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Originally posted Sun, 09 Sep 2007 / 19:25

This morning, Sunday, I woke up & could barely move.

It takes me the better part of thirty minutes to a hour to flex the kinks, strains & knots out in order to get myself quasi-mobile. I'm generally not the nicest person to be in proximity of during this first little while in the morning.

This is nothing new, and hasn't been, for the past ten months. Damn near every morning starts out this way. As many doctors & specialists have told me time & again, I will become accustomed to it. So far, so good. It is becoming "the routine". The norm.

This morning, however, was different. Sure, I hurt, just like every other morning, but when I finally pulled myself out of bed, dragged myself to the bathroom & looked in the mirror, I had a smirk on my face.

Yesterday was game day.

It was a great day - a fun day.

I played hard - pushed hard & laughed hard.

And today I'm paying for it.

So be it.

I've had a lot of people ask me, over the past several months, questions along the lines of "Is it a good idea for you to be playing airsoft?" or more specifically, & my personal favorite, "Why do you do this to yourself?"

Both valid questions, to be sure.

Some people are concerned for my well being, granted, others offer up dime store philosophies of "taking it easy on my self." I've tried to explain why I play, but more often then not, my explanations go over, or sound over, their heads. I never really gave their questions much thought until this morning.

Call it an epiphany, if you want.

There have been only two other organizations that I have been involved with, where I have felt completely at ease, where I fit, and where I felt I belonged. Organizations where I knew the people as family & friends, where we shared both the good and the bad. Where one minute you're at each others throats, and the next you're crying & laughing in your beers. One was the Infantry, the other was working Special FX & Firearms in the film industry.

I can say now, after playing airsoft for most of the spring and summer, that there is now a third group. Vancouver Op-For.

Follow the bouncing ball.

The past ten months have been a constant blur of doctor's appointments, medical assessments, prescription drugs, physiotherapy sessions, daily physical limitations, frustration & pain. Even though I returned to work back in July, physically speaking, I'm operating only around 70% to 80% of previous capabilities. At home, I have days where I want nothing to do with the outside world, simply because it hurts to move. But that's the way it is now & will be for the rest of my life, so say a goodly portion of the Canadian Medical establishment.

I've been sent to my fair share of Psycho-analysts, by way of WCB, Physio-Specialists, and various Doctors for various aspects of "Life Skills Retraining", "Physio-retraining" & "Pain Adjustment/Tolerance Programs" to become a Jewish Comedian. I know it's supposedly all in my best interests, but truthfully, it comes off as nothing more than "Cookie Cutter" medicine most times. Oft times I sit in their offices & all I hear coming from them is the equivalent of listening to Charlie Brown's teacher, "Wahn Wahn Wahn... Wahn Wahn..."

The week consists of work, home, pain - repeat - broken only by specialist visits to Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver, etc.

So what changed?

Airsoft.

Why?

I'm active again. I'm useful again. I'm having fun again.

And, perhaps, most importantly, I've met an outstanding group of people.

To borrow a line from the song, "Switching to Glide":

<blockquote>Nothing matters but the weekend.
From a Tuesday point of view.</blockquote>

Saturday - Game Day...

...is the one day of the week that is for me and me alone.

Not work concerns.

Not home concerns.

Not doctors, not specialists, not counciling sessions.

Not worrying about medications, pain adjustment/tolerance or what have you.

Or how deeply it pains me when I'm scheduled to work on Saturday.

It's Game Day, damn it.

Everything else goes on the back burner, if only for a short time.

The day belongs to me and the rest of the world can wait on hold.

Sure I'm going to pay for it in exhaustion & pain, but you know what? I'm there, already. From my point of view, it's worth it.

I'm going out to get active, to get the adrenaline flowing, to get some exercise, to meet & hang out with some great people & above all to have fun with life, despite everything & everyone else. I've accomplished more with my involvement in airsoft, I feel, than could possibly be accomplished in a thousand pyhsio/counciling sessions.

My wife thinks it's great. My Doctors, Physiotherapists & Specialists think it great for me to be active like this - who the hell am I to argue with that kind of support. These people far out weigh those who feel it necessary, in their minds, for me to take it easy & not be so hard on myself.

Yes, it means that much to me.

Yes, I enjoy the sport that much.

I'm grateful, beyond words, for being a part of it.

As a Club, you have my sincerest thanks.

And with that...

Bar's open!

Have at 'er!!

