Got to the warehouse at 6:00 AM to prepare for a client call in Indiana. Left the front door open.

A young guy with a knife came in. I have 6 stitches in my left arm, lots of bruises and a possible fracture in my left hand.

The kid is in the hospital with a dislocated sholder, a broken wrist and other bruises and cuts. Then, it's off to jail.

Thing is, I know the guy. He has been around frequently asking for hand-outs and work. A few weeks ago, he worked a day stacking inventory and saw instruments and electronic equipment. That was stupid on my part.

Really feel bad about hurting the guy. I was lucky; could have ended up much worse, for everyone.


A real wake-up call.

Be careful out there!

Russ

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Rus

Good lord what have we come too? I feel really bad about what happened to you and certainly wish you a quick recovery. I am really happy this did not turn into the real Cluster that could of happened.

The fact that you helped this kid out in the past and he pulled this crap is a sad commentary about our times.

I've been toying with getting a gun permit & carrying a weapon. I'm 64 outta shape and no match for a long drawn out confrontation with some punk unless I get the first punch or two in but that's another story.

Take Care

Jerry

Keep us posted

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Russ..
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. Really happy to hear the perp didn't get away with hurting you or stealing your property.
Eddie

G'day Russ,
You didn't hurt the guy, you were not even into first gear were you. You are too kind hearted for that.Just goes to show, who can you trust.
Anyway, your disability might engender a new style of playing that you never new, and further astound your audience.
Get well soon, and do not let it stop your charitable ways.
Ray

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Ray The Saint

Speedy recovery Russ. Really a pity you didn't break both his wrists.

Wow...glad you're (more or less) fine...

Could've been a much worse outcome...

Heal up & be safe!

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Bill in Dayton

Good news...no break in the left hand, just severe bruising. It's firmly wrapped, really sore, and I've decided to cancel jobs until Friday, where I'll use an arranger for week-end work. Can't play guitar, bass or left-handed bass on a B-3, but will be able to cover the week-end (carefully) by just holding chords with my left hand. Right one is fine.

Sadly, I lost it, and hurt the kid more than I should have. I keep a weighted metal defense baton in the drawer, and broke his wrist and really bruised him up, including dislocating his shoulder. Haven't been that mad for a long time, and should not have reacted that way.

I'll be fine. Just a little sore and ashamed at how I handled things. Scary thing is, right beside the baton is a 5 shot Tarus 45/410 shotgun pistol (the Judge)loaded with buckshot. Not sure I want to keep this thing here after this. Came really close to using it.

If I had, I'd never gotten over that.

Thanks for the concern.

Russ


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Leave the Taurus where it is, you may really need it someday.

The fact that you did NOT use it is evidence enough of a clear head to me.

You beat the little miscreant because you cared.

Perhaps your bit of tough love will influence him to aspire to better heights, time will tell.

--And load the last two of that Taurus with .45 rounds so that if the shot don't stop, you will be able to throw the last punch anyway.

You defended yourself, nothing more, nothing less.

Any knife or gun fight that you walk away from is a good fight.

--Mac

hi Russ,
Happy to hear that you didn't suffer more injuries then you did.
maybe you need someone to watch your back.
take care.
Bebop