Evesdropping at Dinner
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Evesdropping at Dinner
I was on a date at Logans Roadhouse in Lewisville tonight enjoying dinner and conversation when someone at the next table said somethin that pulled all my attention away from my date..."well, I thought you were allowed to defend yourself and your property".
After I heard that I was tuned in!
The people at the table were a younger couple in thier early 20s and an onlder couple, presumably one of thier parents.
They were talkin about the recent Justin, Tx shooting where the guys were tryin to steal that fella with the 12ga's AC unit.
The younger guy then proceeded to educate the older fella about self defence, the laws and the Castle Doctrine and whatnot.
Needless to say I was thrilled to be a witness to this and felt better knowing someone near me may be packing since I wasn't at the time.
I don't know if the kid was packin or not but he had it all...a dark t-shirt that was loose fitting and untucked. I thought at one point I saw a bulge at about 9 o'clock but couldn't be sure.
If he doesn't have his CHL i'm sure he's at least been doin his research and is headed in that direction.
Nothing really Informative here or anything, just thought I'd share what I overheard at dinner that made me happy to hear coming from such a young fella.
After I heard that I was tuned in!
The people at the table were a younger couple in thier early 20s and an onlder couple, presumably one of thier parents.
They were talkin about the recent Justin, Tx shooting where the guys were tryin to steal that fella with the 12ga's AC unit.
The younger guy then proceeded to educate the older fella about self defence, the laws and the Castle Doctrine and whatnot.
Needless to say I was thrilled to be a witness to this and felt better knowing someone near me may be packing since I wasn't at the time.
I don't know if the kid was packin or not but he had it all...a dark t-shirt that was loose fitting and untucked. I thought at one point I saw a bulge at about 9 o'clock but couldn't be sure.
If he doesn't have his CHL i'm sure he's at least been doin his research and is headed in that direction.
Nothing really Informative here or anything, just thought I'd share what I overheard at dinner that made me happy to hear coming from such a young fella.
Last edited by Medic218 on Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
MedicMan218 wrote:...felt better knowing someone near me
may be packing since I wasn't at the time.



Exercise that right! Carry all the time!

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Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
pbwalker wrote:MedicMan218 wrote:...felt better knowing someone near me
may be packing since I wasn't at the time.![]()
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Exercise that right! Carry all the time!


Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
PBWalker.....I would have if I hadn't lost my wallet last week.XtremeDuty.45 wrote:pbwalker wrote:MedicMan218 wrote:...felt better knowing someone near me
may be packing since I wasn't at the time.![]()
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Exercise that right! Carry all the time!but I'm curious how that date went with your attention going to another table...
The new one is bought at paid for though, just waitin on the snail mail.
XD45...I told her what I was listening to. Besides I'm a master of listening to one thing and still maintaing proper placecments of the "uh huh", "yup" and "really" in conversation with the other person.
"I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders!" -- Ted Nugent
"Not everyone can be born with common sense, some are born liberals." -- M218
"Not everyone can be born with common sense, some are born liberals." -- M218
Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
Wish I could say the same for myself. It sure would make things easier with my wife...or I could just start listening to herMedicMan218 wrote:PBWalker.....I would have if I hadn't lost my wallet last week.XtremeDuty.45 wrote:pbwalker wrote:MedicMan218 wrote:...felt better knowing someone near me
may be packing since I wasn't at the time.![]()
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Exercise that right! Carry all the time!but I'm curious how that date went with your attention going to another table...
The new one is bought at paid for though, just waitin on the snail mail.
XD45...I told her what I was listening to. Besides I'm a master of listening to one thing and still maintaing proper placecments of the "uh huh", "yup" and "really" in conversation with the other person.

Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
Oh man, sorry to hear that! I misplaced my wallet several years ago and the feeling is horrible. I had a sinking feeling for two days...MedicMan218 wrote: PBWalker.....I would have if I hadn't lost my wallet last week.
The new one is bought at paid for though, just waitin on the snail mail.
I hope nothing else bad happened (credit cards, etc.)
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Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
Maybe, but that sounds like a lot of work....at let's be serious, no man should have to work that hard in his life! I'd rather be on a chain gang.
"I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders!" -- Ted Nugent
"Not everyone can be born with common sense, some are born liberals." -- M218
"Not everyone can be born with common sense, some are born liberals." -- M218
Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
PB...everything was in there.
40.00 I had just gotten from the ATM, my EMS state and local certs and permits required to work, 3 cc and a debit card, military id, dl, chl, ss card(I know, I know. Just never took it out after I moved), blockbuster card....etc....
My biggest concearn with it all was that they'd find my chl and tear my house up knowing I have guns. So far though all is good.
40.00 I had just gotten from the ATM, my EMS state and local certs and permits required to work, 3 cc and a debit card, military id, dl, chl, ss card(I know, I know. Just never took it out after I moved), blockbuster card....etc....
My biggest concearn with it all was that they'd find my chl and tear my house up knowing I have guns. So far though all is good.
"I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders!" -- Ted Nugent
"Not everyone can be born with common sense, some are born liberals." -- M218
"Not everyone can be born with common sense, some are born liberals." -- M218
Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
Nah. Here's what I do.. As she's talking, just stare and nod.XtremeDuty.45 wrote:Wish I could say the same for myself. It sure would make things easier with my wife...or I could just start listening to herMedicMan218 wrote:
XD45...I told her what I was listening to. Besides I'm a master of listening to one thing and still maintaing proper placecments of the "uh huh", "yup" and "really" in conversation with the other person.
That frees up valuable time for you to be thinking of other stuff.

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Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
USA1 wrote:Nah. Here's what I do.. As she's talking, just stare and nod.XtremeDuty.45 wrote:Wish I could say the same for myself. It sure would make things easier with my wife...or I could just start listening to herMedicMan218 wrote:
XD45...I told her what I was listening to. Besides I'm a master of listening to one thing and still maintaing proper placecments of the "uh huh", "yup" and "really" in conversation with the other person.
That frees up valuable time for you to be thinking of other stuff.
A little somethin I learned after 25 years of marriage.
I like it!!! Im still new to this whole marriage thing I have a lot to learn

Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
There's a down fall to this.... I tend to forget things she's said like "I told you my mother was coming over today" Just make sure you have key words like "buy", "spend" and "shop" that snap you back into the convoXtremeDuty.45 wrote:USA1 wrote:Nah. Here's what I do.. As she's talking, just stare and nod.XtremeDuty.45 wrote:Wish I could say the same for myself. It sure would make things easier with my wife...or I could just start listening to herMedicMan218 wrote:
XD45...I told her what I was listening to. Besides I'm a master of listening to one thing and still maintaing proper placecments of the "uh huh", "yup" and "really" in conversation with the other person.
That frees up valuable time for you to be thinking of other stuff.
A little somethin I learned after 25 years of marriage.
I like it!!! Im still new to this whole marriage thing I have a lot to learn
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Re: Evesdropping at Dinner
USA1 wrote:Nah. Here's what I do.. As she's talking, just stare and nod. That frees up valuable time for you to be thinking of other stuff.
A little somethin I learned after 25 years of marriage.




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