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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2010 7:35:24 GMT
German Shepard says: 'Kitteh went thata way.'
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2010 23:16:40 GMT
on another note....
due to cut-backs in funding.... all pirates will now be furnished with stuffed parrots purchased from toys are us for sitting on their shoulder.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2010 0:12:26 GMT
on another note.... due to cut-backs in funding.... all pirates will now be furnished with stuffed parrots purchased from toys are us for sitting on their shoulder. Well, if they're lacking funds for parrots, maybe they should get something that's not so easily shot. Like a monkey or a ferret.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2010 1:39:08 GMT
on another note.... due to cut-backs in funding.... all pirates will now be furnished with stuffed parrots purchased from toys are us for sitting on their shoulder. Well, if they're lacking funds for parrots, maybe they should get something that's not so easily shot. Like a monkey or a ferret. or chihuahua.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2010 1:47:06 GMT
Well, if they're lacking funds for parrots, maybe they should get something that's not so easily shot. Like a monkey or a ferret. or chihuahua. To hell with the chihuahua. Get a Dachshund; they instinctively know how to rip off a wild boar's nuts and were used to hunt badgers and freaking wolverines. If that's not the type of badassery a pirate would want, then they're semprini out of luck.
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Post by William Swiger on Sept 21, 2010 17:28:46 GMT
Oh no - not the evil chihuahua.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2010 21:14:30 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2010 3:49:14 GMT
To hell with the chihuahua. Get a Dachshund; they instinctively know how to rip off a wild boar's nuts and were used to hunt badgers and freaking wolverines. If that's not the type of badassery a pirate would want, then they're semprini out of luck. As a dachshund owner, let me tell you: they're the biggest cowards on earth. They bark big, if they see someone walking along the sidewalk in front of the house, they'll shour up a storm, but if anyone were to actually break in.... they'd suck up to him to avoid getting hurt themselves. "Yeah sure, take the people, just leave me alone!"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2010 9:33:54 GMT
To hell with the chihuahua. Get a Dachshund; they instinctively know how to rip off a wild boar's nuts and were used to hunt badgers and freaking wolverines. If that's not the type of badassery a pirate would want, then they're semprini out of luck. As a dachshund owner, let me tell you: they're the biggest cowards on earth. They bark big, if they see someone walking along the sidewalk in front of the house, they'll shour up a storm, but if anyone were to actually break in.... they'd suck up to him to avoid getting hurt themselves. "Yeah sure, take the people, just leave me alone!" I guess that's just what happens when you raise it as a house dog. I mean, hell, the Pekingese used to be furry death; rich Chinese men and women would often carry small Pekingese in their sleeves and then fling them at people, so it'd be like a furry can of mace that doesn't stop chewing on your eyeballs until commanded to.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2010 17:31:33 GMT
As a dachshund owner, let me tell you: they're the biggest cowards on earth. They bark big, if they see someone walking along the sidewalk in front of the house, they'll shour up a storm, but if anyone were to actually break in.... they'd suck up to him to avoid getting hurt themselves. "Yeah sure, take the people, just leave me alone!" I guess that's just what happens when you raise it as a house dog. I mean, hell, the Pekingese used to be furry death; rich Chinese men and women would often carry small Pekingese in their sleeves and then fling them at people, so it'd be like a furry can of mace that doesn't stop chewing on your eyeballs until commanded to. Wait..what? Lol!!! Seriously, people should raise guardchickens On the plus side: you can throw them at people and you have fresh eggs On the down side: nothing really, chickens are great! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2010 22:09:16 GMT
Why is the argument always between sword/knife and gun? does no one like to think of using a war hammer? Be fair. War hammers could cause more damage to furniture sure but most are light and can be thrown. Medievalware.com has several war hammers and maces that I would grab in an instant (if I had one) for self defense inside my home. www.medievalware.com/English-War-Hammer-p/600054rm.htm
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 6:27:15 GMT
Why is the argument always between sword/knife and gun? does no one like to think of using a war hammer? Be fair. War hammers could cause more damage to furniture sure but most are light and can be thrown. Medievalware.com has several war hammers and maces that I would grab in an instant (if I had one) for self defense inside my home. www.medievalware.com/English-War-Hammer-p/600054rm.htm Main problem with a war hammer: no thrusting. Means you have to swing it full arm and you're more like to hit a wall than you are an intruder.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 14:10:17 GMT
I guess that's just what happens when you raise it as a house dog. I mean, hell, the Pekingese used to be furry death; rich Chinese men and women would often carry small Pekingese in their sleeves and then fling them at people, so it'd be like a furry can of mace that doesn't stop chewing on your eyeballs until commanded to. Wait..what? Lol!!! Seriously, people should raise guardchickens On the plus side: you can throw them at people and you have fresh eggs On the down side: nothing really, chickens are great! ;D NEE!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 19:01:47 GMT
I feel I should point out that there is something called the 21 Foot Rule. It's a general guideline that police often use to determine when to draw their weapons. 21 feet is roughly the distance the average person can travel and use a knife or sharp object in the time it takes the average police officer to draw and fire two center-of-mass shots. This standard is by no means absolute and the rule itself is still debated.
But it's important to consider that even large living rooms are about 250 square feet which puts you much closer than 21 feet. You have to contend with furniture and possibly darkness, but it's still familiar territory for you.
A sword wouldnt be a bad choice for home defense with this in mind and a gladius would be a good choice; it's a short and very maneuverable sword but still heavy with a strong point for stabbing, you dont need tons of room to use it.
Any sword you plan to use for home defense, you should test it out first. Put it in a sheath and swing it slowly around the rooms of your home, see how easily you can use it and if you'll need to take long swings or windups. Make sure the sword will survive if it strikes someone once or twice. Stabbing is usually more useful than a slash because individuals who break in may be wearing clothing that is more resistant to slashing; heavy jackets and sweatshirts can act somewhat as armor.
I've often wondered how a spear or a shortspear would work, especially in a hallway or rectangular room.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2010 0:34:21 GMT
Wait..what? Lol!!! Seriously, people should raise guardchickens On the plus side: you can throw them at people and you have fresh eggs On the down side: nothing really, chickens are great! ;D NEE!!! The sacred word! You shall have your shrubbery! (one that's not too expensive, no worries, but no tree-cutting with a herring, deal?) On another subject: you can stab with a warhammer if it's one like this: Even without the spike, to receive the top-end of a warhammer in the jaw sure is unpleasant. (almost anything thrown in the jaw is unpleasant for that matter)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2010 3:19:02 GMT
The sacred word! You shall have your shrubbery! (one that's not too expensive, no worries, but no tree-cutting with a herring, deal?) On another subject: you can stab with a warhammer if it's one like this: Even without the spike, to receive the top-end of a warhammer in the jaw sure is unpleasant. (almost anything thrown in the jaw is unpleasant for that matter) just watched timeline for like the 3rd time... the bad guy got stuck with the spike on the end of a battle axe. woulda killed him if he had not beeen wearing mail, of course arnot got hime well with a dagger while he was throwing the axe away. and thanks for the shrub... lets see how many folks scratch their heads trying to figure that out.
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