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Post by Russ Koon on Sept 25, 2013 10:40:47 GMT -5
Good story, Jon.
I never encountered quite such a situation, but did step in a couple times in a less dramatic manner, and put myself in a couple of situations where things could have gotten newsworthy very shortly while protecting an innocent from harm. Much younger and sprier then.... and probably overconfident in my abilities.
But realistically, now, I should be looking into a stun gun and a belt holster for some of the intermediate protection that once could have been provided by fists or grappling (did some wrestling in HS, but even then wasn't good enough to make the varsity, and that was fifty plus years ago).
Maybe when I give up and get a smart phone to replace the Ol' Reliable dumb one in my pocket that just makes and receives calls, I should get an app that would stream video directly to my home computer or some remote location as well, so I could still hobble towards the action if need be, brandishing the threat of prosecution or electrical stimulation, instead of just the choice between slow pursuit and ineffective punches or 110 grain JHP's.
As for socks, I do have a couple pair of black ones that I use for the more formal weddings and funerals, when the black shoes and one of my two ties is called for, but my favorite ones with my sneakers are some really thick camo ones I found last fall at Rural King. Think Bush 41, but less garish, although probably in the same fashion category, generally speaking. 8^)
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Sept 25, 2013 11:53:08 GMT -5
Good story, Jon. I never encountered quite such a situation, but did step in a couple times in a less dramatic manner, and put myself in a couple of situations where things could have gotten newsworthy very shortly while protecting an innocent from harm. Much younger and sprier then.... and probably overconfident in my abilities. But realistically, now, I should be looking into a stun gun and a belt holster for some of the intermediate protection that once could have been provided by fists or grappling (did some wrestling in HS, but even then wasn't good enough to make the varsity, and that was fifty plus years ago). Maybe when I give up and get a smart phone to replace the Ol' Reliable dumb one in my pocket that just makes and receives calls, I should get an app that would stream video directly to my home computer or some remote location as well, so I could still hobble towards the action if need be, brandishing the threat of prosecution or electrical stimulation, instead of just the choice between slow pursuit and ineffective punches or 110 grain JHP's. As for socks, I do have a couple pair of black ones that I use for the more formal weddings and funerals, when the black shoes and one of my two ties is called for, but my favorite ones with my sneakers are some really thick camo ones I found last fall at Rural King. Think Bush 41, but less garish, although probably in the same fashion category, generally speaking. 8^) This is good Russ. I just knew that you were this type of guy too. Maybe it's our generation; I don't know. That's funny about those socks! I'd like to visit that store. I did stop in there for a quick moment once, but didn't have time to browse. I'll have to make a little trip down there. I've thought about it several times when I've been at my woods; it's just north of Martinsville proper. Hey, I think kids these days wear black sock with sneakers, and to think we use to laugh at old guys doing it. I do not like confrontations. I'm an easy going guy who laughs a lot. I am the Mellow One. I finally broke down and got a smart phone. I've gotten quite fond of it and hate that I'm fond of it. :-) I really do not need it, but my wife and daughter thinks it's a necessity like air. I did get a stun gun. I got it when I got my dog hoping that it would scare other dogs away when I walked him, but I usually forget to take it with me. I use to want to know what it would feel like to get zapped by it, but after getting hit with the paddles, I have no longer desire to try it. Thanks Russ
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