Wstar425
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Walking dog down main drag Abbotsford I see a guy ahead getting into his truck, then get back out. Seemed like he was waiting for me? Said good morning, he said NOT REALLY. I said sorry to hear that. He said I don't like you carrying a gun around in the open like that. Stopped walking and turned around. (I had on a winter jacket, and I'm sorry to admit I wasn't even armed) He had seen me around in the summer and it bothered him enough that he finally had to say something.
I don't remember ever seeing him before. Didn't see any reason to scare people like that, he was an MP in the Marines, maybe 35-40? We talked for maybe 20 minutes, actually had a nice conversation tho he said we would have to agree to disagree. He said it was legal and I had the right to do it, he just didn't like it. I basically just said ok, which really seemed to irk him a little. I got my points in on why I OC, and he responded he didn't like it, it scares people. Mentioned he was the 6th person I've talked to in 6 years negative, people either don't notice or don't care. He noticed and he cared.
Then he threw something at me that totally sent me for a loop, which will take a little explaining. He said " I don't think it's right that the District Administrator's husband can walk around town with a gun, but my friend Randy can't work at the sports bar he just opened cause the "school" thinks it looks bad being a teacher and serving alcohol".
So, I said first, I fail to see how those are connected. Second, I haven't heard anything about this, but it sounds like you got some bad information. There was a closed down supper club that was just purchased and reopened as a sports bar. Only two non fast food places in this town, now three. It's called Randall's and the major money is a guy named Randy, who is a teacher at the school. I saw in the paper they got a liquor license, but I have not been there. We had plans to take (and pay for) her administrative team out for Christmas there, but could not work out logistics so gave cash cards instead.
So, when I got home I asked my wife about it and she said that is the rumor going around town. She said the only conversation she's had with Randy about this was when he came to her and HE mentioned he wondered if it looked bad? Lots of teachers in WI are bartenders in the summer. I guess it even came up at a board meeting that it would be nice to have a sports bar in town. Gotta love small towns.
He gave me his first name and number, didn't want to give me his last name
As his ex wife who he is on good terms with works at the school, and he didn't want
There to be repercussions against her!! Haha that made me laugh. My wife actually agrees much more with him, tolerates my OC, has given up on talking me out of it, but thinks it's all my ego basically. She would NEVER allow something like this to effect the way she treated an employee. Probably the least political person I know, hates it. So, after I told her this story, she said call him! I ended up leaving a message, said it's a rumor and not true, he should talk to Randall about it and her door is always open as well. We will see.
Then he said You threatened one of my friends, to which I said WHAT!! There is a woman that walks a small dog down our street every day. We have a fenced in back yard, but my dog is in the front yard if I am. She could care less about people, but might run out in the street if there was a dog, and I don't quite trust her around really little dogs. If I open the gate she runs ahead around the house and if someone was walking down the street it's possible she would see them before me.
So, one day I saw this woman walking, put my dog in the fence and walked out to the street. I was armed OC. I said my dog won't hurt you, but she might run at you since you have a dog. If that happens and you pick your dog up she will be fine. She has never done this to anyone yet, but I'm trying to be proactive. All of our immediate neighbors have met our dog and either love her, or are indifferent. No dog poop with fenced in yard. No barking at night, always inside. Even the guy who doesn't really like dogs likes her because she is trained, and the amount of time I put into her.
So, this was considered a threat apparently. It's a small town, I knew I was the talk of the town at first. My first walk around I introduced myself to three people. The NEXT DAY I had 5 people say you must be the new DA's husband. Out of those 8, I think one mentioned the firearm. I've talked to probably 100-150 people in town on my dog walk. Maybe 10 mentioned the gun, and now 2 negatives.
I open carry with my dog into my bank every Monday for cash, into City Hall once a month to pay utilities. I do a three mile loop around town unless I get home too late. Our 11 year old 80 pound neighbor girl walks the dog 4 afternoons a week after school, which we pay for. She does not OC, but I do sometimes go along OC. This summer when we first moved here we went out every day together until I felt she was able to handle it on her own. She is a Hispanic girl, jet black hair. The nicest, most polite, most respectable young lady that you could imagine. Our dog loves her, and I joke somewhat seriously that she is stealing my dog! I've had several people mention we saw your daughter walking the dog.
