Access This!

I just left the Westbrook Market after scrounging up money to buy milk, eggs, and a can of Chicken Noodle Soup. The kid in front of me, a rather tall one, in his late twenties, had an Apple Strudel and two Milky Way Bars on the counter. The girl at the register asked: "Is that all"? He nodded and then whipped out his Access Card, you know, the one that equates to Food Stamps? Both myself and the guy behind me rolled our eyes, not believing what we just saw. Ok, some may say your jealous Ward. Yep, maybe I am. You see, I work for a living, to rent a home, to put food on our table, and maybe, just maybe, buy a few Christmas presents for our Children & Grandchildren. So to see this BUM in my book, (He was as healthy as an ox and drove away in a nice Dodge Charger), buy junk food is beyond belief. He most likely has free Healthcare, whereas I just lost mine due to non payment of my Premiums. I am very ill here with a nasty flu compounded by COPD.

 Rant Over.

Curious Here As A Resident in Upper Darby

I recently seen on our Mayor's FaceBook page a post about the "National Democratic Institute" and how he had met with some of their reps. I checked out thier website and well, honestly, "Democratic"? Is this another Hillary and DNC website? Arabs, Hindus,aka, foreigners who are here trying to "Take over the area"? I know, I'm paranoid. Or Racist. No, I'm a White guy with Irish Immigrant parents who has watched America and Upper Darby and parts of Delaware County go to shit. All while the dumb ass Dem supporters vote every four years for broken promises. Time for an armed revolt if Donald Trump gets ripped off on Tuesday. Cheers.

Baby Bradley

I've known Brian Schied for several years. He and his wife Kelly are local Delconians who recently have had a tragedy. They lost their newborn Son, Bradley William Fox Schied just days after birth. Please donate anything at all. Every dollar will be appreciated. Thank You! Update: Thank you for all of your support!

Narcan Now In Stores In Delaware County

Today I was browsing online and came across an article that the Acme is now carrying Narcan.
I have mixed feelings about this, as one the one hand it is definitely a life safer to a Heroin user who overdoses, but on the other hand, I feel that some users may make a pact with each other and if they see one overdosing, they will administer the drug.

Read On.



Life-Saving Nasal Spray Used For Drug Overdoses Now Available In All PA Acme Stores:
The nasal spray Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, will now be available in all Acme pharmacies in Pennsylvania.
And here's a video of a local guy overdosing and being treated by the Upper Darby Police.

Jesus Is Here

Makes you think, doesn't it?

Posted by Don Miller on Sunday, October 26, 2014

Man found Dead In Morton

What a shame, too many people turning up dead lately.

Blizzard of 2016

Just wanted to thank my Neighbor, Nick for helping me clear off the back driveway & our common front walkway. It was sad to hear that an 88 year old Man died from a heart attack after shoveling his own driveway yesterday. Was he offered help? Probably not. Younger people move in to a neighborhood, and automatically assume that their elderly neighbor is a mean person, unfeeling, uncaring. when in reality, the elderly have much to tell, and are lonely. So get out there and say hello to them.

I also want to thank Mayor Tom Micozzie, The Upper Darby Police Department, The Upper Darby Fire Department, Delco EMT Corps, as well as Ed Truitt and the County of Delaware for their no nonsense handling of this storm.



 Cheers.

Clydesdales are coming to Media

Just a quick heads up. The famous Clydesdales Horses are coming here to Media, Delaware County today, ,December 13. hope to see you there! no Miller drinkers allowed.

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Cheers

UNREAL Estate in Delaware County

The "Real Estate agencies in Delaware County have one thing in common. To SELL. Hey, that's what they are expected to do when you approach them when you want to sell your property. But what most people don't know is that they all conspire with each other in my opinion (I do not have hard proof mind you) to keep the "Market Price" as high as they can, regardless of  how the economy is doing.

I have worked for several of them over the past thirty years, from wiring new townhouses and single homes from the ground up, to  providing safety inspections for a "U and O" "Use + Occupancy" certification. Many times I was told that the "Owner" thought that the price was too high, and what could be done to "Hide" or mask over problems, Being the good honest Electrician I am, I chided them for caving in to their client, and either correcting the problem, or telling them to find someone else.

The last dealing that I had involved a "Friend" (Insert Name Here), back in November. She called me after dinnertime and told me that She needed a GFI replaced in a house that was to be inspected in Clifton Heights Boro the following day. So I went to Home Depot as the supply houses were closed and purchased a White 15 amp, tamper Proof GFCI receptacle and cover plate. Upon entering the house I met a young couple, already living there. They guided me to the kitchen where I tested the GFI receptacle to the right of the sink,

I went down to the basement to shut the power off and found an old Murray "split buss" service panel. Illegal to sell a home with replacing. The owners "Electrician" installed a 100 amp breaker enclosure, and used the existing rotted out service cable (He/She taped it with electrical tape lol) and fed the panel with it. The new owner asked me if it was ok, as it looked like to him that it was unsafe. I told him I wouldn't buy this house unless they knocked the price off $2,000 to replace the whole service. He informed me that they already bought it and the inspector was coming back for the corrections the next day, hence me being there for the GFI. I guess he passed the panel job prior.

what gets me so pig biting mad is that I replaced the GFI, then the selling agent, (Not my "Friend the listing agent) shows up and points out an outlet on the counter hidden by a coffee machine that was to be replaced. Still waiting for my friend to show up (She never did), the agent insist She go to Home Depot and buy another one. so i wait, and wait, and wait. finally She comes back, and i explain what I found with the original GFI. I show Her and the owners the burnt line side "Hot" terminal  on the device. I replace the other receptacle, label the panel, and go home.

My charge from the onset? $75.00 plus materials for my "Friend". Her response at the time over the phone? Ok, just fix it. I;m in a bind here. Well now, it's now December 13th, and She is bitching about the price, telling my wife that that the seller (House Flipping Asshole) thinks I'm gouging him.
Really dude? you ought to be sued by the buyers, as the house is noting but old wiring, cosmetically done over, to appear like it's renovated. That is fraud. A lot more than my bill of  $83.87, completed on 11/03/15. and to make matters worse, several of the local district judges are also Real Estate Agents! Imagine me going into their court to have a judgement in my favor? Not a chance! I want to be payed for the 2 + hours spent on the job. no wonder I am reluctant to deal with Real Estate Agencies!

So, to all of you who are buying or thinking of buying a home or commercial property in Delaware county. Have an independent inspector thoroughly inspect all aspects of it before buying. I have made it a habit of inspecting all places I am called to for any job, just for piece of mind and to let the owners know what to fix for their own. if you live in Clifton Heights Boro, and have any issues concerning complaints about possible code violations,contact cliftoncodes@cliftonheightsboro.com


Cheers.

Doing The Right Thing

A good read in the Daily Times, our County Council members are holding money earmarked to Harrisburg. Our Governor, Tom Wolf, refuses to negotiate with the Republican controlled Legislature. As a lifelong Delconian, I am pleased to see our County Council Members care about us. Make no bones about it. If the Democrats gain control? Watch Delco wind up like Philadelphia. Full of corruption and wasteful spending.


Come to think of it, locally here in Upper Darby, Democrat voter registration is on the rise. Why? It's called a change in the demographic base. To me people who are "Democrats" expect everything to be free. They, for the most part, feel that they are "entitled" to food stamps, free housing, healthcare, you name it. and don't even get me started about "Section 8". It was the downfall of this once great Township.

Cheers.