Also, UGH. I have now unfollowed my brother on FB. I just can't take his spewing of hate anymore. He believes "the dysfunction, poverty and misery of the broken homes of the welfare class was reaped by feminists and we're now seeing the results." and that somehow feminism will lead to the downfall of the country and/or Nazis.
Also, you can tell it's not gonna have a happy ending when the main guy's all bumpy.
Tara ,'First Date'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
meara - Jun 16, 2014 11:51:34 am PDT #29 of 30000
§ ita § - Jun 16, 2014 11:55:20 am PDT #30 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Yeah, Teppy's right. I mean, if someone snuck in on me, I have the most serious weapons by or on my bed. Now that I'm thinking--I have an ornamental knife hanging by the door. The edge isn't sharpened, but the pointy end is very pointy. I'd grab that first, then see if I could get to either a kitchen knife or the escrima sticks. Actually, probably the escrima stick first, just in case the intruder has armed himself, either from before on at my place. It has a longer range than all but one of the more dangerous weapons.
shrift - Jun 16, 2014 11:55:57 am PDT #31 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I have found massive pre-trip hydrating is wonderful for preventing elevation sickness.
Thanks for the tip, Laura!
Scrappy - Jun 16, 2014 11:58:30 am PDT #32 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Due to two big ass dogs, I sincerely doubt anyone would be in the house. If they were, count me in on the turn around and leave. Luckily, we live right down the block from the police station, so I'd run over there.
§ ita § - Jun 16, 2014 12:01:07 pm PDT #33 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
My work knives (one in purse, one in computer case) are a very sharp 2" (but it doesn't have a hilt, so dodgy) and a 3" SOG that's mot messing around. For opening packages, right?
If someone got me into my bedroom, then it's the 7" SOG and not the sword but the kendo practice sword. One to create distance, one to slash with.
Okay, I feel a bit better about finishing the series now.
Maybe I'll put the 3" SOG into the purse instead.
Sheryl - Jun 16, 2014 12:14:01 pm PDT #34 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Ooh, new thread smell!
Re: Kindly Brontosaurus- This is one of the things that makes me glad I don't have to deal with the public as part of my job.
Laura - Jun 16, 2014 12:17:01 pm PDT #35 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Due to two big ass dogs, I sincerely doubt anyone would be in the house.
There is that. I know that at least once the scary looking and noisy doberman has scared off an intruder.
Zenkitty - Jun 16, 2014 12:26:47 pm PDT #36 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Question--if you open the door to your house and it sounds like maybe someone's in there, or something's up, what's the time/distance to your first effective weapon, and what weapon in it.
3-4 seconds, bayonet. Though in reality, I'd probably leave and call the cops from my car.
Sue - Jun 16, 2014 12:34:02 pm PDT #37 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Oz is probably my best weapon. If he is not flipping out or urinating on the intruder in question, he's probably dead.
lisah - Jun 16, 2014 12:35:31 pm PDT #38 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Remember, your voice is your best weapon!