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They way she yelled at me. She had no sympathy. Ive heard of ruthless criminals. She had no problem terrorising innocent people.
I read a book for citizens arrest procedure in a handgun self defense book But i didnt want to bring her in the store with me. So in easence let her go when i went for the wall phone
Quote: DrawingDeadYes. I was stabbed at work, about 35 years ago in a place that I managed at the time. I suppose the fellow had a complaint of some sort he wished to express, though I never found out exactly what it may have been during the process of getting him convicted and jailed. And only a few months later whacked with some kind of club by someone who came up behind me on a street in a random botched robbery attempt. Got a free weather prediction barometer out of it, because years later a particular bone still aches when the air pressure changes. Suggestion: don't be embarrassed to take some extra relaxation & reflection time if you come to feel that may be useful at some point. Professionals in the business of dealing with scumbags routinely do it, so no reason for anyone else to be reluctant to do the same. Sometimes these things can actually bother you more a little later than they did immediately.
Congratulations on your effective reply to her impolite request.
Were you tempted to shoot her, and if so, why didn't you?
The cops got there so fast probably under five minutes maybe two. If id let her ransack my van. The cops most likely would have caught her in the act.
Quote: jjjooogggTonight,
I was in an attempted aggravated assault. Someone tried to mug me with a knife.
Has anyone been mugged outside of a casino?
Mine was outside our restaurant after closing, not near a casino. When I opened the door, She had the knife high overhead and demanded my money.
I closed the door and pulled out my handgun and opened the door. She ran away.
Quote: jjjooogggTonight,
I was in an attempted aggravated assault. Someone tried to mug me with a knife.
Has anyone been mugged outside of a casino?
Mine was outside our restaurant after closing, not near a casino. When I opened the door, She had the knife high overhead and demanded my money.
I closed the door and pulled out my handgun and opened the door. She ran away.
Yes, in a parking lot by a scruffy little guy and a very strong, large woman. Knocked him out with one well placed punch to the face, broke her nose and put her out of commission. The entire incident lasted about 15 seconds which was good because I don't have the endurance for a long drawn out "TV" fight. No weapon was shown. I am not a violent person.
It was all caught on tape and was written up in the local paper. My 15 seconds of fame. :-)
Good ending
Kinda wondered if gamblers are targeted often by criminals when they return to their car.
Quote: 1BBYes, in a parking lot by a scruffy little guy and a very strong, large woman. Knocked him out with one well placed punch to the face, broke her nose and put her out of commission. The entire incident lasted about 15 seconds which was good because I don't have the endurance for a long drawn out "TV" fight. No weapon was shown. I am not a violent person.
It was all caught on tape and was written up in the local paper. My 15 seconds of fame. :-)
That would dry up so many threads around here.
(Edit: well we can say it, but it doesn't do anything.)
Thanks to the admins is my guesstimate.
Cheers!
4 day weekend coming tomorrow for me and mine, I hope you all have a lovely one.
They show a dice game where the dice are in something like a bird cage which flips. It just didn't register what game that was.
Quote:Disbarred Vegas lawyer linked to massive HOA scheme dies in federal custody
Quote:Construction defect attorney Nancy Quon, who prosecutors alleged helped bankroll the takeover scheme, killed herself. Former Las Vegas police officer Christopher Van Cleef, an HOA board member, shot himself to death days after an FBI raid in the case, and board member Robbi Castro later died of a drug overdose. All three were not charged in the case.
Quote:Three defendants who pleaded guilty died before they could be sentenced. Attorney David Amesbury hanged himself and corrupted HOA board members Darryl Scott Nichols and Arnold Myers died of natural causes.
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/disbarred-vegas-lawyer-linked-massive-hoa-scheme-dies-federal-custody
Just want y'all to wonder what I could have said.
Quote: 1BBI just learned of the death of Katarina Walker at the age of 49. Apparently it happened three months ago. Do we have any Aussies here that can add anything? This is terrible news.
Who was she, and what did she do that merits comment?
Quote: MrVWho was she, and what did she do that merits comment?
If I'm not mistaken, she wrote a detailed book about Australian Pontoon, or something like that. Basically the equivalent of Spanish 21.
Quote: MrVWho was she, and what did she do that merits comment?
Did some quick searching, and it appears she was an author of "The Pro's Guide to Spanish 21 and Australian Pontoon". Not sure if the book was of any worth, or the author, but some reviews I glanced at indicated that the book was not well received.
Beyond that, I don't know anything about the individual or her passing.
Quote: MrVWho was she, and what did she do that merits comment?
Sorry I left this hanging, MrV. I thought there would have been more comments.
