Lockdown patrol challenge: Mission 2 -- The Search for knee-jerks

[TheNoNamedOne]

Our mission, to boldly go and challenge lockdown patrol forces wherever in Okinawa they may be searching for targets. To seek out, strange gunnies and other staff NCO's whose temper causes them to pop veins and eyeballs; to induce a heart attack or some other public screaming tantrum or knee-jerk reaction...these are the adventures of TheProsecutor set loose on Okinawa....oooohhhhwhaaaaa oooohwhaaaa.....ooowhaaaa ~~~

Report follows
Civilian log: Stardate: 2008, Feb 26.

On the heels of my prior mission in which minimal vein-bulging eye-popping Zilmerans were encountered, I set out on a more ambitious mission today.
This was a multi-pronged assault on several locations in one sweep that occurred over several hours.

I first arrived at the Obligato sector in Chatan at approximately 17:00. There I entered to a virtually empty restaurant with amazed eyes from the staff staring at me. I picked up a S&S from the rack, leaving the JU edition untouched. I ordered chips, bean dip (comes as a set, you know) and iced tea.

I stayed there until approx 17:40 but no Zilmerans were encountered. I paid the bill and left for the Sunabe Sea Wall sector.

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[DougP]

I picked up a S&S from the rack, leaving the JU edition untouched.

LMAO!:w00t:

[Sex Wax]

While you are down near Sunabe Sea Wall, can you pick me up some Gyros from the resturant there. I luv them things:thumbup1:

[TheNoNamedOne]

I arrived at the Sunabe Sea Wall at approx 17:50 and parked my car along the side. It was C6 (or maybe that was Tony) who recommended that I go there and sit on the sea wall. However, it was raining. But, being the flexible investigator I am, I revised my plan with a great idea -- to simply walk up the sea wall. Genius!

I did. I walked about 300 m one way and then back. No resistance from Zilmerans were to be had. But the temperature was dropping fast and I was hungry.

There she sat, beckoning -- The Fab curry shop. I climbed their steep steps and entered and was quite shocked and taken off guard to be greeted by ....

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[TheNoNamedOne]

There she sat, beckoning -- The Fab curry shop. I climbed their steep steps and entered and was quite shocked and taken off guard to be greeted by .... another empty restaurant. More amazed eyes from the staff looked at this brave Zilmeran hunting warrior prowling the coastline for game.

I remained there until approx 18:20 and then set off for the Mihama 7 Plex sector. I arrived there at approx 18:30 and found it quite easy to find a location to park my car near the Starbucks there.

I did. I parked my car and departed from the safety it offered.

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[Mad Hatter]

While you are down near Sunabe Sea Wall, can you pick me up some Gyros from the resturant there. I luv them things:thumbup1:

I tried to go to Gyros today, but they have a sign on the door saying that they will be closed until the Lockdown ends.

[OtisPMerriweather]

There she sat, beckoning -- The Fab curry shop. I climbed their steep steps and entered and was quite shocked and taken off guard to be greeted by .... another empty restaurant. More amazed eyes from the staff looked at this brave Zilmeran hunting warrior prowling the coastline for game.

I remained there until approx 18:20 and then set off for the Mihama 7 Plex sector. I arrived there at approx 18:30 and found it quite easy to find a location to park my car near the Starbucks there.

I did. I parked my car and departed from the safety it offered.

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You should wear a hat or someother identifier next time u go out..I live right around the corner...I'd make a lap and yell "TP!!!" That should get you noticed...

[gunny8511]

There she sat, beckoning -- The Fab curry shop. I climbed their steep steps and entered and was quite shocked and taken off guard to be greeted by .... another empty restaurant. More amazed eyes from the staff looked at this brave Zilmeran hunting warrior prowling the coastline for game.



While your desire to waste the time of people with a job to do is amusing, it seems that your paranoia (and the paranoia of others) is not paying off for you. Perhaps you should find a hobby that will actually yield results. :rolleyes:

[P_chan]

According to gunny, everyone needs a hobby.

So is telling people they need a hobby a hobby in itself?

[Muku]

While your desire to waste the time of people with a job to do is amusing, it seems that your paranoia (and the paranoia of others) is not paying off for you. Perhaps you should find a hobby that will actually yield results. :rolleyes:

Haven't you noticed? He is a thanks whore! It's his new hobby!

[TheNoNamedOne]

I exited the safety of my car and moved towards the Starbucks. Empty, save for one or two customers. I thought I would go in there, order, and sit, but decided to forge on to cover more land -- to caste my net wide for Zilmerans.

