Growing up in the boonies I got my first one at 13, it was just a real small one. Then I got a decent sized flip action when I was 16
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Growing up in the boonies I got my first one at 13, it was just a real small one. Then I got a decent sized flip action when I was 16
Yup, country girl here & got my first little pocket knife at age 7. Got a nice hunting knife in a belt sheath when I was around 13 or so? (I know I was 13 when my favorite Christmas present was a small compound bow to replace that rinky dink red one that all kids start off with) :p
I lost my pocket knife after a fishing trip with my dad. I know it was in my pocket when we were leaving so it must be here somewhere [emoji53]
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I didnt know carrying knives was a common thing. Here in the UK we arent allowed to carry any sort of weapons.
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Well over here in the U.S., it's not uncommon to go into your local grocer and have someone try to harm you for no reason.
Plus I can't tell you how many times I've used a pocketknife to get a cow untangled from bailing twine, cut a collar that's stuck on a fence off of a dog, or just found myself a nice Apple or peach tree and needed to cut it into pieces. Lol
Or tomatoes straight from the vine....Mmmmm..... (One of the few things I miss about Mississippi)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shimmer Mermaid
And I actually don't carry a knife now that I'm in Denver, but I've taken self-defense classes and have no problem jamming my keys into your eyeball, breaking your nose, kneeing your jewels, etc.
It's strawberry season and I've been capping fresh strawberries with mine.
I actually taught my main riding horse to rear up and strike and stomp on command after having a random man try to pull me off of the horse. Has a state trooper say that it was the coolest self defence move when riding that he's seen.
I've had so many knives, But I grew up in the inner city where you were very likely to be shot or shanked when going on another block (the gang on your block only protected you until you got to the next gang's territory and then they protected you but then you usually had to walk through no man's land to get to school and that was every man for themselves.) My first knife was one the gang was handing out to the girls on the block, they painted the handles pink for everyone and wrote all our names on it, I think that was at 7 or 8 years old. My second my dad gave to me, it was shaped like a key and went on a key chain. Third one was a boning knife, then I got a survival knife (the giant kind) because it's legal to take meat if you hit an animal with your car and people up in Flag hit Moose a lot and I won't be the one person caught having to leave the meat there because I couldn't process it.
I really want to get some of those brass knuckles mixed with a taser so you can punch someone and tase them at the same time.
Carrying a knife is a moot point if you don't know how to use it. It can be great for protection, or someone could take it away and kill you. The thing itself will not protect you.
I got my first pocket knife in second grade...so that's what, 7-8 years old? My grandfather showed me how to use it as a tool, and later, I learned how to use it effectively as a weapon. I got my first Buck knife (lock blade) at 14. I got my first sword at 24, and my first Claymore at 30. And I can use them all with deadly precision.
Self defense classes would be the order of the day, rather than a 2.5" pocket knife that she'd have to dig out of the bottom of her purse while she's getting raped.
As far as self defence without a weapon, she is pretty set, but she's good with a blade too.
She's also deadly when throwing blades too.
It's not that she doesn't know how and when to use one, it's just my step mother doesnt like the look of a "lady" carrying a weapon.
That's ridiculous! Even in old days ladies carried weapons concealed in jewelry, in their hair, in their boot. I've seen some beautiful antique knife jewelry
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Oooooh, someone should start making some mermaid jewelry weapons! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MerMaiden Lissa
That would be awesome! I wish I could do it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Arabella
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I've just read through this thinking 'no wonder you're in danger of being harmed if everyone carries knives as standard...'
Then I read 'mermaid jewellery weapons' and got excited... Not sure if I should be concerned by that! [emoji23]
On a sadder note - I had to have one of my rats, Tango, put to sleep today. I really think there's something wrong with me for getting this upset over a rat... I've cried so much my face will still be swollen at work tomorrow, which I'm not looking forward to.
I'm also really worried about an online friend who suddenly deactivated all her social media accounts nine months ago, and even now she still won't respond to anyone's text messages, and just hangs up on me when I phone her. She lives close enough that I could visit if I had her address, but I don't, and I really regret not arranging to meet her sooner. She's been to hell and back through her childhood and teens, and this sudden silence isn't like her at all. She's the kind of person that would have absolutely no problems letting you know if she had a problem with you. That's what makes the complete silence so weird and worrying.
On top of that, my gran has just been diagnosed with cancer, and I live 450 miles away...
I'm really feeling sick of everything right now. Honestly wish I could just run away, become a mermaid and be friends with the fishes... It would be a far less stressful life.
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say no more: https://www.etsy.com/listing/5958036...knife-necklaceQuote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Arabella
I'm thinking of getting self defence classes! I've had one to many ocasions of being approached on the street or people just driving past to slow/stopping and asking if I want to get in. Also theres been quite a few attempted kidnappings and a guy in a van stopped me last year..... I'm tempted to keep a knife with me though being Australia its illegal -_-
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The attempted kidnappings have been in my suburb*
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I'd definitely invest in self defense classes. Last year someone tried to lure me into their car but luckily after I refused and didn't approach he drove off.
