Why I'm not driving to Las Vegas for APCO's conference

It’s less than a week to APCO. I’ve two more shifts left to work and I can’t wait to get out of town. The smart person would fly to Las Vegas from Reno but not me. Nope. I’m driving. So, you ask, why would I cram myself into a car for seven to eight hours in the summer heat instead of a short 1.3 hour flight?

Why indeed…well, I’ll tell you.

Our business: action figures and hand-made pens

Are you looking for actions figures? We have 'ems. Star Wars Lord of the rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Game of Thrones we have are wide variety of action figures available.

SD Curiosities: July focus on nautical collectibles and the Shark Dart

This month I want to focus on some of the fun items we have for sale. July is the hottest month of the year in Reno so we like to think of any way we can to cool off. Naturally, getting wet takes off the heat which makes me think of swimming and nautical related items.

The jewel in our collection is a mannikin completely tricked out in vintage dive gear including gear similar to that used by Jacques Cousteau. This is a package deal which includes the mannikin, the dive gear and a Shark Dart. In the early days of the NASA Space program, when the capsules splashed down, the Navy Divers would help evacuate the Astronauts. To keep away any curious sharks, the divers carried a weapon called the Shark Dart. The tip had an explosive charge which went off on contact. You can see the divers holding the SD in photos and old films. This device is banned in several countries. We also have vintage dive fins and a mask.

For those who enjoy the sights of the coast, we have a large selection of lighthouses. Some of the figures are brand name figures and others are generic, but still nice pieces. For example: we have a Cheryl Spencer Collins lighthouse and several Spoontiques. We also have a set of four mini Harbor Lights lighthouses.

Do you like ships? How about a beautiful glass paperweight in the form of a ship? We have nautical weather gauges. And for you swashbucklers, a pirate shot glass. Oh, let's not forget a couple of different Pirates of the Caribbean action figures.

So, next time you are in Reno, come check out our offerings.

Our both is: Sd Curiosities
We're at Sierra Antiques and Treasures (a mall without walls)
151 N Sierra Street
Reno, NV 89501

Until next time,

Stay safe out there!

Getting involved as a Dispatcher

Are you looking for something more out of your career as a Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator? At some point in our jobs, many of us reached the same plateau. We wanted more but weren't sure what we wanted or how to get it.

Volunteering is a great way to connect to ours of a like mind. No doubt you're either helped out in other areas before or know of someone who has. For example, maybe a family member or friend is involved with Special Olympics, the local animal shelter, or the Red Cross but that's not right quite for you.

APCO Conference 2018 is just around the corner!

Look out Las Vegas, you will soon be surrounded by Telecommunicators, Radio Technicians, and Vendors associated with the Public Safety communications industry! August 5-8 is the 84th annual International Conference. There is only four days left to purchase tickets.

Go to the official conference link for more information:

https://www.apco2018.org/


I'll be there and pending a wi-fi connection will try to post daily updates and (hopefully) some pictures.

Wild & Crazy Dispatchers roaming Vegas? Uh-oh. The meows will be off the charts! Let's hope I don't end up on LIVE PD when enroute to LV from Reno (lol). I'll remember to at least smile for those cameras.

Anyone want a signed copy of my dispatcher book, like my blog and post a comment IF you are attending ? I'm bringing some with me to the conference.

Until August,

Stay safe and MEOW to my Game Warden LEOs.

Know before you sign or vote

Yesterday I was approached by a young man seeking signatures to get a amendment to an exiting law on the next year's ballot. He was respectful when asking if I was a registered voter. I said yes and asked what he was seeking signatures for and listened to his pitch. I gave him a chance to give his speech. After he was done, he held out his clipboard as if he expected I would fall in line and enter my John Hancock.

Not so fast Mr. Wizard. I had questions.

Our store booth has expanded - check it out!

Sam and I have put a lot of work into adding more storage space (well, mostly Sam has). We now have LOTS of cabinets which allow for more goodies. If you are in Reno (NV), make a point of coming to the store and seeing what treasures lie within. The address is 151 N. Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501. The store is Antiques and Treasures and is "a mall without walls".

Autographed Casino poster (13 signatures)

Autographed Braveheart poster with 11 signatures

An overview of our booth