I crossed the street to the Ferris Wheel building and was not challenged. I lingered around that area for a few seconds, then proceeded onto Makeman home center. I briefly entered and looked at the ¥100 shop. No foreigners were to be seen.

Then I remembered that small McD's where many Kubasaki H.S. gang thug children with piercings all over the body decked out in goth clothes hang out screaming loudly to one another. Surely Zilmerans were there laying in wait.

I approached tentatively and from the echoing cave hall of that plaza area came the cry of ....

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[OtisPMerriweather]

come on man...i gotta get up early in the morning...

[yamama]

vein-bulging eye-popping Zilmerans are not on the island i do not believe. I was told that he has gone away till the weekend for a little r&r and liberty in a non locked down country

[P_chan]

This is really sad.

[TheNoNamedOne]

I approached tentatively and from the echoing cave hall of that plaza area came the cry of ....a loud irashaimase from the Jpn lady behand the McD's counter when the glass sliding door opened. No Zilmerans and no out of control delinquent dependent children with weird peircings were to be found.

I surmised...they must eat their own.

So, I headed back out of the Makeman lot back to the large intersection. This time I crossed over to the movie theater, looked at the movies that were playing and peeked in Capriciosa and Tony Roma. None of the ilk from the Zilmeran camp were spotted in those sectors either.

I crossed back over to the large parking lot and entered my car. It felt good to be back in its safety.

There was only one thing left to try as night was descending and time was running out... a return to yesterday's scene of action -- the Starbucks on 58 across from that Death Star Camp Lester.

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[gunny8511]

Haven't you noticed? He is a thanks whore! It's his new hobby!

My mistake. There are indeed some strange hobbies these days...

[Muku]

This is really sad.

P you have been here long enough to know this already. It's the newer members that are getting sucked in.

Remember this too shall pass.

[Muku]

My mistake. There are indeed some strange hobbies these days...
Gunny I get the feeling that you are an easy man to keep happy. A few beers, maybe a a fishing pole and some good conversation?

Am I right?

[FDokinawa]

Gunny I get the feeling that you are an easy man to keep happy. A few beers, maybe a a fishing pole and some good conversation?

Am I right?

haha.. sounds right up my ally.. im just glad this isnt happing during peek fishing time. but then I only live a couple min from awase port and a full day of no one bugging me on a boat 20 miles off the coast.. :D

[TheNoNamedOne]

I arrived in the parking area at Starbucks on Rt 58 across from Camp Lester at approx 19:00. I parked and turned off the engine. Something didn't feel right. But I couldn't place my finger on it.

Looking around I noticed I had the same book I had. I was looking forward to reading a few pages. Then I got out of the car and walked across the parking area. Immediately I noticed the lady in the drive through window as one of the staff that was there yesterday, and I saw her turn around to say something to another staff after she had seen me. I continued on.

I came to the side of the building, and looking in I saw the staff look at me, following me as I walked. I turned the corner and just
as I was about to enter, I noticed ...

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[Ammoyankee]

It's starting to get boring now, something needs to happen or it's done with!

[Carl]

Let me guess... you noticed there were no Americans? As interesting as this started out, I'm beginning to get bored.

[Muku]

Let me guess... you noticed there were no Americans? As interesting as this started out, I'm beginning to get bored.

remember last night? that wasnt enough?

How many other suckers for the thanks whore crack are there?

[proudtobnotpc]

Maybe if TP started streaking then we would have more fun

[Oki Cajun]

I thought this was going somewhere....

[spike7165]

I've just been out and caught the late stages of what looked like an accident between American and Japanese. Dont know if it was cars, pedestrians or bikes but there were two MP cars and a lot of Japanese police measuring the road etc. 3-4 JPs looked at me through the windows as did the MPs and said nothing. Hope its not another DUI!

[gunny8511]

Gunny I get the feeling that you are an easy man to keep happy. A few beers, maybe a a fishing pole and some good conversation?

Am I right?

Muku,

Pretty darned close. Throw a day on the golf course in there, and I'm pretty close to content. Of course, contentment is only possible if my wife is happy. :thumbup:

[nipponliving]

I've just been out and caught the late stages of what looked like an accident between American and Japanese. Dont know if it was cars, pedestrians or bikes but there were two MP cars and a lot of Japanese police measuring the road etc. 3-4 JPs looked at me through the windows as did the MPs and said nothing. Hope its not another DUI!

Maybe someone was reading P’s thread while driving next to Starbuck’s wireless and crashed into another car. It’s all P’s fault! :cursing:

[Writer Sterling]

So are you gonna tell us or what?

