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Erich
Fluffy-Esque
USA
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 Posted - 08/15/2003 : 08:29:14 AM
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And it wasnt because of my magnetic personality :)
So, as you all know, there was the blackout of '03. Best thing to happen to the city in years i think, it got everyone off the computer, cell phone, television, and OUT OF THE HOUSE (gasp!). I saw people walking outside with expressions on their face likr "... we have neighbors? wait, hold up, theres sunlight here?" Yeah, there was a bit of panic, but luckily the mayor of NYC didnt tell people to buy duct tape.
Anyway, my story. last night, bout 12:00am, i think to myself: "when is the next time im going to see my city like this?". So my folks were asleep and i decided to take a neighborhood walk. Ok, it was dumb, but ive done this for years and have walked in darker and more terrifying areas (Bayside, Queens in NYC is disney land compared to Philly or Detroit at night. Thanks Tim Reyonlds for being booked in nice areas ;)). Im 3 blocks from home and hear a shuffle, and there are two black guys behind me. One asks the nearest way to the bus, and at that point i know im fucked, so i say something and out comes the gun. Get on the floor, dont run. thats what i heard. I cant tell you how instantanius this thought was, but it was the only thing i thought: If he wants to kill me, he will, so run. And i did, and i got to a security van that rode with me home the 2 blocks.
Mind you, im still shaken up, and its 8 hours after the incident. I couldnt sleep very well, especialy since to keep my sanity i listened to the local jazz radio station and read by candlelight. My anxiety is pretty hight, and i get flashes of the incident pretty frequently. I know it will pass, but its slightly frightening. I promised myself no more late night runs to the store, just to play it safe for a while. I cant live in fear obviously, but its natural to live in caution for the time being.
But on a brighter note (and seeing how we finaly have power :D), it was still beautiful last night. the weather was cool and it was pitch black, nothing was on except a random light from a generator and a random garbage or polce car (go figure that one, police around all fucking night and I pick the moment theyre not). I now wish i couldve seen times square at midnight, that would be intense.
So, you still got me, despite a few of you wishing otherwise im sure ;). Regardless, it was pretty fucking scarey, and as cheesey as it sounds it really does make you appreciate life more. It also makes me appreciate my grandmother and my mom always telling me to be careful out there.
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~pw'oikr
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PJK
Alien Abductee
USA
4159 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2003 : 09:26:09 AM
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Erich, I don't know what to say except I for one am VERY glad you are safe! Damn those bastards! I imagine you will have flash backs for a long while. On the bright side it has given you new awareness. Also maybe the dark was your protector. Maybe after you ran they just couldn't see you to shoot! Regardless, I am so happy you are ok.
My prayers and best vibes are going your way! |
"It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!"Friedrich Nietzsche |
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victorwootenfan
Alien Abductee
USA
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Arthen
Alien Abductee
USA
4845 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2003 : 11:52:04 AM
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Holy cow! Prayers and Karma to you man!
Sounds like a good thing to write a song about. |
Steve Hackett: "I'm my own opening act, you see."
Tim (before "Faceoff"): "Peace, love....and SEX!"
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Erich
Fluffy-Esque
USA
1427 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2003 : 12:15:16 PM
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Originally posted by Arthen
Sounds like a good thing to write a song about.
my first thoughts too *laughs*
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PJK
Alien Abductee
USA
4159 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2003 : 1:12:24 PM
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ah a song, or at least a poem! Great idea! |
"It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!"Friedrich Nietzsche |
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Jay
Alien Abductee
Vatican City
2279 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2003 : 3:34:25 PM
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| Glad to hear yer safe and living, Erich! I saw a guy lurching about with a Jason mask on... |
"Hey man...you smell..."
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2003 : 04:36:57 AM
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| Hey Erich, glad to hear you are OK, and only just a little shaken, it could have been much worse. As for expectation of more looting a crime, I think 9/11 has alot to do with peoples behavior in NYC during a crisis. The latest report I heard said that crime overnight in NYC was actually down from a normal lit nite. Ironically, your experience happened on one of the safest nites in recent NYC history. Glad you are OK and can't wait to drag you thru more unsavory places on the next TR TouR. |
Peace & Keep the Faith
Fluffy         
"THE MUSIC BUSINESS IS A CRUEL AND SHALLOW MONEY TRENCH-- A LONG PLASTIC HALLWAY WHERE THIEVES AND PIMPS RUN FREE AND GOOD MEN DIE LIKE DOGS. THERE'S ALSO A NEGATIVE SIDE..." -Hunter S. Thompson |
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Miss Sorrel
Yak Addict
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Posted - 08/21/2003 : 9:59:37 PM
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Erich I am so sorry to hear this... However.. I am sure like a week after you are seeing that all things happen for a reason... How've you felt waking up in the morning since that incident? I'm sure waking up to the alarm clock isn't so harsh!
I am so happy to hear that you are alright.... Let us know when you have that song written! |
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Fleabass76
Fluffy-Esque
USA
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Posted - 08/21/2003 : 10:06:21 PM
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Wow, that's crazy, glad you didn't get hurt. FEI most people are horrible shots with handguns at more that 5 yards when aiming at a moving target, especially untrained street thieves.
Security van? Like the armored bank cars? I'm confused. |
Robots are the enemy? Hmm... |
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Saint Jude
Alien Abductee
USA
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Posted - 08/24/2003 : 1:04:10 PM
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wow, dude that sux. glad you're alright though.
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Cant we all just get along. |
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Well, I had a gun to my head last night.
