What a load of garbage.

They only did it so they wouldn't have to change his bedpan.

What we have here, is the ability to communicate...

Outstanding Correctional Officers...

Still wonders if they didn't use a chain gang...

/unruly grass grows back...

I think people who get their butts hurt because the "crazy old vet" down the street has a messy yard are despicable.

The guy risks his life for freedom (WWII), and when he gets a little looney as he gets older, we THROW HIM IN JAIL because he doesn't mow his yard.

Gawd I hate my species...

Why is this a sappy tag? It wouldn't be the first time that a prison guard has been uphill gardening with an inmate.

Boss, gettin' a geritol.

Who doesn't like being incarcerated in PMITWA prison? With the "w" for "wrinkled."

Regardless, though, isn't it a bit severe to send someone to prison for an unsightly yard? If this was a HOA people in this thread would be up in arms...

Where's the death penalty when you need it?

get busy living, or get busy dyin' indeed!

It doesn't say if the guards were being charitable or if they just wanted to get rid of a pain in the ass prisoner.

Did the old man yell at them to get off his lawn?

fatassbastard: Gawd I hate my species...


Why? Look at it from the bright side... he refused help from his neighrbors and even his friends until he actually went to jail - and then even the *guards* pitched in. A hell of a lot of people were trying to give this guy a hand - probably more people than it took to put him in jail in the first place. And on top of that, this guy obviously can't take care of himself and this jail sentence helped him let the community intervene and help him out...

I really see this as a net positive for the species.

Doctor Funkenstein: There were so many possibilities for get off my lawn jokes here, subby :(

FTFA: "I don't want local people in my house," Allen told the New Castle News when asked why he had turned down the help of friends and neighbors. "Ordinarily, I wouldn't let you through the front door."

I love old man anger. I can't wait to be an angry old man someday.

It can be yours today for only $19.95! Call in the next 15 minutes and we'll throw in a free case of shells for your double barrel shotgun!

I got a $50 fine from my home owners association for having one farking weed in my front yard. They sent me a warning, which I forgot about, then when the weed wasn't pulled in time they sent me a letter stating the fine. For one weed.

We have a Hero tag for a reason. Helping an old guy = charitable act. Jailors helping a man imprisoned for a minor crime = Schindler's List goodness.

/not LITERALLY, of course
//in b4 Godwin evocation

Well that'll teach him...

When I'm that old, I'm so pavin' the yard.

GIT OFF MAH ASPHALT biatchES!!!

mongbiohazard: I really see this as a net positive for the species.

I can't really tell how sarcastic you're being, but I do see some merit in what you're saying.

Epsilon: I got a $50 fine from my home owners association for having one farking weed in my front yard. They sent me a warning, which I forgot about, then when the weed wasn't pulled in time they sent me a letter stating the fine. For one weed.

You got off lucky. I know a guy who is doing 15 years for having one weed in his basement.

He should be a contestant on "Who's More Grizzled? (new window)

Epsilon: For one weed.

Solution: don't buy a home governed by an HOA.

Epsilon: I got a $50 fine from my home owners association for having one farking weed in my front yard. They sent me a warning, which I forgot about, then when the weed wasn't pulled in time they sent me a letter stating the fine. For one weed.

You told them where they could stick their fine, right?

O filter pwnage how do I love thee
let me count the ways

I got a $50 fine from my home owners association for having one farking weed in my front yard. They sent me a warning, which I forgot about, then when the weed wasn't pulled in time they sent me a letter stating the fine. For one weed.


Plant weeds in the front yard of whoever is in charge. Then laugh/profit.

Get off my lawn!!

thisispete: Throwing him in jail was a little harsh, but I don't think the fact that someone has seen combat means that they should be given a free pass on this sort of behavior. An asshat is an asshat, regardless of their record. Hell, Patton was an asshat.

I'm not saying anyone should get a free pass. I am saying that someone who risked their life to defeat a totalitarian regime bent on dominating the world should perhaps be given a little leeway when all they have is a messy yard*.