I think you got 6 thanks. Notice when it is a good part he adds more thanks to be given. This is lame.

I would like to know what happened to TP though because there was a DODDS teacher hassled about paying her bill off base and she even had her exemption letter. JPs confined her for almost an hour.
Samy

[DougP]

So are you gonna tell us or what?

I think you got 6 thanks. Notice when it is a good part he adds more thanks to be given. This is lame.

I would like to know what happened to TP though because there was a DODDS teacher hassled about paying her bill off base and she even had her exemption letter. JPs confined her for almost an hour.
Samy

TP is in the kennel:thumbup: locked up

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

Haven't you noticed? He is a thanks whore! It's his new hobby!
焼餅。食べられない餅だなっ。

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

Gunny I get the feeling that you are an easy man to keep happy. A few beers, maybe a a fishing pole and some good conversation?

Am I right?
Whoa! Muku knows an awful lot about pleasing men...:eek:

[Jrocka83]

Whoa! Muku knows an awful lot about pleasing men...:eek:

Becuase he's a Man Pleaser:D.

[Muku]

Whoa! Muku knows an awful lot about pleasing men...:eek:

Out of the mouth of a babe:rolleyes:

Someday when you eventually grow up you will learn, until that time I and everyone else here will bear with the burden of raising you like an indigent, yet somewhat precocious, runt of the litter.

[nipponliving]

So are you gonna tell us or what?

I think you got 6 thanks. Notice when it is a good part he adds more thanks to be given. This is lame.

I would like to know what happened to TP though because there was a DODDS teacher hassled about paying her bill off base and she even had her exemption letter. JPs confined her for almost an hour.
Samy

I don't buy it Sammy. Did YOU talk to this teacher or did someone tell you about it? JP said they will NOT enforce the restriction as it is not under Japanese law. Call them and ask. I did. Someone is not telling the true.

[P_chan]

Maybe someone was reading P’s thread while driving next to Starbuck’s wireless and crashed into another car. It’s all P’s fault! :cursing:

Wait......what did I do?

[Isaak Brodsky]

Facts: Gate 2 Street, like Jusco and et al, was a ghost town. At 10:00, we entered Good Times to find it completely empty, save one cute bar maid and the lingering smoke of her filter-less cigarette. She relayed her impressions of the “Lock Down” on business – devastating. She was clearly worried but never explicit about what might happen were this approach to mass punishment to continue.

All of the other places along the street we peeked into were bare. Off to Paddy Mac’s we found three Americans sitting quietly at the bar sipping on their Irish suds and sharing accounts of how they’ve been challenged by the authorities, both local and military. One gentleman had been accosted at a San A in Hamby Town by some American who insisted on seeing an ID card. This American’s intimidation tactic worked momentarily until he realized his antagonist was out of his jurisdiction. He merely flashed his alien card and walked off.

Martin, Paddy Mac’s eloquently talkative proprietor, told us stories for three solid hours about the past week and the potentially catastrophic effects on businesses throughout the area. If the general decline in economic activity throughout that part of Okinawa City in recent years has not been enough, he seemed to suggest that the “Lock Down” may represent the final nail in the coffin.

Commentary: What a depressed area! I had not visited these parts of Okinawa for at least six years and was really surprised by the plethora of boarded-up shops. Martin left us with the distinct impression that the tactics now in place for meting out punishment to the SOFA masses will likely result in more trouble just after restrictions are relaxed. Newly released GIs from a widely perceived unjust “Lock Down” will result in the release of a lot steam and pent up frustration. A sudden unexpected spike in dip shit activities tends to follow a lifting of liberty restrictions. This period meant for reflection has a two-fold effect: thoughtful self-analysis mixed with increased anxiety levels. The longer this period of reflection wears on to irrational lengths of time, the greater the increases in anxiety. As an observer who can enjoy both the local and the military perspective, I hope that for the sake of both communities that the military leadership deems this time of reflection thus far an adequately complete period.

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[Tempestuous]

Hey Ian, return to Patty Mac's and double check what they put in their Hot Coffee drink.
I have yet to find anywhere to duplicate it.....can't remember what all was in it exactly to make it myself.
It was yummy tho!
Jameson, Coffee & ???? topped with whip cream.

[Writer Sterling]

I don't buy it Sammy. Did YOU talk to this teacher or did someone tell you about it? JP said they will NOT enforce the restriction as it is not under Japanese law. Call them and ask. I did. Someone is not telling the true.

