tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post4119913984703499280..comments2023-08-27T05:11:02.292-04:00Comments on Blue Ridge Medic: First time...hopefully the last.Blue Ridge Medichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340913000098413846noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-30615403851183236212008-02-01T07:11:00.000-05:002008-02-01T07:11:00.000-05:00I would reckon that he was probably a schitzophren...I would reckon that he was probably a schitzophrenic but you were very smart in taking no chances. WHAT DID THE COPS DO? That was a funny pun when you said you pulled your "peace" ;) You made peace with your piece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-27082333912286054172007-08-01T03:18:00.000-04:002007-08-01T03:18:00.000-04:00I know those shakes.My ex-wife used to hate the fa...I know those shakes.<BR/><BR/>My ex-wife used to hate the fact that I had a gun until the day someone came into our house for less than fun ideas. It was the first and only time I had to draw my firearm.<BR/><BR/>Left me shaking for about an hour after the "rush" left. To this day I am thankful that he backed down at that point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-51454502766016979682007-07-29T13:57:00.000-04:002007-07-29T13:57:00.000-04:00Good Sunday morning the 29th to you Blue Ridge ! J...Good Sunday morning the 29th to you Blue Ridge ! <BR/><BR/>Just came by to say hello and see what was new with you !<BR/><BR/>Today is "thank-you's" on my blog, and you have an honorable mention !<BR/><BR/>*cyber hugs and smiles*<BR/>Loving AnnieConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-20249896083015960752007-07-29T00:05:00.000-04:002007-07-29T00:05:00.000-04:00Lucky you're not in NY where the politicians passe...Lucky you're not in NY where the politicians passed laws banning gun permits so that the only people with guns are criminals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-28584594383355346542007-07-25T21:13:00.000-04:002007-07-25T21:13:00.000-04:00I would have done as you did - spend time retrievi...I would have done as you did - spend time retrieving the gun rather than locking the door - after all - he had a bag which could have contained a weapon of his own, in which case, the mere obstacle of window glass and locked door may not have been enough to save you.<BR/><BR/>Smartass that I am - I would have demanded he return the buck thirty.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-30549713831862074762007-07-24T22:38:00.000-04:002007-07-24T22:38:00.000-04:00I was about to ask why you didn't lock your door, ...I was about to ask why you didn't lock your door, as well. And I suppose I kind of understand, given that your goal at that point seemed to be to grab your weapon and keep that bozo from harming you...as someone who's right hand hits the door lock immediately after the left hand pulls the door shut (habit from youth with paranoid parents), I can't imagine not doing that. Then again, I've never been in this situation.<BR/><BR/>I've also never heard of a "no-carry" Wal-Mart, and agree that you should call the corporate office and verify.<BR/><BR/>Having said all of that (and I'm not being as critical of you as it may look, I promise - ask AD, I'm just a blunt writer), I am VERY glad to hear that you made it out okay, and that your right to bear allowed you to do so.<BR/><BR/>I can't believe that dork asked for more money.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01119645829480810524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-76397285033234306542007-07-24T20:25:00.000-04:002007-07-24T20:25:00.000-04:00You have my comments on AD's site, but I wanted to...You have my comments on AD's site, but I wanted to drop by and formally say hello!TheBitterAmericanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011945492708974995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-13003851128512165032007-07-24T14:44:00.000-04:002007-07-24T14:44:00.000-04:00I'm glad you're OK. Someone made a comment "why d...I'm glad you're OK. Someone made a comment "why didn't you just lock the door?" That should have been the first line of defense. THEN, you would have a little more protection, might have been able to start the truck and drive off (seat belt can wait). Had you not had the gun, it may have saved you. <BR/><BR/>That said, don't wonder if he only wanted to ask directions. Here's why:<BR/><BR/>The comment he made "that all?"<BR/><BR/>The fact that you had an uneasy feeling. People's gut instinct can be very perceptive. Many people are told to ignore it since childhood. ("you're being silly, there's nothing weird about my friend" "go ahead, hug your uncle") You went on high alert before he started following you, sensing something was wrong.<BR/><BR/>AND FINALLY, I have NEVER had anyone OPEN the car door to talk to me. They KNOCK on the window. Even if someone was to open the door, they would not have YANKED it open.<BR/><BR/>He meant to do harm. I'm glad you didn't find out the hard way what kind of harm.<BR/><BR/>You did good. (except, as someone noticed, you should not have gone without a gun and spent money in a place that denies you the right to protect yourself. Then again, it was broad daylight, so its understandable)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-68815844747877145532007-07-24T10:27:00.000-04:002007-07-24T10:27:00.000-04:00Good Tuesday morning to you, Blue Ridge.Just comin...Good Tuesday morning to you, Blue Ridge.<BR/>Just coming by to say hello and see how you are doing. Sometimes shock lingers a while...<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Loving AnnieConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-20955941913177361342007-07-23T23:11:00.000-04:002007-07-23T23:11:00.000-04:00Thank you, all of you, for your comments. There a...Thank you, all of you, for your comments. There are too many to reply to individually, but there is one thing that I would like to explain. I have seen a few comments on why I didn't just lock my door. I really don't have an explination for that. I admit that is one thing I could have done. I just didn't think about it. Although I'm not sure if it would have made any difference if he had a weapon, especially a gun. Either way, no one got hurt, especially me, and that is the most important thing. I was able to go home to my family and that my friends, is the bottom line. Thanks again to my readers.