I don't remember ever seeing him before. Didn't see any reason to scare people like that, he was an MP in the Marines, maybe 35-40? We talked for maybe 20 minutes, actually had a nice conversation tho he said we would have to agree to disagree. He said it was legal and I had the right to do it, he just didn't like it. I basically just said ok, which really seemed to irk him a little. I got my points in on why I OC, and he responded he didn't like it, it scares people. Mentioned he was the 6th person I've talked to in 6 years negative, people either don't notice or don't care. He noticed and he cared.
Then he threw something at me that totally sent me for a loop, which will take a little explaining. He said " I don't think it's right that the District Administrator's husband can walk around town with a gun, but my friend Randy can't work at the sports bar he just opened cause the "school" thinks it looks bad being a teacher and serving alcohol".
So, I said first, I fail to see how those are connected. Second, I haven't heard anything about this, but it sounds like you got some bad information. There was a closed down supper club that was just purchased and reopened as a sports bar. Only two non fast food places in this town, now three. It's called Randall's and the major money is a guy named Randy, who is a teacher at the school. I saw in the paper they got a liquor license, but I have not been there. We had plans to take (and pay for) her administrative team out for Christmas there, but could not work out logistics so gave cash cards instead.
So, when I got home I asked my wife about it and she said that is the rumor going around town. She said the only conversation she's had with Randy about this was when he came to her and HE mentioned he wondered if it looked bad? Lots of teachers in WI are bartenders in the summer. I guess it even came up at a board meeting that it would be nice to have a sports bar in town. Gotta love small towns.
He gave me his first name and number, didn't want to give me his last name
As his ex wife who he is on good terms with works at the school, and he didn't want
There to be repercussions against her!! Haha that made me laugh. My wife actually agrees much more with him, tolerates my OC, has given up on talking me out of it, but thinks it's all my ego basically. She would NEVER allow something like this to effect the way she treated an employee. Probably the least political person I know, hates it. So, after I told her this story, she said call him! I ended up leaving a message, said it's a rumor and not true, he should talk to Randall about it and her door is always open as well. We will see.
Then he said You threatened one of my friends, to which I said WHAT!! There is a woman that walks a small dog down our street every day. We have a fenced in back yard, but my dog is in the front yard if I am. She could care less about people, but might run out in the street if there was a dog, and I don't quite trust her around really little dogs. If I open the gate she runs ahead around the house and if someone was walking down the street it's possible she would see them before me.
So, one day I saw this woman walking, put my dog in the fence and walked out to the street. I was armed OC. I said my dog won't hurt you, but she might run at you since you have a dog. If that happens and you pick your dog up she will be fine. She has never done this to anyone yet, but I'm trying to be proactive. All of our immediate neighbors have met our dog and either love her, or are indifferent. No dog poop with fenced in yard. No barking at night, always inside. Even the guy who doesn't really like dogs likes her because she is trained, and the amount of time I put into her.
So, this was considered a threat apparently. It's a small town, I knew I was the talk of the town at first. My first walk around I introduced myself to three people. The NEXT DAY I had 5 people say you must be the new DA's husband. Out of those 8, I think one mentioned the firearm. I've talked to probably 100-150 people in town on my dog walk. Maybe 10 mentioned the gun, and now 2 negatives.
I open carry with my dog into my bank every Monday for cash, into City Hall once a month to pay utilities. I do a three mile loop around town unless I get home too late. Our 11 year old 80 pound neighbor girl walks the dog 4 afternoons a week after school, which we pay for. She does not OC, but I do sometimes go along OC. This summer when we first moved here we went out every day together until I felt she was able to handle it on her own. She is a Hispanic girl, jet black hair. The nicest, most polite, most respectable young lady that you could imagine. Our dog loves her, and I joke somewhat seriously that she is stealing my dog! I've had several people mention we saw your daughter walking the dog.
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