The Mysterious Case of the Assault Rifles: Solved!

Never fear! I persisted and called the Broomfield police's records department and learned the truth: the (not shocking at all) truth behind the police with assault rifles I witnessed. Turns out they were responding to a faulty hold up alarm at the gas station. I know I felt pretty sheepish and embarrassed when I set off the alarm and called the paramedics, but at least they weren't brandishing assault weapons when they responded. I can't imagine how it feels to realize the police are responding with heavy weapons to your indiscretion.

Aaaand in completely unrelated news, my parents are in town. They're on their way to Wyoming for an RV rally, but they're camped out up at St. Vrain State Park and hanging around for my birthday. We're going to tour some breweries on Saturday with them and Jen's folks before heading to Euclid Hall for some birthday like celebrations. I think we'll keep things pretty quiet and mellow this year.