what do you do?

[Strider]

[i]

So what about his age. It's the perfect age for him to pull his head in and stop being a little wannabe.

Oh and strider, no one gives a **** about LOTR here okay? The books were great, so were the films, but you're on the wrong forum. Neck up.

My methods might seem insane to most ppl, but it has helped in the past

Hmmm. yes. All those mega battles to the death you've have in your vast 13 years of life.

First off, I am and wasn't a "wannabe"- some odd Australian geek term, I suppose. Next, I wasn't attempting to attract attention by correcting Sarge by putting a bit more info about the name. And lastly, I haven't been in any "mega" battles I guess you would say, but I have been bitten by 2 rattlesnakes, attacked by an alligator on the coast, accidently shot in mistake for a deer in the ankle, have fallen about a dozen stories resulting in a broken arm, broken leg, two fractures, and 3 broken ribs, and lastly, I have survived a plane crash carrying myself and a friend about 150 miles in the middle of no where. Not really much for my "vast 13 years." How about you?

[Strider]

Well here in Australia we generally can't carry guns around anywhere, so shooting the animal is usually out of the question.
If I had nothing to hide behind (the Aussie outback can be pretty flat) I'd just get into a semi-crouched position, pray, and brace for impact...at the last momment I would ATTEMPT to dive out of the way and think of what to do next.
I ALWAYS carry a good knife on me if I'm out bush/desert so I guess I'd have that in hand to try and do battle if I had no alternative.

But I guess when you're in a situation like this there isn't all that much you can do without a projectile weapon. Just TRY and keep cool and hope for some luck.

Oh, just curious... "try to do battle?" Go right on ahead, good riddance. What kind of an idiot would try to battle a moose or something running straight at them with a puny little hand knife? Maybe I'm missing something, but I think not... my idea actually had some sense... I happen to know that all mammals have a huge artery that goes up to the brain, and it's along the side of the neck. At the rate that blood flows, if I (who happens to be the highest level for my age in kung fu) were to throw a dart (which I have been practicing for years, darts and knives alike) and hit that artery, it would work the poison up to the brain pretty quick. In that time, I would have time to duck behind a tree or something, and since it was so close to the brain, the animal probably wouldn't have enough strength left to turn about and recharge.

[Sarge47]

Sarge, buddy this is for you...

I don't know if you're familiar with a movie called "The Seven Per Cent Solution" It's a Sherlock Holmes movie about the part of the story of ol' Sherlock being a drug addict. There's a scene in the movie where he's traveling through Switzerland by train and he's in this huge bout of depression and he says to Watson

"What if all the great minds of the world were travelling on the same train and an avalanche wiped out the train, killing them all?"

Watson responds, "I'm sure other great minds would be born, Holmes."

and Holmes says, "Ah, Watson, in a world full of avalanches, you are my one fixed point."

Well Sarge, I'm starting to think that in a world full of avalanches, you may be one of the true "fixed points" Thanks for that posting.

Well, thanks, I think. I did see that film. Been a Holmes fan since I started reading books without pictures in 'em. Not sure what you mean, or what post you're referring to though.

[Sarge47]

First off, I am and wasn't a "wannabe"- some odd Australian geek term, I suppose. Next, I wasn't attempting to attract attention by correcting Sarge by putting a bit more info about the name. And lastly, I haven't been in any "mega" battles I guess you would say, but I have been bitten by 2 rattlesnakes, attacked by an alligator on the coast, accidently shot in mistake for a deer in the ankle, have fallen about a dozen stories resulting in a broken arm, broken leg, two fractures, and 3 broken ribs, and lastly, I have survived a plane crash carrying myself and a friend about 150 miles in the middle of no where. Not really much for my "vast 13 years." How about you?

Okay Strider, I'm gonna solve this dilemma. After all that I'm renaming you "Lucky". Kind of a sick joke, I know, but look at yourself now and tell me you aint.

[Strider]

I guess I'm sorta lucky, but even so... each case I had help, mostly. How is it a "sick joke?"

[SOE digital]

Oh, just curious... "try to do battle?" Go right on ahead, good riddance. What kind of an idiot would try to battle a moose or something running straight at them with a puny little hand knife?