Nah dude, this is a true story. Every DODDS teacher got an email letting them know about it. My wife is a DODDS teacher and forwarded me the email. It's not a rumor or joke. Funny thing is, now that I work at MCCS, all of my chiefs knew about that story as soon as I did too. No embellishment in the account regarding the teacher at Family Mart,

Samy

[Muku]

Ian thanks for the honest report without the "drama queen" antics here. Have to agree with the guy complaining about the nail in the coffin for the Gate Two area.

That area has been declining for years now, first I think with the death of BC Street and following up with the build up in both the Awase and Mihama areas.

Who in their right mind wants to go shopping and have to pay for parking, and high priced goods of variable and questionable quality?

It's going to take more than just Koza Music, and Korinza to give new life to that area.

Thanks for taking the time to go and check things out:thumbup:

[TheNoNamedOne]

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lol. Now you're getting the hang of it, Ian!

Damn! I should have copyrighted my style.

Btw, to all those following the thread, I see that my last entry on page 2 has reached its Thanks quota, so soon I will be posting the next installment later today. Stay tuned.

[Tony Stacks]

I've decided to join the investigative team. Agent Stack here.
I have things to do today and will help search for Zilmerans. I will be back with a full report later.

[Muku]

I've decided to join the investigative team. Agent Stack here.
I have things to do today and will help search for Zilmerans. I will be back with a full report later.

Tony do us all a favor and get caught. Then you can sue the crap out of them for false arrest, kidnapping, and mental pain and stress.

THEN come back and share your millions with the rest of us here OK?

Only problem is Tony...can you act like an American?

[TheNoNamedOne]

March onward to battle, comrade Tony! Be careful of them Zilmerans. They are a nasty vein-bulging eye-popping group, yes they are.

Lay your traps well. Then snare 'em at the precise time!

Report back with your actions, and remember: audacity of action wins the day!

[Oki0619]

While your desire to waste the time of people with a job to do is amusing, it seems that your paranoia (and the paranoia of others) is not paying off for you. Perhaps you should find a hobby that will actually yield results. :rolleyes:

once again let it go man your not a hat anymore breath relax don't look in your cover there is no card telling you what to do......

[Tony Stacks]

Tony do us all a favor and get caught. Then you can sue the crap out of them for false arrest, kidnapping, and mental pain and stress.

THEN come back and share your millions with the rest of us here OK?

Only problem is Tony...can you act like an American?


Are you serious?
**** yea that sounds like a plan!:first:
I need the money. Unfourtuntaly I'll be taking my daughter to the pediatrician. But this sounds like a plan for next time!:star:

[Isaak Brodsky]

Hey Ian, return to Patty Mac's and double check what they put in their Hot Coffee drink.
I have yet to find anywhere to duplicate it.....can't remember what all was in it exactly to make it myself.
It was yummy tho!
Jameson, Coffee & ???? topped with whip cream.

I'll likely go back this weekend and will try to jar loose the secret. Will keep you posted on that.

[DoctorP]

TP...if you want to really catch Americans breaking the rules, go to Nago. The smart ones won't be in Chatan or around Gate 2.

[Isaak Brodsky]

I doubt "thoughtful self-analysis" is even part of the equation. ...

Yeah, good points! My intentions with these words, though, were merely to be diplomatic, to make at least some paltry effort in putting a positive shine on the current state of affairs. I realize that self-analysis may more likely occur after a day or two of "time out" but any longer and my sense is that the "time out" takes on a life of its own - just like the "silent treatment" you give a unrepentent or insensitive spouse.

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

Muku, you have been a fantastic source of entertainment for us all here! Don't ever change!!

Calling me a babe...a little scary coming from such a man-pleaser of questionable sexuality, but hey, whatever floats yer boat.

As to being called indigent, perhaps you were reaching for (bad phrase to use with a man-pleaser, I know) impudent, but I know you hate being second-guessed (though with your writing style guessing is the best-case scenario).

Runt-of-the-litter! ROTFL! Yup, Bruce was not a big man, but...

[Muku]

TP...if you want to really catch Americans breaking the rules, go to Nago. The smart ones won't be in Chatan or around Gate 2.

Doc.......come on now this is TP you are talking about.

"Birds of a feather.....

[DougP]

Tony do us all a favor and get caught. Then you can sue the crap out of them for false arrest, kidnapping, and mental pain and stress.

THEN come back and share your millions with the rest of us here OK?

Only problem is Tony...can you act like an American?