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 == Video: Airsoft GI - We Can Now Ship More Airsoft Guns to Canada!  ==

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		+	'''The Canadian Border Services Agency has amended their classification of Airsoft AEGs effective 28 February 2012'''
		+
		+	== CBSA Customs Notice 12-005 ==
		+	link HERE: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-005-eng.html
		+
		+	<blockquote>1. The purpose of this notice is to advise of changes affecting the classification of 6mm calibre airsoft guns.</blockquote>
		+
		+	<blockquote>2. Section 2 of the Criminal Code defines a firearm as “a barrelled weapon from which any shot, bullet or other projectile can be discharged and that is capable of causing serious bodily injury or death to a person, and includes any frame or receiver of such a barrelled weapon, as well as anything that can be adapted for use as a firearm”.</blockquote>
		+
		+	<blockquote>3. As outlined in Memorandum D19-13-2, Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices, it was previously established that an airsoft gun, firing a .22g 6mm plastic pellet, must have a muzzle velocity in excess of 124 m/s (407 fps), in order to be considered a firearm.</blockquote>
		+
		+	<blockquote>4. Based on the latest research, it is now established that the muzzle velocity at which a .20g 6mm plastic airsoft projectile is capable of causing serious bodily injury is 111.6 m/s (366 fps).</blockquote>
		+
		+	<blockquote>5. Airsoft guns, firing a .20g 6mm plastic pellet, with a muzzle velocity above 111.6 m/s (366 fps), will be classified as firearms. Please refer to D19-13-2 for the import requirements of low muzzle velocity firearms, including low muzzle velocity “uncontrolled” firearms.</blockquote>
		+
		+	<blockquote>6. If an airsoft gun, firing a .20g 6mm plastic pellet, shoots below 111.6 m/s (366 fps), and resembles with near precision an existing make and model of a firearm, other than an antique firearm, it will be classified as replica firearm. Replica firearms are prohibited devices and must meet import requirements as listed in D19-13-2.</blockquote>
		+
		+	<blockquote>7. Inquiries and comments about this notice should be directed to: Other Government Department Programs Unit Programs Branch Canada Border Services Agency E-mail: faw.aaf@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca</blockquote>
		+
		+
		+	'''What this means to Canadian Airsoft Players is that we can now browse, select, order and have shipped to our door CBSA Compliant (366FPS to 500FPS) AEGs legally from US Airsoft Retailers.'''
		+
		+
		+	== Airsoft GI (California) Explains: ==
		+
		+	[img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t84/Savage-Haggis/ASGI-Can-Promo.jpg[/img]
		+
		+
		+	== Video: Airsoft GI - We Can Now Ship More Airsoft Guns to Canada! ==
		+	- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMef5URST1c
		+
		+
		+	[img]http://www.airsoftgi.com/art/other/policypage/canadian-info-701wide.jpg[/img]
		+
		+	== Canadian Airsoft Policies ==
		+
		+	* We request 1 to 4 business days to process and ship most orders.
		+	* Most orders will be shipped UPS Standard International. Please note: Delivery dates are not guaranteed due to required inspections by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
		+	* Customer is responsible for all local taxes and tariffs such as duty or brokerage fees which are assessed by the CBSA.
		+	* According to UPS, brokerage fees are based on the value the merchandise and are as follows:
		+
		+	Merchandise Value Brokerage Fee
		+	$0.00 to $20.00 = Free
		+	$20.01 to $40.00 = $7.00
		+	$40.01 to $100.00 = $19.45
		+	$100.01 to $200.00 = $29.00
		+	$200.01 to $350.00 = $45.60
		+	$350.01 to $500.00 = $51.20
		+	$500.01 to $750.00 = $58.20
		+	$750.01 to $1,000.00 = $65.15
		+	$1,000.01 to $1,250.00 = $72.10
		+	$1,250.01 to $1,600.00 = $76.65
		+	$1,600.01 to $5,000.00 = $80.85
		+	Each additional $1,000.00 = $6.25
		+
		+	* All airsoft guns being shipped to Canada must meet CBSA muzzle velocity requirements of 366 to 500 FPS w/ .20g BB’s.
		+	* Canada Upgrade Package is available for most airsoft guns that do not meet FPS requirements. Be advised, requires additional processing time and cost.
		+	* Airsoft GI reserves the right to refuse any packages sent back without prior authorization by our company. To request a return, please email cs@airsoftgi.com or contact us at (909) 869-0671 during business hours.
		+	* Any problems resulting from failure will be covered under Airsoft GI’s 45-Day Warranty. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for more details.
		+	* Returns will be authorized on merchandise that is unused and in “brand new” condition. All returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Please refer to our Return Policy for more details.
		+	* Canada orders do not qualify for Free Shipping Promo.
		+	* Some small items such as AEG upgrade parts or patches are eligible for USPS shipping. Such orders would be shipped USPS 1st Class Mail.
		+	* Airsoft GI will require verbal confirmation from the cardholder to verify any mismatched addresses (billing differs from shipping) or cardholder mismatches (cardholder differs from recipient) before shipment. To provide verbal confirmation, please contact us at (909) 869-0671 during business hours (9am to 5:30pm PST, Monday to Friday). Select option #2 for Customer Service.
		+	* Request to cancel or modify orders will only be accepted for orders in Pending status. No exceptions. Please email cs@airsoftgi.com or contact our Customer Service Department during business hours.
		+	* Undeliverable packages that are returned to our facility by UPS are subject to a 15% restock fee and additional transportation cost. Customers will be charged again for shipping to have packages re-shipped. * Orders containing custom made airsoft guns require an additional 5 to 10 business days to build and assemble before being shipped.
		+	* UPS does not deliver on weekends and holidays.

