Newb
11-27-2006, 09:40
I couldn't resist the chance to post this with the sword reference. Rather than resurrect that old thread, I thought I'd start a new one. I found this article about a bear attack in Bhutan:
http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7768
My favorite quote?
“It freed me after I stabbed him thrice in the stomach with my Bachem (short sword),” he said.
also:
“You should play dead if you see a bear,” Namgay said. “The best way to prevent an attack is to shout always when you are alone in the forest.”
This settles it for me. From now on I'm hiking with a short sword and a bullhorn.
:)
http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7768
My favorite quote?
“It freed me after I stabbed him thrice in the stomach with my Bachem (short sword),” he said.
also:
“You should play dead if you see a bear,” Namgay said. “The best way to prevent an attack is to shout always when you are alone in the forest.”
This settles it for me. From now on I'm hiking with a short sword and a bullhorn.
:)