There was a gathering tonight of some of Bob Garner’s close friends – Hassie and I had just gotten to know him, but sat in as they talked about him and his life and loves and peccadilloes. I will repeat but one story:
Bob used to work at Vargo’s, a card and gift shop here in Bozeman. Around that time, the Bozeman police were harassing dog owners about leaving their pets unattended while shopping.
A customer tied his dog up outside and came into the store to browse. Soon a cop came in and started pestering him about his untended dog.
Bob dialed 911, and gave the operator precise and correct information: there was an armed man in the store pestering one of his customers. Police cars came with sirens blaring.
I wish I had been there. And no, I do not know the rest of the story.
Piece of Mindful 