On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 8:45 PM, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Beautiful photo and horrid story. I have never been particularly afraid of > rattlesnakes and ride from time to time with a BLM naturalist who believes > they should be protected. I think I just changed my mind.
That is a great photo and a heartbreaking story but I think we need to remember when we venture into the wild and less populated areas we are taking a chance on run-ins with wild animals. Of course, I'd rather take my chances with the wild animals in the wilderness than with the drive by shooters in the big ciies. Life is full of opportunities to get harmed but we can't sterilize our world and we can't bury ourselves in our homes to stay totally safe. Usually if we respect their space, the animals respect ours. "I pays my dues and I takes my chances" -- Laree in NC Doppa & Mura Simon, Sadie and Sam (the "S" gang) "Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them." - William Farley