Don't want to mud this thread up but I'm glad you mentioned this.
False imprisonment and false confinement are usually defined as:

Detention or imprisonment of a person contrary to the provisions of law. Complete restraint upon a person's liberty of movement without legal justification. Actual physical contact is not necessary; a show of authority or a threat of force is sufficient.

Hmm a threat of force, like loss of SOFA and deportation back to the states or loss of job... check:D

[Muku]

Don't want to mud this thread up but I'm glad you mentioned this.
False imprisonment and false confinement are usually defined as:

Detention or imprisonment of a person contrary to the provisions of law. Complete restraint upon a person's liberty of movement without legal justification. Actual physical contact is not necessary; a show of authority or a threat of force is sufficient.

Hmm a threat of force, like loss of SOFA and deportation back to the states or loss of job... check:D

Well Doug maybe you are the one to actually challenge it.

Too bad Johnny Cochran isnt alive to represent you.:cool:

[Tony Stacks]

Well Doug maybe you are the one to actually challenge it.

Too bad Johnny Cochran isnt alive to represent you.:cool:

Robert Kardashian is though.:thumbup:

[LostPara]

I'm ROLMAO! :)

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

Muku calling TP's work "drama queen antics"...that's rich! *lmao*

http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2903&highlight=knowing

PKB, my memory challenged friend, PKB... :)

[DougP]

Well Doug maybe you are the one to actually challenge it.

Too bad Johnny Cochran isnt alive to represent you.:cool:

I'd rather have Johnny Cash in my corner. Too bad he isn't around either:(

[TheNoNamedOne]

TP...if you want to really catch Americans breaking the rules, go to Nago. The smart ones won't be in Chatan or around Gate 2.

No, DocP, you are missing the point of my outings. I am not looking to catch Americans breaking the rules, because I, too, am American. American here does not automatically mean they are beholden to military/DOD rules.

I am simply putting myself out there to see if arrogant American military persons assume that all "American looking" persons are legitimate targets for their knee-jerk reactions and act as if they have some kind of jurisdiction over them off base by making demands of them or even having the right to question them about their actions or freedom of movement.

I know they are stuck between a rock and a hard place with supposed to having to take it upon themselves to police themselves and it is hard to distinguish between military/DOD personnel and non such persons, but hey... they put themselves there.

[DougP]

No, DocP, you are missing the point of my outings. I am not looking to catch Americans breaking the rules, because I, too, am American. American here does not automatically mean they are beholden to military/DOD rules.

I am simply putting myself out there to see if arrogant American military persons assume that all "American looking" persons are legitimate targets for their knee-jerk reactions and act as if they have some kind of jurisdiction over them off base by making demands of them or even having the right to question them about their actions or freedom of movement.

I know they are stuck between a rock and a hard place with supposed to having to take it upon themselves to police themselves and it is hard to distinguish between military/DOD personnel and non such persons, but hey... they put themselves there.

They did and they didn't. Not everyone who is covered under the SOFA(agreement between two countries folks) put themselves and their families into a position to turn each other in for the illegal activity of getting a latte at Starbucks. Someone else is driving that train. Glad you're on the look out though.:thumbup: Look forward to reading the rest of your report.:D

[P_chan]

Runt-of-the-litter! ROTFL! Yup, Bruce was not a big man, but...

True he wasn't a big man, but guess what? He's dead, so he's not kicking anyone's ass anymore:D

[TheLastDon]

Who is this Bruce person again?

Maybe he could take care of the SOFA.

[Muku]

Maybe he could take care of the SOFA.
Only if someone was laying down on it half passed out.

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

True he wasn't a big man, but guess what? He's dead, so he's not kicking anyone's ass anymore:D
True dat P!

I was pointing out how Muku made the classic American mistake - equating size with strength. I have trouble with the concept that lard = power :)

[silviasichigo]

True dat P!

I was pointing out how Muku made the classic American mistake - equating size with strength. I have trouble with the concept that lard = power :)

:rolleyes:

Butter Bean

Tank abbot

Sumo wrestlers

several fighters in pride and UFC

Stand in front of a fat persons punch see how much it hurts :cool:

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

Is that what Bruce did? Just stand there?

Butterbean ---> chump...slow, next-to-zero stamina, glass jaw
Tank abbot ---> chump...never heard of him
sumo wrestlers ---> do a lot of training, weights, and fighting...lotta muscle backs up that lard (obvious exception being Akebono: chump x 10)
K1 / UFC types ---> case-by-case (not a lot of lardy BJJ guys)

[silviasichigo]

Is that what Bruce did? Just stand there?

