tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post8751237763840932688..comments2024-02-29T14:00:40.184-05:00Comments on Restonian: News blog from Reston, Virginia, the mauve-colored New Town (tm): Something in the Water: Second Massive Police Response in a WeekRestonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15519884797760354007noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-54874141920608521272011-12-21T20:42:08.747-05:002011-12-21T20:42:08.747-05:00The helicopter had markings: "Utility Patrol....The helicopter had markings: "Utility Patrol."Ken Lanfearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313994872777460068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-83671896085718981912011-12-21T09:35:30.471-05:002011-12-21T09:35:30.471-05:00With all this to-ing and fro-ing by helicopters, m...With all this to-ing and fro-ing by helicopters, maybe it's a film shoot: <br /><br />Mauvepocalypse NowPeasant From Less Sought After South Restonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-16225974655594156232011-12-21T08:37:55.347-05:002011-12-21T08:37:55.347-05:00The helicopter apparently was inspecting the Domin...The helicopter apparently was inspecting the Dominion Electric power lines along the W&OD trail. It flitted from tower to tower in turn, hovering much like a hummingbird checking out flowers.Ken Lanfearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313994872777460068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-9382902541889912011-12-20T21:20:07.238-05:002011-12-20T21:20:07.238-05:00It was hovering over Reston Parkway and Bluemont t...It was hovering over Reston Parkway and Bluemont this morning around 10am as I went to work in the Gritty Urban Core, then worked its way slowly down Bluemont. I didn't write down the number, but I was just black, no company or agency paint job. I wondered if it was Fairfax County trying out a new way to look for expired inspection stickers by flying slowly past parking garages...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-26938042806583182752011-12-20T18:45:08.381-05:002011-12-20T18:45:08.381-05:00We need more "affordable" subsidized hou...We need more "affordable" subsidized housing to be entertained by the news like this more often. Otherwise, life is boring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-39070107042567091102011-12-20T18:34:23.195-05:002011-12-20T18:34:23.195-05:00RA is not known for being subtle. I suspect theref...RA is not known for being subtle. I suspect therefore it will invest in a Predator UAV to monitor for violations. DRB standards enforcement through superior firepower!South Lakes Divanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-85441746950581516812011-12-20T11:15:47.555-05:002011-12-20T11:15:47.555-05:00I suspect that the RA will be investing in a coupl...I suspect that the RA will be investing in a couple of "Raven" drones before long. Much less expensive than indoor tennis, and the way things are going in Reston, much more useful. In addition to monitoring murder scenes and hostage situations, they would be perfect for keeping an eye out for DRB violations and rogue smokers on the pathways. I understand that micro-drones, which look for all the world like hummingbirds, will soon be available. These should appeal to the birdwatchers in our midst -- imagine, watching the birds watching you.Buffalonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412900754136064810.post-84027260691610690542011-12-20T10:59:39.978-05:002011-12-20T10:59:39.978-05:00See! I told everyone they're watching me!See! I told everyone they're watching me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com