In the fall of 2006, finishing treatment after several tick bites, hands swollen from 10 years of hauling tons of leaves up into dump trucks, I could hardly hold a pen- let alone use one to capture anything meaningful.
2007 seemed a question mark, I needed to let my body begin to heal from some recent health conditions. Suddenly looking old and tired at age 42, weathered, and cranky at those who knew me, even crankier at those who didn’t. Landscaping everyday was now, sadly, completely out the question on a regular basis.
A dear friend compared me to an ornery gray mutt, breakin’ my balls for sitting around moping, continually telling me to get my “fat ass” outside and just do something. He’s a balzy and brave soul, and quite fond of himself, just managing to escape before I could manage get my hands on him. He continued on like that for a bit, each time just barely adverting a certain bludgeoning on his short journey to Kingdom Come. I’d say, “Now Tommy, I’ll get up when I’m good and ready, not a moment sooner – Now come over here so I can get a closer look at ya…” He knew better to come too close.
So how did one moody and tired old landscaper manage to top and out-scoop the local news scene with some of the region’s most important stories?
Here are my TOP 10 TIPS for out-scooping the competition:
- Act like you gotta pair, even when that’s debatable
- Never ever take “No” as an answer, unless you’re immediately subject to arrest
- Never ever leave home without a camera, scanner, and bullet proof vest
- It helps to have a well trained dog for backup
- Whine and complain often, especially when it looks like you won't get your way
- Learn to retreat and advance from every position you take
- Maintain more alliances than strategic foes- but truly love everyone in a special way
- Learn to eat "drive thru" around the clock
- Always have a decent supply of cigars for those odoriferous scenarios, dead bodies, etc...
- GIVE THE READERS WHAT THEY WANT: videos and photos, lots and lots of ‘em!
Memorize THE GOLDEN RULE OF REPORTING (and this I learned the hard way):
“Do unto others only that which you can get away with!”
The following is dedicated mainly to the BARNSTABLE POLICE FORCE for all their help, patience, and friendship during 2007
Over the past year Hyannis News has published almost 700 stories - our footage has also frequently been featured on just about every Boston and Providence primetime news channel... Here are some of the more popular stories from just Feb., March, April, and May- I don't have time right now to review the entire year... For the full story click on the link found below the photo that interests you:
09 February, 2007: Burning Down The House
18 February, 2007 Tragic Scene, Young Male Victim
20 February, 2007 Additional Photos of Shooting at Court House
20 February, 2007 Suspect Shot by Police No Stranger to Criminal Justice System
01 March, 2007 Citizens Apprehend Suspect Attempting to Flee 5 Car Accident
26 February, 2007 Stabbing Victim Slumped Down in Chair
03 March, 2007 "2 to Hospital, 2 Brothers, 2 Accidents, 2 Blocks away, Same Motorcycle…"
Two Bodies Discovered in Burning Wreck 04 March, 2007
Second Day Rollover 04 March, 2007
Suspects Bail from Vehicle at Bearses and 28 06 March, 2007
Mother Child Reunion! 07 March, 2007
Suspicious 2 Car Hyannis Port Blaze 08 March, 2007
Doe Down 09 March, 2007
Trigger Pulled on Barnstable Officer 09 March, 2007
Yarmouth Man Arrested for Possession of Handguns, Drugs, and Protective Order Violation 09 March, 2007
Young Man Dies Amongst Friends 12 March, 2007
Father Helps Daughter Onto Stretcher at Rollover 15 March, 2007
Yesterday's Driving Alert - Multiple Car Crashes in area 16 March, 2007
Early Morning Police Foot Chase 17 March, 2007
Man Arrested After Urinating Outside of Cumberland Farms 22 March, 2007
SEEN HERE FIRST: Suspects Captured After Masked Home Invasion 25 March, 2007
News Brief: Stilettos Blamed in Sidewalk Mishap 31 March, 2007
EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE: White Hen Clerk, Pregnant Fiancé, and Vigilant Friend Prevent Armed Robbery 03 April, 2007
NEWS BRIEF: The Bare Facts 07 April, 2007
VIDEO: 3 People Stabbed Outside Hyannis Nightclub 10 April, 2007
Woman Arrested in 2X4 Assault 08 April, 2007
Dr. Ann Gryboski Arrives at District Court 09 April, 2007
UPDATE: Slain Grandfather, Father, and Domestic Violence Victim Would Have Been 51 Today 11 April, 2007
Chicken Restaurant Robbed at Gunpoint 30 May, 2007
VIDEO FOOTAGE: Armed Robbery in Marstons Mills, 2nd One Tonight 30 May, 2007
Cessna Skydiving Plane Crashes into Home, Pilot Survives 05 May, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: Masked Gunman Robs Low Low Gas 13 May, 2007
Foot Pursuit, Man Bails and Throws Cocaine, 2 Officers Assaulted 16 May, 2007
RAW VIDEO: Brawl Outside Pufferbellies, at least 3 Arrested 19 May, 2007
Remembering JFK - Bronze Statue Unveiled (VIDEO)
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Captured Sleeping on Couch After Breaking In!
Caught on tape: DOG RESCUED BY STATE TROOPER
VIDEO- Man Seriously Injured from Knife Wound
Local Police Nab one of America’s Most Wanted
That only takes us up until the end of May! We literally have thousands of images and content to sort through. PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER FOR UPDATES (if I can find the time!)
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(Posted by mr smith, 31 December, 2007 15:36:57)