine, I went into my car in which I drove to a different location.  In this way, by going to a different location & parking there.  In this way, I can covered more areas with less walking, giving more energy in case there is an actual situation that requires your best effort.  This was actually a better part of the patrol.  I walked down Dudley Street again.  Im managed to find that parking lot that I found the arrows from.  Something useful in future situations.  But as I walked back up, I heard a young man sounding drunk and rapping with emotion.  I went down to check if everything was alright.  It was, but he made a lot of Batman references as he felt comfortable with me.  It was good.  As I left, he kept yelling Batman questions.
I soon came across a man who was sitting on the curb.  I didn't know if he was drunk or tired.  I came up and asked him if he was alright.  He said he was tired and just wanted to rest until he can go home on the other side of the street.  We talked in the meantime.  I explained that I was a real life superhero and he started to feel comfortable with my presence.  Then I started to help him cross the street.  It felt like an extreme good deed, since I was crossing a wide street with cars going fast in the middle of night.  I managed to stay calm in the entire situation, and as we made it to the other side, he thanked me and I walked off.
I managed to walk down Stoughton Street, in which things went haywire.  As I walked up things went well, until I passed a homeless woman with her possessions laying on the steps of the residence.  I didn't know if she was hurt or worse, so I asked if she was alright.  She said she was, but sounded weak.  I don't know if she was hurt or tired, since it was very late at night, so I had not choicer but walk away.  To force her to leave would make things worse, where she or a witness would call 911. However, she was on the foot of true private property, since i9t wasn't a commercial building, or someone's home.  But however, there was a car passing.  As it was stopped at the red light, the passengers looked at me very timidly.  There was a second time,. where a man saw me, and he immediately ran indoors.  I tried to explain to him who I was, but he couldn't understand English.  This gave me a feeling that I was going to be burned out.  So unfortunately, I had to walk back to the car.
At the car, I noticed there was a person with some bags was waiting on the side of the street.  I found out she was waiting for her ride.  She was nervous, but I talked to her to calm her down.  By the time the ride came, she calmed down and thanked me.  I even managed to a car patrol of the rest of Boston.  Not a bad patrol.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

May 11, 2020

Upon hearing some news about some recent incidents in the South End, I decided to go to the area, post haste.  I had to go a more direct route towards my destination.  As I walked down West Dedham Street, I headed straight down there past Mass Ave.  I noticed I was passing Northeastern University.  Under better times, a great place to check the area, but the Corona virus, was like an unneeded hangover.  At least there isn't Mike Tyson, the tiger, or Dr. Ken (see the Hangover movie for references.).   But I made it to my destination, Melnea Cass Boulevard.  I never patrolled this area before, but it was a unique challenge.  As I passed the area, there was a sign that said, "#SaveMelneaTrees."  I knew there was stuff grown around there in the past, but nothing more than a garden.  I also remembered a baseball field that was somewhat a much smaller version of Fenway Park.  I could've been wrong.  I found a sidewalk with three paths.  I took a middle path to get a better view.  However as I heard a car parked nearby changed from hip hop music to a cell phone call (it wasn't in motion,) it made me nervous.  I wasn't on the property of private housing, but with the world nowadays, how can you tell.  I saw a beggar walking on crutches begging for money.  But I noticed he didn't need them.  I asked him about it, but he denied.  It was hard to prove the point but I had to mov e on.  However, I had to cut the route short because there was blue lights down the street.  It was the police as a situation was happening.  I managed to change direction, but I managed to make it Dudley Square by accident.  I got to admit hitting that area of Roxbury was a new, exciting first for me.  But this wasn't the time to examine there, since I was very far off my parking space.  I fortunately knew my tracking knowledge knowing that heading to the tallest building was like heading to the North Star, thus heading to Downtown, and the South End.  I made it past Mass Ave, only to turn to the Back Bay.  So on this night I covered, three areas in Boston in one night.  A case I couldn't cover, but a feat that I had that I can still be proud of.