Katarina Walker authored "The Pro's Guide To Spanish 21 And Australian Pontoon". She really knew her stuff but don't take my word for it.
This from the book: "The author, gaming analyst/programmer Katarina Walker, is recognized as the world authority in Spanish 21 and Australian Pontoon". Foreword written by Don Schlesinger.
R.I.P.
The sentence was: Pig #1 said to pig #2.
My granddaughter read it aloud as: "Pig hashtag one said to pig hashtag two."
What the internet is doing to our world, huh!
Quote: darkozHelping my granddaughter learn to read yesterday.
The sentence was: Pig #1 said to pig #2.
My granddaughter read it aloud as: "Pig hashtag one said to pig hashtag two."
What the internet is doing to our world, huh!
Wow, I didn't see that one coming. I thought you were going to say that your grandaughter questioned talking pigs.
Quote: MoosetonI wish when members post nothing but a link to a YouTube video that they would put a title or just a couple words to describe the vid. Maybe this should be in the pet peeves thread now that I think about it. Vids can take a bit to load on YouTube and many times I'll wish I didn't watch whatever it is. Could save some time is all I'm saying.
When I don't label links it's not by accident or that I forgot. Most of the time I do though. Just don't click on ones with no labeling.
Quote: rxwineWhen I don't label links it's not by accident or that I forgot. Most of the time I do though. Just don't click on ones with no labeling.
It wasn't just for you(it was your recent post that prompted this btw though) but in any case I'll try not to.
Ms Walker passed away on July 17, 2015 aged 49 years.
Quote: MoosetonI wish when members post nothing but a link to a YouTube video that they would put a title or just a couple words to describe the vid. Maybe this should be in the pet peeves thread now that I think about it. Vids can take a bit to load on YouTube and many times I'll wish I didn't watch whatever it is. Could save some time is all I'm saying.
Good song. Although the lyrics are a little wonky. The video is slightly more wonky.
Quote: davethebuilderThe book was published in 2008 and explained a mathematically verifiable way to beat Spanish 21 and Australian Pontoon. She used the Hi-Lo method as it was familiar to most Blackjack AP's. Following publication most Australian casinos either removed the game or began dealing it from a CSM. The book also discusses other aspects of casino play and conditions both in Australia and the USA. There was a reference to a second book on advanced play, such as using level 2 and ace side counts, but I have never seen it.
Ms Walker passed away on July 17, 2015 aged 49 years.
Are you familiar with the old BlackjackInfo site? Katarina Walker was a member and participant there.
Quote: davethebuilderI read a few articles on that site some time ago. I guess she used the site to answer readers questions about her new book.
Yes, many people use these sites to self promote. No site is immune.
LOL FOFLMAOQuote: darkozWhat the internet is doing to our world, huh!
Quote: KentryUsing a website to answer questions about your book is janky.[/q
I learned a new word! I figured it out from the sentence but still looked it up. Now watch me be the only one who never heard of janky.Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
Quote: jjjooogggI was at McD. Some guy smelled like feet.
Sorry about that, I work hard all day. =P
Quote: jjjooogggI was at McD. Some guy smelled like feet.
Probably lives with the woman, who lives in a shoe.
Quote: 1BBwatch me be the only one who never heard of janky.
I want to continue to be someone who doesn't know what it means.
Quote: 1BBQuote: KentryUsing a website to answer questions about your book is janky.[/q
I learned a new word! I figured it out from the sentence but still looked it up. Now watch me be the only one who never heard of janky.
Lol. I learned what Jank is by watching ICARLY. In the episode where Miss Ackerman was being extremely mean to her students just because her boyfriend dumped her, Sam says, "Man, that is seriously jank." Miss Ackerman replies, "Life is jank!" :D
Quote: 1BBAs someone here would say, it's a good scrabble word.
What about "hooptie"?
Quote: IbeatyouracesWhat about "hooptie"?
That one I've heard. Now can something be both hooptie and janky?
Quote: KentryICARLY is the first time I heard the word Jank. *blushes.* :)
Icarly, Janky, and Hootie, all new to me so I looked them all up.
Now I understand why I didn't know. And I hadn't missed a thing ;-)
Paul Prudhomme went to that big kitchen in the sky on October 8, 2015, not quite a month ago. My wife and I ate there that very day. I wonder what the exact time of death was.
Quote:The theft was made all the worse after Chantelle realised the culprit must be one of her Facebook friends.
"To the low life who is obviously my friend on Facebook and used my photo to claim our winnings. You're a massive dick. You ruined my day," she later posted to Facebook.
"I might need a bit of a Facebook cull now," she said
http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/73704423/Woman-who-posted-selfie-with-Melbourne-Cup-ticket-had-winnings-stolen
