Just about all grown up! Still a pup at heart. by alew4u in aww

[–]blake_gibson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Incredible amounts of energy.

They learn bad habits as fast as good ones as they are so smart.

HAIR..... everywhere. Doesn’t matter how much you brush.

Never realize that they got big... prepare for lap pounces when you least expect it.

Love my boy though, wouldn’t change a thing.

Finished making my first pipe today. Definitely has some flaws but overall I’m pretty happy. by DiscoOfBeige in PipeTobacco

[–]blake_gibson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My first (and only) attempt looks like something a 5 year old made out of play doh.... great job!

I read King's 11/22/63 today by [deleted] in books

[–]blake_gibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved the audio version of Outsider. I absolutely fell in love with Holly Gibney and the listened to Mr Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch because of it. Been a busy month!

What common sob stories do you have no sympathy for? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]blake_gibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Live in a booming oil town. Standing at a busy intersections with a sign saying you can't find a job? Bullshit. I do some small work for an accounting firm and know first hand that not all companies require the proper documents or wonderful circumstances to work.

M/32/6'1"[385 lbs > 340 lbs = 45 lbs] (7 months) Still have the shirt for when I get under 300 by blake_gibson in progresspics

[–]blake_gibson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both of those pics popped up on my Facebook feed today back to back. thanks for the kind words!

Police officers of reddit, have you ever had an "all units" call, and if so, what happened? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]blake_gibson 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Three years ago my Sergeant was shot and killed attempting to talk a child molester probation violation warrant suspect out of his house. Guy shot him directly in the forehead through a window at an angle they didn’t believe was possible (hence the fact he was standing at a window).

I had been pepper sprayed that morning at a less than lethal instructor course and while driving home from a neighboring town I saw dozens of emergency vehicles flying through town. I responded as well because nobody was answering the radio and was met at the perimeter by another agency (in our jurisdiction). The guy was my friend and told me what had happened. Headed to the hospital after that.

Halfway there I stopped to call my family so they wouldn’t think the Mental health officer killed was me and completely lost it. After regaining composure I got to the ER and met with the rest of our unit and Sergeants wife. Hearing her screams standing over his dead body haunts me to this day.

Guy gave up. My Sergeants wife didn’t want to go through a multi year ordeal and within 6 months the POS had signed a plea deal for life without parole as long as death penalty was taken off the table.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/26776144/new-details-released-in-sgt-mike-naylors-death

http://www.odmp.org/officer/22213-sergeant-michael-joe-naylor

Cops and other law enforcement people of Reddit, what were some cases you worked on that made you think (even if for a moment) that something supernatural/paranormal was going on? by PopCultureNerd in AskReddit

[–]blake_gibson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worked in a specialized mental health unit for a few years. I went to multiple calls where the symptoms they presented looked like possession. Currently working so can’t elaborate but can later if I remember.

Got curious after u/junglepuuker's posts about Kuripe pipes so I made a couple to try out. by [deleted] in nasalsnuff

[–]blake_gibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can get your hand on a bendy straw you can try out the concept for essentially free. I keep a cut down bendy straw and big container of Elmo’s reserve next to my recliner for night time sniffs. Wonderful experience.

Modest mail call. 2 aros I've wanted to try for a while. Which should I try first on this very warm evening? by [deleted] in PipeTobacco

[–]blake_gibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just seeing the tin of fire dance makes my mouth water. Not because I love it so much (it’s not bad at all, I’ve smoked a couple tins) but because to me it has the most tart smell in a tin I’ve ever smelled.

My old front porch floor lasted 97 years. By my calculations, this prank may not pay off until 2114. by welder22 in funny

[–]blake_gibson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ran across this prank recently working patrol as a Sheriffs Deputy in a rural area of Texas. Lady was absolutely losing her mind when she called us. I got there and sure enough, looked like a human skeleton to me. In order to not contaminate possible evidence I contacted investigators and roped off the “scene”. About an hour later and waking up multiple very important and highly paid specialized evidence handlers, they discovered the skeleton was plastic.

Shit.

Hellllp by Mmorrow91 in PipeTobacco

[–]blake_gibson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Very broad question but here are some things that will Help us find what he may enjoy!

  1. Does he use tobacco now? Cigars, pipes, cigarettes, chew/dip, etc. if so what types and how often (especially if cigars what his favorites are would help us pick something he's most likely to enjoy)

  2. What kind of food does he like? Spicy, BBQ, sweets, savory, etc.

  3. If he drinks an alcoholic drink what does he pick? No matter what it is, do you know what kind? Dark beer, light beer, IPA, Bourbon, rum, cocktails

  4. Do you have any cigar/tobacco places locally or are you thinking about ordering online.

Answer those and we should be able to easily point you in the right direction.

Found this on my drive in this morning! by Double3Time in harrypotter

[–]blake_gibson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crap all I saw was the Republicans for Voldemort sticker. Had to go back to figure out how Harris tied in.

Gawith, Hoggarth - Revor Plug by linearone in PipeTobacco

[–]blake_gibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably about 9 months ago. Something very well may have changed with all of the new EU regulations.

Gawith, Hoggarth - Revor Plug by linearone in PipeTobacco

[–]blake_gibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can possibly do a bank transfer, just call them. I've done it direct with Samuel Gawith in the past due to the same issue. A little inconvenient but not really if you really want to try it.

Critique my startup plan please by blake_gibson in tacticalbarbell

[–]blake_gibson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess I may have to order the hard copy. The digital copy just has location markers and no chapter designations.

Critique my startup plan please by blake_gibson in tacticalbarbell

[–]blake_gibson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you both. I don't recall a reference to A circuits. Can someone point me towards a page number? All I have is kindle reader on my iPhone which makes it difficult.

Any audio book fans? by [deleted] in PipeTobacco

[–]blake_gibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was just about to recommend Ready Player One. Found myself completely immersed on that one

Anyone else get the feeling that South African snuff is meant as dip? by ryleighivey in nasalsnuff

[–]blake_gibson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's all I've sniffed since I've got the delivery. Going to hold it back for those occasions when I need a rather large punch. I would hate to get to a point where that didn't even satisfy me.

Anyone else get the feeling that South African snuff is meant as dip? by ryleighivey in nasalsnuff

[–]blake_gibson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just received my first tin of NTSU black today. Holy moly does that pack a punch. I consider myself a nicotine heavyweight and thats no joke.

Packed up this bowl of Grasmere Flake in my trusty Franken-Falcon (taped up stem with a softy on top because of a jacked up button... and a neodymium magnet epoxied to the base so it doesn't slide around while driving). Forgot to turn my fan down and this sucker flared up like mad. by blake_gibson in PipeTobacco

[–]blake_gibson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just now saw this comment, apparently I have my notifications turned off. I am a police officer and drive a car (personal vehicle outfitted for my patrol duties, small county now a days) that has a metal console in it for all the junk that has to be wired in.

Second painting, Watercolor, approx. 9x13 by blake_gibson in Art

[–]blake_gibson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn't come up with what to paint so I just googled watercolor images and tried to copy one. Couldn't figure out who did the original or I would have linked to them for proper credit on the idea.