/lunch time driving to the test facility, 300hp 350z under my foot, a good night’s sleep behind me, windows down, and tunes blaring.
“WHETHER YOURE A BROTHA OR WHETHER A MOTHA YOURE JUST STAYIN ALIVE, STAYIN ALIVE!!”
/takes blind turn, ever so slightly tries to let the rear fishtail, fails due to lack of speed and very sticky summer tires.
“AH AH AH AH STAYIN ALIIIIIVE!!”
Very appropriate song, foshizzle.
/police siren
Uh oh. Motorcycle cop.
/full stop, hands on the wheel so the cop doesn’t dust me.
“License and registration sir.”
Is there a problem officer?
“Power-slide in a 350z at noon near a university while screaming the BeeGees.”
You heard me?
“Very identifiable song. Want to tell me what caused you to do this?”
Well…
/story I’m not talking about here given to the officer, takes 5 minutes, his jaw drops
“In your house?”
Yes sir.
“Did you get any sleep at all?”
No sir, not until last night.
/officer stares at his ticket pad
“You’re not alone. Get outta here, no more fishtailing, and good luck.”
/cop mounts his bike and thumbs-up salutes me
I’m in a new fraternity, it seems, and we take care of our own… as long as we don’t mow down college freshmen.
You are such a tease.
Can’t wait to hear this story someday.
-Del
I SO need to hear the story!
Oh now you *have* to tell it!
You know what they say about curiosity…
Daniel,
Just wanted to throw a quick hello, and let U know that today it’s the 1st anniversary of the BRK Podcast which makes me very nostalgic.
I hope you continue to fill lives with joy all around you…
Take Care.
Sigh its not fair to hint at something and not tell but fine. I’m glad your awesome story got you out of a potential ticket. and that you slept.
I suspect “relations” are getting nasty. Keep your head up Danny Boy, you WILL laugh at all this one day!
I look forwards to hearing about it. :>
How is brain doing anyway? not heard from him in a bit
I hope everything is OK. I hope I am wrong, but I know a secondary use for that song…
This story had so better be going in your book:P.
On the top level, very fun and amusing, on a deeper level, a bit sad and worrisome.
Hang in there, Daniel!
After your last post, I thought “huh, wonder what’s going on? Eh, he might tell us someday, I can wait.”
After this post, I thought “dear lord, what the hell is going on? Now I’m intensely curious to know what caused a cop to react in that way.”
You’ve peaked my curiousity, Mr. Howell.
I would also love to hear the story!
Hmm, enigmatic “story”. It makes me wonder if this was tall tale spinning to dodge a pricy ticket or another eye popping, jaw dropping, hilarious glance into the irony of all things Daniel & Brain. Either way I’m intrigued.
If you’re honest with cops, they can be the coolest people in the world. We really need to hear this story….. /quivering in suspense
Good that you got out of a ticket, a might concerning about w/e is goin on. Take care, and let us know if things get heavy
If a motorcycle cop gave you a break, then I think it’s safe to assume, the story was very very good. Not that I’d doubt your veracity with a cop! But I’m quite sure that the silver tongued devil that you are, you were able to relate the story in a most engaging and entertaining way.
Oh, and I can’t think of anyone on Earth more deserving of a break than you, sir.
I’m crossing my fingers that the mess in your house is cleaned up sooner rather than later and your life returns to a more healthy balance. These things have a way of sucking energy out of everyone they touch.
Hang in there!
Steve
@Josh: That is spelled ‘piqued’.
@Daniel: I am befuddled as usual…I guess we are meant to be.
@kunukia
Thanks, I’ve been screwing up the spelling on that for years.
Must……….hear…………..more……………..details………………
*logged into WoW for something. need moar info.
*something at the house that got you out of a ticket. need moar info.
all kidding aside, hope all is well. or at least better. or at least as good as it could be if circumstances have gone sour.
/salute
You can never fully escape WoW…..as witnessed by your /emotes in the story!
Entertaining as always.
I’ll add my voice of support to you. However, I hope and pray that “blaring the Beegees” is merely a bit of literally license, and not a reality. You are not allowed to blare Beegees in a 300hp 350z. It’s just… well… wrong. Fundamentally wrong.
Then again, I’ve always said the same about your raspberry fetish…
Man that’s classic lol. I’m wondering just what that story line was.
