On Sep 20, 2:25*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
I watched a movie last night. *Twice. *In a row. *I watched it because
someone here had made mention that they were reading the book. *I watched it
the second time because I had missed a couple of scenes due to **** breaks,
getting a beer, and interruptions by SWMBO.

I halfway expected something like Secondhand Lions. *It definitely was not.

The movie left me disturbed. *A little bit of that feeling after you've seen
or been in a bad accident. *A feeling that for the grace of God, there go I.

It left me in a mood to ponder some of the questions asked in the movie, an
some of the points left unresolved.

What it did leave me with the most was the realization that at times, we are
all sometimes only inches away from very evil people and things.

It makes me want to carry my gun more often.

If you haven't seen it, watch it, or read it. *If you don't like blood and
gore and edge of your seat tension, don't partake.

The movie may change your view on the people sharing oxygen with you, and
just how close they are in reality.

Later, there was a special on Drugs, Inc. *The meth situation in this
country is frightening. *The whole drug thing is frightening. *And, as in
this movie, there is a small chance that a ripple from its evil pond may
flow into your life.

Steve

Steve...it is obvious that you have the personality type that should
not watch those kind of movies.

Repeat after me..."Movies are NOT reality...movies are NOT reality."

And tell us how owning a gun would make you safer from an imaginary
threat.

It doesn't.

Have you spoken with a mental health professional recently about your
feelings?

I strongly urge you to do so.

TMT

TMT,

You don't HAVE to be a jerk, you know...


Steve...it is obvious that you have the personality type that should
not watch those kind of movies.

Repeat after me..."Movies are NOT reality...movies are NOT reality."

And tell us how owning a gun would make you safer from an imaginary
threat.

It doesn't.

Have you spoken with a mental health professional recently about your
feelings?

I strongly urge you to do so.

TMT

On Sep 21, 3:41*pm, Richard wrote:
TMT,

You don't HAVE to be a jerk, you know...



Steve...it is obvious that you have the personality type that should
not watch those kind of movies.

Repeat after me..."Movies are NOT reality...movies are NOT reality."

And tell us how owning a gun would make you safer from an imaginary
threat.

It doesn't.

Have you spoken with a mental health professional recently about your
feelings?

I strongly urge you to do so.

TMT- Hide quoted text -

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Not being a jerk...telling the truth.

Different personalities need to avoid different negative triggers.

If you have a "substance abuse" personality, you avoid alcohol, drugs,
tobacco...and activities like gambling.

If you have a personality that sees threats in every shadow, you limit
your exposure to violence in movies and television.

TMT

"Richard" wrote in message
m...
TMT,

You don't HAVE to be a jerk, you know...


Steve...it is obvious that you have the personality type that should
not watch those kind of movies.

Repeat after me..."Movies are NOT reality...movies are NOT reality."

And tell us how owning a gun would make you safer from an imaginary
threat.

It doesn't.

Have you spoken with a mental health professional recently about your
feelings?

I strongly urge you to do so.

TMT

That's rich coming from you. You are the poster child for mental health
professionals here. And yes, I have spoken to mental health professionals.
Several times in my life after incidents. Witnessing and participating in
horrific events. PTSD. I suggest it to anyone, rather than your style of
untreated mental illness.

Someone who is mentally ill knows there is something "wrong" with them. A
crazy person has no idea there is anything "wrong" with them, and thinks
that everyone else is "wrong". You are one of the crazies, my friend.

Steve

On Sep 22, 10:03*am, "Steve B" wrote:
"Richard" wrote in message

m...





TMT,

You don't HAVE to be a jerk, you know...

Steve...it is obvious that you have the personality type that should
not watch those kind of movies.

Repeat after me..."Movies are NOT reality...movies are NOT reality."

And tell us how owning a gun would make you safer from an imaginary
threat.

It doesn't.

Have you spoken with a mental health professional recently about your
feelings?

I strongly urge you to do so.

TMT

That's rich coming from you. *You are the poster child for mental health
professionals here. *And yes, I have spoken to mental health professionals.
Several times in my life after incidents. *Witnessing and participating in
horrific events. *PTSD. *I suggest it to anyone, rather than your style of
untreated mental illness.

