Good morning on what looks like it could be a moderately pleasant day to continue the streak of pleasantly pleasant days we’ve enjoyed over the past week. A bit “parky” at the beginning of the week but the temperatures have become much more tolerable as the week has progressed climbing, so far, to the dizzying heights of 16o Celsius (61o F) in our neighbourhood yesterday. It’s supposed to reach 20o tomorrow, for the May Day Bank Holiday, so here’s hoping. Continue reading “5 May 2013”
5 May 2013 – Amusements
Woman Stops Grizzly Attack with a .25 Calibre Pistol
A story of one woman’s self-control and marksmanship with a little .25 cal. against a fierce predator.
“While out hiking in Alberta, Canada with my husband we were surprised by a huge grizzly bear charging at us from out of nowhere. She must have been protecting her cubs because she was extremely aggressive,” the woman recalled. “If I had not had my little .25 calibre Beretta with me I would not be here today!
“Just one shot to my husband’s knee was all it took. The bear got him and I was able to escape by walking away. It’s one of the best pistols in my collection!” Continue reading “5 May 2013 – Amusements”