Man taken into custody after 2 hours on rooftop
By Noah Haglund
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Gesticulating in agitation and at times pacing a narrow ledge five stories above ground, a man kept police and other emergency personnel on edge for more than two hours in downtown Charleston. The man walked away from the ledge at 10:58 a.m.
The Post and Courier
Officer Richard Kennedy, a member of the Charleston Police Department's Hostage Negotiation Unit, talks with a man threatening to jump from the roof of the parking garage near the Gaillard Auditorium on Monday.
Arms waving in agitation and at times pacing a narrow ledge five stories above ground, a distraught man kept police and other emergency workers on edge for more than two hours Monday in downtown Charleston.
Police received the first call about a man on the roof of the parking garage near the Gaillard Auditorium at 9:02 a.m. He dangled his front legs over the side, almost as though it were a park bench. The front steps to the garage were dozens of feet below him.
Hostage negotiators, paramedics, firefighters and emergency chaplains gathered around the perimeter but stayed mostly out of sight. A small group of negotiators ascended to the roof to try to talk to the shirtless, middle-age man with shoulder-length graying hair.
Several times, the man turned to speak with them. Once, he got up and walked parallel to the side of the building, his feet just inches away from thin air.
People stopped near the intersection of Anson and Calhoun streets to stare. Two men doing contracting work at an office building across the street remembered the man walking by them quickly on Calhoun Street earlier that morning toward Marion Square.
"The only thing that really looked out of place was the speed of his walk," said Harry Floyd, a 35-year-old St. Stephen resident. "You don't usually see somebody walking that fast."
Soon, Floyd and a co-worker, 52-year-old Wendell Cannon, would see the same man atop the building across the street.
"He was acting like he was up there fishing and everything," Floyd said.
"He was up there waving his hands," Cannon added.
At 10:58 a.m., the man got off the ledge but remained on the rooftop. Police took him into custody at 11:19 a.m.
Police Public Information Officer Charles Francis said the man's pastor arrived to help negotiators talk him down.
Police Chief Greg Mullen said authorities would take the man to get help.
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Tulane75 (anonymous) says...
Despite the "brilliant" comment above, it would appear to me that the Police did an excellent job in handling a delicate situation.
August 26, 2008 at 6:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
wpc, you're so insensitive! We must help the wayward people of our community establish a relationship with the world so all of Earth can be a better place! Shame on you...
(...and that, my friends, is sarcasm...)
August 26, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rooster07 (anonymous) says...
What do you expect from someone with the screen name FUQ_U_2? I'm surprised PNC let that name get through.
August 26, 2008 at 7:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
No, Thomas that is not me... Pushing the man would be murder.
August 26, 2008 at 7:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BigSargeofSC (anonymous) says...
Just another idiot stirring up the pot just so he can get some attention.
August 26, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ms_lady2u (anonymous) says...
look Mom ! I'm on t.v! Are'nt the producers from Army Wives in town?
August 26, 2008 at 8:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Right, BigSarge. Not like he's being judgmental at all, though.
August 26, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BigSargeofSC (anonymous) says...
Always amused by the judgement of those who say we shouldn't judge. Almost as bad as those "open-minded" people.
August 26, 2008 at 8:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
onevoice (anonymous) says...
The whole world could use a lot more compassion. People such as this man, are in most cases desperate and feel they have no hope, therefore their actions are not rational. I shall pray for him.
August 26, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
grannyofseven_2 (anonymous) says...
Kudos for Officer Richard Kennedy, he did a fine job. Maybe this man can seek help now.
August 26, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Posted by Thomas1776 on August 26, 2008 at 7:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Or is that Frank O Hunt?
Is this the same Frank O Hunt you refer to at times? If so why?? This Frank O Hunt seems like an interesting guy.
Mr. Frank O. Hunt, Jr. grew up in Charleston, became interested in broadcasting while in high school, listened avidly to local radio stations.
While serving his country in the Air Force, Mr. Hunt attended the Arkansas School of Broadcasting, and became a reporter for the military known as "Hunt, Frank O."