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−	~~Originally posted Sun, 09 Sep 2007 / 19:25~~
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−	~~This morning, Sunday, I woke up & could barely move.~~
−
−	It takes me the better part of thirty minutes to a hour to flex the kinks, strains & knots out in order to get myself quasi-mobile. I'm generally not the nicest person to be in proximity of during this first little while in the morning.
−
−	This is nothing new, and hasn't been, for the past ten months. Damn near every morning starts out this way. As many doctors & specialists have told me time & again, I will become accustomed to it. So far, so good. It is becoming "the routine". The norm.
−
−	This morning, however, was different. Sure, I hurt, just like every other morning, but when I finally pulled myself out of bed, dragged myself to the bathroom & looked in the mirror, I had a smirk on my face.
−
−	~~Yesterday was game day.~~
−
−	~~It was a great day - a fun day.~~
−
−	~~I played hard - pushed hard & laughed hard.~~
−
−	~~And today I'm paying for it.~~
−
−	~~So be it.~~
−
−	I've had a lot of people ask me, over the past several months, questions along the lines of "Is it a good idea for you to be playing airsoft?" or more specifically, & my personal favorite, "Why do you do this to yourself?"
−
−	~~Both valid questions, to be sure.~~
−
−	Some people are concerned for my well being, granted, others offer up dime store philosophies of "taking it easy on my self." I've tried to explain why I play, but more often then not, my explanations go over, or sound over, their heads. I never really gave their questions much thought until this morning.
−
−	~~Call it an epiphany, if you want.~~
−
−	There have been only two other organizations that I have been involved with, where I have felt completely at ease, where I fit, and where I felt I belonged. Organizations where I knew the people as family & friends, where we shared both the good and the bad. Where one minute you're at each others throats, and the next you're crying & laughing in your beers. One was the Infantry, the other was working Special FX & Firearms in the film industry.
−
−	~~I can say now, after playing airsoft for most of the spring and summer, that there is now a third group. Vancouver Op-For.~~
−
−	~~Follow the bouncing ball.~~
−
−	The past ten months have been a constant blur of doctor's appointments, medical assessments, prescription drugs, physiotherapy sessions, daily physical limitations, frustration & pain. Even though I returned to work back in July, physically speaking, I'm operating only around 70% to 80% of previous capabilities. At home, I have days where I want nothing to do with the outside world, simply because it hurts to move. But that's the way it is now & will be for the rest of my life, so say a goodly portion of the Canadian Medical establishment.
−
−	I've been sent to my fair share of Psycho-analysts, by way of WCB, Physio-Specialists, and various Doctors for various aspects of "Life Skills Retraining", "Physio-retraining" & "Pain Adjustment/Tolerance Programs" to become a Jewish Comedian. I know it's supposedly all in my best interests, but truthfully, it comes off as nothing more than "Cookie Cutter" medicine most times. Oft times I sit in their offices & all I hear coming from them is the equivalent of listening to Charlie Brown's teacher, "Wahn Wahn Wahn... Wahn Wahn..."
−
−	~~The week consists of work, home, pain - repeat - broken only by specialist visits to Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver, etc.~~
−
−	~~So what changed?~~
−
−	~~Airsoft.~~
−
−	~~Why?~~
−
−	~~I'm active again. I'm useful again. I'm having fun again.~~
−
−	~~And, perhaps, most importantly, I've met an outstanding group of people.~~
−
−	~~To borrow a line from the song, "Switching to Glide":~~
−
−	~~<blockquote>Nothing matters but the weekend.~~
−	~~From a Tuesday point of view.</blockquote>~~
−
−	~~Saturday - Game Day...~~
−
−	~~...is the one day of the week that is for me and me alone.~~
−
−	~~Not work concerns.~~
−
−	~~Not home concerns.~~
−
−	~~Not doctors, not specialists, not counciling sessions.~~
−
−	~~Not worrying about medications, pain adjustment/tolerance or what have you.~~
−
−	~~Or how deeply it pains me when I'm scheduled to work on Saturday.~~
−
−	~~It's Game Day, damn it.~~
−
−	~~Everything else goes on the back burner, if only for a short time.~~
−
−	~~The day belongs to me and the rest of the world can wait on hold.~~
−
−	~~Sure I'm going to pay for it in exhaustion & pain, but you know what? I'm there, already. From my point of view, it's worth it.~~
−
−	I'm going out to get active, to get the adrenaline flowing, to get some exercise, to meet & hang out with some great people & above all to have fun with life, despite everything & everyone else. I've accomplished more with my involvement in airsoft, I feel, than could possibly be accomplished in a thousand pyhsio/counciling sessions.
−
−	My wife thinks it's great. My Doctors, Physiotherapists & Specialists think it great for me to be active like this - who the hell am I to argue with that kind of support. These people far out weigh those who feel it necessary, in their minds, for me to take it easy & not be so hard on myself.
−
−	~~Yes, it means that much to me.~~
−
−	~~Yes, I enjoy the sport that much.~~
−
−	~~I'm grateful, beyond words, for being a part of it.~~
−
−	~~As a Club, you have my sincerest thanks.~~
−
−	~~And with that...~~
−
−	~~Bar's open!~~
−
−	~~Have at 'er!!~~
−
−	~~== Comments ==~~