LOCAL COLOUR #1: GLORY 2 GOD !

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

stay tuned for summer mission trip 2025 part 2

(July-August-Sept)

WRONG to arrest him "Motorcyclist Gets Taught a Hard Lesson After Dangerous Stunts in Front of Police "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/motorcyclist-gets-taught-hard-lesson-after-performing-dangerous/

I say let boys be boys. they're not endangering anybody except themselves. They're just testing their limits just like young Americans 🇺🇸 used to be allowed to do

And then you hear people complaining about kids being soy boys & wimps these days & spending all day on their smartphone. Here you have some Daredevil kids doing some fun things👍 endangering nobody & then they bust them for it 😡👎

https://x.com/AmeriPrayer1/status/1953091871712133480?t=TYjoLIMnPeQkBFmgaLhjEg&s=19

Monday, August 4, 2025

re Lina's Tire repair 11045 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YtSpccv7Cf7MXhxE7?g_st=am

Everybody says go to discount tire or Les Schwab if you want a free tire repair, but that's only if you want to wait several hours too because they're always backed up busy. Furthermore the big companies always are telling you that you probably can't do it because it's too close to the side or some other excuse so they try to sell you tires. Although Les Schwab is better about it than discount tire.

So I actually just pulled in here with a very slow tire leak and I saw the screw immediately right in the center of the tire so it was an easy plug. I made sure to ask beforehand the cost because then they can't change it. They wanted 20 for a plug or 40 for a patch. I thought the patch price is a little ridiculous so I said well I'll just take a plug I guess.

The guy who did the work on the tire was pretty nice you know one of those friendly Mexicans with a good demeanor, but the guy who charged my credit card was a little grouchy. He's like one of those Mexicans who calls every white guy "boss" which is a barely veiled insult. Any time a Mexican calls me " boss " I call him boss back. So I said "THANKS BOSS." Which I could see pissed him off because he thought he was pretty special. 😅😆😁

Oh, if you pay by credit card it's 22 . And this was a gift to them because as soon as I saw the screw I realized I can do this plug myself and I even have the equipment in my car, but I thought well they already lifted it up so I'll just pay it - it's an EASY $20 FOR THEM

Feliz navidad 🎄🎁🎅

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Re Fred Meyer store 915 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107 😡👎

https://maps.app.goo.gl/otay2N3eHxbJRjiY9?g_st=am

I DON'T LIKE IT that they've imitated Walmart with their little yellow highlighter that they ( try to) demand to slash across your receipt as you leave. I'm a well-established professional person & I don't really like having somebody from Mexico (possibly an illegal immigrant) being the judge of my honorability .

CAN I ASK HIM TO SEE HIS IMMIGRATION PAPERS ? Even Walmart knows enough not to press their luck with their yellow highlighter as you exit. I just nod and they nod back because I know they have NO LEGAL RIGHT TO ACTUALLY DEMAND to see my receipt.

Likewise at Fred Meyer. But here I am visiting Seattle & the immigrant demanded to see my receipt 🧾 (BUT HE COULDN'T EVEN SAY IT IN COMPLETE ENGLISH) and then he even failed to unlock my grocery cart wheels which locked up as I went out the door.

SHAME on Fred Meyer.

Not coming back 👎😡

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Little disappointed to hear Victor Hansen say he gave his wife's Tesla to his son and bought another new Tesla.

Late Night TV, R.I.P., Clint Eastwood, and the Sorry State of Freedom in the Anglosphere " https://castbox.fm/vb/832557742

Little disappointed to hear Victor Hansen say he gave his wife's Tesla to his son and bought a another new Tesla. this is a guy who likes to talk about having been a farmer & working with his hands and stuff like that. And then he switches over to sound like an silicon valley elitist buying Teslas. 👎. I think I've heard him also mocking his fellow Stanford colleagues for owning high-end pricey cars.

Vid 8.1.25 Blue Angels Seattle 🇺🇸🛬😇🕊️

Go Blue 😇Angels🛬 Go

#FlyHigh ☀️😇🙂

👍👍👍

🛬🛬🛬🛬

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

#BlueAngels

#SeaFair

#Seattle

https://youtube.com/shorts/vf5gCMi4c-M?si=CLWRkMIo5GwQLC6N

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Re roadside overlook, north Fort Bragg California

https://maps.app.goo.gl/c2AKVzRemMyiiukn9?g_st=am

Actually there's a roadside overlook before this one (south )where there's a trail that goes down to the beach. it's a little difficult to find the trail but it also has a rope help you get up and down. However, if you walk down the beach southward you'll see a house that's sort of hidden by the bridge and when I was there even though I was on the beach ( public property)a man came out with his dogs and was a little bit grumpy about it.

I wasn't doing anything illegal because I was on the beach ( public property). I was NOT on his property but he seemed to think he had the right to approach me and warn me that if I get too close to his property I would be trespassing - he didn't exactly say those words but that seemed to be his concern. He also mentioned that he had a gun which seemed to be ridiculous.

