Friday, September 27, 2019

Midnight at the Oasis

It's 2am in my quiet little college town.

I'm tired and I want to go to bed, but I'm heading out to "the Smoking Porch" for a last cigarette before I go to bed.

I've got a Marlboro, a Lighter, and a pistol.  The cigarette and lighter are for a "Last Smoke of the Night", and the Pistol is so  .. if I am interrupted by an interloper, I need not be uncomfortable about smoking alone on my patio in the dark of the night.

No, I'm serious.

I would feel vulnerable standing in the dark behind my patio fence; if someone were to barge in on me, in my pajamas, I would be defenseless.

I live alone.  I have nobody to call to for help.  Knowing that I can defend myself isn't a lot better than having a "back-up", but it's better than nothing.

Yes I feel silly standing alone on my patio with a gun in my pocket;
but it's at least better than standing alone on my patio feeling entirely defenseless.

I sleep better at night, knowing I'm safe.

78 comments:

Mark O said...

I never go anywhere woithout a pistol in my pocket. Should we write a little ditty about our pistols? :-)

Anonymous said...

At night, a pistol at hand in a violent place is comforting.
Antipoda

Jerry The Geek said...

"Is that a pistol in your pocket? Or are you just glad to see me?"


Sorry, I stole the quote from Mae West.

Anonymous said...

Is Oregon getting smoke from the Cali. fires?

Jim Price said...

Why would you feel silly for having a gun in your pocket? Do you feel silly when you put on the seat belt in your car? Even if there's only a slim chance you'll need either, when/if the SHTF you're screwed if you aren't prepared.

Anonymous said...

Boy Scouts' motto "Be Prepared".

Anonymous said...

Paranoid?

Anonymous said...

A gun will not protect you from the Covid virus.

Anonymous said...

cigarettes are very bad for your health and Gaia.
BLT

Anonymous said...

It doesn't sound like where Jerry lives is a safe area.

Anonymous said...

Does the Geek live in a "bad" part of town, or somewhat near to Portland?
BLT

Anonymous said...

If Jerry lives where he has to carry a pistol to sit on his patio, do we know that he is still OK?

Anonymous said...

I hope Jerry did not have to shoot someone.

Anonymous said...

Be safe Jerry. Wear your covid mask when sitting out on your patio, or whenever you go outdoors.
BLT

Anonymous said...

Jerry, stay indoors after dark. It is much safer that why. Also try to go to the range regularly, and keep your shooting skills is practice.

Anonymous said...

Whatever happened to Jerry?

Anonymous said...

The Big City can be a dangerous place. Jerry is wise to always keep a gun handy.
BLT

Anonymous said...

A gun in your pocket? Unless you have giant pockets it cannot be a serious self defense pistol. Don't you have a full sized 9mm and a STI 40 caliber? As long as you are pm your own patio, why not one of them?

Anonymous said...

Geek, get out on your patio and do some grillen this Labor Day. Enjoy a burger and beer. Stay Safe.
BLT

Anonymous said...

Don't forget, today is the day to honor labor unions.
BLT

Anonymous said...

9/11 Never Forget

Anonymous said...

If Jerry lives in bear, cougar or bigfoot country, he might want to consider something a little more powerful than a pocket pistol. A 12 gauge pump loaded with slugs, or a Glock in 10mm would be the minimum to have on hand.
BLT

Anonymous said...

What has happened to Jerry?

Anonymous said...

Jerry is not going to be taking his pistol out on the patio any longer. Oregon just passed a law requiring all firearms to be kept locked away while at home. If you have a firearm, you cannot have it instantly available in your home. It must be locked away in a secure place.

Anonymous said...

Oregon does not appear to be a gun friendly state.
BLT

Anonymous said...

For a very good home defense pistol, think Glock Perfection.

Anonymous said...

Jerry, if it is not to late, move away from that violent place that you live. Relocate to Idaho, Wyoming, or Montana.

Anonymous said...

Geek, your fans are waiting to hear from you. Please come back online.

Anonymous said...

Did Jerry die of lung cancer from smoking those cigarettes?
BLT

Anonymous said...

Hoping Jerry is living someplace where he doesn't have to carry a gun to sit on his back patio, at night.

Anonymous said...

Being elderly and alone, in your pajamas, on your patio at night can be frightening.

Anonymous said...

A large aggressive dog may be your best friend.

Anonymous said...

In Oregon you need to wear your covid mask when on your patio at midnight.

Anonymous said...

Don't worry, you are not forgotten.