Monday, May 11, 2020

May 9, 2020

Due to odd circumstances, I decided to do an impromptu patrol.  I decided to do another section of Dorchester, this time, Uphams Corner.  Looking for a space was tough, but I managed to find in near a bridge.  As I walked I noticed that my goggles was getting too fogged up from wearing the balaclava.  I knew I had to wear it for the COVID-19 situation, but being unable to see was not on the menu.  So I made to take the mouthpiece down.  It was harder to breathe, but not too much.  As I walked down, a lady from her vehicle spotted me.  She asked who I was and I explained.  I answered her questions, and she felt very grateful for what I'm doing.  Next as I passed a person who stopped near a hydrant, the first thing I thought was how the BTD was going to give them a ticket.  So as I warned them, the people in the backseat was laughing uncontrollably.  It was like they were injecting too much of Batman's enemy's the Joker's laughing gas (I know it sounds stupid, but if you heard that laughter believe me it was like going to a show with Jeff Dunham.  You're welcome Peanut).  I soon passed a retired marine.  As we walked, he knew what I was doing there and what my motivations are.  Just as I saluted his service to protect our country, he saluted mine to protect the city.  As well, I managed to touch on side streets.  I went down Dudley Street.  However, as I crossed down the street thru a cross walked, a car was going insanely fast.  Good thing I moved quickly.  If anyone in the comments have ever played the video game "Grand Theft Auto," how many points is it to hit a superhero?  Just asking.  As I passed a 7-Eleven, there were some people hanging out.  Both people were very receptive towards me, but there was some who, well, were jerks.  A light moment came as a spotted a stray cat running thru.  As I tried to see the cat as he was in between building, as I came to it, he ran away.  I knew there was nothing I can do, but a touching moment.  I will say this felt like I took the next step, towards expanding my role as a real life superhero of Boston.

Friday, May 8, 2020

May 6, 2020

The next day, I decided to try a different part of Dorchester, the northern side.  Finding a place was tough.  I managed to Parnell park near Burger King.  As I walked down things were going real well.  It wasn't much to talk about, but there is something interesting.  I actually had a unique look at my tracking skills.  From point A to point B, I actually had a great idea of how to track.  To understand the distance between where I had to go I had to remember where point A is.  Instead of backtracking, I actually went the other direction thru side streets.  I managed to make way towards a decent area.  Not bad for t5racking skills.  It has been getting a lot more quieter on the patrols.  Not much people around.  Granted it's a Wednesday, but unless you're going thru a drive-thru, not many stores are open.  I didn't cover Uphams Corner, but I might inn a future patrol.  If only I can find a parking space for that.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

May 5, 2020

I went thru Mattapan late on Cinco de Mayo.  As I started there was a man who was confused on why I was there.  As I tried to explain, he decided to run off in a huff.  Interesting, to say the least.  Ironically, on a day which is known for partying, there was barely anyone there.  The COVID-19 pandemic has hit in such a way, it does feel like a ghost town.  Knowing I wouldn't be able to cover much, I decided to dare myself to push harder by find out how far up I can walk up Blue Hill Avenue.    As I walked, there was a car parked in the lot of Jubilee Church.  I checked on it.  It was guy who just lived close by.  He was in a panic, but I calmed him down, saying that I was just checking if everything was alright.  Seeing people around wasn't as much, except some were pretty lax.  As I noticed closer to the island in the Avenue, there was a car parked closer to there with hazard lights on.  I figured that was an odd place to0 wait, knowing how dangerous it is to cross.  But as soon I saw the second, I walked on.  An odd way to meet someone for a late night snack.  The biggest moment was when I hit Morton Street, making to the farthest I even walked up Blue Hill Avenue.  A good step into making this feel great.  As I walked down I saw something rummaging thru the clothing donation box.  It was a man who was looking for some clothes.  It would convention wisdom to tell him to stop.  But in all fairness, the reason that thing is there is to help those who's too poor to get clothes.  Not only is it cruel, but it is counterproductive and a waste of time.