I'm just traveling through sightseeing and enjoying the beauty of the area. He thought I was lying when I told him about the trail & the rope. Guess he doesn't know his own backyard very well. But I think he'll probably try to go find it now and he'll probably cut the rope even though it is on public property.. So don't be surprised if it's gone after 7.26.25

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

re Target 🎯 Store 2485 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GYQFE5sbUbSGafLG7?g_st=am

So I know the new white guy watching the customers at self-checkout has to try to make sure everything is legitimate, but I don't think that includes him LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER while I'm trying to use the self-checkout.

I know how to use the machine . I've been using it for years. But when there was the slightest tiny delay that I didn't click on "card " when I was checking out there he was suddenly telling me what to do. It felt too too too too too close.

All he has to do is make sure that I scan everything in my cart and that I get a receipt showing that I paid for everything. He doesn't need to stand right behind me & watch every freakin click I do. That's called MICRO MANAGING . NOBODY LIKES IT 🚫👎😡.

And he doesn't have to immediately jump on me if there's the slightest delay in not pushing the right button in a nano -second. Just relax. I'm almost 60-years old. I I know how to use a computer. I've studied several languages. I've traveled extensively. I made it thru high school and college and graduate school. I'm not a freakin idiot.

He's the one working at the grocery store, not me. And there's nothing wrong with working at the grocery store. But it certainly doesn't make him a genius and every customer the opposite.

Verse of the day 7.23.25

"You, dear children,

are from God &

have overcome

the evil one,

because the One

who is in you is

greater than the one

who is in the world."

-1 John 4:4

Monday, July 21, 2025

re Sunnyvale Library 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

ABOUT A year ago (2024) i was using the Sunnyvale library for about a week every day while waiting for my auto repair. I noticed at the time that there was a couple in one of the corners that always left their stuff on the desk (laptop, etc) and would leave for an extended amount of time. Seemed strange to me. THen they would return and whisper to each other.

I returned recently about a year later and noticed these two (male, female, darkish complexions, married couple ?) were still there ! And their stuff was still on the desk and they were gone again. While I was working on my laptop they returned. THen they left again. Then the guy returned. As I packed up my stuff he turned and looked at me and SEEMED TO BE TAKING A PICTURE OF ME. Not sure what that was all about but I didn't like the way he did it- nor know for what purpose .

I also noticed that all the tents that were scattered around the back were gone. What happened to the campers ? Not allowed anymore ? Well, the couple in the corner seems to still be CAMPING INSIDE . And leaving their stuff there for extended periods of time without being present is simply INVITING A PROBLEM . Nobody does that. You TAKE YOUR STUFF WITH YOU when you're going to be gone for a while. I hope security puts an END TO THIS FIASCO. This is NOT THEIR PRIVATE PERSONAL CORNER of the library !!!!

CC: LIBRARY MANAGER

re O'reilly's Auto Parts at 170 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

THIS HAPPENED AROUND DECEMBER 2024: this is a mostly male Latino operated franchise, and they are definitely NOT the most helpful boss dudes. I hadn't been here for a few years; then I was in the area & needed a few things quickly. First time in I bought the stuff I needed, no problem. The Latino clerk with long hair didn't say thanks or anything, but at least he did his job.

So I went out to my car and fixed a few things; then I wanted to do a CEL scan (Check Engine Light) so I went back in. THere was one guy behind the counter. Sometimes waiting can take a long time. I noticed another Latino employee in an aisle and asked him if he could get the Scanner for me.

He refused and said "He can help you" (pointing to the guy behind the counter). So I waited, and finally got up to the counter and politely asked the fellow for the scanner. He responded "I'LL BE OUT THERE IN A MINUTE " . He'll be out there ? I can do it myself. I had my driver's license in hand as well in case he wanted it (sometimes they do, sometimes they don't; it's never predictable).

But I said okay and told him where I was parked. I THOUGHT he was being sincere & legitimate, and would come out in a few minutes. I waited, and waited, still waiting. He never came out. It wasn't accidental. THE LATINO CLERK HAD NO INTENTION OF EVER HELPING ME. HE WAS DISRESPECTING ME BECAUSE OF MY RACE (WHITE)

I have never done anything bad here. It was PURE PREJUDICE as best as I can tell. I'm sorry I can't change my skin color . The only problem is that it is actually ILLEGAL to refuse service based on skin color - YES EVEN against white people ! A Latino cannot refuse to do business with a person because they are "white" , nor "black" etc

"The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no business (public or private) serving the public can discriminate based on a customer's national origin, sex, religion, color or race."

This place needs a MAJOR SHAKEUP. The only problem is that they probably have no choice other than to take what they can get. Nonetheless, I will file a complaint and hope for some changes.

-disgusted-

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

BEWARE the O'Reilly's Brake Pad Scam !