Butterbean ---> chump...slow, next-to-zero stamina, glass jaw
Tank abbot ---> chump...never heard of him
sumo wrestlers ---> do a lot of training, weights, and fighting...lotta muscle backs up that lard (obvious exception being Akebono: chump x 10)
K1 / UFC types ---> case-by-case (not a lot of lardy BJJ guys)

So what you are saying is if you actually had the sac to get in the ring with butterbean because he was slow and a chump he would not have the POWER to crush your face?

Just because you have never heard of Tank Abbott he is a chump :rolleyes: I am sure if you were in a scuffle with him you would probably think of better ways to spend your time then getting mushroom stamped by some fat guy....

You are the one who said fat does not = power they are fat but powerful

I am just sayin............:)

[OCanadaOurHomeAndNativeLand]

I'm saying size is one part of the equation, and far from the most important one...

[silviasichigo]

I'm saying size is one part of the equation, and far from the most important one...

:thumbup1:

[Isaak Brodsky]

Report #3a

Facts: It was business as usual today in the near-vacant streets of Mihama. A trip to Caprizzosa was marked once again by local citizens seated throughout stealing glances at our presence. The usually warm atmosphere of this place was a bit cool in spite of the temperatures outside. A curious toddler at the table next to ours who kept approaching our seat to inspect the foreigners was incessantly pulled away by his mom who awkwardly never once turned her head towards us. It seemed quite evident that this toddler’s mother felt visibly uncomfortable by our lunchtime attendance.

Jusco seemed just as foreign as yesterday – more uncomfortable glances and whispers. A noticeably higher number of rent-a-cops patrolled the public spaces throughout the mall, taking notes, using their portable two-way squawk devices. Reminded me of the East German Stasi. By some extremely rare coincidence, I noticed in line at the market the same individual buying goods whom I’d talked to the previous night at Paddy Mac’s. I asked if he’d been harassed at all today, and he said that his morning latte was interrupted by two Marines patrolling public spaces looking for SOFA violators. When asked to produce his papers (ID card), he merely told them to leave him alone, that he wasn’t on the SOFA register.

Starbucks across from the cinemas was utterly vacant of patrons. The gentleman behind the counter ready to take our order tried unsuccessfully to conceal his surprise when his brain delayed registering the image of an American coming through the door. Maybe, though, it was the contorted expression on face communicating the fact that I was severely lacking caffeine.

Commentary: In summary, the trip into public was much like yesterday’s. We were left with sense that we were little more than circus freaks on furlough from the sideshow. What has so far seemed like a local show of solidarity in thinly veiled contempt against anything or anybody foreign has really been discouraging, in the sense that I no longer feel so at home. It’s got me thinking now about what it really means to be foreign, to be outside the in-crowd looking back to when a simple occasional smile from a complete stranger would be more than welcoming.

[DougP]

Absolutely wonderful Ian. Thank you.:)

[OtisPMerriweather]

I've just been out and caught the late stages of what looked like an accident between American and Japanese. Dont know if it was cars, pedestrians or bikes but there were two MP cars and a lot of Japanese police measuring the road etc. 3-4 JPs looked at me through the windows as did the MPs and said nothing. Hope its not another DUI!

Hey! This, I found out, was an officer that works in my building. My wife told me it made the Japanese news (radio). No DUI though, but the car had no insurance...oops!

I heard details straight from the person involved, which for obvious reasons I won't elaborate, but no scuttlebutt there. It was an accident with a scooter. I'll hold off on all the details I know for now in case this blows up big. Wouldn't want to be part of any investigation- plausible deniability and all. But this one might get interesting...who knows what the media will spin these days..keep your eyes out.

[Tony Stacks]

I've been out taking care of things from 1300 to 1700.
Went to Okinawa City. Nothing unusual to report. No Y plates in sight. No Zilmerans on the loose.

-Stacks

[TheNoNamedOne]

Continued from post #20. (http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/showpost.php?p=70626&postcount=20)
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I came to the side of the building, and looking in I saw the staff look at me, following me as I walked. I turned the corner and just
as I was about to enter, I noticed ... I had on the same shirt I had on yesterday when I was there. How embarrassing! I am sure they were thinking, "that gaijin has the same shirt he had on yesterday."

But, embarrassment aside, I was committed to enter the premises and order my benti size soy chai latte. I did. I got it. I sat down.

The waiting was horrendous. I couldn't handle the tension any longer. Again, the Death Star gate called to me and I found myself at the corner of the crosswalk waiting for the light to turn so I could cross. It did. I did. I was eyeballed again.

