being kind and calming fears

[4x4tour]

Thanks Butter...&nbsp; He's my boy... <br>

 

[Wild_E]

K9s... I was in Paris, saw a Police officer with a Standard Poodle, thought, umm how cute, then there was a demo of the Standard Poodles in attack mode, kinda dispelled all the myths, small feet, dancer like with rows of sharp snapping teeth! Dual&nbsp;personality&nbsp;dogs.. LOL .. o so cute and&nbsp;viscous.

 

[Wild_E]

<b>&nbsp;</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); "><a href="https://vanlivingforum.com/profile/1592936" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">twokniveskatie</a><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap;">&nbsp;= My Fav knives are K-bar and&nbsp;Kukri&nbsp;Knife/and/</span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; ">machete</span></font><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); ">along with my staff in my Van and similar in my Camper (plus a very nice short)&nbsp;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); ">I prefer&nbsp;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); ">edged weapons, but also shotguns and other firearms. Being Ex Military, there is a time for everything.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); "><br></span></div>

 

[BackToBasics]

Speaking of blades, if I make it to RTR, and Katie's there, I'm going to have to nag her to teach me how to sharpen my Khukuri, lol! I ended up ruining the edge, it's in rough shape but fixable. One too many whacks to sage bushes, should have just used some rebar, but I just can't help using the thing whenever I get a chance..<BR>

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

<P>

K9s... I was in Paris, saw a Police officer with a Standard Poodle, thought, umm how cute, then there was a demo of the Standard Poodles in attack mode, kinda dispelled all the myths, small feet, dancer like with rows of sharp snapping teeth! Dual&nbsp;personality&nbsp;dogs.. LOL .. o so cute and&nbsp;viscous.

</P>I would love to see a Standard Poodle police dog. My standard poodle has sired several seeing-eye as well as therapy and service,helping hand dogs, poodles and doodles.&nbsp; He has been retired from his favorite line of work for several years. I'm not so sure he would protect me or the fine silver and tv if someone broke in though. I still use him in nursing homes. We say he really knows how to work a crowd of old folks and is especially good with alzheimers. He is to big (80 lbs)&nbsp;to be accidentally hurt and has no retaliatation urges when things have gone unusual.<br>PS, I figured AJ used a |GSD, a big ol' poodle just seemed to fit the picture better <IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif"><br>

 

[Guest]

Don't forget the guy who ran the Iditarod dogsled race in Alaaska with a team of poodles....I don't remember how he did but I think he at least finished what is a grueling distance race.....<br>Bri<br><br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

<div>haha. i haven't yet met anyone yet who is truly scared of me. well, except for some of the men who know where i actually got the name. they tend to keep their distance&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/eek.gif"></div><div><br></div><div>surprisingly, my tattoo has made me more friends than i can count. most of my facebook friend requests from strangers usually come with a message that they were curious about the name and the avatar.....what kind of girl <i>are</i>&nbsp;you???? they are disappointed to find out i am not that exciting.</div><div><br></div><div>i think i should copyright or trademark the name i wish it would earn me a little money :-/</div><div><br></div>

Kate. <br><br>I just LOL'd when thinking just how many new members (if any) pre-judged you based on the "two knives" part.&nbsp; Personally, I think you should copyright it and open up a knife store <img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/idea.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0">,&nbsp; but I can't help but wonder what others think at first glance.&nbsp; Interested as to your thoughts, if any...&nbsp; I'm glad i didn't use "swat guy" or "k9 cop" ...lol&nbsp;&nbsp; <br><br><br><br><br><br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

<div>i too, love all weapons (which i consider tools....right up there with my knitting needles!)</div><div><br></div><div>i don't actually own a kukri. yet.</div><div><br></div>

<b>&nbsp;</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); "><a href="https://vanlivingforum.com/profile/1592936" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">twokniveskatie</a><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap;">&nbsp;= My Fav knives are K-bar and&nbsp;Kukri&nbsp;Knife/and/</span></font></span><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; ">machete</span></font><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); ">along with my staff in my Van and similar in my Camper (plus a very nice short)&nbsp;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); ">I prefer&nbsp;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); ">edged weapons, but also shotguns and other firearms. Being Ex Military, there is a time for everything.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); "><br></span></div>