<BR/><BR/>BRMBlue Ridge Medichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09340913000098413846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-87408818970528646492007-07-23T23:10:00.000-04:002007-07-23T23:10:00.000-04:00Many years ago, I had to point a weapon at a famil...Many years ago, I had to point a weapon at a family member who had a 10inch knife to my husbands throat - not a pleasant feeling. <BR/>I'm glad you're ok. <BR/>Caught you from AD's blog.mrkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977131449460860348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-81413706765530740062007-07-23T19:37:00.000-04:002007-07-23T19:37:00.000-04:00Now that "the shakes" are, for the most part, over...Now that "the shakes" are, for the most part, over, I'm hoping you can see that <I>you did the right thing</I> - he was an unknown quantity, who had <B>already</B> indicated an attitude of ingratitude - I believe the BEST lesson, for the rest of us, is your calling the cops and filing a report .................. thank you!!Diamond Mairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673366797250424810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-59138959425333805942007-07-23T16:34:00.000-04:002007-07-23T16:34:00.000-04:00My husband has a ccw and sometimes I get impatient...My husband has a ccw and sometimes I get impatient and wonder why his gun has to go with us everywhere. I won't bother him anymore. I always ask what could happen. You answered that question. <BR/><BR/>BTW, MY gun sits on my night table loaded and ready. I pray to God I never have to use it.Rookie Bebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163551960786415059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-67005371464932424552007-07-23T14:43:00.000-04:002007-07-23T14:43:00.000-04:00Why didn't you just lock the door when you got in ...Why didn't you just lock the door when you got in the truck?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-61771091030665340322007-07-23T13:02:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:02:00.000-04:00Maybe you also succeeded in teaching that idiot a ...Maybe you also succeeded in teaching that idiot a lesson. Maybe he'll go get a job and stop harassing people.<BR/><BR/>Well, probably not, but we can hope. I'm glad you are okay.knitalot3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11567418493414449591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-22514804574390390512007-07-23T12:04:00.000-04:002007-07-23T12:04:00.000-04:00I didn't know it, but I was holding my breath for ...I didn't know it, but I was holding my breath for the last part of your story. I am glad you are safe.<BR/><BR/>It's amazing to me how ungrateful people begging can be. "Is that all?" What a crock!<BR/><BR/><I>came from Ambulance Driver's blog</I>The Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16850633345359260506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-73239367257918560362007-07-23T10:58:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:58:00.000-04:00More power to you!More power to you!Detail Medichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094486435847023151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-33200819400170584872007-07-23T09:06:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:06:00.000-04:00Good thing you had that gun with you. It's unfort...Good thing you had that gun with you. It's unfortunate that you had to pull it, but at least you had something you were able to use to de-escalate the situation.<BR/><BR/>Good luck and stay safe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-52500045933876464742007-07-23T07:35:00.000-04:002007-07-23T07:35:00.000-04:00You so did the right thing, Blue Ridge, and I am v...You so did the right thing, Blue Ridge, and I am very glad to be reading your blog on a Monday morning because you did, rather than reading a r.i.p. post about you on AD's blog.<BR/><BR/>Too much of that is indeed on the news every day. <BR/>I hope it never happens again, either. Shudder...<BR/>Glad you are safe.Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-4202440606115055572007-07-23T06:35:00.000-04:002007-07-23T06:35:00.000-04:00Scott - go to www.packing.org, select 'Wyoming." F...Scott - go to www.packing.org, select 'Wyoming." Find requirements, procedures, addresses, fees, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-83401220619668069242007-07-23T05:26:00.000-04:002007-07-23T05:26:00.000-04:00Call corporate HQ for Walmart. They will tell you...Call corporate HQ for Walmart. They will tell you that the management that posted that sign is wrong, and you are allowed to concealed carry in any Walmart. At Georgiapacking.org we have the audio clip of the lady saying so posted in the forum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-51609582858740663772007-07-23T01:55:00.000-04:002007-07-23T01:55:00.000-04:00And you willingly went to a store that denied you...And you willingly went to a store that denied you the best self defense tool you have....why? <BR/><BR/>20 feet sooner and you would have been in the parking lot with your gun still in the truck. Saving five bucks at Wallyworld isn't worth a shredded ass. Start shopping elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987227095677359931.post-27478234563101539172007-07-22T21:29:00.000-04:002007-07-22T21:29:00.000-04:00I'm glad you're safe.I have a great appreciation f...I'm glad you're safe.<BR/><BR/>I have a great appreciation for this post. Thank you for sharing it with us.Epijunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095408875283368443noreply@blogger.com