*We don't have all the facts here, so it may indeed be more serious than that.

suckers

When I first heard this story, I pictured this stern Aryan woman dressed in brown shouting "Eins, zwei, drei!"

thisispete: ...Patton was an asshat.

you lousy son of a biatch

Doctor Funkenstein [TotalFark] Quote 2007-12-21 04:58:35 PM
There were so many possibilities for get off my lawn jokes here, subby :(
FTFA: "I don't want local people in my house," Allen told the New Castle News when asked why he had turned down the help of friends and neighbors. "Ordinarily, I wouldn't let you through the front door."

I love old man anger. I can't wait to be an angry old man someday.


As an angry old man, I'm really getting a kick out of this!

ramathorn83: When I first heard this story, I pictured this stern Aryan woman dressed in brown shouting "Eins, zwei, drei!"

Keep your sexual fantasies to yourself. :)

ramathorn83: When I first heard this story, I pictured this stern Aryan woman dressed in brown shouting "Eins, zwei, drei!"

That was Ernst Rohm in drag.

fatassbastard: I'm not saying anyone should get a free pass. I am saying that someone who risked their life to defeat a totalitarian regime bent on dominating the world should perhaps be given a little leeway when all they have is a messy yard*.

*We don't have all the facts here, so it may indeed be more serious than that.

I know what you mean, but we don't have all the facts about whether he risked his life either.

fatassbastard: ramathorn83: When I first heard this story, I pictured this stern Aryan woman dressed in brown shouting "Eins, zwei, drei!"

Keep your sexual fantasies to yourself. :)

Ignore him! Tell us more about the stern Aryan woman.

SuperDuper28: I love old man anger. I can't wait to be an angry old man someday.

Doctor Funkenstein: It can be yours today for only $19.95! Call in the next 15 minutes and we'll throw in a free case of shells for your double barrel shotgun!

Then, when you are an old man and it costs $400, you can irritate the young'uns by saying, "Four-hunnerd dollars?! Hell, back in my day we could get grizzled for just under two sawbucks! Now get off my lawn."

FTFA: "I don't want local people in my house" Allen told the New Castle News...



/disapproves

I can't wait to use the "but I'm an old man, I'm confused" excuse for everything.

ANGRY ASSHOLE: I know what you mean, but we don't have all the facts about whether he risked his life either.

True enough.

testsicles: I can't wait to use the "but I'm an old man, I'm confused" excuse for everything.

Uncle Leo?

/approves

WTFDYW: Epsilon 2007-12-21 07:37:52 PM
I got a $50 fine from my home owners association for having one farking weed in my front yard. They sent me a warning, which I forgot about, then when the weed wasn't pulled in time they sent me a letter stating the fine. For one weed.

Assuming it was one weed, did you tell them to suck you unconscious, or did you shell out the 50?

I had that situation too, however, I read in the HOA that if it's for "decorative purposes" then you're allowed "native plants" or "weeds" on your property as long as they aren't on the "nuisance weeds" list published by the states. So, I grabbed some rocks from out back and placed them around the overgrown area. I then took a photo and wrote back "This is for decorative purposes."

Never heard from them again.

god damn Nazis.

Somewhat off topic but, true crazy old coot story.

My husband had an old uncle who had passed away. He lived on his own for years, slaughtered his own cattle and pretty much tended his own little plot.

He was generally tidy but we could never figure out why his house stank so badly.

Well, after he died we all went to clean his house out. When we got to his attic we found out. For over 10 years instead of washing his clothes he would just wear them until they stank, stuff them up in the attic and purchase a new outfit.

I think this guy might have a touch of the PTSD. I'm no doctor but I understand having a hard time trusting people and a sort of bunker mentality are symptoms.

Then again he could just be an ornery old cuss.



/Thanks for your service in WWII, old codger!
//Will NEVER live where I am required to join an HOA.