Ryder
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It's odd we don't see a lot more stories like this. Most people don't think ahead and even when they do "stuff happens". Sometimes it is no fault of your own, circumstances, luck of the draw, fate, whatever you call it. It happens to people, especially young people, and we were all young.
What do you do when you are surrounded? I think over-reacting can be a bad thing. Criminals smell fear and that can bring on a feeding frenzy. Some of you would run them over just for parking behind you? That sounds like justification for them to shoot IMO. I just play calm and confident until I determine their intention.
I feel a story coming on
I took a girl out parking in the woods when I was 20. I've always found that safe and I did it often. One night I was going down a two-track with branches scraping the sides of the car and I came around a curve to find myself blocked by an empty car. People usually park off to the side if exiting the vehicle, or they move along if lights come up behind them. What am I to do? Reversing down the trail at high speed in the dark is impossible. Who am I going to outrun at 2 mph?
Turns out there was actually a line of cars leading up to a small clearing with a fire burning and a medium sized social gathering going on. That was where I'd planned to turn around (and do my parking). These people saw me coming and had surrounded my car before I could even put it in reverse. I shut the motor off and rolled down the window. Greeted them with a large smile and told them what we were doing. Being backlit by the fire I could not tell who or what they were. Smiles from me were forthcoming when they explained that there were the Devils Disciples Motorcycle club and would I like a beer? Heck yeah! I love beer We sat on the hood of the car for a few minutes and listened to some very interesting stories Did I mention I was a quick drinker? I complimented them on their choice of beer and made some excuse about her having to be home by 11 and we backed out.
I was in shock when it happened and relieved when it was over. So why didn't they beat me to a pulp and gang rape the girl? She was the only girl within 5 miles. Could be they are all just a bunch of nice guys but not according to those stories which all revolved around violence. I think it was because I didn't try dictating the scene and they sensed a lack of fear.
In case you're wondering. I carried a Model 19 357 Combat Magnum. I could have (and would have) taken half of them with me in order for the girl to escape if I had to. Too bad this NY story didn't turn out any better, it could have.
What do you do when you are surrounded? I think over-reacting can be a bad thing. Criminals smell fear and that can bring on a feeding frenzy. Some of you would run them over just for parking behind you? That sounds like justification for them to shoot IMO. I just play calm and confident until I determine their intention.
I feel a story coming on
I took a girl out parking in the woods when I was 20. I've always found that safe and I did it often. One night I was going down a two-track with branches scraping the sides of the car and I came around a curve to find myself blocked by an empty car. People usually park off to the side if exiting the vehicle, or they move along if lights come up behind them. What am I to do? Reversing down the trail at high speed in the dark is impossible. Who am I going to outrun at 2 mph?
Turns out there was actually a line of cars leading up to a small clearing with a fire burning and a medium sized social gathering going on. That was where I'd planned to turn around (and do my parking). These people saw me coming and had surrounded my car before I could even put it in reverse. I shut the motor off and rolled down the window. Greeted them with a large smile and told them what we were doing. Being backlit by the fire I could not tell who or what they were. Smiles from me were forthcoming when they explained that there were the Devils Disciples Motorcycle club and would I like a beer? Heck yeah! I love beer We sat on the hood of the car for a few minutes and listened to some very interesting stories Did I mention I was a quick drinker? I complimented them on their choice of beer and made some excuse about her having to be home by 11 and we backed out.
I was in shock when it happened and relieved when it was over. So why didn't they beat me to a pulp and gang rape the girl? She was the only girl within 5 miles. Could be they are all just a bunch of nice guys but not according to those stories which all revolved around violence. I think it was because I didn't try dictating the scene and they sensed a lack of fear.
In case you're wondering. I carried a Model 19 357 Combat Magnum. I could have (and would have) taken half of them with me in order for the girl to escape if I had to. Too bad this NY story didn't turn out any better, it could have.