Saturday's Garage Sale
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In preparation for our impending change of address, we had a garage sale on Saturday. After about an hour, we'd racked up quite a cash stash, so my wife suggested that based on the current social climate where people steal things like hair extensions, a pile of used bricks, and other such things, that I should put on a pistol for the remainder of the day. Unable to find any flaws in her logic, I concurred. About 45 minutes later, the cops showed up, and some lady (that had been at our garage sale about 40 minutes prior) was standing in the street pointing at me kind of frantically, and talking to the cop in the lead car (there were two squad cars). I was sitting in a lawn chair sippin' on a glass of ice-tea, and the cop comes up and starts a conversation: Him: You're scarin' the lady in the street. Me: How so? I'm not in my car. If she's nervous about being in the street I don't blame her - you should see the way people drive through here. My advice is that she get out of the street. Him: She's concerned about your gun. Have you been out in the street with it? Me: Nope. Him: Have you had it out of the holster? Me: Well, yeah. I had to make sure it was loaded. I did that inside the house, though. Him: Well, the lady's nervous. Me: As long as she doesn't come on my property and threaten mine or my wife's life, she has nothing to worry about. If someone else were to try something, she can rest assured that we exercise Texas gun control in our house. Him: What kind of gun control is that? Me: We hit what we're aiming at. He smiled, and the conversation turned to types of pistols, the pros/cons of open carry, and the sheeple that are scared that a gun in a holster might jump out on its own and start killing and maiming with abandon. We both had a good laugh, and guessed that the concerned citizen that reported "man with a gun" was probably a liberal on federal assistance. He left, with a promise to educate the lady concerning the law regarding open-carry on one's own property. Last we saw, the lady was getting quite animated and upset, and appeared to stomp back up the street in a huff. The cops left, and I was still in the lawn chair when this guy in a pcikup truck drove up. He got out, walked right up to me with a stern look on his face. Me: Mornin'! Wanna buy a big TV? Him: You think you're somethin' carrying that gun, don't ya. Me: Well, one thing I think is that I'm armed and you're an idiot. So much for the theory that "an armed society is a polite society".
Good job exercising your rights John! :thumbsup: that was entertaining! :laugh:
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I'd keep an eye out for that couple. They're likely to try to make trouble for you. I wouldn't be surprised if they try to get the police, city council, other gov't agency involved in some made-up bullshiite against you. Keep close records / diary / video, etc.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
In preparation for our impending change of address, we had a garage sale on Saturday. After about an hour, we'd racked up quite a cash stash, so my wife suggested that based on the current social climate where people steal things like hair extensions, a pile of used bricks, and other such things, that I should put on a pistol for the remainder of the day. Unable to find any flaws in her logic, I concurred. About 45 minutes later, the cops showed up, and some lady (that had been at our garage sale about 40 minutes prior) was standing in the street pointing at me kind of frantically, and talking to the cop in the lead car (there were two squad cars). I was sitting in a lawn chair sippin' on a glass of ice-tea, and the cop comes up and starts a conversation: Him: You're scarin' the lady in the street. Me: How so? I'm not in my car. If she's nervous about being in the street I don't blame her - you should see the way people drive through here. My advice is that she get out of the street. Him: She's concerned about your gun. Have you been out in the street with it? Me: Nope. Him: Have you had it out of the holster? Me: Well, yeah. I had to make sure it was loaded. I did that inside the house, though. Him: Well, the lady's nervous. Me: As long as she doesn't come on my property and threaten mine or my wife's life, she has nothing to worry about. If someone else were to try something, she can rest assured that we exercise Texas gun control in our house. Him: What kind of gun control is that? Me: We hit what we're aiming at. He smiled, and the conversation turned to types of pistols, the pros/cons of open carry, and the sheeple that are scared that a gun in a holster might jump out on its own and start killing and maiming with abandon. We both had a good laugh, and guessed that the concerned citizen that reported "man with a gun" was probably a liberal on federal assistance. He left, with a promise to educate the lady concerning the law regarding open-carry on one's own property. Last we saw, the lady was getting quite animated and upset, and appeared to stomp back up the street in a huff. The cops left, and I was still in the lawn chair when this guy in a pcikup truck drove up. He got out, walked right up to me with a stern look on his face. Me: Mornin'! Wanna buy a big TV? Him: You think you're somethin' carrying that gun, don't ya. Me: Well, one thing I think is that I'm armed and you're an idiot. So much for the theory that "an armed society is a polite society".
