Post A5XGgrfj0CgpSWSK9Y by Linnie@social.quodverum.com
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(DIR) Post #A5X24nWUa4VaEG5jZw by StevenDouglas@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T10:13:38Z
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THREADWINTER 1976 - Lodi, CaliforniaI was with Jim, my favorite uncle, friend and mentor, who could read people and predict behavior better than anyone I ever knew.We stopped to eat and rest at a busy Burger King. At one point Jim said, "Don't look, but when this guy comes to our table, don't look at him or say anything. Eyes on me, okay?""K."A raggedy homeless guy danced up to our table from behind me. Shirtless, dancing, high as a kite.
(DIR) Post #A5X2EU1PwNksdvAu5A by StevenDouglas@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T10:15:22Z
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As the Raggedy's performance began, Jim "continued" our imaginary conversation."So we'll need to take care of that by Friday. And don't worry, plenty of time for the Gilders next week. Do you think Gary might wanna..."Raggedy gave up on us and floated his performance over to another table."He's just dancing. Seems harmless enough to me, Uncle Jim.""Yeah? Good. Then he's even more harmless over there, isn't he."
(DIR) Post #A5X2NPLOhZJuk1mAV6 by StevenDouglas@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T10:17:00Z
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A minute later a guy sitting at another table played along and applauded Crack Dancer's performance.Dancer lunged, fists rapidly pummeling the guy's face. Jim, a big solid-fat Butterbean-like fighter himself, bolted to help but two younger guys beat him to it.One of the guys got Crack Dancer in a choke hold down to the floor, where his writhing body was choked unconscious until police got there, just minutes later.
(DIR) Post #A5X2jiLui4UI47eboW by StevenDouglas@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T10:21:02Z
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Jim returned to the table as my adrenaline was still coursing through me.Jim sat, calmly watching me for a moment before he quietly spoke."Cauliflower ears. Bruises and cuts all over his face, new and old wounds and scars all over his front, back, arms AND hands. And he's lean and ripped. Did you notice any of that?""Kind of. Not really.""He was FAR from harmless, Steven. You don't even make eye contact with someone like that. He'd kill you."Lesson learned. Start noticing things.END
(DIR) Post #A5X3AEHqbK4SdaOZii by tinadiz@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T10:25:48Z
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@StevenDouglas TY Steven.Situational awareness... It's a thing... I took two concealed carry courses, and it was something that they emphasized.Have a great evening.
(DIR) Post #A5X4H9TH0J9VgPbXGq by macoman4u1@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T10:38:17Z
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@StevenDouglas SOLID advice.
(DIR) Post #A5X4mofBu048PpHGsa by wtawtaw_gal@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T10:44:00Z
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@StevenDouglas ....Shivers...
(DIR) Post #A5XEKcRMkikdwL0KSO by 68sawtooth@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T12:30:58Z
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@StevenDouglas Situational awareness is the most important thing you will ever learn. I taught my wife..I scope everything all the time. Violence is fast..faster if you are not prepared. I had a Situation once where the dangerous person followed me as I was leaving so I held the door for him and proceeded to best him with the door as soon as he was in position. I had no choice and am not a big person....I've been beat on long ago..never again.
(DIR) Post #A5XGgrfj0CgpSWSK9Y by Linnie@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T12:57:23Z
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@StevenDouglas Oh man. Learned plenty from that story. Thank you
(DIR) Post #A5XHr6Ezn3eVUfOipc by selah18@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T13:10:27Z
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@StevenDouglas EXCELLENT story. That’s how life was in Israel, always being observant. I know abide by the OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
(DIR) Post #A5XHvC3Q7PJcgJw43M by selah18@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T13:11:12Z
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@StevenDouglas EXCELLENT story. That’s how life was in Israel, always being observant. I now abide by the OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
(DIR) Post #A5XJJn8M0cQaaOXJeC by russelljimmies@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T13:26:51Z
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@StevenDouglas
(DIR) Post #A5XRZHEBCZnrtj9kSO by Waterdragon1657@social.quodverum.com
2021-03-24T14:59:17Z
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@StevenDouglas Some people seem to have that gift. My mother calls it the sixth sense, people can read others like a book from just a glance.