What is your family code for danger?, page 1
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reply posted on 12-3-2010 @ 01:20 PM by argentus
reply to post by NotThat


When we lived in the U.S. (near big city) my Bride and I and two other couples had danger codes. It started with my wife naming her concealed carry firarm -- a .22LR Baretta, which she named "Goldie" for the gold inlay. From there was "Grandpa", my nickel-plated K-frame .357 and others. Thus, these names could be introduced into conversation to indicate the level of threat/danger and also suggest a response. Our four friends did likewise, and we all knew each others' code names.

I once called my wife at work, and there was some noise in the background that sounded uncharacteristic, like yelling. I asked her if she remembered to call Grandpa and wish him a happy birthday. She said, "NO. NO call necessary." meaning that whatever was happening, she considered it normal and not a threat.

We still have those codes between us, even though we now live on a sleepy island with few threats. We no longer have the firearms that they referred to. A few others: Neither of us like okra, but it's a commonly enjoyed vegetable here on the island. Same goes for cassava. If we were talking and m'Bride asked me to pick up some cassava on the way home, some manner of strangeness is afoot wherein she can't speak freely. If she requests okra, that would mean "get you A** home RIGHT now, and be on guard!" There are five or six other key words -- all things that are defined by context so as to not incite the alarm accidentally.

Yes, I sleep well at night, albeit very light. Nope, I don't feel paranoid, just prepared. Life is strange sometimes, and I'm no exception.



reply posted on 12-3-2010 @ 05:54 PM by rotorwing
reply to post by Hedera Helix


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reply posted on 12-3-2010 @ 08:23 PM by SpartanKingLeonidas
reply to post by NotThat


Personally, I believe this is a good idea, but my family never used it.

We knew each other's body language and have always been hyper vigilant.

It has never failed us as far as the family is concerned.

Now, on topic, but sideways a bit, at a hospital I used to work at we had Code Pink drills.

This was/is infant and child abduction scenario training and regular too.

As a former Security Officer I believed they were good over all.

However, when I was apprised there would be a drill one day, the drills were for non-Security personnel, a nurse got pissy with me once about it.

I had written down on my notepad that there was one for the day, after being told, and kept it to myself, which is standard operating procedure.

This is a process so as to see real-time reactions, not to afford looking better.

When time came for the drill I forgot my notepad because I had another one.

I left it on the counter, upside down, writing side down and left for the drill.

This nurse had the gall to yell at me for not warning her about an upcoming drill.

I told her, first, that was my notepad, and her busy-body self had zero reason to touch it, secondly, that it was a drill, which is supposed to be a surprise, so it was not my job to forewarn anyone, period.

She disagreed, and took it up the food chain, and got in trouble for violating Security.

Nothing documented but she treated me like crap because of that then on.

How hard is it to understand the word DRILL?

This is not about looking good, but actual reaction times, period.

We did all sorts of drills from Code Black (bomb drill) to Code Silver (communication failure).

And this Code Pink went off without a hitch, but this nurse failed.

Anyway, I know it is sideways as far as the original poster framed the thread.

Sorry if I went off topic, but it is relevant, in some regards.

[edit on 12-3-2010 by SpartanKingLeonidas]


reply posted on 14-3-2010 @ 06:19 PM by NotThat
Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
reply to post by NotThat


Personally, I believe this is a good idea, but my family never used it.

We knew each other's body language and have always been hyper vigilant.

It has never failed us as far as the family is concerned.

Now, on topic, but sideways a bit, at a hospital I used to work at we had Code Pink drills.



Many workplaces have codes for emergencies. One place I worked had a code that meant all the big men were to go to the office to deal with a troublemaker.

Body language is good when you can see the family member, but what about when you can't see them?


reply posted on 14-3-2010 @ 06:37 PM by SpartanKingLeonidas
Originally posted by NotThat
Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
reply to post by NotThat


Personally, I believe this is a good idea, but my family never used it.

We knew each other's body language and have always been hyper vigilant.

It has never failed us as far as the family is concerned.

Now, on topic, but sideways a bit, at a hospital I used to work at we had Code Pink drills.



Many workplaces have codes for emergencies. One place I worked had a code that meant all the big men were to go to the office to deal with a troublemaker.

Body language is good when you can see the family member, but what about when you can't see them?


By knowing where each other are at any and all moments, who people are with, constantly checking in, and knowing what to do in emergency situations, it never became an issue.

My parents raised my brother and I, and were with us, utilizing tactics to keep from becoming victims, knowing who was where, what was happening, and what people were around made sure for the most part that events never happened.

About the one and only major event (other events, not worth mentioning) that happened was the one when fifteen children got off the school bus the last day of 8th grade, to kill me, and I brought a chain to equalize my opportunity of survival, as a force multiplier.

Are You "Right-Wing Fringe", or "Left-Wing Fringe" and How Will They Push You

The entire story is in the thread above, but needless to say, my parents never scolded me for my actions, because I was in fear for my life.

And I acted in a proactive manner in or for self-preservation.

No "Code Word" would have saved my life then, as no one was home, I was a latchkey kid since I was seven years old, and survival was something I was taught, trained, and indoctrinated in, through the Art of War.

I have now turned that into the Art of Peace, and see conflict ahead of time.

Great idea for a thread and my apologies if I took it off topic and task a tad.

You should as well read this other thread of mine, about my political views.

Left-Wing, Right-Wing, This Turkey, Knows How To Soar Like An Eagle

Just a heads up, you have to be a member of that forum area, if you want to post.

It is because of tighter T & C restrictions in there, I just did not want you to try posting and find out you lost three pages of replies, to that.

Someone did that without knowing once and did not appreciate it.
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