Someone who is mentally ill knows there is something "wrong" with them. *A
crazy person has no idea there is anything "wrong" with them, and thinks
that everyone else is "wrong". *You are one of the crazies, my friend.

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If you have been diagnosed as having PTSD, then why are you watching a
movie like "No Country For Old Men"...twice?

TMT

On 9/22/2011 10:03 AM, Steve B wrote:
wrote in message
m...
TMT,

You don't HAVE to be a jerk, you know...


Steve...it is obvious that you have the personality type that should
not watch those kind of movies.

Repeat after me..."Movies are NOT reality...movies are NOT reality."

And tell us how owning a gun would make you safer from an imaginary
threat.

It doesn't.

Have you spoken with a mental health professional recently about your
feelings?

I strongly urge you to do so.

TMT

That's rich coming from you. You are the poster child for mental health
professionals here. And yes, I have spoken to mental health professionals.
Several times in my life after incidents. Witnessing and participating in
horrific events. PTSD. I suggest it to anyone, rather than your style of
untreated mental illness.

Someone who is mentally ill knows there is something "wrong" with them. A
crazy person has no idea there is anything "wrong" with them, and thinks
that everyone else is "wrong". You are one of the crazies, my friend.

Steve



My browser shows that reply to me, Steve.

Not that I can argue much with it.
But I have had treatment for it.
Really!

On 9/22/2011 12:56 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

If you have been diagnosed as having PTSD, then why are you watching a
movie like "No Country For Old Men"...twice?

TMT

What does one have to do with the other?

The movie was about a psychopathic killer.
It had nothing to do with PTSD or any kind of war service.

On Sep 23, 8:19*pm, Richard wrote:
On 9/22/2011 12:56 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

If you have been diagnosed as having PTSD, then why are you watching a
movie like "No Country For Old Men"...twice?

TMT

What does one have to do with the other?

The movie was about a psychopathic killer.
It had nothing to do with PTSD or any kind of war service.

Perhaps you need to educate yourself on PTSD and its effects on an
individual when that individual is placed under stress.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posttra...tress_disorder


TMT

"Richard" wrote in message
m...
On 9/22/2011 10:03 AM, Steve B wrote:
wrote in message
m...
TMT,

You don't HAVE to be a jerk, you know...


Steve...it is obvious that you have the personality type that should
not watch those kind of movies.

Repeat after me..."Movies are NOT reality...movies are NOT reality."

And tell us how owning a gun would make you safer from an imaginary
threat.

It doesn't.

Have you spoken with a mental health professional recently about your
feelings?

I strongly urge you to do so.

TMT

That's rich coming from you. You are the poster child for mental health
professionals here. And yes, I have spoken to mental health
professionals.
Several times in my life after incidents. Witnessing and participating
in
horrific events. PTSD. I suggest it to anyone, rather than your style
of
untreated mental illness.

Someone who is mentally ill knows there is something "wrong" with them.
A
crazy person has no idea there is anything "wrong" with them, and thinks
that everyone else is "wrong". You are one of the crazies, my friend.

Steve



My browser shows that reply to me, Steve.

Not that I can argue much with it.
But I have had treatment for it.
Really!

It was aimed at TMT, but the battlefield was cloudy. Take what you like,
what applies to you, and disregard the rest. My mind has difficulties
following these convoluted threads, particularly now that I'm busy doing
actual metal work, and don't follow this stuff close. Some days, I wipe the
whole screen clean after a fast skim. So many people I don't give a care
what they have to say and less interest than that with the topic.

Been sailing lately? That's the important part. Getting ready to build my
boat hoist so I can pick mine up and drive the trailer out from underneath
for some needed mods.

Steve

On 9/22/2011 12:56 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

If you have been diagnosed as having PTSD, then why are you watching a
movie like "No Country For Old Men"...twice?

TMT

I don't know. It makes about as much sense as trying to make sense of what
you write. Do me a favor. Pass when it comes to me. I think you are a
dolt with boorish manners. You have nothing to say that I would be
interested in.

