marksman1941
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In the book "the grasshopper trap", the story is called "mean tents".I'll look into it
In the book "the grasshopper trap", the story is called "mean tents".I'll look into it
There is always a reason to be uncomfortable, yes even scared of the dark. Lights illuminate what is in front of you but danger lurks in what is following you unknown and unseen. Humans are not naturally creatures of the night. Even with night vision we are looking forward, not behind. Ambush from behind is a reality. If you have ever been in combat you know what I mean.I will admit there is really no reason to fear the darkness especially when armed with a rifle and usually a sidearm,….but I still get that very uncomfortable feeling…maybe a bit SCARED.
The most scared I ever was deployed was going back on patrol after a month of fixed site security. Took me an hour that night to get my nerves back in check.There is always a reason to be uncomfortable, yes even scared of the dark. Lights illuminate what is in front of you but danger lurks in what is following you unknown and unseen. Humans are not naturally creatures of the night. Even with night vision we are looking forward, not behind. Ambush from behind is a reality. If you have ever been in combat you know what I mean.
I personally am of the opinion that jet skis need to be outlawed or limited to certain areas. Training, certification, and an age limit should apply as well. I know I'll take a big hit for this statement but it's my opinion anyway. Too many parents just turn their kids loose on them. Even when the actual parent doesn't have experience and would be just as lost as the kids most times. They go way to fast and are very dangerous.The number of jet skiers I've almost run over in a bass boat because they were not paying attention (and I was) is the reason I won't go fishing on a major weekend anymore. If it's a weekend, I'm usually off the water before they get to the lake too. Having that happen can turn a good day fishing into a nightmare real quick.
We had one growing up, but I'd been bass fishing for years before that. I still had fun, but made sure I thought about everything else on the water besides me.I personally am of the opinion that jet skis need to be outlawed or limited to certain areas. Training, certification, and an age limit should apply as well. I know I'll take a big hit for this statement but it's my opinion anyway. Too many parents just turn their kids loose on them. Even when the actual parent doesn't have experience and would be just as lost as the kids most times. They go way to fast and are very dangerous.
We grew up a bit faster back then than kids do today. Courtesy on the water was more common back then also. I was driving tractors as soon as I could stand up and mash the clutch. Was driving boats and stick shift vehicles at 6. I see so many kids hurt or killed on jet skis, go karts, motorcycles, atv's and utv's. We lost two girls in my community two weeks ago when they lost control of their atv and hit a tree. Both killed instantly. SadWe had one growing up, but I'd been bass fishing for years before that. I still had fun, but made sure I thought about everything else on the water besides me.
There is always a reason to be uncomfortable, yes even scared of the dark. Lights illuminate what is in front of you but danger lurks in what is following you unknown and unseen. Humans are not naturally creatures of the night. Even with night vision we are looking forward, not behind. Ambush from behind is a reality. If you have ever been in combat you know what I mean.
Welcome friends. Come on in and we'll discuss dinner!The closest I've been to a bear was about 8 to 10 feet. Close enough that I could hear her breathing!
I was armed…..in fact, I was handgun hunting. I never felt fear…..only pure unmitigated disappointment. It may have been a lot different though, had it been a large grizzly instead of a young Black Bear!
I had a small conifer between us, and I could only see her through small openings between the limbs…..I couldn't get a shot off through that d@^d tree. She smelled me and took off.
I went into the timber after her, doing my best "ninja" impersonation, I was able to get within about 20 yards from her as she had her back to me while tearing into a rotted log!
Pretty easy shot from my S&W 629…..using my cast bullets.