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This is very odd to me because in my state, as you know, there is no carry allowed. And in the city of Chicago, it is burdensome to be able to even own a gun. Yet, it is legal to carry within one's abode here (not yard). If I were to do a large financial transaction, I will be doing so in an environment in which I can defend myself. Does she thing that clerks at every store don't have a piece behind the counter? How far are you from Austin, the Williamsburg of Texas?
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
We serfs of Illinois are an oppressed people, aren't we? :)
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We serfs of Illinois are an oppressed people, aren't we? :)
Serfs is being generous; they had jobs.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
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Serfs is being generous; they had jobs.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
wizardzz wrote:
Serfs is being generous
I didn't want to violate Lounge rules on language. I am fortunate enough to be employed; however, I am unfortunate to be one of those in the employ of the State who is currently being treated to an unlubricated shafting by the current administration and legislature. :((
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Norm .net wrote:
paranoid
Uhh, no. Just prudent. Besides, I have experience with those type of folks. It's the way they operate. Consider it a power thing. They feel loss of power to enforce their way, so they will look for some other way to punish John. In addition, just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von BraunWe call those kinds of people "congressmen" and "senators", or even "Mr. President". :)
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
wizardzz wrote:
Serfs is being generous
I didn't want to violate Lounge rules on language. I am fortunate enough to be employed; however, I am unfortunate to be one of those in the employ of the State who is currently being treated to an unlubricated shafting by the current administration and legislature. :((
I am lucky enough to be working, too. But my gf is getting laid off. But shit, you work for the State? Given the current economic client that would be entirely too stressful for me.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
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Do you mean 'trying to avoid reaching for the soap'. Or are you suggesting that just because he likes Lycra and Fuchsia.............
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” I wouldn't let CG touch my Abacus! When you're wrestling a gorilla, you don't stop when you're tired, you stop when the gorilla is.
Henry Minute wrote:
Lycra
Latex, dammit.
Henry Minute wrote:
Fuchsia
It was for work - it wasn't my color choice, dammit. :)
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
In preparation for our impending change of address, we had a garage sale on Saturday. After about an hour, we'd racked up quite a cash stash, so my wife suggested that based on the current social climate where people steal things like hair extensions, a pile of used bricks, and other such things, that I should put on a pistol for the remainder of the day. Unable to find any flaws in her logic, I concurred. About 45 minutes later, the cops showed up, and some lady (that had been at our garage sale about 40 minutes prior) was standing in the street pointing at me kind of frantically, and talking to the cop in the lead car (there were two squad cars). I was sitting in a lawn chair sippin' on a glass of ice-tea, and the cop comes up and starts a conversation: Him: You're scarin' the lady in the street. Me: How so? I'm not in my car. If she's nervous about being in the street I don't blame her - you should see the way people drive through here. My advice is that she get out of the street. Him: She's concerned about your gun. Have you been out in the street with it? Me: Nope. Him: Have you had it out of the holster? Me: Well, yeah. I had to make sure it was loaded. I did that inside the house, though. Him: Well, the lady's nervous. Me: As long as she doesn't come on my property and threaten mine or my wife's life, she has nothing to worry about. If someone else were to try something, she can rest assured that we exercise Texas gun control in our house. Him: What kind of gun control is that? Me: We hit what we're aiming at. He smiled, and the conversation turned to types of pistols, the pros/cons of open carry, and the sheeple that are scared that a gun in a holster might jump out on its own and start killing and maiming with abandon. We both had a good laugh, and guessed that the concerned citizen that reported "man with a gun" was probably a liberal on federal assistance. He left, with a promise to educate the lady concerning the law regarding open-carry on one's own property. Last we saw, the lady was getting quite animated and upset, and appeared to stomp back up the street in a huff. The cops left, and I was still in the lawn chair when this guy in a pcikup truck drove up. He got out, walked right up to me with a stern look on his face. Me: Mornin'! Wanna buy a big TV? Him: You think you're somethin' carrying that gun, don't ya. Me: Well, one thing I think is that I'm armed and you're an idiot. So much for the theory that "an armed society is a polite society".