Took karate for five years. Don't know anything about knife wielding, but given the nose into brain one hit kill move I could use lethal force if necessary. And that's not even counting ordinary nose breaks, sternum hits, kicks to the head, chest, sternum, and crotch. Basically set.
Born in Manhattan and live in a suburb of Chicago, lol.
Sabrina I think I need you to teach me!!!
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Sabrina: The Selkie Slayer
Dear parents. Seriously stop stepping on my tail. Your kids are more behaved than you. (They touched my tail gently and sometimes with two fingers when I asked them to.) one adult kept stomping on my tail after I repeatedly told her not to. After when I said it cost me 2000 dollars they backed away. Seriously I shouldn't have to ask repeatedly and tell you it's expensive when I asked politely the first time
I'd be flipping out. Tail slap.
Thats awful Seaglass :( I've had the same issue! Parents can be so rude
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A mini bitch? I ordered a fin a month ago tomorrow, and it's still not here! Sent off an email just now, hoping it arrives soon. Kind of my fault for not asking for a tracking number earlier, but omg, a new fin! I've been working my tail off these past few months. I deserve this!! Right? :D #soimpatient
I usually don't get this pissed. Not as furious as I have been the past week. I've tried not posting about it, but dear God it's killing me. And I know I need advice on how to help her or how to not deck this little pecker in the face. 😡
Okay, my sister, 16, has been dating the same guy for almost a year now, next month would've been their one year. They just went to prom together, and everything was hunky dory.
I noticed subtle social media changes that made me think they may have been arguing or something. So I asked her what was up.
They broke up. Apparently the little shit told her the day before prom "as soon as prom is over, I'm done with you. I'm not done until prom is over."
I noticed she seemed significantly less excited that night and while getting ready for prom.
But I didn't want to say anything.
They went to prom, and were fine, until prom was over.... He looked at her when they got in the car and said "so are you going to give me what you know I want or not?"
Yeah. I'm fuming.
She told him heck no. And that he knew better than asking her.
He tried peer pressuring her "everyone else is" and pulling the whole "if you really love me".
She stood her ground with it, he practically shoved her out of the car when He went to drop her off.
Then, not a week later he's bragging about getting with someone who would give him what he "needed"
I bought her Ben and jerrys. And told her I'm proud of her for standing her ground.
But I am still absolutely livid over it.
She seems okay, just doesn't want to talk about it a whole lot.
What do I do? Does anyone want to send her some advice?
Heck, does someone want to send me advice before I spontaneously combust?
What company? My finfun took a few weeks to come in. But yes, you definitely deserve your fin!
Shimmer. For real, send her my way. She deserves so much better than the douchebagery that is this prick. I spurn him as I spurn a rabid dog. Good on her for not giving herself to some asshat who does not deserve it.
Definitely. Do you have an instagram or something she can talk to you on? I'm beyond proud that she is so smart
Yes ! SeaGlasssiren
Omg, Shimmer. Hopefully he gets the clap.... He'd deserve it at that rate. Way to go, for your sister though!
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Also, the fin is a Mahina. I've been eyeing them for years! But, like I said, not really a bitch, so much as an omgicannotwaituntilthedangthingisonmyfeetandimswim mingaroundthelake!
Is that too much excitement? I just dropped some money on new fabric, too!
I've wanted a Mahina for over a year now, they are just so cute!!!
And no, definitely not too much excitement. Never too much excitement. Lol
I'll tell my sister what you said! She'll get a kick out of it.
I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your sister, Shimmer. She sounds really nice from your previous posts and that ass hat of a boyfriend doesn't deserve her. Hopefully she'll feel better soon.
I couldn't decide between a Mahina and finis rapid, but ordered the rapid. I get it tomorrow. I'm so excited! I hope you get yours too
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WOW! This guy is REALLY dumb! He says it's over after prom and THEN asks for sex?! THE NERVE! I'm glad your sister is smart though. All I can tell you to make you both feel better is (I know this sounds strange) it's a good thing he was a dick about breaking up with her. It would take her much longer to get over him if he was nice about it. I've been through both types of situations and that was my experience at least. I wish you both peace and happiness and that your sister has better luck next time with guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shimmer Mermaid
Thank you, this was her first real boyfriend.
And as selfish as this may sound- i get to spend more time with her since she's no longer having to deal with him.
It sounds like she is much better of spending time with you. The first boyfriend is a difficult one to get over and I hope she knows she deserves MUCH better than him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shimmer Mermaid
where are you from so I can whoop his ass?
Whoop his ass all the way over the Great Wall of China.
Being excluded sucks especially when you know that it's because they don't want you there specifically. I say next time they do that. You should like go out with your best friend and have fun. TBH the only mean one is probably the ring leader of it all. I'm sure the other ones just don't know what to do in that situation or are too shy to go against him. If you need me to tail slap someone just call.Quote:
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