Perhapse you're retarded or something, so I'll dull it down for you.
First of all...did I ever mention a moose? Nah, didn't think so. We don't have them in Australia mate. Second, perhapse you missed the fact that I said "if I had no alternative". That means, I would fight the animal as a last resort. But not with stupid poision darts....because I'm actually aware of the real world and don't think of myself as a character from a Tolkien story. Thirdly you're not at the highest level of Kung Fu. You're only 13 mate, which means you know nothing about Kung Fu. Kung Fu takes a lifetime to master, and even then, very few do truely "master" it.
You are NOT at the highest level. If your sifu is telling you that, then he's full of ****. I trained in Kung Fu since I was 4 (that was 16 years ago) and I wouldn't even contemplate saying that I'm at the highest level...that's not because you're better than me mate, it's because I (once again unlike you) am aware of the real world. A 13 year old at the highest level on Kung Fu? Mate, that is ****ing halarious. You really ought to pull your head in and stop sprouting so much bull ****.

go on. Argue with me. Prove to me that a 13 year old can reach the highest level of Kung Fu. Just bare in mind that the Shaolin monks train all day everyday from very early childhood (by real Sifus) and are still novices when they're twice your age. What a freaking numpty you are.

[Fog_Harbor]

I would kill the moose, I have no doubts. Having no doubts and the ablity to keep cool and think fast is what is is all about. me and my weapon are the most dangeous thing in the woods..........

I agree with trax, I too have no doubts you're the most dangerous thing in the woods. I hope we never meet - especially in the woods!

[Strider]

Oh, just curious... "try to do battle?" Go right on ahead, good riddance. What kind of an idiot would try to battle a moose or something running straight at them with a puny little hand knife?

Perhapse you're retarded or something, so I'll dull it down for you.
First of all...did I ever mention a moose? Nah, didn't think so. We don't have them in Australia mate. Second, perhapse you missed the fact that I said "if I had no alternative". That means, I would fight the animal as a last resort. But not with stupid poision darts....because I'm actually aware of the real world and don't think of myself as a character from a Tolkien story. Thirdly you're not at the highest level of Kung Fu. You're only 13 mate, which means you know nothing about Kung Fu. Kung Fu takes a lifetime to master, and even then, very few do truely "master" it.
You are NOT at the highest level. If your sifu is telling you that, then he's full of ****. I trained in Kung Fu since I was 4 (that was 16 years ago) and I wouldn't even contemplate saying that I'm at the highest level...that's not because you're better than me mate, it's because I (once again unlike you) am aware of the real world. A 13 year old at the highest level on Kung Fu? Mate, that is ****ing halarious. You really ought to pull your head in and stop sprouting so much bull ****.

go on. Argue with me. Prove to me that a 13 year old can reach the highest level of Kung Fu. Just bare in mind that the Shaolin monks train all day everyday from very early childhood (by real Sifus) and are still novices when they're twice your age. What a freaking numpty you are.

Ok, well, I know you didn't say moose, that's why I put in my comment a moose or something. You really need to work on your literature skills.
Oh, and please, look even closer. I didn't say I was a master at Kung Fu. I put I am at the highest level for my age. Yes, go back and read it.
You said you trained at Kung Fu since 4? Hard to believe... a true master wouldn't pass his skills onto someone who curses every other word, I think.
Numpty must be another of those odd Australian terms...
In conclusion, you haven't any proof of how old I am, where I live, or anything else. Personally, I don't give out personal information because I'm not that dumb. Go on believing I'm a 13 year old geek who thinks he's a big shot. That's OK with me. You truly have no idea about anything related, relevant or irrelevant to this argument, about me.

[Sarge47]

I guess I'm sorta lucky, but even so... each case I had help, mostly. How is it a "sick joke?"

There's an old joke where someone posts a "lost dog" sign describing the dog as "being castrated, losing a leg, tail, & eye, etc. Answers to the name of LUCKY."

Sorry, I wasn't dissin' ya, man. By the way, does anybody know what a "numpty" is?

[spiritman]

Seriously guys I think you've fought enough. time to lay off it.