After leaving the military in 1968, Mr. Hunt became the morning announcer at WNCG in Charleston, and later worked for WQSN, WEZL, AND WTMA, taking the news very seriously, even though music was the main focus of the stations
In 1974, WCIV Channel 4 hired Mr. Hunt as a photographer and reporter, which after a short time evolved into his position as morning anchor.
After uncovering crucial evidence as a reporter, Mr. Hunt sharpened his investigative skills by dedicating over four years to the Solicitor's office as chief investigator, but later returned to television reporting at Channel 4
Mr. Hunt has chosen to stay in the Charleston area and cover stories with his unique experience and fairness, even though other job opportunities presented themselves.
August 26, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BigSargeofSC (anonymous) says...
Desperate? Are you kidding me? He had no intention of killing himself, just like the idiot on the bridge who waited for people to gather around. All this loser wanted to do was prove he could be in control of a situation, so he created one. To help himself feel alive and in control, he staged this event to make his point. You want to pray for someone, pray for those who are truely in a state of depression, pray for those returning from war who are having a tough time adjusting to life without road-side bombs and snipers.
August 26, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ysillyme (anonymous) says...
JohnQ2~
Say about 1 second after you assume room temperature, you will be judged by a Holy God and compassion will surely be the first think you seek and will not find.
Early~
Your point is not lost.
August 26, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
AHH,, OK,,, that rings a bell. I remember reading about that before I started to post.... Thanks...He was a spokes person for the solicators office or something to that effect?
August 26, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
Frank O. Hunt also works part time for Stuhr's.
August 26, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Ok,, At one time he may have been an interesting guy,, The State Senate saw fit to honor him with some proclaimation, which is where I found the information,, but that appears several years old...
August 26, 2008 at 9:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
iceman1978 (anonymous) says...
I'm wondering if maybe this guy was on something.
August 26, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I have to agree with Johnq2,
It is ironic that the same people that claim to be Christian are some of the ones that are the least compassionate. They seem more concerned about converting you to their side than actually helping someone out. I would hate to be a person that had a mental disorder in this State. I definitely feel that is the State's right to take care of people that can not take care or themselves. I am not saying that the person on the bridge or this person may have just wanted attention. But I was not there, so I can not assume that this is the case.
August 26, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
Johnq2 is that true?Early is Frank O. Hunt's son?
August 26, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Smart_Enough_2_Know_Better (anonymous) says...
Wow JohnQ2, rarely do I actually laugh out loud from reading posts, but THAT was funny- thank you!
August 26, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MindBath (anonymous) says...
Once again the experts on the comments board chime in to tell us the jumper would not have jumped. There should be two possible outcomes for potential jumpers. One, they jump and we are sad. Two, they get talked down and we taunt them mercilessly about their attention-seeking stunt.
My question is why are these slacker idiot cops not aware that these latest two guys would not have jumped? The experts here have no doubt! Where's the police training? Heads need to roll here, cops wasting my taxpayer dollars on these guys WE KNEW would never jump. A good cop would simply recognize the situation and say "go ahead, make my day!" Then drive away laughing and get back to work.
But seriously, the lack of empathy shown here shows how much our society has deteriorated. Weak. François de la Rochefoucauld said: "We all have sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others." That "strength" is not the one this great country was built on.
August 26, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
iceman1978 (anonymous) says...
Stewart, He could have been mentally ill, could have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we don't know. I'm just glad that his preacher was able to convince him to climb back down.
August 26, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
willbillbedamned (anonymous) says...
Posted by iceman1978 on August 26, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm wondering if maybe this guy was on something.
Iceman, he was on the roof.
August 26, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ccfirefighterchick (anonymous) says...
Okay, so it is a sad story when someone gets to the point of contemplating suicide. But, I tend to find the details that make me snicker.
"He dangled his front legs over the side, almost as though it were a park bench." When did humans get front legs??? I thought that we had arms and we had legs. Does this mean that this person had two sets of legs?????
August 26, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
LMAO ccfirefighterchick!His front legs.Versus his hind legs I guess.If he had breathing problems,he may have gotten mouth to snout resuscitation or a fancy new snout O2 mask.
August 26, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Lmao @ ccfighterchick!
Maybe he was mentally unstable, who knows. Hope he does get the help he needs.
August 26, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BigSargeofSC (anonymous) says...