Anonymous said...

I hope you have a Merry Christmas and don't need your gun.

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year Geek.
BLT

Anonymous said...

We are having a pandemic of gun violence in our large cities.

Anonymous said...

Wishing you a happy Valentines Day.

Anonymous said...

Is it really safe that the elderly have access to handguns?

Anonymous said...

It has been a couple of years since we have heard from Da Geek. Did he meet with misadventure while sitting on his patio late at night?

Anonymous said...

You know the old saying, nothing good happens after midnight, outside of your home. Stay indoors and stay safer.

Anonymous said...

Is Jerry a victim of Oregon's Antifa?

Anonymous said...

I think Antifa and BLM rule in Jerry's part of Oregon.

Anonymous said...

Transported Californians are what makes Oregon great.

Anonymous said...

Happy Memorial Day, stay safe.

Anonymous said...

Wishing The Geek a very happy Fathers' Day and Juneteenth. Get together with the family and celebrate both holidays.

Anonymous said...

I hope you enjoyed the Fourth and got to shoot off some fireworks.

Anonymous said...

Jerry, you are remembered and not forgotten.

Anonymous said...

Nothing good happens when folks are out after midnight.

Anonymous said...

Hoping that Jerry had a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.

Anonymous said...

Pray for Jerry and his safety.

Anonymous said...

Be safe. After the sun goes down, stay inside, lock all your doors and windows. keep a pistol and extra magazine handy.

Anonymous said...

Is Oregon becoming an anti-gun state?

Anonymous said...


After sundown, stay inside your house, lock the doors and windows and keep a pistol handy. Do this for safety's sake.

Anonymous said...

Jerry, be glad that you do no live in Portlandia.

Anonymous said...

Jerry may have to give up his pistols and any rifles. Oregon is getting ready to pass some ultra-draconian anti gun laws. But will these laws affect Antifa/BLM?

Anonymous said...

Oregon's new proposed anti-gun law is said to be anti-racist.

Anonymous said...

Oregon's Prop. 114 will take guns away from the people, and solve the state's crime rate.

Anonymous said...

Election day comes to Oregon. ???? Why is half of Oregon trying secede and become part of Idaho?

Anonymous said...

Will the Geek turn in all his hi-cap pistol magazines when Oregon's new draconian anti-gun law takes affect?

Anonymous said...

I am back and I hope Jerry is safe on his patio.

Anonymous said...

Your state is becoming more anti-gun by the day. How much longer will you be allowed to keep your pistols?

Anonymous said...


Wishing Jerry a happy and safe Easter weekend with family and friends.

Anonymous said...

Being out after 9pm is not safe. Stay inside. You live in Oregon which is not one of the safer states.

Anonymous said...

Wishing Da Geek a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend and holiday, surrounded by family members. Thank you for your service in VN, and on this weekend remember those who severed along side of you in that far away country.

Anonymous said...

Where is JerryDGeek? Why has he been silent these several years? The world of USPSA/IPSC has lost a voice that needs to be heard.

Anonymous said...

Has Oregon, where D Geek lives, just banned hi-cap mags?

Anonymous said...

Hoping the Geek, where ever he is, is having a happy and joyous labor day weekend. He toiled many years in academia, but now his days of labor and toil are over.

Anonymous said...

Where is Jerry? It has been many years since we have heard his words of wit and wisdom.
Antipod,

Anonymous said...

Pray for those trapped at Burning Man in Nevada.

Anonymous said...

The quite, safe suburban life with a pistol by your side.

Anonymous said...

Jerry, please be careful and keep your sidearms loaded and close at hand. Tomorrow is an Islamic Day of Rage.

Anonymous said...

lock and load. Halloween is coming up. BTW I see where the fair state of Oregon has determined that it is unnecessary for a person to be able to read, write, or do simple math to graduate from high school.

Anonymous said...

A belated Happy Thanksgiving to the Geek. I hope you spend the day surrounded by family and had a great feast for dinner. On the dark side some radical judge declared Oregon's Prop. 114 gun bill to be anti constitutional. Gun violence is certain to increase in Oregon's cities as a result.

Anonymous said...

What does Jerry think about his state, Washington, becoming more and more anti-gun with it's insane gun laws?

Anonymous said...

A very happy Valentines day greeting to Jerry. I hope you are enjoying this day of love and staying safe wherever you are.
Love, Antipoda

Anonymous said...

Happy Valentines Day, be safe and keep a loaded pistol by your side.

Anonymous said...

Stay safe as Easter approaches.