[Sarge47]

Seriously guys I think you've fought enough. time to lay off it.

Sheath thy sword, Strider. (can't remember the sword's name, drat! Course I always liked "sting" better!)

[SOE digital]

I didn't say I was a master at Kung Fu. I put I am at the highest level for my age. Yes, go back and read it.

No, you didn't say for your age. You went back an edited your post 7 minutes after my post was made. Besides, levels attained in the practice of 'traditional' Kung Fu is not relevent to the age of the student. There are no levels for each age group. Numpty.

Oh, and numpty isn't an Australian word....numpty.

Oh and your moose argument is flawed. If I didn't say anything about fighting a moose then why did you refer to me as an idiot for saying I would do battle with one.
Neck up f u ck wit.

But what ever right? You keep going on dreaming about being a Gondor ranger and using poision darts to take down massive cave trolls and slaying orcs by the dozen.

Sarge: Strider's sword was Anduril and Narsil, depending.
Holy ****. I'm starting to feel like a 13 year old kungfu poision dart master!

[Strider]

I didn't say I was a master at Kung Fu. I put I am at the highest level for my age. Yes, go back and read it.

No, you didn't say for your age. You went back an edited your post 7 minutes after my post was made. Besides, levels attained in the practice of 'traditional' Kung Fu is not relevent to the age of the student. There are no levels for each age group. Numpty.

Oh, and numpty isn't an Australian word....numpty.

Oh and your moose argument is flawed. If I didn't say anything about fighting a moose then why did you refer to me as an idiot for saying I would do battle with one.
Neck up f u ck wit.

But what ever right? You keep going on dreaming about being a Gondor ranger and using poision darts to take down massive cave trolls and slaying orcs by the dozen.

Sarge: Strider's sword was Anduril and Narsil, depending.
Holy ****. I'm starting to feel like a 13 year old kungfu poision dart master!

OK fine, I'm finished here. I apologize that my idea was completely stupid. I apologize that I have been arguing with you. I didn't mean to make you angry. I know my idea did sound crazy.
This forum isn't for arguements... it is for wilderness survival. Again, I apologize that I have made you angry.

[Sarge47]

I didn't say I was a master at Kung Fu. I put I am at the highest level for my age. Yes, go back and read it.

No, you didn't say for your age. You went back an edited your post 7 minutes after my post was made. Besides, levels attained in the practice of 'traditional' Kung Fu is not relevent to the age of the student. There are no levels for each age group. Numpty.

Oh, and numpty isn't an Australian word....numpty.

Oh and your moose argument is flawed. If I didn't say anything about fighting a moose then why did you refer to me as an idiot for saying I would do battle with one.
Neck up f u ck wit.

But what ever right? You keep going on dreaming about being a Gondor ranger and using poision darts to take down massive cave trolls and slaying orcs by the dozen.

Sarge: Strider's sword was Anduril and Narsil, depending.
Holy ****. I'm starting to feel like a 13 year old kungfu poision dart master!

So where does Numpty fit into all this? Was he one of the seven dwarves? No, that was Grumpy. Anyway, please lighten up on the half-ling; remember, we all were young once...except for me, I still am!

[Strider]

I owe an apology to the people who have been reading our argument. I'm sorry, I know this isn't the place for it. Again, I apologize.
Oh, and Sarge, Strider's sword's name is Narsil.

[Strider]

There's an old joke where someone posts a "lost dog" sign describing the dog as "being castrated, losing a leg, tail, & eye, etc. Answers to the name of LUCKY."

Ok, I get it!

[Fog_Harbor]

I'm wondering about the numpty thing myself - sounds like a word I'd use.

[Sarge47]

I'm wondering about the numpty thing myself - sounds like a word I'd use.

New rule guys. If you must use insults please limit them to those that are understood on the international level! Now I'm really wondering...let's see: Humpty Numpty sat on a wall...no, that's not it.

[owl_girl]

Numpty? I don’t know, but it sounds hilarious in a kind of degrading way.

[Strider]

New rule guys. If you must use insults please limit them to those that are understood on the international level! Now I'm really wondering...let's see: Humpty Numpty sat on a wall...no, that's not it.

lol, sarge!