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
"You're all CRAZY!"
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
, "No, he's a Texan."
As I have often said, I'm glad I'm on the other side of the planet.
Too much of heaven can bring you underground Heaven can always turn around Too much of heaven, our life is all hell bound Heaven, the kill that makes no sound
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I wonder what their response would be if you walked onto their property and started dictating what they should or should not do.
Common sense is admitting there is cause and effect and that you can exert some control over what you understand.
Hahaha, John: "You don't see me coming over to your house and criticizing your exercising of the 2nd Amendment (or lack thereof), do ya?"
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
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Henry Minute wrote:
Lycra
Latex, dammit.
Henry Minute wrote:
Fuchsia
It was for work - it wasn't my color choice, dammit. :)
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
This is very odd to me because in my state, as you know, there is no carry allowed. And in the city of Chicago, it is burdensome to be able to even own a gun. Yet, it is legal to carry within one's abode here (not yard). If I were to do a large financial transaction, I will be doing so in an environment in which I can defend myself. Does she thing that clerks at every store don't have a piece behind the counter? How far are you from Austin, the Williamsburg of Texas?
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
About 90 miles south.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
I wonder what their response would be if you walked onto their property and started dictating what they should or should not do.
Common sense is admitting there is cause and effect and that you can exert some control over what you understand.
Well, if they put up much of a fight, I might have to shoot 'em. :)
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
About 90 miles south.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997Hmm, that should be far enough from the weirdness I think, or at least a really long round trip bicycle ride.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
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I am lucky enough to be working, too. But my gf is getting laid off. But shit, you work for the State? Given the current economic client that would be entirely too stressful for me.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
Sorry about the GF's situation -- that truly stinks. As to my own employment, it is quite stressful but I keep telling myself to be thankful that I'm employed. Sometimes that's difficult when I consider the breaches of contract and other written agreements that have occurred or are threatened and the threats to our retirement benefits, but I am thankful to have a job. On the bright side, I really do like living in this area, regardless of the political climate. We get all kinds of weather so it's never boring, and since the state is centrally located (and we're centrally located in the state) we're able to drive to just about any vacation spot we want to visit.
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
"You're all CRAZY!"
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
, "No, he's a Texan."
As I have often said, I'm glad I'm on the other side of the planet.
Too much of heaven can bring you underground Heaven can always turn around Too much of heaven, our life is all hell bound Heaven, the kill that makes no sound
We are too.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
"You're all CRAZY!"
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
, "No, he's a Texan."
As I have often said, I'm glad I'm on the other side of the planet.
Too much of heaven can bring you underground Heaven can always turn around Too much of heaven, our life is all hell bound Heaven, the kill that makes no sound
Abhinav S wrote:
other side of the planet
Yeah, were there's absolutely *NO* guns at all in India or Pakistan or Afganistan. ;P ;P ROTFLMAO! :laugh: :laugh: And like wiz said: we're glad you're over there too.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
"You're all CRAZY!"
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
, "No, he's a Texan."
As I have often said, I'm glad I'm on the other side of the planet.
Too much of heaven can bring you underground Heaven can always turn around Too much of heaven, our life is all hell bound Heaven, the kill that makes no sound
At one point or another, I've had all of my guns laying on a table or leaning against a wall. Most of the time, the pistols are in a holster. Not one time have I ever seen one of the guns just up and start shooting. They're only as dangerous as the person that's misusing them. Guns don't really do what is portrayed in this video. [^]
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
They don't have to move out of town, they just have to stay off my land (though they may be much happier in another town).
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997