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#182164 - 09/14/09 04:06 PM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: Desperado]
Stu Offline
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Registered: 05/16/05
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Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
Originally Posted By: Desperado
Recent experience mentioned elsewhere has shown the GSD's will protect my family and property. I just have to stay out of the way! Right Sue??

I'm not sue but it would be a good learned behavior. smile
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#182165 - 09/14/09 04:12 PM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: RayW]
Stu Offline
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Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
Originally Posted By: RayW

Also not all key users are the same either. Have seen many keys and cylinders worn out by heavy handed key users. Some people stuff the key into the cylinder like they are driving a nail not gently pushing a key into the ignition cylinder.

Keeping your key clean and using a bit of lube is a smart idea to prevent lock issues.
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#182189 - 09/14/09 07:56 PM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: Desperado]
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
"I just have to stay out of the way! Right Sue??"

YEP! Just let the dogs do their job and have some fun! (CHOMP-CHOMP!)

Sue

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#182195 - 09/14/09 08:25 PM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: Susan]
dweste Offline
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Registered: 02/16/08
Posts: 2463
Loc: Central California
?GSD? guard ? dog?

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#182196 - 09/14/09 08:28 PM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: dweste]
Russ Offline
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Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
GSD = German Shepherd
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#182204 - 09/14/09 09:38 PM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: Russ]
Desperado Offline
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Registered: 11/01/08
Posts: 1530
Loc: DFW, Texas
German Shepherd Dog. The actual full name of the breed.

I just had to stop a little altercation Friday when one of the neighbors dogs tried to get aggressive with DD while she was walking one of our GSD's. Our GSD took offense at the other dog's actions. I drove around the corner just as the fun started and my GSD was beginning to disassemble the other dog for its misbehavior.

Never, NEVER get between the bite-er, and the bite-ee.

Second time in 12 years I have had no choice but to dive into the "flying fur ball" to prevent someone else from being harmed. Having been the decoy for the MP K-9's in the Army, I knew what I was getting into.

I sure have missed the protective bite sleeve both times though.....
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#182223 - 09/15/09 12:59 AM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: dweste]
celler Offline
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Registered: 12/25/03
Posts: 410
Loc: Jupiter, FL
Originally Posted By: dweste
?GSD? guard ? dog?


Just look to the left for a prime example of the breed - German Shepherd Dog.

Craig.

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#182242 - 09/15/09 07:07 AM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: celler]
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
"Never, NEVER get between the bite-er, and the bite-ee."

Just when you think you've determined which is which, they change designations. And they KNOW some human fool is going to try to butt in and ruin all the fun, so they tend to bite them, too.

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#182250 - 09/15/09 11:00 AM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: Susan]
Tyber Offline
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Registered: 04/27/09
Posts: 304
Loc: ST. Paul MN
Compugeek,

You may want to consider switcing out the Minimag flashlight. they have a horable tendancy to not work when you need them. You may benifit by upgrading to a higher quality LED or Xion Bulb.

I would add a flat roll of duck and black tape to you EDC, No matter where you are Duck and black tape are usefull. Personaly I end up using the Duck and black tape in the urban enviorment more than anywhere.

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#182271 - 09/15/09 03:03 PM Re: Urban EDC reality check [Re: Susan]
Compugeek Offline
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Registered: 08/09/09
Posts: 392
Loc: San Diego, CA
Susan:

LOL! I was thinking of it being stolen (or hijacked) when I'm out and about. It's garaged at night.

I use a steering wheel lock religiously when I'm out, and it's an '89 Escort, so the chances of it being stolen in the first place are pretty slim.

But "pretty slim chances" are the very basis of Preparedness, no?



Tyber:

You read my mind! I put a home-made flat pack of duct tape in last night! Along with about 10' of Paracord, mostly because it fit nicely in the bottom, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer.

An LED upgrade or replacement for the Mag Solitaire (I was in error on which one it was) is on the list.


Edited by Compugeek (09/15/09 03:12 PM)
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