 

[twokniveskatie]

<div>kate's gonna do her best to get there. as i said in my previous post, i don't own a kukri yet. i borrowed Steve's to get my tattoo. i hope there is a kukri in my future. so i have never sharpened one, but we'll fix that </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

Speaking of blades, if I make it to RTR, and Katie's there, I'm going to have to nag her to teach me how to sharpen my Khukuri, lol! I ended up ruining the edge, it's in rough shape but fixable. One too many whacks to sage bushes, should have just used some rebar, but I just can't help using the thing whenever I get a chance..<br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

just wanted to say here that i've been having some discussions pertaining to the concern about some feeling excluded in the gun discussion.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>these are valid concerns.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>the whole censorship issue has been highlighted in the last few days by all three of the "hotspots" that have cropped up.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>someone was confronted about their interactions and how they made the group feel uncomfortable. i have been accused of censorship.</div><div><br></div><div>someone posted some concerns about safety and a sampling of rules that bothered many people. i have been accused of not censoring her.</div><div><br></div><div>people made clear their feelings about that particular set of rules, and all rules in general. i certainly did not censor that.</div><div><br></div><div>it is felt i censored a thread in a way that excluded people. i am seriously taking a look at that. was i censoring the topic, or was i saying "here is the topic i want to discuss" (guns we own and the ins and outs of carrying as a vandweller).&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>was i censoring, or saying "i want to stay on topic. if you want to discuss other methods of self-protection, go here: &nbsp;<a href="https://vanlivingforum.com/post?id=5425239" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post?id=5425239</a>. or here: &nbsp;<a href="https://vanlivingforum.com/post?id=5425245" target="_blank">https://vanlivingforum.com/post?id=5425245</a>&nbsp;"</div><div><br></div><div>i am saying here that i am not sure i am right in the stance i have taken. i am taking a look at that. does anyone have a thought or opinion on this? preferably here, i'm way backlogged on P.M.'s and email. you will <b>not </b>offend me, whatever your response.</div><div><br></div><div>this group belongs to all of us. if i am not living up to that, i want to know.</div><div><br></div><div>i am alarmed at the number of people talking of leaving.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>talk to me, please.</div><div><br></div><div>kate</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

 

[twokniveskatie]

and AJ, i almost forgot. that is one gorgeous, awesome dog. i hope to meet him someday.<div><br></div>

 

[BackToBasics]

<P>I wish we could all relax about the guns.. Most of the time, the only carriers you need to worry about are the unlawful ones.. I think most of us law-abiders only own and carry guns to protect ourselves from the ones that don't abide. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> Some just like to target shoot.. Also, I highly doubt anyone that would gun someone down in cold blood is going to go posting what they own, or that they carry, on a forum! Let's all relax! This isn't the wild west, an argument isn't going to turn in to a showdown. Heh. If someone's really gonna blow you away, they're going to show up without speaking a word about their gun and do it unexpectedly, and then they've got the good folks with guns to worry about! On that topic, I'll state right now that I own and carry, legally.</P>

 

[VanTramp]

Hey Katie, You have been doing a great job of moderating and keeping things reasonable!&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>We are all human and are often prone to reading things into comments that aren't there and over reacting. If I had a penny for every time I did it, I could buy us all a small island to hang out on! On that note, I wasn't confused by any of your posts. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I hope no one is serious about leaving either. There is a great range of personalities here as well as experience! I hope everyone continues to share their stories and opinions. Especially in a forum format like this, skipping the ones that aren't cared for or agreed with is so easily done.&nbsp;</div>

 

[Suanne]

<P>

<BR>If you want to open a thread on the moral and ethical value and repercussions of carrying a firearm, that would be inclusive...hot topic and maybe shouldn't be here ....but if there is a thread on carrying, it only makes sense to me that there should be one on why we do or don't.

