Just Doing My Part

Posted on 23. Oct, 2007 by Ian Grist in Journal

As everyone knows, San Diego is burning. My hand is on fire as I type this post. But I don’t want any of you to worry, because we are doing our part to help people out!

Last night we we picked up a couple cases of beer and were sitting on the porch taking in the amazing view:

and we heard on the radio that there were people being evacuated over to Fiesta Island. We could see them down there, and heard that they even had about 20 horses. The guy on the radio was interviewing a guy who had be evacuated there, and the guy said they had plenty of food and fresh water, but what little beer they had was getting warm. Immediately, we sprang into action. Evan, I, Cam, Anderson, Laser Dave, and Hecker piled into the ram charger and headed over to Rite Aid, immediately procuring 3 – 18 packs of ice cold Coors Light. We jumped back in the car and tore down to Fiesta Island. Keep in mind, everyone but Evan (Who was driving) was pretty blasted by this point (Dave and Hecker had been drinking at the Silver Spigot since 9am – hey, its fire day). We pull up to the entrance to the island, where there is a cop check point.

Now, we had the idea in our heads that we were going to blast onto the beach, throw the charge in 4low and mob around tossing out free beer to grateful refugees, possibly inviting a few female evacuees back to our house – just to offer some shelter. Anyway, the cops stopped us and I explained (drunkenly) that we had heard on the radio that people needed beer, so we brought it. They were loading up a truck with tons of donated goods, so we unloaded the beer and hopped back into the charger, obviously drunk. We overhear one cop ask another "Should we give them a ticket – that guy in the back isn’t even sitting in a seat". It was obvious these cops were faced with an extreme moral dilemma. A choice that calls into question every year spent on the force, tearing apart the very fiber of your being. "No, let them go" said the other cop, and we burned out into the sunset, blasting "Raise Your Hands" By Bon Jovi and victoriously pumping our fists as high as we could.

We all walked a little taller that day, having done our part to help the people of San Diego. This great city has given so much to us, the least we could do is give back a bit. As I fell asleep last night, I dreamed of a father and son, sitting homeless on the shores of mission bay, life and home in ruins, but that father cracks open an ice cold CL, takes a swig, looks at his son, and passes it to him saying softly…"Son. Today you became a man".

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17 Responses to “Just Doing My Part”

greggoconnell.com

23. Oct, 2007

you’re the real american hero, not these volunteers at the red cross!
Julianne_b

23. Oct, 2007

that was really nice… i, being a loyal beer drinking canadian, really would have appreacted it if some one brought me cold beer in a time need. who says all americans are mean.
Ian

23. Oct, 2007

Hey thanks…and by the way – WHO is to say that all Americans are mean? Lol, btw I added a link to your blog on mine
Minister of Beard

23. Oct, 2007

This post was truly inspiring, we couldn’t expect less of someone so humane and brave as you Ian. Good luck with the fires, and keep spreading the love out there.
Ian

23. Oct, 2007

Thank you, minister. I couldn’t do it without support of the D.O.C., Mexico Chapter.
Minister of Fear

24. Oct, 2007

I am proud to call you my brother. Fellow minister, on behalf of the D.O.C., San Diego Chapter, I’m honored to award you the coveted NMH. The Norris Medal of Honor is bestowed upon you for displaying selflessness and galantry in the midst of a wartime crisis. Your bravery gave hope to those who lost so much, giving them a little taste of home. I salute you.
Ian

24. Oct, 2007

Brother Cando, Minister of Fear. It is with great pride and honor that I accept your award of the coveted NMH. In the name of D.O.C members everywhere, I shall wear it proudly!
B

24. Oct, 2007

You and Cando are officially crazy. And I can’t believe you guys are still talking about Norris haha. Miss you guys.
Ian

24. Oct, 2007

Of course we still talk about Norris! God bless him.
Alicia (meeker)

24. Oct, 2007

Ahh, Ian…As I read this a tear came to my eye. I’m so proud of you brother. I will compose a harmonica song to mark this occasion.
Minister of Pain

24. Oct, 2007

Brother Grist, your genuine concern regarding the dire situation of our fine citizens in these harrowing times stands as a bastion of hope for us all. Tales of your benevolent exploits will be passed from father to son for generations to come in solemn commemoration of your charitable act. It would take nothing less than a resounding uppercut from our mentor, Mr. Norris, to raise the common man to your lofty stature. As you bask in your self-made glory, remember your humble beginnings in the Nu Xi Chapter of the DOC. As recompense for your epic achievement, in addition to the venerated NMH you will receive a Total Gym, personal RHK lessons from Chuck and a license to kill.
Ian

24. Oct, 2007

Friends, nay, Brothers, words can not express how humbled I am by these words of kindness. To have the highest award of our organization bestowed upon me in such a selfless manner, is an honor unknown to the common man. A Total Gym, personal lessons, a license to kill! But I am just a common man! I do not deserve such awards, I am a mere Disciple of Chuck, a Minister in his service, to be honest, I question whether my mortal frame can handle such adornments fit for a king. I am truly blessed to receive such praise, but let it be known: it could not have been done without the support of you and the Almighty Norris.
Aussie- Laura

25. Oct, 2007

Hey guys- wow! In Australia, thats totally unheard of.. when theres beer around, its not there long enough for sharing! I’ll be sure to spread ur kind story around. xx
Ian

25. Oct, 2007

Hey, we did what we could…I’m not saying that a few beers weren’t drank along the way, but at least we helped out!
Julianne_b

25. Oct, 2007

I have no idea who said americans are mean.. i’m just the spreader or gossip.

thanks for the add and I did the same for you.

and is there a canada chapter of the D.O.C.?
Ian

26. Oct, 2007

We could talk about instituting a Canadian Chapter of the D.O.C….but I’m not sure how Canadians could handle it? Is Chuck Norris big up there?
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26. Oct, 2007

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