
When I was working as an Armed Security Officer years ago, I had some Modern Arnis (Fillipino Stick Fighting) instruction. (I could use a "refresher" course). I think this will work as a perfect "traveling companion".

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Captain O wrote: The solid polypropylene construction allows me to beat the belaboring daylights out of someone/something and walk away passively as if nothing had happened.
Did you read my first post, or have you been taking braying lessons from the Democrat Party symbol? I have had Modern Arnis training. I simply could use a refresher course. (There is a martial arts school about 6/10 of a mile from me). This is not beyond the realm of reality.FRJ wrote:Captain O wrote: The solid polypropylene construction allows me to beat the belaboring daylights out of someone/something and walk away passively as if nothing had happened.![]()
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Yeah, else you gonna wear that thing, son.
Thank you, Quick Steel. Every person with whom I have spoken refer to Tijuana in the "days of yore". These are the old marines and sailors that were older than I. These men were rowdy drinkers and fighters on Revolution Avenue. (The tourism strip). They frequently would drink, get taken for a lot of money, get thoroughly "trashed" and wind up being thrown into the notorious "La Ocho". The Military would bail them out and dock their pay and fine them heavily. I never violated the "off-limits" Navy rules. I knew better than to get drunk in a foreign nation. (That's trouble just begging to happen). Now I'm a big boy that wants to have a real good time. Clean, enjoyable fun. Buying desirable trinkets (.999 silver rings) at a far lower cost than in the US. (I know because I have done it).Quick Steel wrote:Though it has been a long while since I've been on a train, I have fond memories of trains being the most civilized form of transportation. Far superior to air travel. Not in speed obviously, but in every other way. I'm just indulging in a bit of nostalgia. I do hope you have an enjoyable trip Captain.
Why is it that When someone rationalizes a situation it's bad but when you rationalize a fraction it's good?kootenay joe wrote:From the link to Captain's cane on the Budk site, i clicked on the ad for "Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane" $94.99. The video chopping up a hog carcass with this short sword is impressive !
Problem for me is that i don't need any self defense aids where i live and i don't travel. I can't see myself ever in a situation where i would need a sword cane so it's hard to rationalize buying one. ("rationalize" = lying to oneself)
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Just a silly observation on my part Kj. When one is working with fractions in math it's always advantageous to "rationalize" them to a common denominator..kootenay joe wrote:Greg, is that a riddle ? What does "rationalize a fraction" mean ? "fraction" as in math ?
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