Now, I have spoken to you, probably for the first time in a long time, and I
know you are titillated by that, and it was probably your intent.

Be sure it won't happen again very soon.

You do not meet my standards, and further communication is futile.

AMF

Steve

On 9/23/2011 11:37 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:
On Sep 23, 8:19 pm, wrote:
On 9/22/2011 12:56 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

If you have been diagnosed as having PTSD, then why are you watching a
movie like "No Country For Old Men"...twice?

TMT

What does one have to do with the other?

The movie was about a psychopathic killer.
It had nothing to do with PTSD or any kind of war service.

Perhaps you need to educate yourself on PTSD and its effects on an
individual when that individual is placed under stress.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posttra...tress_disorder


TMT


That's hysterical, TMT.

Perhaps you should educate yourself about who you are preaching to...

On 9/24/2011 12:17 AM, Steve B wrote:

Been sailing lately? That's the important part. Getting ready to build my
boat hoist so I can pick mine up and drive the trailer out from underneath
for some needed mods.

Steve


It's cool, Steve. Context told the tale.
Just trying to put some fun back in disFUNctional...


Yeah! I have a full suit of new sails, so we've been out every chance
offered and trying to get in a lot of different winds.
Last time out was solo in 15 gusting 25.
That kind of day will beat you up!

I think this suit is a good compromise for us. They are cut to 8%
camber (fairly thin for a cruiser) because the boat is so easily driven.

As for metalwork (YEA!) it's about time to get myself back to working on
the trailer. It was finished(?) and delivered some months ago, but
there are a couple of things that need to be corrected before we try to
put the boat on it. Like setting the distance between the aft supports
correctly. They are about a foot and a half too wide.

One thing I want to do it to raise the frame several inches. The
trailer sits pretty low, and hooked up it is noticeably nose up at the
ball.
That also means there is not a lot of clearance at the back end.
(he made it full length of the boat, I guess to protect the rudder, but
31 feet of trailer is a lot to maneuver.
I'm seriously considering removing that aft most bay.
Just don't back the rudder into the curb!

My best idea so far (to raise the frame) is to get some rectangular tube
and weld a section under the frame on each side, thus lowering the axles
a few inches. 4 to 6 inches should level the frame out nicely.

The axles (three swing arm type) are mounted on a sub frame that can be
moved forward or backwards a foot or so to help balance the load.
So the job seems to be within my somewhat primitive abilities right now.

Chop saw, Mig, and grinder.
Basic tools of creation.

On Sep 24, 12:21*am, "Steve B" wrote:
On 9/22/2011 12:56 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

If you have been diagnosed as having PTSD, then why are you watching a
movie like "No Country For Old Men"...twice?

TMT

I don't know. *It makes about as much sense as trying to make sense of what
you write. *Do me a favor. *Pass when it comes to me. *I think you are a
dolt with boorish manners. *You have nothing to say that I would be
interested in.

Now, I have spoken to you, probably for the first time in a long time, and I
know you are titillated by that, and it was probably your intent.

Be sure it won't happen again very soon.

You do not meet my standards, and further communication is futile.

AMF

Steve

Good luck with your life Steve...and weigh my advice for what good it
might offer.

TMT

On Sep 24, 11:36*am, Richard wrote:
On 9/23/2011 11:37 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:





On Sep 23, 8:19 pm, *wrote:
On 9/22/2011 12:56 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

If you have been diagnosed as having PTSD, then why are you watching a
movie like "No Country For Old Men"...twice?

TMT

What does one have to do with the other?

The movie was about a psychopathic killer.
It had nothing to do with PTSD or any kind of war service.

Perhaps you need to educate yourself on PTSD and its effects on an
individual when that individual is placed under stress.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posttra...tress_disorder

TMT

That's hysterical, TMT.

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Not preaching...offering info for those intelligent to hear it.

As for educating myself about who I am "preaching" to...care to fill
me in?

TMT

On 9/24/2011 12:22 PM, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

As for educating myself about who I am "preaching" to...care to fill
me in?

TMT


If you haven't picked up on it by now?
Not at all....


Bye.