Mr.BRK, I have to say that as a long time reader, I think the quality of your posts has gone down hill. Let me first state that I am a huge fan of yours. I was very sad when I heard you were leaving the WOW community but I followed you here hoping that the content level, the quality of your blog, would still be impecible.The content of them seems, at least over the last 3 post, to be identical. You post about your life only to say you won’t talk about it. Fine thats your choice. It just seems that you are writing these “articles” because you feel obligated to do so.I just think that if everything in your life is so hard right now, then maybe you need to step back, stop writing this blog and focus on your own situation.
If the people who read this really care about you as much as they say they do, then I don’t think anyone would mind you taking time to yourself. The ones who will complain are the same people who like to stop at car accidents to see whats going on.
I truly wish you all the best BRK, and I look forward to the time when your back your best.
With much respect;
Pergidium
Theres only one thing our dear BRK could have done…. he flashed the cop!
I’m gonna guess that the soon to be ex is in town and staying at Daniel’s for some reason – more than likely to visit the kid. A situation like that can be problematic, to say the least. And anyone who has been through it before – such as the cop – would more than understand.
I am so angry and upset at the lack of compassion in the post by Pergidium. I have followed BRK for years, and I am very proud of his success. It’s been great fun to get to know BRK, Daniel, the brain and the many many more. I, like many others was also disappointed when BRK chose to leave WoW. I respected Daniel enough to know that he had to this for his personal life and himself. He is human afterall. I chose to follow him to his new blog and adventures. He didn’t force me. I wanted to know what he was up to and thinking in his new life. His writing is awesome and he makes me smile.
Yes, things must be hard personally for Daniel right now, and he lets some frustrations go through this blog. Sometimes when I read it I feel like I am a voyeur….but it’s always interesting. I say let him continue to vent to us, his friends and if you don’t like it, then please step back, take a break from reading his blog. The people that really care about Daniel won’t mind you taking some time off.
Go on Daniel – vent away- we love you!
If I had to guess, I’d guess that not only is the future former Mrs. BRK in town to visit their son, and not only is she staying at his home, but she’s brought her new BF along with her. If I’m wrong, then this theory is at least good for the “It could be worse” column. Believe me, I *do* hope I’m wrong. But as I’ve said before, I’ve been through something a little like this. The callousness of some people has to be measures in Gigawatts.
Of course, there are many other possibilities for major frustration inducing stimuli. The creativity of callous people should not be underestimated.
Steve
@Steve
That is exactly what I was thinking initially…except the mention of “Seniors” in the title of the post made me wonder if somehow his mother-in-law was involved.
/Giggles
@ Trixie – the ‘seniors’ reference is in reply to the cop being so concerned about him fishtailing the Z near the college campus. Not hitting students is clearly his main concern, so Daniel supposes that hitting seniors may be fair game.
@ Pergidium
If you really have been following Daniels’ blogging for so long, you should know that life has delivered him a tractor-trailer convoy of lemons. It’s very difficult to focus on your blog when so much comes in the way of life. Give it time man! Eventually his issues will get sorted out and the lemonade will flow like the mississippi.
I think someone got the divorce finalized and custody of the child. Would explain the finally some sleep ^^
Divorce being finalized I don’t think would result in lack of sleep, i’m wondering about 2 college co-eds and a great swinging red bull party and some viagra. Not that he would need the viagra but given his age ya never know
@portly
Me telling BRK to take time to himself so that he can get his life back on track makes you “angry and upset”. Thats sad.
@jb
My point exactly. I am well aware of his situation. I think he needs to take time and focus on his own needs instead of doing something he feels obligated to produce.
@BRK
Man, go somewhere, do something, get yourself sorted. You do not NEED to do anything for us.
Take care of yourself.
That’s what I was thinking. I’m guessing he had some saucy minx from college sitting at home waiting for him (also explaining the lack of sleep).
But then again, I prefer to think optimistically =)
When a celebrity talks about personal stuff, the tabloids come out of the woodwork. You ARE a celebrity, Daniel, at least in the geeky gamer world. So, speculation is gonna run rampant.
If you’re all going to go to the trouble of gossipy speculation, why not go for broke:
Daniel’s almost ex comes by with the new BF but Daniel had the date wrong in his iPhone and the soon to be ex walks in on our intrepid hero in a redbull induced marathon with not one, not two, but THREE co-eds. Obviously, there would have been four co-eds but someone had to babysit the young one at a separate location.
O.O
Wow!
I always manage to stop by at all the most interesting times!
Ex wife? BF? Multiple coedgasms?
Blond Buxom Siamese Twins that you met in a stalled freight elevator?
