Three friends and I attended the Thursday morning screening of the film "Downton Abbey the Grand Finale". When we arrived we were told that the credit card system wasn't working, so sales were cash only. Luckily we all had some cash in our purses, so movie tickets were purchased, and a coffee too, as we were there in plenty of time. I was so looking forward to the film, as I had watched all the TV series, and knew all the characters. The scandal of divorce raised it's ugly head, as no divorced woman (at the time) could take part in polite society and were ostracized. There was no mention however that divorced men were so treated and shunned. I loved the film, the story line, and the gorgeous costumes - if you are a Downton Abbey fan, you will love it too.
On Saturday morning the local Community Patrol team was hosting their Safer Plates campaign and I drove down to check it out. They advise that the first thing a criminal does when they attempt to steal your car is to cut the screws off your number plates to change them and make it easier to commit offences. For a $5 donation to Community Patrol, the team will replace the plate screws with stainless steel star shaped heads which are much more difficult to remove. That sounded a good idea to me, so I went and happily paid my $5.00 for the service.
There was a wee bit of a wait as many other car owners had the same idea, and then my car was attended to. It hardly took any time at all.
Started in 2002, the Community Patrol is active at night and covers about 100km a night in our area in their distinctive vehicles, working as a set of extra eyes and ears for the Police and report suspicious or criminal activity. The volunteers do a great job in helping to keep our community safer.
11 comments:
I love Downton Abbey and want to go see the movie too!
We never did watch Downton Abbey, as we didn’t own a TV when it started, so never caught up. Everyone says we missed a great series. I’m glad you enjoyed the movie. The community service is great. What a good initiative.
What a sweet time with friends, our theater rarely ever has anything worth going for & when they do it doesn't stay on long enough to know about it 😆
Glad you enjoyed the move - and had cash!!
What a great idea to replace the screws on your number plate - a worthwhile effort I am sure.
Nice to know that as a Downton Abbey fan you liked the Finale movie...so often the endings aren't terrific on series. Great idea for safer license plates...
Hugs, from a very windy SE CT this morning Julierose
I also really enjoyed going to the movies for Downtown Abbey the Finale.
The Community group do a wonderful job.
I watched the show but have not seen the movie - I guess it was all taken out on the women in a divorce and disgraced - men got away with a lot more didn't they
I do hope the movie comes here very soon. I can hardly wait to see it. What a wonderful group of people volunteering their time to help keep the community safe.
God bless.
Oh how fun! I did not know the movie was out. It is so wonderful that you have a community patrol. It makes one feel a little more at ease. Have a blessed day.
Oh, I had planned on going to see this movie with a friend, but I was sick during the time it was in town.
Glad you enjoyed it.
We have the same arrangement with car number plates here. It is a brilliant idea.
Glad to know you enjoyed the film.
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