Comments on: What It Feels Like to Get Attacked While Hiking http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/ Comforting the distressed...distressing the comfortable! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:45:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Kory Gott http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Kory Gott Fri, 15 May 2009 17:42:13 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-43 Fabulous story, Jim! I've always said that someday I'll hike the Appalachian Trail, but I doubt I would have survived the attack. (Especially with only a stick. And because unlike you, I'm not exactly a runner.) I have a small mountain cabin, and in the summer I walk with my black lab and fly pole to fish the river each morning. I've become known as the "girl with a gun" because even though I feel safer there than at home (scary thought, don't you think?), I never leave the yard without a pistol strapped 'round my hips! One day a stranger asked me what I pack and why. I took a step back and, with my hand at my holster, I replied, "This is a 22 Ruger single-six shot. I pack it for wolves and perverts. Either one gets too close, I'm gonna shoot." The man tipped his hat, smiled, and walked away. Fabulous story, Jim! I’ve always said that someday I’ll hike the Appalachian Trail, but I doubt I would have survived the attack. (Especially with only a stick. And because unlike you, I’m not exactly a runner.)

I have a small mountain cabin, and in the summer I walk with my black lab and fly pole to fish the river each morning. I’ve become known as the “girl with a gun” because even though I feel safer there than at home (scary thought, don’t you think?), I never leave the yard without a pistol strapped ’round my hips!

One day a stranger asked me what I pack and why. I took a step back and, with my hand at my holster, I replied, “This is a 22 Ruger single-six shot. I pack it for wolves and perverts. Either one gets too close, I’m gonna shoot.” The man tipped his hat, smiled, and walked away.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Rachel Fri, 15 May 2009 16:02:11 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-42 Holy crap Jim - what an incredibel story! (And so engagingly written!) I am so, so glad you are alive and in good shape! I only wish that psychotic freak was down for the count! Score one for the good guys! Holy crap Jim – what an incredibel story! (And so engagingly written!)
I am so, so glad you are alive and in good shape! I only wish that psychotic freak was down for the count!
Score one for the good guys!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Elizabeth Fri, 15 May 2009 14:09:45 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-38 I can't believe you just happened upon that walking stick. Someone was looking out for you. I can’t believe you just happened upon that walking stick. Someone was looking out for you.

]]> By: Hunter http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Hunter Fri, 15 May 2009 13:37:17 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-37 Jullie, I think a random attempt at robbery in the woods calls for an intense, forensic investigation. Quite honestly there is so many other things the police are working on Jullie, I think a random attempt at robbery in the woods calls for an intense, forensic investigation. Quite honestly there is so many other things the police are working on

]]> By: Hollis http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Hollis Wed, 13 May 2009 22:18:24 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-35 JESUS GOD!! I'm amazed this happened! Thank Christ on the Cross you got out alive. It's like the wild wild west out there. (Wonderful writing!) JESUS GOD!! I’m amazed this happened! Thank Christ on the Cross you got out alive. It’s like the wild wild west out there. (Wonderful writing!)

]]> By: Chris Hendley http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Chris Hendley Mon, 11 May 2009 18:35:41 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-33 Jim, Thank goodness you are alright. This really is what Right to Hike, Inc. is all about. If you would be willing I would like to have you come out and talk to our group about your story and the fact that all hikers need to be careful. We are planning some seminars this summer and would like to get your insight on some topics. Please stay in touch. Chris Hendley Right to Hike, Inc. Jim,

Thank goodness you are alright. This really is what Right to Hike, Inc. is all about. If you would be willing I would like to have you come out and talk to our group about your story and the fact that all hikers need to be careful. We are planning some seminars this summer and would like to get your insight on some topics. Please stay in touch.

Chris Hendley
Right to Hike, Inc.

]]> By: Susan http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Susan Mon, 11 May 2009 01:27:45 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-32 Jim this deserves a BIDC, but instead of Bitch I Don't Care, it's a Bitch I Do Care! Hey being single I've learned to fine tune my radar because there are many fools "out there" who want to harm you. Chile please...I ain't walking in the city on trails such as Freeom Parkway by myself, let alone on some trail in the woods - BP! (Bitch Please) are you serious??? I can't run, and I probably can't swing as hard as you did Jim so yeah buddy I've got to go with at least one other person. Man I'm so glad that you came out of that safely. And I agree with the others - report that bitch to the police so he can get his ass kicked again. Jim this deserves a BIDC, but instead of Bitch I Don’t Care, it’s a Bitch I Do Care!

Hey being single I’ve learned to fine tune my radar because there are many fools “out there” who want to harm you. Chile please…I ain’t walking in the city on trails such as Freeom Parkway by myself, let alone on some trail in the woods – BP! (Bitch Please) are you serious??? I can’t run, and I probably can’t swing as hard as you did Jim so yeah buddy I’ve got to go with at least one other person. Man I’m so glad that you came out of that safely.

And I agree with the others – report that bitch to the police so he can get his ass kicked again.

]]> By: Brenda http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Brenda Sat, 09 May 2009 18:34:42 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-31 Holy cow. Both my husband and I are stunned. How fortunate you truly are. [And I agree with Vicky, incredible writing...] This is a good reminder for all of us. Too many crazies out there. Btw, did you call the police or report it? Tooo scary!!!! Holy cow. Both my husband and I are stunned. How fortunate you truly are. [And I agree with Vicky, incredible writing...] This is a good reminder for all of us. Too many crazies out there. Btw, did you call the police or report it? Tooo scary!!!!

]]> By: Deborah http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Deborah Sat, 09 May 2009 17:09:55 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-30 Jim I'm so glad you're safe. Please report it. Just when I thought it was safe to go out after what happened to Meredith, thanks for reminding us to always be aware. On another topic, I plugged your blog today on mine re: Whale Tale Fridays. Take care, The Peach Tart Jim I’m so glad you’re safe. Please report it. Just when I thought it was safe to go out after what happened to Meredith, thanks for reminding us to always be aware.

On another topic, I plugged your blog today on mine re: Whale Tale Fridays.

Take care,
The Peach Tart

]]> By: Lisa B. http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Lisa B. Sat, 09 May 2009 14:21:08 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-29 That was a really scary story. Did you go to the Ranger station? That was a really scary story. Did you go to the Ranger station?

]]> By: Vicky http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Vicky Sat, 09 May 2009 14:07:12 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-28 Wow. Just wow. First of all, I'm real sorry this happened to you. Thank goodness you had the right instincts for taking care of yourself. Second. my heart is still beating fast as I read your account. I know this is not exactly what you were looking for but--damn!--great writing! Wow. Just wow. First of all, I’m real sorry this happened to you. Thank goodness you had the right instincts for taking care of yourself. Second. my heart is still beating fast as I read your account. I know this is not exactly what you were looking for but–damn!–great writing!

]]> By: julee http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/what-it-feels-like-to-get-attacked-while-hiking/comment-page-1/#comment-27 julee Sat, 09 May 2009 13:51:24 +0000 http://www.abeerforbreakfast.com/?p=214#comment-27 Jim, Did you report this to the police? He may have left behind DNA in that blood that could be analyzed and identified. I'm sure he left some behind. Julee Jim,

Did you report this to the police? He may have left behind DNA in that blood that could be analyzed and identified. I’m sure he left some behind.

Julee

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