I proceeded once more all the way to the "warning do not enter sign" and noticed a guy in a van was pointing at me while the guards were checking his ID. I lingered. No one approached me. Back to the corner light and more waiting. More stares from military persons waiting to turn into the base.

The light changed and I crossed. It was cold, so I went back inside SB's to finish my latte. I couldn't believe it though; just as I sat down I saw an MP patrol car turn into the camp. Had my timing been one minute later, I would have been walking right in front of them.

One thing I can confirm that seemed to happen to Ian in his report, too, was that when I had approached the register to order my drink, the young boy quickly looked over to a certain co-worker as if summoning her to call or to make note of me. Perhaps he did not speak English and it was her duty to ask questions like what was relayed in the S&S incident to Americans that visited. She peeked her head around the counter and saw me, knowing me and my wife as regular customers from the different branches she had been transferred around to over the years, she merely asked, "Where is _____ tonight?" and I replied, "Oh, she is home." And that was it.

So, I guess the Zilmeran goons when they came to shake down Starbucks for information, they found out my wife was home that night.

Conclusion from yesterday's actions: Things are safe in the Sunabe Sea Wall, Mihama, and Rt58 sectors. Feel free to frequent those areas without worry of Zilmeran harassment forces.

As of 45 minutes ago I just got back from a Gate 2 street mission patrol. A report on that mission will follow when this concluding post of my yesterday's mission here registers 5 Thanks.

In the meantime, enjoy this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8rZWw9HE7o

[P_chan]

Continued from post #20. (http://www.japanupdate.com/forum/showpost.php?p=70626&postcount=20)
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I came to the side of the building, and looking in I saw the staff look at me, following me as I walked. I turned the corner and just
as I was about to enter, I noticed ... I had on the same shirt I had on yesterday when I was there. How embarrassing! I am sure they were thinking, "that gaijin has the same shirt he had on yesterday."

But, embarrassment aside, I was committed to enter the premises and order my benti size soy chai latte. I did. I got it. I sat down.

The waiting was horrendous. I couldn't handle the tension any longer. Again, the Death Star gate called to me and I found myself at the corner of the crosswalk waiting for the light to turn so I could cross. It did. I did. I was eyeballed again.

I proceeded once more all the way to the "warning do not enter sign" and noticed a guy in a van was pointing at me while the guards were checking his ID. I lingered. No one approached me. Back to the corner light and more waiting. More stares from military persons waiting to turn into the base.

The light changed and I crossed. It was cold, so I went back inside SB's to finish my latte. I couldn't believe it though; just as I sat down I saw an MP patrol car turn into the camp. Had my timing been one minute later, I would have been walking right in front of them.

One thing I can confirm that seemed to happen to Ian in his report, too, was that when I had approached the register to order my drink, the young boy quickly looked over to a certain co-worker as if summoning her to call or to make note of me. Perhaps he did not speak English and it was her duty to ask questions like what was relayed in the S&S incident to Americans that visited. She peeked her head around the counter and saw me, knowing me and my wife as regular customers from the different branches she had been transferred around to over the years, she merely asked, "Where is _____ tonight?" and I replied, "Oh, she is home." And that was it.

So, I guess the Zilmeran goons when they came to shake down Starbucks for information, they found out my wife was home that night.

Conclusion from yesterday's actions: Things are safe in the Sunabe Sea Wall, Mihama, and Rt58 sectors. Feel free to frequent those areas without worry of Zilmeran harassment forces.

As of 45 minutes ago I just got back from a Gate 2 street mission patrol. A report on that mission will follow when this concluding post of my yesterday's mission here registers 5 Thanks.

In the meantime, enjoy this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8rZWw9HE7o

Thanks, I could have gone a lifetime without seeing a clip from that gay ass movie, and died a happy man.

[DOCROB]

You talk about the looks your getting going into places. what about while driving?? I was almost hit today by a Japanese guy as I tried to change lanes . The guy was at least 5 car leigths behind me when I looked in my mirror and when I put my blinker on and started to move over he sped up and tail gated me till I got into another lane. the Jacka$$ is lucky I didn't hit my breaks he would have been in my back seat if I did. Doc

[Muku]

You talk about the looks your getting going into places. what about while driving?? I was almost hit today by a Japanese guy as I tried to change lanes . The guy was at least 5 car leigths behind me when I looked in my mirror and when I put my blinker on and started to move over he sped up and tail gated me till I got into another lane. the Jacka$$ is lucky I didn't hit my breaks he would have been in my back seat if I did. Doc

That's just a daily occurence here nothing unusual about that.

