The Just Thought I'd Share Thread - Page 298

louielouie2000 · #**4456** 02-10-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

The thing I can't imagine the most, is fear of being mugged or raped. Although I was almost mugged two different times in Nashville, this year.

Yeah, I think it's easier being a man...

I was car jacked a few years back while I was kneeling down and putting air in my tire at a gas station. The guy cocked his pistol and stuck it against my temple and demand my keys. That's the only time in my entire life anyone has ever messed with me. It was probably my fault, though... being a dumb male, I didn't have a second thought about putting air in my tire in the middle of Charlotte's ghetto of ghettos. I guess I'm still just plain stupid... being robbed still isn't anything that ever crosses my mind.

HomerMcvie · #**4457** 02-10-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I was car jacked a few years back while I was kneeling down and putting air in my tire at a gas station. The guy cocked his pistol and stuck it against my temple and demand my keys. That's the only time in my entire life anyone has ever messed with me. It was probably my fault, though... being a dumb male, I didn't have a second thought about putting air in my tire in the middle of Charlotte's ghetto of ghettos. I guess I'm still just plain stupid... being robbed still isn't anything that ever crosses my mind.

Stop being me.
I know, it never occurs to me, that I could get robbed. So, I'm a tight ass. When I go on my frequent trips to Nashville, unless it's pouring down, I walk from my hotel to downtown, about a 20 minute walk. Well, if I cut through this -vacant at night- industrial district, it saves me about 6 blocks of walking. Well, I never will again! So, the first week of January, I'm walking downtown, about 9PM. These four...."guys"(I could add labels, but would probably be called names, for doing so), spread evenly across the street(I was walking down the center, because that's where the best light is), with me in the middle of them. Talk about scared ****less! When the were about 30' from me, I pulled out my phone, and dialed 911, and visibly had my thumb on "send". Now, I can't say for sure that they saw this, but that's the only reason I can figure, that they let me pass. Because there's no doubt in my mind, that they were going to fukc with me.
The other incident, was a week ago Sunday. It was 20 degrees, so I figured the crack dealers would be inside. This time, two of them approached me, on the same stretch of street. I pulled my knife from my pocket, and visibly slung the blade out, and held it out.....and walked between them, with them each about 2' on either side of me.

Yep, I'm NEVER walking through that area, again. Ever.

ButterCookie · #**4458** 02-11-2011, 05:48 AM

Brilliant. I just got to college for Maths, Media then English Lit. Maths and Media are both off. I'm now bumming around until 2. Hello a quiet corner and a book *yawn*

MissLadyLoki · #**4459** 02-11-2011, 09:52 AM

Today is absolutely horrible. I just found out now that in the early morning hours that, after 4 weeks in ICU, my grandma finally passed on. She was basically being run by machines for these last few weeks and at leas she's in a happier place now

TerraRhiannon · #**4460** 02-11-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki

Today is absolutely horrible. I just found out now that in the early morning hours that, after 4 weeks in ICU, my grandma finally passed on. She was basically being run by machines for these last few weeks and at leas she's in a happier place now

Cass I am so sorry ♥ Really.

I am here if you need anything or want to talk, as always.

My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family

HomerMcvie · #**4461** 02-11-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki

Today is absolutely horrible. I just found out now that in the early morning hours that, after 4 weeks in ICU, my grandma finally passed on. She was basically being run by machines for these last few weeks and at leas she's in a happier place now

I'm sorry to hear that. And while it's always hard, it does sound like she's in a better place, and her suffering is over.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

GODDESS6 · #**4462** 02-11-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki

Today is absolutely horrible. I just found out now that in the early morning hours that, after 4 weeks in ICU, my grandma finally passed on. She was basically being run by machines for these last few weeks and at leas she's in a happier place now

i'm sorry for your loss

~

WildHearted · #**4463** 02-11-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki

Today is absolutely horrible. I just found out now that in the early morning hours that, after 4 weeks in ICU, my grandma finally passed on. She was basically being run by machines for these last few weeks and at leas she's in a happier place now

I'm so sorry for your loss. That is devastating, and although I don't know you at all - my thoughts are with you.

LiamMcConville · #**4464** 02-11-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

Just stumbled upon a very cool link on male privilege: http://amptoons.com/blog/the-male-privilege-checklist/

(Inspired by BTFLCHLD. Yes, I wanted a link for "privilege...let me google that for you.")

this is unbelievably stupid.

holidayroad · #**4465** 02-11-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MissLadyLoki

Today is absolutely horrible. I just found out now that in the early morning hours that, after 4 weeks in ICU, my grandma finally passed on. She was basically being run by machines for these last few weeks and at leas she's in a happier place now

I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. My thoughts and best wishes go out to you.

Silver Springs · #**4466** 02-11-2011, 05:34 PM

sorry for your loss cassie. love you.

wish somebody was online on msn or fb i could talk to...im close to the edge....i feel sick and i can't breathe....jtis....probably won't read this anyway...i wouldn't.....i can't do this anymore...i want out

ButterCookie · #**4467** 02-11-2011, 06:27 PM

Bee, [email protected] ♥

BTFLCHLD · #**4468** 02-11-2011, 07:40 PM

jtis, new cover by xiren, enjoy.

vivfox · #**4469** 02-12-2011, 07:49 AM

We share similar personalities. Here's an insight into the woman who always inspires me to stay positive.

MissLadyLoki · #**4470** 02-12-2011, 10:01 AM

Thanks for the posts everyone. Like I said, I've already accepted it a few weeks ago, but I'll always have the memories.

In the meantime, I'm feeling a bit down, but here's a vid that never fails to put a smile on my face. (sorry couldn't embed it)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-x9ygQEGA