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Title: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Carl_D on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:07am Wednesday evening we had one of the worst storms to hit this area in 50 years, with hurricane force winds. Power is out over half the town and also several towns from st louis MO area to Ofallon, IL. I have power at home but no air, and it has been brutal so my sis in law offered for me to stay here last night. Down from my apartment, all of the streets were pitch black and no houses had power. It was DARK. I got a few blocks away and had just passed my old childhood home, my mind racing over having to do this show tomorrow night, not knowing half of the songs, and having to REBUILD the guitar I am using tomorrow night. I got down on Lincoln Ave. and a black guy and a white guy, late teens/ early twenties approached me. "You got a cigarrette man?" I responded "No." I had my back pack hanging off of my left shoulder. "What's in the bag?" I was annoyed. "Hoffa". What happened next seemed to only take 3-5 seconds. The kid hit my face reaching up quickly to grab the pack off of my shoulder and clawed my arm!!! As he leaned forward, I raised my right arm back and brought my elbow down on his neck. The kid went down, the black kid took of running as I repeatedly kicked the other guy, reached down, grabbd my backpack and RAN!!! It all happened so fast I'm still replaying it in my mind in disbelief. I got to a buddy of mines house shaken and freaking out. I told him what happened and he said that another friend of his was jumped on the same street a couple of blocks down, not long ago by a white and a black kid. It was so dark I couldn't reallly make out thier faces. First thing I did when I got here to my brother' house is put peroxide on the scratches on my arm. Then, it took awhile to calm down and my sis in law said "What if you really hurt that kid?" Then I started panicking again (like I haven't done THAT enough the past week). After some thought on it, I had calmed down. I look at it this way: It was self defense and in the dark, I didn't know if they had weapons or not. The dude just lunged at me, hit my face grabbing fo the strap of my pack and dragged it off of my arm. I reacted so fast... I told my sis in law I didn't know I had THAT in me. My brother said he hopes I fucked the punk up enough that he'll think twice before trying to harrass or jump someone else. It was also pointed out to me by a friend that with all of the stress I have been under, I just cracked when the situation occurred and all of my frustration came out on these punks. I've walked these streets a thousand times and never had anything like this happen to me. And it happened right in the hood I grew up in. Now, I get to go home and rebuild a Bently guitar that has pickups falling in, jack inside of the guitar, etc. and learn 20 more songs for tomorrow's gig. I have also been asked to do another acoustic duo with my buddy Chuck a couple of nights a week. So, taking deep breaths, trying to move without hurting so much (I feel like death warmed over, and we have MORE storms on the way). What next? Will I be attacked by a slew of Micro-Miniatiure Cuban-born Chinese Circus Midgets for pissing on their parade? Shaken and stirred, Carl D PS - You may think I overreacted, but I had a friend murdered two years ago by two 15 year old meth-heads ho beat him to death. I'm not taking any fucking chances. The dude hit and grabbed and clawed me first. I just lost it on him for doing so. |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Jimi on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:13am No, you didn't react. If they had found Hoffa in your backpack, think of what would have happened. You had no choice. :P Seriously, I'm with your brother. Maybe he will think twice next time. Sure glad they didn't have guns on them. I read about the outage in St Louis. 1/2 million without electricity. Gonna be more fights if they don't get it retored soon. |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by thomas on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:13am Carl D - vigilante at large. ;;D Glad you are ok bro. |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:18am Over-reacted? Fuck no!! Good job bro, the first thing they teach you in self defense and gun safety is to stop the threat. Ya done good. The world is a changing place. Ya gotta look out for #1. GL with the gig tomorrow. Brian |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Ghost on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:23am Not only did you not over react but I would have finished the job and broke his freakn neck! >:( or set his head on the curb and stomped till mush. I before moving had similar happen in washington park east stl and beat the guy with a wrench for almost 5 min and when I called the cops I told them he would be easy to spot if he is still alive, I just left him there bleeding. Sorry guys I do not let stuff slide when they try to kill me. Mike |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Paul98 on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:24am Glad you weren't hurt CD. Your reaction to the punks was justified. Just think of the suprise you gave that punk. They are probably used to their prey folding like wet tissue paper. You have put fear in them. CD...Administrator of street justice! Rock on! -P. |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:26am Over react ? NO WAY !! As a matter of fact , when you were mauling the one kid you should have yelled " Who The Beeatch Now !" |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by floridian on Jul 21st, 2006, 10:43am on 07/21/06 at 10:07:28, Carl_D wrote:
Or what if you taught him a valuable lesson? Maybe now he will decide it isn't worth the risk to mug people. |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Mattrf on Jul 21st, 2006, 11:17am You the man! Some times I wish for someone to try that with me just so I have a release for all the pain and anger I have about being in pain. I would have probably beat him more then you did, he got what was coming to him, if anything you should be proud of yourself for teaching a punk a lesson that I hope he will not forget any time soon. Good luck on the show, rock the house bud! Matt |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by tanner on Jul 21st, 2006, 11:24am Crap, I was going to apply to be a roady/security guy with the band but it looks like you don't need any help ;;D Way to go bro! Did he say OUCH when ya booted him? .....Tim |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by jimmers on Jul 21st, 2006, 11:40am Shit, I'd still be stompin the little Bastard! Its typical, ya hammer the first one and the rest of the little pussies fall right into place. Ya done good there Bronson. ;;D Jimmers |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by JeffB on Jul 21st, 2006, 11:45am Gotta protect you and yours! Should've dragged his sorry ass to a phone booth and beat him senseless