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08-02-2010, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
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Today I caulked the bathroom sink (it's been completely uncaulked since we installed it over a year ago,) then re-caulked the kitchen sink and backsplash while I was at it.
It feels so good to accomplish something that no one can eat, break, or get dirty again in the next few hours. This has made me realize just how much I need more non-cyclical tasks in my day. |
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08-02-2010, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Arlington, VA
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You should build a boat...
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08-02-2010, 03:31 PM
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UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
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08-04-2010, 12:12 PM
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changed his status to single
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Right behind you. No, the other side.
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I didn't have to kill a man today. Seriously.
I stopped at Subway this morning and it was crazy busy. Long story short is the guy in front of me was a complete nutjob. He was holding up the line, chewing out the poor girls trying to make his multiple sandwiches, and purposely blocking the aisle so people couldn't get around him. The whole time he is swearing and scaring the shit out of the counter girls. I stood back quietly just watching the whole scene unfold but figuring it was best if the douchebag was just allowed to be a douche and leave on his own. Then some guy behind me with his kids tells him to quit "being a dick". Douchebag screams a bit more then storms out. Everyone nervously chuckles and continues about their business until douchebag opens the door and comes in with a baseball bat raised. I decided before I ever started carrying a gun I don't want anyone to know I have it until they hear the bang. It is a good rule for a number of reasons, and I stand by it. Today I broke that rule. Before he got all the way in I was able to hit him with a knee strike throwing him off balance while I drew my gun. Rather than pull the trigger as I was prepared to do, I commanded him to get on the floor or I would fire. I was very pleasantly surprised to see him do so immediately. The police were there within minutes and took some statements. Douchebag left in handcuffs and I am back at my desk a bit shaky and with an understandable loss of appetite, but happy in the outcome of situation. I think I might splurge for a starbucks this afternoon.
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08-04-2010, 12:36 PM
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still says videotape
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Whoa! Crazy. Did you get a satisfying crunch outa that knee? I'm glad you were there.
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08-04-2010, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Holy douchebag Batman!
 I would need a shot of crown not a starbucks! 
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08-04-2010, 01:26 PM
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changed his status to single
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Right behind you. No, the other side.
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No, no crunching at all. It wasn't like the movies where I would have made some heroic badass jason bourne type move. I saw him coming and just drove my left foot into his knee then backpedaled while drawing so I'd be out of his range if he attacked.
He'll be bruised and have some legal problems but that's it.
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08-04-2010, 01:31 PM
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Only looks like a disaster tourist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: above 7,000 feet
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Wow! Superlookout. Well done. I hope the Subway people gave you a free sandwich or something.
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08-04-2010, 02:20 PM
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UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
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Way to go, Lookout! The manager ought to put your picture on the wall.
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08-04-2010, 02:29 PM
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The future is unwritten
Join Date: Oct 2002
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You look enough like a cop to make him think twice. Screw Starbucks go back to Subway and bask.
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08-04-2010, 11:23 PM
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~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~
Join Date: Apr 2006
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I never heard anyone ever tell a citizens arrest story with OR without using a legal handgun.
I am glad you and everyone's ok lookout. |
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08-05-2010, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Arlington, VA
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Yeah, I'm glad you were there to save the day. Great job!
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08-05-2010, 12:03 PM
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polaroid of perfection
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
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Bloody hell Lookout.
You terrify me. [takes a deep breath] Yeah mine is pretty pedestrian after that. But then I'd have been in shock for days rather than happy, so it's horses for courses. I saw one of my favourite children in the library today. I saw her desk-mate on the bus a week ago. And seeing her today was like getting a pair in cards. Both were delighted to see me and went out of their way to tell me what they were doing. The girl I saw today is also a staffroom favourite - she is kind, considerate, well-mannered, not at the top of the class but with a balanced intelligence across the subjects and neat and meticulous with it. It's too early to tell, but if she carries on as she is, she'll be Head Girl some day. I almost hoped to still be job-seeking in September so I can be back in the same school. But I know I'd warm to the children wherever I worked. Win-win. But just imagine... if I could be paid for it? How wonderful. It's keeping the stars apart
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