That's very true. This was a rather grimy looking motorcycle couple so it seemed like everyone else at that gas station was giving them a very wide berth. Their clothes looked like they had been on for quite some time.

i'll take them over a NYC snowbird:icon_wink:

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I have a fixed screw driver in my tool box that i carry 12 inches long hope it is not a consealed weapon. Lets get real.

Taltarzac asked a simple question, that's all he did. Please cut him some slack

Someone asks a reasonable question and gets flack from other posters. This is why I seldom post, and when I do, the subject is usually something non-controversial. Do unto others . . . . . .

I believe I can tell a screwdriver from a knife. And, this motorcycle couple looked extremely tough and seemed to want to present themselves to the world that way. I do not remember if they were wearing gang colors or not. Then again I would probably not know if they were unless it was very obvious to the general public. They could have been wearing something that only other gang members, some cops and some media would recognize.

I represented a gang member of a motorcycle gang while a student and then Student Director with Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners at the University of Minnesota Law School (Class of 1989). His gang would have fit in with the show Sons of Anarchy is all I can say and not breach the lawyer/client privilege.

Of course, maybe I should have invited the couple over to watch Mary Poppins? I have been viewing it again before rewatching Saving Mr. Banks.

You should not deny yourself participation because of a very few who have complete and utter disregard for anything but their own views.

Join the majority and enjoy TOTV for what it offers and like the majority here just ignore the antagonist type.

Personally I really don't care if he was carrying a bazooka. If it was me I would have said hello and asked, how is the ride going and where are you headed. This sounded like a person I want on my side in the event of trouble. By the way I conceal carry so I don't scare anyone.

Bingo:coolsmiley:

I found a kind and friendly word stops more altercations then a show of force. But if you step across the line I can sting. A throw back to my Military Police days. Cute avatar......

Once again the OP is attacked when asking an honest question. If you don't like the way a question is asked move on and get over it. :duck:

I'm carrying a lot that needs to be concealed so I use spanx.:icon_wink:

Depends on your perspective. The way a statements is worded can make a big difference on the responses you'll get. Also what statement you feel needs to be made. Some innocent statements can be worded to be either very thought provoking or controversial by not only what has been stated but by the underlying thought perceived by the reader. Anyone that voices an opinion should be ready to be either praised or condemned by some or many. Bottom line its is this interaction of dialog that has solved many of the worlds problems and raised many of the worlds questions. Also those in the dialog should be careful not to respond personally or attack and just present how they feel about the subject. I know this is not about the original post. In this case the original post opened many doors besides the fact that the biker was caring a large knife openly.

That's funny. And, I do not believe that everyone in the Villages or passing through is nice and just out for an leisurely motorcycle ride especially if they look like they have not bathed or showed or laundered in three or more days and present a very tough looking persona. I wonder how many Villagers you know who have foot long knives on their belts? This is the first time I have seen someone carrying like this in the Villages. I have seen workmen with pocket or a little larger knives. I have been known to carry one of these myself. I think the blade is about 2 inches. It's in my pocket, i.e. concealed, but used for everyday things like opening Walgrens battery packs.

If I see someone carrying a sword or machete in the Villages I am not going to ask them how is the weather. Unless of course they seem to have a reason for carrying a machete like cutting down palm fronds or something like that.

T-725..You keep mentioning how "rough looking" they were. So? By your own posting you indicated that they didn't bother a soul. Don't they have a right to buy gas at that station, or are people only allowed at that Shell station if they fit a certain dress code? As far as carrying knives around, I grew up in the country and a LOT of guys carried hunting knives on their belts for a lot of reasons. I think when you get down to it, you are more concerned about their look and how they don't fit into your scenery than about the knife itself.

I was at lunch at the Speckled Butterbean, across from Brownwood, before it closed, and about 25 grungy looking bikers came in to eat. They wore "colors" to indicate that they were affiliated, and some wore patches that indicated they were "1 percenters." That is gang code for not caring about the conventions of regular society. Many were wearing knives.

At the time I was getting around with a walker. As I approached the door to leave, one of them came over and held the door for me and gave me a pleasant smile. You can't judge entirely on appearance.

Of course in a different situation they were probably capable of very nasty behavior.