"But seriously, the lack of empathy shown here shows how much our society has deteriorated. Weak. François de la Rochefoucauld said: "We all have sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others." That "strength" is not the one this great country was built on."- mindbath
You are right, mindbath. We didn't build this country on the strength of empathy, we built it on pure will-power to survive (not roll over and die). We built it to have the chance for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our law enforcement officers have much worse things to worry about than some idiot on a roof top going,"Look at me! I'm a loser!"
As for the police not just riding off into the sunset and ignoring this man, you know good and well that any family this loser has would sue the police into the ground. They have a set protocal they have to follow, regardless of what this loser would do. If anyone had the slightest idea about suicide, you'd know this idiot was just out for attention.
August 26, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...
Wow. Early is Frank's son?!?!?! Would explain alot. I could definitely see a familial tie. lololol
Whether or not that 'urban Post & Courier legend' is true, I rather enjoyed both Frank's and Early's posts. Especially when they felt froggy enough to try to 'spar' with those who are actually politically moderate and have some semblance of intelligence. The rapport immediately degrades into cyber yelling and name calling. It's hilarious.
I also found it particularly interesting that only after he was 'outed' did Frank start denouncing the very same anonymity he hid behind.
Personally I find using my name freeing. No one can accuse me of hiding when I have something to say especially on this board. However, I realize that I can't fault others for not feeling the same as I do.
I also find it peculiar how many who espouse conservative ideals on this site tend not to show much empathy towards their fellow man. I guess for these people conservatism is no longer attached to the ideal of compassion. I'm not talking about having sympathy/empathy those individuals who fail in life and choose to live off of the public dole as opposed to working towards success. I'm talking about how some so early this morning have already assumed that the subject of this particular article should have died or somehow faked his desire to die.
I would find it tiring to be so jaded and emotionally empty every single day of my life. I don't need to list the posters, they know who they are and they say the same thing over and over again.
If anything I should have sympathy for them. *sigh*
August 26, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...
bigsarge: I have to agree with you on one issue. The police HAVE set precedent in responding to such calls.
Personally I believe it is the right thing to do. However, even psychiatrists (MDs) or psychologists will tell you that nothing is the mental health field are sacrosanct. What I mean is regardless of what may be the tell-tale markers of someone truly bent on suicide, it is better to err on the side of caution when dealing with people like this guy.
Tax dollars aside, simply saying that the police should not have responded or that the guy should just jump to save us $ or that he should have been pushed is not only legally egregious but morally bankrupt as well.
August 26, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MindBath (anonymous) says...
No, BigSarge, I don't know that "this idiot" was just out for attention. I don't know anything about him at all. I do know that he acted like someone who may commit suicide. You seem to suggest that any time the rescuers succeed then the jumper was not serious.
And this country was not just built so all us tough guys could survive on "pure will-power." We also want our old, sick, and weak grandmother to survive. And our crazy uncle. Even if we are not around to help them ourselves. We are not just some self-reliant guys sitting around beating our chests. If we were we would not need a country. We send soldiers to war to fight for us. Here at home it is up to us to fight for those weaker than us. And to stand up for them.
When it comes time to fight for freedom, some of must man up and do so. When it comes time to help someone in need, like this guy, some of us must man up and do so. That's what his rescuers did. It's the truly weak who sit around and moan about these civic duties.
August 26, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
"I also find it peculiar how many who espouse conservative ideals on this site tend not to show much empathy towards their fellow man. I guess for these people conservatism is no longer attached to the ideal of compassion. I'm not talking about having sympathy/empathy those individuals who fail in life and choose to live off of the public dole as opposed to working towards success. I'm talking about how some so early this morning have already assumed that the subject of this particular article should have died or somehow faked his desire to die.
I would find it tiring to be so jaded and emotionally empty every single day of my life. I don't need to list the posters, they know who they are and they say the same thing over and over again.
If anything I should have sympathy for them. *sigh*"
Great Post!
There are so many of conservatives that are so self absorbed, that it is hard for them to get their head around a concept of empathy.
RW, your comments are borderline fascist, with your standard name calling and signature LOL, so I would understand why you would not exhibit any form of compassion or empathy. I bet you have considered finding a way to gun down some liberals; it is idiots like you that makes me worry that Johnq2, does not find out my true identity, otherwise I could care less if people knew.