till the cops got there! |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Sandy_C on Jul 21st, 2006, 11:59am Ok, being the first female to post to this thread, no Carl, you did NOT overreact. You did what you needed to do to protect yourself at the time. I'm glad you're OK. That said, I must be brutally honest. When I read the topic of the thread "I was nearly jumped last night", frankly, being mugged on the dark street was not the first thing that came to mind :-X Sandy |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by purpleydog on Jul 21st, 2006, 12:44pm No, you didn't over-react, Carl. Sounds like you got a bit of an adrenaline rush, but you got control of it. I would have stomped the guy into the ground, until he was a bloody pulp. Forget dragging his ass to the phone, I'd have finished the walk, then called them. He would have still been there. If you happen to see these particular ass holes again, wink at them, then raise your arms a bit. Then watch the stupid fuckers run. Taught the guy a lesson? You bet your ass you did. Good job!! Have fun tomorrow! |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by JenniferD on Jul 21st, 2006, 1:19pm Wow Carl, what an experience :o Glad you're ok and safe(and hope that other guy isn't)! Hugs, Jen |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 21st, 2006, 2:12pm Re: I was nearly jumped last night No dear, you WERE jumped. You have every right to protect yourself. I think you did exactly the right thing. Hope the little punk learns the lesson or the lesson will keep presenting itself in less and less pleasant ways until it is INDEED learned. Think of yourself as an educator . . . . . |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by chewy on Jul 21st, 2006, 2:28pm Quote:
Only if your lucky! Better hope Geraldo dont hear about the Hoffa in the back pack thing. He'll be camping on your doorstep! |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Charlie on Jul 21st, 2006, 3:10pm What else are you supposed to do?......pat the kid on the back? You behaved in the only rational way you could. Now.......... since you never can tell, say nothing more at all to anyone about it for awhile. Nice going though. Charlie |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Charlotte on Jul 21st, 2006, 3:36pm It's like sometimes we have a "Kick Me" sign. I hope you gave them something to think about, but if they were on crack - thinking won't last long. Charlotte |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by LadyLuv on Jul 21st, 2006, 4:19pm Hellava Naw.. you didn't over react.. CD - U DU MAN, MY BROTHER. Carl-D you did what you had to do... Had you not reacted as you did, who knows what those punks might have done to you. And trust me, they wouldn't have had any second thoughts about it. I agree with your brother, I hope you put a good enough licking on the one where he will think twice before mugging someone else.. I am so tired of seeing people work for what they have and some low life come and take it... You did Good... Peace & Blessings Lady Luv |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by M.R. on Jul 21st, 2006, 7:59pm Carl Not over reacting. We have C/C here. It could of been way worse for him. Mike |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by chewy on Jul 21st, 2006, 8:16pm Should have sprayed the prick with some Sinus Buster. |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Sean_C on Jul 21st, 2006, 9:19pm on 07/21/06 at 20:16:00, chewy wrote:
ROTF that killed me Don [smiley=laugh.gif] Homie, next time you stroll through the hood with your book bag, remember whats in it [smiley=laugh.gif] They have the same senses like a dog, if they "smell" fear, they're gonna bite ;) You know when the shits gonna come down, its instinct you can definately feel it. Glad your ok otherwise bro ;;D Sean............................ |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by stevegeebe on Jul 21st, 2006, 9:32pm Glad you made it thru to this side. You're lucky. Shit is way crazy these days. Nothing surprizes me anymore. Anarchy abounds. Be ready. Steve G |
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Title: I was Nearly Jumped Last Nite Post by Kirk on Jul 22nd, 2006, 12:39am Over react? Nope. even under stage three rules of engagement, you reacted in a strictly defensive manner. Good for you. You're a decent civilized person. And I'm proud to know you. On the other hand. It is unlikely I would left him alive. TTFN |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by E-Double on Jul 22nd, 2006, 7:59am Quote:
http://cache.boston.com/images/bostondirtdogs//Headline_Archives/mahow.jpg Been there my brother. You're safe and all is good! If not peace then a solid elbow to the neck ;) |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by NONI on Jul 23rd, 2006, 8:49am GOOD FOR YOU CD cause my 18 yr old son was Jumped a couple of weeks ago there were a few kids he did'nt even see them coming ,he woke up with no backpack and they took his hat and even his jacket.When he woke up he had a bruise on his forehead and scrapes on his arms and hands .And I live in a small city in New Bunswick Canada and its getting crazy here too. Noni |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by georgej on Jul 23rd, 2006, 8:56am on 07/22/06 at 07:59:37, E-Double wrote:
Oh man. He looks like a very small Barry Manilow, doesn't he? I wonder if he sings "Mandy" in a high, squeaky voice? Ick. Maybe there's something worse than cluster headache. George |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by alchemy on Jul 23rd, 2006, 9:11am Carl, I believe the appropriate response would have been to ask the two fellows what they're needs were, what they're problems were at home that drove them to this life of street crime. Offer to be a shoulder for them to cry on. counsel them. give them hope. fuck that. ya done good bro. put a brick in your backpack and really give them a lump to think about. jim |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Gator on Jul 23rd, 2006, 9:41am A good education is expensive. (and sometimes painful LOL) Glad you were able to teach the little bastards a lesson. I just hope they were smart enough to learn. Be careful, bro. |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Carl_D on Jul 23rd, 2006, 7:32pm I'm still amazed at how fast I moved in the situation. I guess it was an adrenaline rush. Good thing I've been working out the last few months and watching lotsa Ultimate Fighting Championship eh? ;;D Peace, Carl D |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by Sean_C on Jul 23rd, 2006, 10:00pm on 07/23/06 at 19:32:14, Carl_D wrote:
I fixed it for ya bro ;;D ;;D Its ok to tell the truth in here ;;D ;;D Sean........................... ;;D ;;D |
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Title: Re: I was nearly jumped last night Post by cootie on Jul 23rd, 2006, 10:39pm Good job........hopefully if the creep took himself to the ER all they offer'd him was some advil Pam |
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