</P>I like the idea of creating a new thread on the "Morals &amp; Ethics of Carrying Firearms."&nbsp; I've had a few off-list conversations on this topic and found them very informative and thought provoking.&nbsp; It can certainly be a hot topic, but I like to be fully informed when making such an important&nbsp;decision.&nbsp; I trust kindness will prevail wherever this thread may wander.<br><br>Similarly, I appreciate the space that Katie created for those of us that have already made the decision to&nbsp;carry a firearm ... to address logistics, laws, various weapons, etc.<br><br>IMO, both of these topics are important to have a space for open discussion.&nbsp; Just my .02.<br><br>Suanne<br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

<div>I like the idea of creating a new thread on the "Morals &amp; Ethics of Carrying Firearms."&nbsp; I've had a few off-list conversations on this topic and found them very informative and thought provoking.&nbsp; It can certainly be a hot topic, but I like to be fully informed when making such an important&nbsp;decision.&nbsp; I trust kindness will prevail wherever this thread may wander.<br><br>Suanne<br>

</div><div><br></div><div>thanks, Suanne. i'll set up a thread.</div>

 

[butterfly]

<FONT size=3 face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Just want to pass on a thought from the book How to Make Peace With Your Partner by Connie Peck.&nbsp; Don't let the title mis-lead you...it's a book about comunication skills basics.&nbsp; Well writen, interesting &amp;&nbsp;easily read.&nbsp; Available from amazon.com in kindle version for $7 and used paperbacks starting at a penny + $4 shipping.&nbsp;</FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT>&nbsp;<BR><FONT size=3 face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;A basic premise&nbsp;from Connie Pecks book is that "all anger begins with hurt feelings".</FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A follow up quote from my wise hubby is "hurt feelings are like splinters under the skin, if you don't get them out...they fester and get worse."&nbsp; </FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma></FONT>&nbsp;<BR><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>talking about those hurt feelings (&amp; resulting anger) is really difficult and painful (like picking out that splinter) but once discussed calmly, the situation is better.</FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>How to Make Peace With Your Partner is the how-to book for discussions that end in a win/win.&nbsp;&nbsp; food&nbsp;for thought.</FONT><BR><BR><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>&nbsp;I agree w/ Suanne's assesment of Tara's basic intentions</FONT><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>&nbsp;in sharing the rule list.&nbsp; Big pat on the back to you for reminding us of Bob's original three rules.&nbsp;</FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>&nbsp;Katie,&nbsp;your patience and ability to&nbsp;deal w/&nbsp;this situation &nbsp;is astounding.&nbsp;&nbsp; Judy</FONT><BR><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma></FONT>&nbsp;<BR>

 

[karl]

Katie- Got to agree with VT - You're doing a great job of moderating an emotional subject . <br>Good luck in the mine field.<br><br>If your ever in my "hood, the doors open, plenty of parking, good water, coffee, pet and weapons friendly.<br><br>

 

[Stillwater]

Agreed - katie is wonderfully... uh, <i>moderate</i>... moderator. Reasonable, sane, civil though I hope the job doesn't cause this lovely woman too much stress. I moderate on a *large* knife/bladesmith board. I declined the job on a regional gun forum. Being a moderator can quickly suck the entertainment out of a forum for ya.<br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

<div>thanks Karl. i appreciate the votes of confidence. i wish i would hear more from the other side of the fence. i know you're out there, and your comments, though not so sweet, will go further to helping this place grow....</div><div><br></div><div>Karl, i always love a new sanctuary/driveway, and meeting friends. let me know where the "hood" is, and when i finally get on the road again.....</div><div><br></div>

Katie- Got to agree with VT - You're doing a great job of moderating an emotional subject . <br>Good luck in the mine field.<br><br>If your ever in my "hood, the doors open, plenty of parking, good water, coffee, pet and weapons friendly.<br><br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

<div>good thoughts and great book suggestion thanks.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<br><font size="3" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;A basic premise&nbsp;from Connie Pecks book is that "all anger begins with hurt feelings".</font><br><font size="3" face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A follow up quote from my wise hubby is "hurt feelings are like splinters under the skin, if you don't get them out...they fester and get worse."&nbsp; </font><br><font size="3" face="Tahoma"></font>&nbsp;<br><font size="3" face="Tahoma">talking about those hurt feelings (&amp; resulting anger) is really difficult and painful (like picking out that splinter) but once discussed calmly, the situation is better.</font><br><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Tahoma"><br></font>