Friday, May 1, 2020

April 29, 2020

As I started my patrol in Dorchester, I noticed the velcro on the mask I was going to use due to the COVID-19 virus situation had lost one of the straps.  Despite trying to fix it, it came to no avail.  Improvising, I decided to use another mask instead (on the mouth, not the one I usually use.). I had to park a little closer than usual since I was going to do other areas, which proved to be useless since I didn't cover those other areas, as you will see.  I was doing the usual checking.  I noticed a man sitting on the wall near Carney Hospital.  I asked if he was okay.  He said he was, he was waiting for the bus.  However, he was more concerned about the man at the bus stop.  I went to him.  Even thou he was very covered up with his hoodie.  He pretty much acknowledged me.  He was coherent but in a quiet, uncertain mood.  I left him be because, it didn't seem that he was causing trouble, just a little under the weather.  As I crossed Gallivan, a police car came by.   I saluted at it and they yelled Batman.  What a nice complimentary hello from one servant to two public servants, serving at this tough time.  All the more reason to help at this tough time.  First place I helped was at Ashmont station as I saw a hat around the station.  I figure I send it to the Security Office at its Lost & Found.  This was the first time in uniform I went to the station.  However the officer was very understanding and appreciated.  I gave his hat and left.  As I was about to cross at the corner of Dorchester & Ashmont, I noticed some kind of ruckus over at O'Brien's.  I went immediately to investigate.  There were several loiterers there, one causing a very troublesome hassle.  As the others were acting like they were seeing a celebrity, I had to concentrate on the harasser.  She kept saying to me to mind my business, but I persisted.  Warning about the current situation and how she could be in possible trouble with police.  Eventually she got her keys, the supposed reason she was there, and everyone left.  I checked on the employee to see if he was okay, and I was on my way.  I also checked the cabbies around Ashmont station if they have their masks.  It maybe small and a possible hassle, but with people's fears, social distancing, and the drivers' jobs, this had to be an important part, even if it felt uncomfortable.  But as I was passing Braces, I saw a few guys in a dark grey car.  On the drivers side I saw a door open with a bottle of beer being placed on the ground with the engine running.  I knew with the engine running, and a half-empty bottle of beer, it was possible cause for a possible OUI.  I had to stop the driver and told him he was under citizen's arrest.  I looked at the license and called 911.  My "batphone" was getting itself updated (great timing) so I had to use another phone.  I called the operator at 11:12 PM.  The operator was respondent and asked me some questions.  However the suspect was acting as if it's nothing and called the phone and kept going back and forth, back and forth.  I kept on talking to the operator, giving a description.  But trying to keep control of the situation and trying not to sound like a lunatic in front of the operator didn't make things easy.  He soon left in the opposite way.  I told the operator where he went.  I felt like a joke.  The first citizen's arrest I tried to do and I looked like the Blue Beetle from the Electric Company, not DC, but why the hell did the former take that from that and Carlton Comics?  I was despondent, but I kept going.  I noticed a man at the bench we talked.  I told him about real life superheroes and about myself.  We got along great.  As I left, I felt a better.  Too bad it lasted a minute.  I saw two men, holding black bags, both canvas, one a backpack.  They spotted me.  One fo them felt good, seeing Batman.  But as I heard his friend saying that he should give this girl "oral sex," I tried to chip in.  He yelled at me immediately.  He wass ready to start a fight.  He even tried to bring out a switchblade.  Fortunately, I had my baton on standby.  But it was nothing compared to what he said next.  "YOU'RE NOT BATMAN!  YOU'RE NOT A SUPERHERO!  YOU'RE A CLOWN!  YOU'RE A JOKE!'  Fortunately, his friend pulled him away before he would do anything worse.  I have been told worst things, much worst things.  But those words, at THAT time, hit me like a bunch of bricks.  I stood there for a while feeling like a joke.  I rather not get into he rest.  I kept doing the patrol.  I noticed a guy standing at a corner standing around later.  I talked to him.  He appeared developmentally disabled, and by his teeth being bad probably in a very tough situation.  I tried to talk to him, but a woman on the bench called him.  But as I approached her, she told me to stop and not talk to her.  I tried to get answers, but she told me to get out of here in a tantrum.  The day just kept getting better.  I soon noticed there was a van doing a U-turn oddly in a street where it would be very short to do so easy.  I walked by, but kept it under mind.  Soon I saw the same OUI car, in same area as last time, but parked in a different place I called 911 again at 12:28 AM on my "batphone" this time.  The operator was much ruder.  As I tried explaining, she was very belligerent.  When she asked what I was doing, I told her.  She made me feel like a joke, but before she went on with a speech, I just hung up, no used talking with idiots.  I passed by  the blue van.  I walked up and asked if everything was okay.  He said everything was fine.  Well, at least on bad part diverted.  Then a Transit Officer spotted me.  He felt very thrilled.  We talked a little, he even asked for my picture.  But before we could do so, he was on call. In the end, at the same bus stop, there was the same man, he looked as if he was homeless.  I checked on him and asked if he was okay.  I tried to get him help.  But he refused.  However he was very grateful for me being concerned about him.  I soon left.