BEWARE THE O'Reilly's Brake Pad Scam: so i bought brake pads with "lifetime warranty" in 2023 and they wore out prematurely (in my opinion), but even if not premature my understanding of the O'Reilly's brake pad warranty is that:

"O'Reilly's policy, and that of many other major chains, generally DOES cover normal wear and tear on their premium "lifetime warranty" brake pads. The idea is that you buy one set, and as long as you own the vehicle, you get free replacements for pads that simply wear out.".

So i brought in the pads and the white guy ran up to the counter to help me. I pushed the box of used brake pads toward him and said "I'm returning these for a refund". The white clerk opened the box and quickly "inspected" the brake pads. He didn't even look up my account before quickly saying "I can't refund these. They've been used".

DUH ?! REALLY ? like he thought he was sherlock holmes and had detected a major lie. It was SO RIDICULOUS - he was treating me like I had found some old brake pads on the sidewalk and thought I could walk in and get $50 bucks for them.

The reality is I purchased new brake pads at a different O'Reilly's near where I was earlier in the day (Westminster) and had them replaced at my shop near there. Then I had a meeting in Newport Beach, so afterwards I stopped in at the closest O'Reilly's to hopefully get treated with the respect I deserve.

I told him "I know they've been used. I am returning them for a warranty refund. The Vietnamese fellow at the other O'Reilly's said I could return them "as long as they're not metal on metal" . But this white guy said "No. I can't do that." And said that "normal wear and tear" is NOT covered by lifetime warranty, which leads me back to the above quote .

I have been a faithful customer at O'Reilly's over the years because (usually) they are honorable about their warranties without playing Sherlock Holmes. But, sadly, this was quite a different experience. Shame on this clerk for mistreating me. If he had a legitimate denial of my warranty claim it seems in contradiction to what I've been told and read. If anybody feels scammed, it's me, by him.

"While the exact legal wording might differ slightly, the intent and common practice for both O'Reilly's and AutoZone's "lifetime warranty" brake pads is to replace them when they are worn out from normal use...While both companies intend to cover normal wear on "lifetime" brake pads, the individual employee's understanding, training, and interpretation of "defect" versus "excessive wear due to other issues" can lead to wildly different outcomes...So, the real difference isn't so much in the underlying policy (which for premium pads often DOES cover normal wear), but in the consistency of [or lack of ] training and application by individual store employees."

The initial reaction you received ("They've been used!") was indeed ridiculous in the context of a warranty return, as the whole point of returning a worn item under warranty is precisely that it has been used and worn out .."

re O'Reilly's location at

1739 Superior Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Wild Rose Lake , Nebraska

https://goo.gl/maps/RSBKVvr4meXq77hA6?g_st=am

So apparently everything back here is private unless you're invited guests. Even though it doesn't say that online at least not very obviously that I've noticed. so I drove up the road until the sign said private and guests only. And some guy in a cart saw me coming and you can see that he decided to quickly reverse his cart in my direction to block my way as if I was going to disobey the sign. What a freaking jerk. I don't want to be on anybody's stupid freaking private property. I can assure you, I come from places that are much nicer. I'm just passing through the state looking for some nice public areas to enjoy just like some of you do from Nebraska ( the few of you who DARE to leave your state. I know it's scary) when you pass through my area in my state and we try to be very nice & hospitable to you

Monday, May 26, 2025

Memorial Day 2025

🕊️🕯️❤️✝️🇺🇸🪦🙏👶👼
#MemorialDay2025
https://youtube.com/shorts/4OyfTArfZ-E?si=V7y3lKLSZahVP7s6
🕊️🕯️❤️✝️🇺🇸🪦🙏👶👼

Monday, May 19, 2025

CREEP CAM ATHERTON LIBRARY #Atherton #TheCreep

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5t3Rt9TIBUA

this guy entered the library and demanded that I get out of my seat and change my plug location to please him. When I refused because of his demanding attitude , he had a case of "road rage" and yanked my laptop cord out of the socket and plugged his own in. no shame, no apology.

Simply unbelievable

Friday, May 16, 2025

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BBufAdiXjMyWpSFy8?g_st=am

The guy in the POWER SUIT at mass every day at the MP monastery seems to be making the mistake of thinking he can be justified with God by perfect attendance at Mass.

A lot of people go thru such a phase & then they (hopefully ) eventually realize this is not going to ultimately help them be justified with God- just by perfect attendance and being exceptionally well dressed, WITHOUT a change of heart ❤️ and service to God.

And a change of heart will lead to wanting to deliver others from sin by being an evangelist of the gospel the good news of Jesus ✝️Christ. This will lead to HARDSHIP, because you will need to become an evangelist in one way or another and that usually DOESN'T mean financial success and the praise of others, especially in Silicon Valley💰.

It's about the heart ❤️ young man, not externalities. As Jesus said to the Rich Young Man "Are you willing to sell everything and follow me ⁉️". Unfortunately the rich young man walked away sadly. He wasn't willing.

-Matthew 19:21-22