Texas Man Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I would like to thank all those who read and responded to my post about the incident I had a few weeks ago. My intentions on the subject was to remind Pards who may face something like that in the future to try to turn the odds in your favor should it turn bad. Had I know the reaction I stirred up I would not have posted the post. It did bring several thousand hits and a good number of replys on the subject and I feel that was good in the long run. One thing that was pointed out to me in Over 300, almost 400 e-mails to me was the fact that we come from different areas of the counrty and some may live where their greatest chance of trouble may be a single robber. Where as other Pards myself included live in a much different envirement. I have gone out to check my fence line and found my fences cut and my livestock butchered and hunting cabins broken into and I have had armed drug runners and human traffickers shoot at me and my workers on MY OWN LAND. and its getting worst. In San Antonio, Where I live ever day I see the same thing car jacking and robberies and it is no longer a matter of one day it may happen but rather when it does will I be ready. I will not go futher on this subject but the inputs on the post were very helpful and a lot of information was shared on the matter. I respect the moderators that they let the post run as long as it did and I was ready for it to be pulled anyway. I have enjoyed the fellowship on this web SASS and have met many of the greatest Pards in the world here. I do realize the subject on selfdefence does come up here from time to time and I really feel deep respect when active and retired Lawmen and people with experence contribit their experence and thoughts on the matter. If I can save one decent hard working family man that is a fellow Pard here with experence to help him should he ever face that time that is my goal. I will from time to time share a story here either one told to me by some of the really old timers I had the honor to know or perhaps a first hand experence I have had. If One does not like my post then they can ,,No I am not going to say that,,, they can press the button and go to the next post. Anyone who feels like adding something or has a question please send me a message, I return all my mail. P.S. As some of you know I am an advanced gun collector and hunter and I enjoy exchanging information on the subject posted here. Texas Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Charlie, SASS # 48668L Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks for coming over to the Saloon (ACS) and talking to us. I thought some of the responses to your thread were unnecessary and unnecessarily harsh. I dare say that you won't be treated like that over here in the Saloon (ACS). Pull up a chair, have a drink and tell us another one. Cascade Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Texas man, . . . always good to hear from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Gun Runner SASS 79775 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Does he havea a tab? If'n he has a tab I am all for him staying as long as he wants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Well, I think I got the gist of it but didn't see your post before it was pulled. Always love to hear your stories and you're more than welcome over here. No offense intended but some of the stuff on the Wire makes me want to have a long drink and not take matters so seriously or personally. I really wish you would get your notes, thoughts, and whatever else together for publishing. I'm an avid student of Texas history mostly the Panhandle/Rolling Plains area and read most everything I can but some of the really good stuff is lore that is all too often lost. From previous posts and some PM's I gather your main collecting interests revolve around Colt/Winchesters. Got any stories about old Sharps or Remington Rolling Block sporters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 TM, always enjoy reading your post, you should stay around here in the saloon, them folks on the wire must be in need of some fiber. Best, DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Maybe it's only appropriate over on the WAHR side if you use it to write a stage? The Saloon is a lot better place for it. Just be sure you keep 'em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Man Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thanks for the Welcom Gentlemen. I already feel like I am standing among Men, Not wimps. I sometimes think real men are fast becoming a thing of the past and the other day I happen to overhear some of the women in my company talking in the breakroom about men today. One said people think Us women are trying to take over and it seems we are forced to do it because most men today are either moma boys or dont want to work and we have to end up doing our jobs and theirs. By God it got me to thinking and the truth may not be that far off. I feel the Saloon may be where the best place is amond fellow Pards who may think more like I do. Last year was a very slow year and my gun buying was as well.I sure hope this year will be better and I have a few old guns on my want list. Your Pard, Texas Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 ...Texas Man, TM, you're always welcome to the fire 'ere in Indian Territory... ...although we're not in the same situation as you, we seem to be headed in that direction as well.... ...and I thought we lived far enough out in the country so as not to be bothered.... ...and yes, I gotta go ride our fences this morning and feed cows.... ...God bless you and yours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hello Texas Man, Welcome to the Saloon-Side of the Wire. You'll find there's a slightly different rhythm over here, and most of us like it that way. I saw your post on the other side, and while I had a few questions about the whole ordeal, some of the responses you got were WAY out of line. I don't think you'll find that happening here as you share stories and thoughts, which I hope you continue to do. A few years ago I conducted a grand experiment by carefully crafting a post for the Wire and Saloon. I forgot the exact topic but it was one of those common things that get argued like Ruger vs Colt, 38 vs 45, or something like that. I used several sarcastic comments in the post, and then placed the exact same post on both the Wire and in the Saloon. Replies on the Wire were off-the-charts mad! Folks got their panties in a wad and things got all sorts of ugly. Over here in the Saloon, folks had a good laugh, made a few replies which were serious and well thought out but not hostile. The tones were completely different. Three days later I made another post in the Wire and Saloon where I linked to both threads and let folks see the different responses generated in each forum. Not that anything changed because of my little experiment, but it was a fun illustration. Thanks again for coming over to the Saloon. Is your tab open, or maybe I'll be a nice host and buy your first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Much more laid back here, TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Much more laid back here, TM Never mind- Wud'nt do much gud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hired Gun, SASS 18714 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Welcome to the Saloon!! If Texas Man writes it, I want to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deja Vous Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 What?? A post pulled before I got to comment on it? What the .... okay,,,, ya'll need to call me next time.. lol.. Welcome to the Saloon.. with a capital S BTW... you will get in trouble is you don't do the capital.. you will have to buy and do the dishes... at least they made me do that, and sweep the floors, unsaddle their horses, and do their cooking for a week... I think they do that to everyone? right guys? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Welcome to the Saloon!! If Texas Man writes it, I want to read it. This sums up my point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 What?? A post pulled before I got to comment on it? What the .... okay,,,, ya'll need to call me next time.. lol.. Welcome to the Saloon.. with a capital S BTW... you will get in trouble is you don't do the capital.. you will have to buy and do the dishes... at least they made me do that, and sweep the floors, unsaddle their horses, and do their cooking for a week... I think they do that to everyone? right guys? lol Sorry Dear - that was special just for you - sorta showing folks that you weren't just decorative, but down right handy too! You are! SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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