Wednesday, November 3, 2010

RLSH registry

I was recently asked if I would like to be added to the RLSH registry featured on www.reallifesuperheroes.org/registry and I said yes, I was asked to fill out a questionare and submit several pictures. I looked on there today and saw I was not only added, but added to the REGISTERED section of the registry. There are four sections, under review, which is where up and coming RLSH are put up there but haven't quite made a name for themselves or otherwise been recognized for their contributions, a retired section where RLSH of old are put up that were once active and well established, but are no longer a part of the community. then theres the unregistered section, which is where RLSH who are recognized, but due to their reputations or past actions have deemed them vigilantes due to questionable actions, or less desirable behavior, but still contribute a lot to the community. and finally there is the registered section, where some of the most influential and experienced RLSH are placed. I was really quite surprised to see myself on THIS section above the others and I am very flattered and honored to be among some of those that I admire the most (and I've also worked with a number of them as well). My most sincerest gratitude for being placed on there.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

when the assailant becomes the victim

last weekend mr. xtreme adn I patrolled downtown san diego, as per usual nothing ever happens till close to th ened of the night when everyone is drunk. we walked by a group of people who started fighting out of nowhere. we attempted to break up the fight and try and get inbetween everyone, but it was basically 3 against eight (the 3rd my uncostumed partner who likes to tag along). after a few minutes one of the more aggressive perpetrators grabbed my mask from behind and pulled on me, I turned around and pushed him away, and a wide swing (I dunno HOW I missed that one) caught me in the shoulder blade (weird angle I know), I somehow got pushed to the ground and when I got back up xtreme had sprayed him the face and he went running, I was going to blast him with my stun gun but couldn't do it since he was now in reatreat, as I caught up to him and tried to place him under a citizens arrest I noticed his head was covered in blod, not sure from what but I realized we had to help him, so we got ahold of the police, who called a bus to the scene (thats police lingo for an ambulance) and he recieved medical attention. I'm not really sure wht happened to the guy, because the police said we could go shortly after that. but what turned from someone who assaulted me several times became a victim himself and someone I felt sympathy for. I realize how difficult this job can be, and I hope that something like this never happens again. I hope that guy is doing alright now.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2010

Today was the AIDS Walk in Los Angeles. Several RLSH from allover met today to support a cause and help raise money for AIDS treatment and research. All in all, myself (The Urban Avenger, Mr. Xtreme, Good Samaritan (all of the Xtreme Justice League) Motor Mouth and Kingsnake (of the NorCal Pacific Protectorate), DC's Guardian, Dangerman, and a newcomer, Bearman were all in attendance for the event. This is the first time almost all of the RLSH in California had worked together. I decided to do the walk in my recently acquired powerbocks; spring powered stilts that allow me to run faster and jump higher than an average person. This was a personal test to my strength and stamina. I proved successful in my test as I was able to walk the entire distance (6.2 miles,or 10 km) in them without really stopping, or sitting anyway. The whole thing probably took about three hours to do. Lots and lots of people took pictures with myself and the other RLSH. I was even interviewed by a reporter, but I never figured lout who she worked for. She did take my name, and asked me a few questions about what I do as an RLSH (and the community in general) I mentioned the Xtreme Justice League and my YouTube page to her as well. Early on in the walk there were a small group of religious protesters with mean spirited signs,but there'snot much one can do. hey were harming no one and were within their rights.

Afterwards everyone involved was interviewed my Mr. Peter Tangen. I was good to work with all of these RLSH, some I have met before, some I work with on a regular basis, and some I met for the very first time. It was a pure joy and an absolute honor to work with all of them. I look forward to next year's walk.