Joe Shaw Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Originally posted by Hiram Sedai: My little sister, Beth died this morning at 7:40 AM EST. She was fighting brain cancer since Aug of 2001. It was quite a fight. Terribly sorry Hiram ... Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Boggs Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Originally posted by Joe Shaw: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Hiram Sedai: My little sister, Beth died this morning at 7:40 AM EST. She was fighting brain cancer since Aug of 2001. It was quite a fight. Terribly sorry Hiram ... Joe </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalem Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Condolences sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Originally posted by Hiram Sedai: My little sister, Beth died this morning at 7:40 AM EST. She was fighting brain cancer since Aug of 2001. It was quite a fight. Having lost a sister to cancer not long ago, I can feel your pain mate. Condolences. Mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisl Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Condolences to you and your family, Hiram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Sorry to hear about your loss, Hiram. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleete Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Hiram, I normally don't post condolences, as you don't know me from Adam, so it means little. However, recent circumstances have made me reconsider. There is nothing that can even come close to the pain of losing a loved one. May you take comfort in the little ways that you, and only you, knew your sister. Cherish the memories of the good times you shared, and she will be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v42below Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Hiram condolences on the loss of your sister. [ August 29, 2004, 05:57 PM: Message edited by: v42below ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleete Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Calling all gun grogs (I'm looking at you, dalem): When "going postal", is it better to take an SKS assault rifle with folding stock and 3 30-round magazines, even though it sometimes stovepipes the casings, or a tried and true semi-auto shotgun, even though it has limited magazine capacity? Should one wear street clothes, or try to look more paramilitary (camo fatigues) when gunning down the evil corporate minions? Wouldn't want to commit a faux pas when going out in a blaze of glory. You only get one shot at this, and it ought to be done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v42below Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 rleete see your sig line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shaw Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by rleete: Calling all gun grogs (I'm looking at you, dalem): When "going postal", is it better to take an SKS assault rifle with folding stock and 3 30-round magazines, even though it sometimes stovepipes the casings, or a tried and true semi-auto shotgun, even though it has limited magazine capacity? Should one wear street clothes, or try to look more paramilitary (camo fatigues) when gunning down the evil corporate minions? Wouldn't want to commit a faux pas when going out in a blaze of glory. You only get one shot at this, and it ought to be done right. First, may I congratulate you on going to a recognized expert for your advice. It's not for nothing that dalem is our resident Right Wing Gun Nut Nut Job. No, were I to pick the IDEAL candidate for "going Postal", dalem would spring to mind immediately with the phrase Right then, the very fellow. As to your questions I suspect that there's some room for that very special personal touch that defines rleete as HIS Postal Gun Nut and not just another tiresome, tag along shooter of co-workers. Oh yes, the camo is pretty much de rigeur, but don't overlook the possibility of, say, that lovely light blue camo or even the new Marine Corps computerized camo. Mix and Match? Some may say TOO TOO MUCH, I say it's how you wear it and how much blood you get on it. Don't forget that the last impression you make will either be the footage of your torn and loose limbed body sprawled in the office foyer or the police hustling you into the paddy wagon. What better way to say, I've Gotta Be Me than a daring combo camo look, eh? I'm no expert on weaponry but I know what I like and I LIKE big banana clips. If you can afford some body armor by all means go for it. Grenades? Too 1998. Good luck though, I know I'M pulling for you. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleete Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by Joe Shaw: Don't forget that the last impression you make will...be the police hustling you into the paddy wagon. Oh, Hell no. That is so gauche. Major gaffe. If you are going to do something, do it right (dammit)! If the police (or some over-acheiver type co-worker) don't do you in with either a head shot or by riddling your body with a hail of fire, you save the last round for yourself. Either you suck it up and let the corporate minions have their way with you, or not. There's no pleading insanity, or some other limp-wristed cop-out. There is style to be considered. p.s. Blue cammo is just too "urban coyboy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalem Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by rleete: Calling all gun grogs (I'm looking at you, dalem): When "going postal", is it better to take an SKS assault rifle with folding stock and 3 30-round magazines, even though it sometimes stovepipes the casings, or a tried and true semi-auto shotgun, even though it has limited magazine capacity? Should one wear street clothes, or try to look more paramilitary (camo fatigues) when gunning down the evil corporate minions? Wouldn't want to commit a faux pas when going out in a blaze of glory. You only get one shot at this, and it ought to be done right. Wear a clown suit and bring a seltzer bottle full of your own carbonated urine. That's a much more effective message than simply hunting down the girl who turned you down for a date and then wasting a bunch of other folks. -dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleete Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 If you don't want to help, just say so. I'm going to bed to dream of high explosives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Boggs Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by rleete: If you don't want to help, just say so. I don't want to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shaw Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by Jim Boggs: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by rleete: If you don't want to help, just say so. I don't want to help. </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakthrough Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 HIRAM Awful news. My prayers and condolences go to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanachai Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hiram, I'm saddened beyond words to hear of your sister's passing. My thoughts are with you. I've been all too worried for a while that I might be echoing your words, so know that I hope only the best for you and yours in the future. My best to Morraine, and yourself. Hang in, and I hope the days to come are better. Bless your sister, and her struggle. She was a fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanachai Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Elvis, Congratulations. The planet will soon be overrun with little buggers singing about the 'mystery dance'.... [ August 29, 2004, 10:12 PM: Message edited by: Seanachai ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by rleete: When "going postal", is it better to....I recommend 25lbs of C4 strapped to your chest with a dead-man's switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Khann Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hiram, I'm very sorry to hear of the death of your sister. My condolences to you and your family. Papa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan1 Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hiram , so very sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathies go out to you and your family. [ August 30, 2004, 06:46 AM: Message edited by: Nidan1 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by rleete: If you don't want to help, just say so. I'm going to bed to dream of high explosives. As opposed to dreaming of a high colonic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by rleete: Calling all gun grogs (I'm looking at you, dalem): When "going postal", is it better to take an SKS assault rifle with folding stock and 3 30-round magazines, even though it sometimes stovepipes the casings, or a tried and true semi-auto shotgun, even though it has limited magazine capacity? Should one wear street clothes, or try to look more paramilitary (camo fatigues) when gunning down the evil corporate minions? Wouldn't want to commit a faux pas when going out in a blaze of glory. You only get one shot at this, and it ought to be done right. I would say the shotgun (use #1 shot) and a corporate suit. Maybe a nice three piece. Spend some money and look sharp. After all, you want to send a message. And that message is to all corporate VP's that anybody in the office could flip out and kill them all. Not just the low level flunkies that can be stopped by security. Make every evil moneygrubber in the country start eyeballing the guy in the next office and wondering, "If I do the backstabbing takeover of his part of the organization, will he...?". Besides, AK and camo is has been done to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Originally posted by Lars: Besides, AK and camo is has been done to death. But on the other hand, you don't want to be the one that breaks this proud tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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