; – )
Where do you guys get these visions of coeds? The dialog above is:
Cop: “In your house?”
Daniel” Yes sir.
Cop: “Did you get any sleep at all?”
Daniel: No sir, not until last night.
/officer stares at his ticket pad
Cop: “You’re not alone. Get outta here, no more fishtailing, and good luck.”
The cop didn’t let Daniel off because of some story detailing red bull, coeds, or anything that might be thought of as fun. Clearly the cop was showing sympathy, and jet Daniel had something to celebrate. Hypothesis: the ex left with her BF the day before and Daniel got his first good night of sleep, and was thus subsequently feeling celebratory. As to his celibacy, I don’t think we can draw any conclusions, but frankly I suspect he’s getting a lot less action on that front than any of us would wish for him.
@Daniel
Hang in there dude. There are many people in the world that know you for the kind, decent, intelligent and overwhelmingly good soul that you are. Hold your head high and take the road you know is right. You will come through all of this cleaner and (believe it or not) stronger. Above all, be the man your son will always admire!
/salute
@ Steve
over active imaginations…
I’m guessing he finally passed a kidney stone
As a cop (and one that happens to frequently patrol nearby a large university — not in FL, btw), I’ll suggest the best three things you can do when stopped: 1) have your papers in order (it’s simple: get rid of all the old copies and paper-clip the current ones together — bonus, include a photocopy of your driver license with the insurance and registration … just in case), 2) keep your hands on the wheel and don’t do anything furtive or stupid like get out of the car, screaming cop-hate obscenities, and 3) when we ask why you did something, give us an honest answer … believe me: “Officer, I had my head up my ass there for a moment. I was in a bit of a hurry, and I thought I ‘stopped’ enough for that sign back there. I play Warcraft, so I’ve got these twitch reflexes, and I normally operate in milliseconds, which doesn’t always translate into RL, but … anyways, I’ve got a safe driving record and would really like to keep that clean. I’ll do a better job.” Well, it might just work more often than you would imagine. What I will suggest is that if you messed up and admit it, then provide in a courteous manner a reasonable explanation and genuine intent to improve your driving — and, I should add, you didn’t actually nearly kill someone — you have a pretty good chance at earning a warning.
I should add …
Women: Don’t cry. Not going to work. Don’t hike up your skirt or adjust your blouse for maximum cleavage. We appreciate the effort, but it’ll decrease your chance at a warning. Honest. But, we appreciate the effort.
Men: Don’t be a pig-headed, macho ‘tard for all your buddies in the car. They think you’re an idiot, and so do we.
All: Don’t drink and drive. Seriously. I’ve been to hundreds more traffic collisions involving DUI (or DWI) than I care to have experienced … alcohol, drugs, meds, etc. Don’t DUI!
Love you, BRK. Best wishes … from a hunter/cop.
To Nite:
Nite, you obviously don’t work near Washington DC. Cops here have one skill and one skill only. That is to give out tickets. Crime occurs here all the time and don’t get solved but tickets are handed out like candy on Halloween. After all, the counties have to get their budgets straightened out and what better way than to increase the budget input by tickets.
BRK: Glad to see you got away with this one. Love your blog and follow it. Hope everything gets straightened out soon.
And what makes you think the BF traveled along with her? Why in God’s name would Daniel allow that? It wouldn’t be necessary and is a completely awkward situation. I have my fingers crossed that that’s not what happened because that would have been truly terrible.
http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/08/28/funny-pictures-boyfriend-cant-you-tell/
Is it just me or does this look very much like our Mr. Howell? This was featured on icanhascheezburger.com. Thought I’d share it.
@Persequi – I’m on the West Coast. I’ve heard stories that DC cops will actually eat their young! Let’s just say what you describe shouldn’t happen, but economic benefit through moving citations may be a motivator for some agencies. Sad.
/apologies to BRK for that long, original reply. Too long!
Its all right there on the stereo peeole… THE BEEGEES!!!!
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
Im a womans man: no time to talk.
Go tiger!
hey nite what if men show you some skin will u be swayed then? 0.o lol thanks for the advise though
@BRK
hope things are getting better for ya and hope that they will get better still
Andrew, as someone with insider knowledge (i.e. I could possibly be partly responsible for the pic going on Cheezburger but I’m not admitting to anything without my lawyer present) I will confirm that yes, that is Daniel. Good eye, sir.
rhhncag- Thank you,sebnznk.Great site.