August 26, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Boogie down Jones I am done with you. Lol
August 26, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Posted by Johnq2 on August 26, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The only person I outed was arch_dude and that was his own doing that brought that on.
Actually Arch came clean on his own but it was for the reasons JohnQ stated. Arch made a claim to be someone and posted it here. JohnQ and I found the story he referenced and posted it. The he became concerned because he involved "a friend" and a public figure. I am still not totally conviced he was who ended up claiming to be.
August 26, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
Wait a mintue! That was Archdude jumping?
August 26, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Maybe that paper he was writting over whelmed him..he did seem to do a of fishing in here
August 26, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
Who did we determine arch_dude really was?
August 26, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Girley...corner...
August 26, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Yep Jonesy and iceman,
He could have been on drugs, probably a psychedelic (LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms..) or it could have been a psychotic episode (caused by a mental disorder), which is very similar to "tripping balls". They even use the same type of drugs to treat a person that has a "bad trip", as they do to a person that has a psychotic episode: diazepam, seroquel, haloperidol::).
August 26, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
His name resurfaced during a conversation on a similar topic. Dead yes,,, forgotten,,, no.....and remember,,, Think of him when you look to the sky::
August 26, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
jonesy
Yes, thorazine is also consider an anti-psychotic, but it is a bit dated.
I have not done psychedelics in over 12 years but I could direct to some cow pastures in the upstate though.....lol
August 26, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wjhamilton3 (anonymous) says...
Suicide has huge collateral impacts. Children and families of suicides often have lifelong mental health problems and sometimes committ suicide themselves. Public suicide stimulates other individuals with problems to consider killing themselves. In schools, suicide clusters can appear where a number of students decide to kill themselves. It can be a real disease. In a culture that is often lonely and alienated, people are very vulnerable. The social and economic costs can be very high.
Talking someone off a roof in not only moral, but in the best interests of our entire community.
If you don't think suicide is a problem, at least consider that the most common form of suicide for men in American may be the automobile. If your comfortable sharing the road with people who are trying to kill themselves, then perhaps attempting to contain self destructive impulses within the population doesn't appear to be necessary to you. I however, would be concerned about what happens immediately after their car hits a tree if I am on the road at the same time.
August 26, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Larz13 (anonymous) says...
This buy may have been upset that his 500 lbs of stash was confiscated last week.
August 26, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
jeff, excellent Mad Max reference! Good movie...
August 26, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Yeah_I_said_it (anonymous) says...
Yeah, I cannot buy the crap from arch_dude that he was writing a damn paper. What a crock. My question is, why was he so danged adamant about getting his accounts terminated? It just didn't seem right. What was he worried about in those posts that he didn't want to remain on the boards. But, alas, he is no longer here and that sad saga is over.
And it does sound like this guy was on some mental disorder or drug induced kick. I pray he gets the help he needs so we won't have to see his ugly mug in the paper or on the news again. And get that guy some sun!!!!!
August 26, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
I find it crazy that PnC used to block the name Dick from being posted,yet allows a username to be C_Mikah_Kring .I mean really,how stupid is that?If you havent figured it out yet-read that user name as a sentence.
C_Mikah_Kring
August 26, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
OMG Beans!!! This kid can read and I fell out laughing at what I read! Lmao
August 26, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
I can read too and now Ive got proof!LMAO
August 26, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ms_lady2u (anonymous) says...
Larz 13, I'm feeling you on that one *head nodding*
August 26, 2008 at 2 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...
WOW!!! Didn't think it was possible but I'm stumped. What does C_Mikah_Kring mean?
August 26, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
Cypress ~ Just out of curiousity, how old are you? Mike Hunt? Come on ... that is really old. LOL'ing at someone possibly being dead? That is pathetic.
So is Arch Dude still chatting amongst us as someone else or does anyone know other than him? That last time he was on, I spoke with him on here and he was pleasant.
August 26, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
See my cock ring!
August 26, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
Iceman ~ You really shed some light on this poor fella that was on the roof top earlier when you said that none of us really knew what was going through his head.
A lot of people tend to judge others before knowing the facts.