[TheLastDon]

Thanks, I could have gone a lifetime without seeing a clip from that gay ass movie, and died a happy man.

P_chan I think you meant to say that gay ass movie with that gay ass actor who jumped on Oprah's couch.

Or I could be wrong.

Is alright to say gay on here now. I know I was gone for a couple a weeks but I thought we couldn't say gay on here with out offending some people.:rolleyes:

[nipponliving]

I don't buy it Sammy. Did YOU talk to this teacher or did someone tell you about it? JP said they will NOT enforce the restriction as it is not under Japanese law. Call them and ask. I did. Someone is not telling the true.

Don’t get me wrong Samy I’m not calling you a liar or anything. I’m sorry but I’d like to hear the story from the teacher and the JP. Did the teacher have their ID on them? Did they get mouthy when the JP asked to see it and the JP took offense?

A JP friend of mine told me that HAS happened this past weekend to a non-SOFA American. He said that he got a little feisty when another American GI asked for his ID. It sounded like this GI was not connected with the MP’s just questioning who he thought was another GI. The JP showed up and the guy refused to show his ID card. Again this is second hand info but from a cop.

Many things could cause detainment. Argue with a JP for giving you a parking ticket and the next thing you know you’re in a back room for 1 hour waiting as they “check your records”. That happened to me years back.

My JP friend told me that they are not looking for violators of a base order. Both STARS & STRIPS and Japan Update called the JP stations and they said the base restriction is none of their business. My JP friend claimed they are not patrolling the street stopping people for this reason.

I hope the teacher speaks directly to the US media so that the real story can be told. I’d like to hear it for myself from the teacher & the JP. A lot of rumors are flying around but I’m sure there is some truth to them. Some may not be rumors at all.

You’d think with all camera cell phones we’d see proof soon.

As far as the MCCS chiefs go…well they’re human as well and can also be included in the rumor mill. What exactly took place? I’d love to have a P chan style account of the ordeal.

[nipponliving]

Nah dude, this is a true story. Every DODDS teacher got an email letting them know about it. My wife is a DODDS teacher and forwarded me the email. It's not a rumor or joke. Funny thing is, now that I work at MCCS, all of my chiefs knew about that story as soon as I did too. No embellishment in the account regarding the teacher at Family Mart,

Samy

Sorry, I quoted the wrong post from Samy...:o

[badstreetusa]

All the rumors of people getting caught are just that. More fear-mongering. Face it; it's a small island...don't you think somebody on this board would personally know one of these people that got "caught and flown out in 48 hours"...all a bunch of BS.

[nipponliving]

All the rumors of people getting caught are just that. More fear-mongering. Face it; it's a small island...don't you think somebody on this board would personally know one of these people that got "caught and flown out in 48 hours"...all a bunch of BS.

I'd be REALLY surprized if 30% of the stories are true. And if they were...WOW ..I think I'd be time to rethink my retirement here. I'm with you. I say BS.:thumbdown:

[Muku]

All the rumors of people getting caught are just that. More fear-mongering. Face it; it's a small island...don't you think somebody on this board would personally know one of these people that got "caught and flown out in 48 hours"...all a bunch of BS.


You know I heard from a friend of a friend who was told by his sister's boyfriend, that he heard it from the very top guy in his shop, that he heard a rumor from his wife's coworker, that what you wrote here is fact!

[nipponliving]

Have you read this article yet?
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20080226zg.html

[nipponliving]

You know I heard from a friend of a friend who was told by his sister's boyfriend, that he heard it from the very top guy in his shop, that he heard a rumor from his wife's coworker, that what you wrote here is fact!

lol - you forgot the dog! :ohmy:

[RenaissanceMan]

I have been all over the chatan are ato the main spots, and no one ever stopped me. I even went to Obligato tonight, and though it was full of people staring at me, no JP/MP were there.

[P_chan]

P_chan I think you meant to say that gay ass movie with that gay ass actor who jumped on Oprah's couch.

Or I could be wrong.

Is alright to say gay on here now. I know I was gone for a couple a weeks but I thought we couldn't say gay on here with out offending some people.:rolleyes:

Doesn't matter how you look at it. The bottom line is that movie is gay.

[P_chan]

I’d love to have a P chan style account of the ordeal.

Damn, I've got fans and I didn't even know about it!

[nipponliving]

Damn, I've got fans and I didn't even know about it!

I found your accounts amusing. I wouldn’t just thank you because you requested it (held parts for ransom…. :D

[P_chan]

I try my hardest:D