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- Oct 4, 1998
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I am, at this moment, sitting at my desk in the new Edge-Works facility knocking out some work on the phone and computer. It is a humble building, still in need of final finishing but a great improvement over the old. All in all I like it very much and am excited at the thought of out growing this building as well.
The problem ?
hold on Im getting to it.
On my left (starting with things close to me and moving away) A small folding table with a table cloth. On it coffee filters, a jar of non-dairy creamer, sugar in Tupperware, assorted napkins, can of Folgers coffee and a roll of paper towels. Next to that a refrigerator (standing aprox 33 tall) with a toaster, a Mr. Coffee coffee maker with ¾ of a pot left from this morning and someones coffee mug left half full of hot chocolate now cold. Max distance to the farthest edge of the frige is 12 feet from my Pos.
So like I said Im Work en , at my desk, minden my own business when I notice some one sneaking around the shop.
Thats right an intruder never mind that he is only 6 nose to tail. This guy, in plain sight, less then 12 feet away dares me to do something about it.
Yes, I know of the traditional mouse trap, however, that is out of the question for this cocky, more fur then brains, little squeaker. Hes CROSSED THE LINE !! and Im in Ill play his little game. And when its over he wont like it.
So far I have ascertained that he knows that I am here. He is completely un-alarmed while I remain seated. Talking on the phone, typing on the keyboard or shouting threats and insults have yet to produce any reaction at all by this intruder. However, the instant I stand he scrams. I return to my seat and a few minuets later he is back standing on top of the frige lapping up cold hot chocolate.
So if I engage him tactically I must remain seated. With in arms reach I have several items around my desk. 1st is my new Springfield V10 Ultra Compact .45, a NAA .22 mag, a Wrist Rocked sling shot, an Emmersion commander, an Elishewitz dagger and 3 prototype knives that Will Fennell dropped off last week.
Im thinking the firearms are out (for now) as the building is still too new and the wall would make a lousy back stop (always remember rule 4). The Emmerson is numbered so I dont want to ding it and the Elishewitz although it would throw well, is one of my favorites. That leaves the Wrist Rocket and Wills prototypes. The problem with the Wrist Rocket is I am fresh out of ammo that is; what do I shoot?
Then again I may be looking at this all wrong. This may not be a test of brute force at all but rather a contest of wits. One in which the superior mind wins out. In that case it is an engineering problem requiring the design and construction of a better intruder stopping devise.
What do think? I may go home and sleep on it tonight and deal with this tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated.
The problem ?
hold on Im getting to it.
On my left (starting with things close to me and moving away) A small folding table with a table cloth. On it coffee filters, a jar of non-dairy creamer, sugar in Tupperware, assorted napkins, can of Folgers coffee and a roll of paper towels. Next to that a refrigerator (standing aprox 33 tall) with a toaster, a Mr. Coffee coffee maker with ¾ of a pot left from this morning and someones coffee mug left half full of hot chocolate now cold. Max distance to the farthest edge of the frige is 12 feet from my Pos.
So like I said Im Work en , at my desk, minden my own business when I notice some one sneaking around the shop.
Thats right an intruder never mind that he is only 6 nose to tail. This guy, in plain sight, less then 12 feet away dares me to do something about it.
Yes, I know of the traditional mouse trap, however, that is out of the question for this cocky, more fur then brains, little squeaker. Hes CROSSED THE LINE !! and Im in Ill play his little game. And when its over he wont like it.
So far I have ascertained that he knows that I am here. He is completely un-alarmed while I remain seated. Talking on the phone, typing on the keyboard or shouting threats and insults have yet to produce any reaction at all by this intruder. However, the instant I stand he scrams. I return to my seat and a few minuets later he is back standing on top of the frige lapping up cold hot chocolate.
So if I engage him tactically I must remain seated. With in arms reach I have several items around my desk. 1st is my new Springfield V10 Ultra Compact .45, a NAA .22 mag, a Wrist Rocked sling shot, an Emmersion commander, an Elishewitz dagger and 3 prototype knives that Will Fennell dropped off last week.
Im thinking the firearms are out (for now) as the building is still too new and the wall would make a lousy back stop (always remember rule 4). The Emmerson is numbered so I dont want to ding it and the Elishewitz although it would throw well, is one of my favorites. That leaves the Wrist Rocket and Wills prototypes. The problem with the Wrist Rocket is I am fresh out of ammo that is; what do I shoot?
Then again I may be looking at this all wrong. This may not be a test of brute force at all but rather a contest of wits. One in which the superior mind wins out. In that case it is an engineering problem requiring the design and construction of a better intruder stopping devise.
What do think? I may go home and sleep on it tonight and deal with this tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated.
-RadarMan-(<
h, use 10-15 BB's at a time.