August 26, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
OMG CoolFreaknbeans ~ I did not even realize b/c he is such an idiot, I just block him out.
August 26, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
I should clarify that I neither have a cock or a ring for anyone to see. I was answering Eyfig's question.
August 26, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Score one for Lovely.. I was out goggle'ing that and all. I did learn there is a band called Mikah
August 26, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
*falls out laughing*
I didnt notice that until Beans pointed it out (see my weiner jewelry).
August 26, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
Lovely_One .. That is pretty funny!
August 26, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
Guys, it's been almost 2 weeks since my last post so you have to excuse me! Lol!
August 26, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Good afternoon everybody!
August 26, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
Hello usna!
August 26, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
What's up girl? You having a good day?
August 26, 2008 at 5 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Larz13 (anonymous) says...
I remember Michael Hunt from the old Porky's movies. Not sure which one it was though.
August 26, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
Yep, a pretty good day. :-) How about you?
August 26, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
That will be Obama Up on the ledge when Hillary steal the nomination from him here soon
August 26, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
pretty good, just a little tired. I went to trident tech today because my friend is a dental hygienist student, and she needed a patient. Took forever. I went in at one but I had to be at work by 4, and I still have to go back for her to finish. My teeth hurt. I hate going. I hate the dentist!!! And my boyfriend is going to be one....
August 26, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
hello there Jeff!
August 26, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
Hey Jeff, you still there?
August 26, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Herbie wants to be a dentist!!!!!!
August 26, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Dentists have the highest suicide rate I hear....
August 26, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
There you go... keep him insured and keep marrying the old ones,, your be all set...
August 26, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
usna04, don't feel so bad. My daughter did the same thing you did. Her friend cleaned her teeth and got a 94 for her grade. My daughter's teeth looked great, and she even got x-rays. It really helps out when you don't have any health benefits.
August 26, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Yes I am here but this is not like IM or a chat room... got keep going in and out for the posts to update
August 26, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
Hey Jeff, thanks for the back up on the lawsuit article. I should have known that you would understand what trod and I were trying to get across.
August 26, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Thanks for the advice Jeff. :)
RTC, you are right. They definitely do a very thorough job. They're even going to give me free whitening! They're going to give me xrays too next time I go in. I'm thinking about going over there atleast once every year 1/2 along with going to the regular hygenist. - Just because do such a good job.
August 26, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
That Charles Town was an idiot. What did they think, people were going to testify in the comment section of the P&C
August 26, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
Yeah, I hate the fact that you have to leave one site and go back in order to post again.
Charles Towne totally missed the point.
usna, I don't blame you for going back. I will have to find out about the whitening, as I don't believe most dental insurance covers that because it is considered cosmetic.
August 26, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Yea, RTC, she said that they do it for free. It's like a whitening guard. They'll make a mold of your mouth. You'd have to buy the whitening from time to time - which is like 20 bucks I think; but she said if you get the mold done at a regular dentist office, they charge up to 400 dollars (200 for the top and 200 for the bottom)- because it takes a while to do, and that time the dentist are using could be used for other patients.
August 26, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
As far as the story goes, I'm glad this guy is ok. Though, if he was 'fishing' on top of a building, it makes me wonder if he was on something.
August 26, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
Man, you guys have been busy this evening chatting away! :) Im sorry USNA! I hate going to the dentist also. That is why I should try to go twice a year but I havent been in about a year or so. I need to go back. :(
August 26, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
ha, it's ok girl. And yea, before this visit today, I hadn't been in over a year. Surprisingly though, my teeth were in pretty good health.
August 26, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
STREETLAW (anonymous) says...
Does anyone have the final score on this article? I had johnq2 ahead at one point.
August 26, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
StreetLaw ~ What kind of peanuts do you like??? boiled, roasted? I will be the one who buys the peanut for you to roll down folly w/ your nose and I will take pictures! ha ha ha ;-)
August 26, 2008 at 8:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
Lovely_One!!!I hope you and your family are doing well.How funny the first post I read by you is See My Cock Ring!LMFAO Welcome back!
August 26, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
n4dhs (anonymous) says...
what exactly was the comment that the paper deleted...
August 26, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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