Florida Woman Stops Alligator Attack Using a Small Beretta Pistol
Another good reason to have a concealed weapons permit.
*This is a story of self-control and marksmanship by a brave, cool-headed woman with a small pistol against a fierce predator.*
*What's the smallest caliber that you would trust to protect yourself?*
*Here's her story in her own words:*
“While out walking along the edge of a pond just outside my house in ‘The Villages’ with my soon to be ex-husband, discussing property settlement and other divorce issues, we were surprised by a huge 12-ft. alligator which suddenly emerged from the murky water and began charging us with its large jaws wide open. She must have been protecting her nest because she was extremely aggressive.”
“If I had not had my little Beretta .25 caliber pistol with me, I would not be here today!”
“Just one shot to my estranged husband's knee cap was all it took. The gator got him easily, and I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace. The amount I saved in lawyer's fees was really incredible, and his life insurance was a real big bonus!”
I want to wish a Happy Valentine's Day to everyone on the blogs, whether they be friend or foe!
I lost my best friend, Mike, yesterday! We had been friends for over 40 years! He died of cancer!
I have been thinking of the many great times we had together! He was like a brother to me! Don't know what life will be without him!
A Scottish woman goes to the local newspaper office to see that the Obituary for her recently deceased husband is published.
The Editor informs her that there is a charge of $1 per word.
She pauses, reflects, and then she says, "Well then, let it read: "Fred Brown died."
Amused at the Woman's thrift, the Editor tells her that there is a seven-word minimum for all Obituaries.
She thinks it over and in a few seconds says, In that case, let it read:
Fred Brown Died ... golf clubs For Sale!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of my friends on CS. I wish you a wonderful 2019!
Ole & Lena lived by a lake in Nordern Minnesota. It vas early vinter and da lake had froze over.
Ole asked Lena if she vould valk across da frozen lake to da yeneral store to get him some beer. She asked him for some money but he told her, “Nah, yust put it on our tab.”
So Lena valked across, got the beer at da yeneral store, den walked back home across the lake. Ven she got home and gave Ole his beer, she asked him, “Ole, you alvays tell me not to run up da tab at da store. Why didn’t you yust give me some money?”
Ole replied, “Vell, I didn’t vant to send you out dere vit some money ven I vasn’t sure how tick the ice vas yet.”
I went on a Caribbean Cruise with my son Dec. 2-9. Had a wonderful time! Flew from Milwaukee, WI. to Miami, Fl. We boarded a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship called the Getaway! The ship was only 2 or 3 years old.
The staff and crew were excellent! Lots of restaurants and bars on board. A cafeteria, with good food, was open from early morning to early evening! Sang Karaoke 3 of the nights! That was fun! All of our food and drinks were paid for in a special package!
If you have an opportunity to make a cruise, I highly recommend it! Great fun and relaxation!
Bon voyage!
Thinking back a few years, living in Florida, I remember Hurricane Matthew. I was ready for it but my wife was not.
When the wind reached a screaming pitch with the trees snapping and thrashing, the horizontal streaming rain, flying roofing iron and destroyed fences as well as the unnerving sound-levels, my wife was rooted to the spot. She stared and stared through the glass of the window. Immovable, with her nose pressed to the windowpane, the stark fear in her eyes will stay with me forever.
Fortunately, as the eye of the storm arrived and the winds temporarily lessened, I felt personally safe enough to open the door and let her in.
Today, Nov. 10, is the birthday of one of the greatest fighting units ever!!!
Founded on Nov. 10, 1775!!
Semper/Fi
Three mischievous old
Grannies were sitting on a bench outside a
nursing home
When an old Grandpa
walked by.
And one of the old
Grandmas yelled out saying,
"We bet we can tell
exactly how old you are."
The old man said,
"There is no way you
can guess it, you old fools."
One of the
old Grandmas said,
"Sure we can!
Just drop your pants and
under shorts and we can tell your exact
age."
Embarrassed just a little, but
anxious to prove they couldn't do it, he dropped
his drawers.
The Grandmas asked him to
first turn around a couple of times and to jump
up and down several times. Then they all
piped up and said,
"You're 87 years old!"
Standing with his
pants down around his ankles, the old gent
asked,
"How in the world did you guess?"
Slapping their
knees and grinning from ear to ear, the three
old ladies happily yelled in
unison...
"We were at your birthday party yesterday!"
Pearls of Wisdom: 1. By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends. 2. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. 3. Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.
During these serious and troubled times, people of all faiths
should remember these four great religious truths:
1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God's Chosen People.
2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
3. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the
Christian world.
4. Baptists do not recognize each other at the liquor store.
GOOD SAMARITAN
A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked the class,
If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do ?
A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, I think I'd throw up.
DID NOAH FISH ?
A Sunday school teacher asked, Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark ?
No, replied Johnny. How could he, with just two worms.
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the
Bible - Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter.
Little Rick was excited about the task - but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line.
On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous.
When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's
all I need to know.
UNANSWERED PRAYER
The preacher's 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him why.
Well, Honey, he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his
messages. I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good
sermon.
How come He doesn't answer it ? she asked.
BEING THANKFUL
A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, So your mother says your prayers for you each night ?
That's very commendable. What does she say ?
The little boy replied, Thank God he's in bed !
ALL MEN / ALL GIRLS
When my daughter, Kelli, said her bedtime prayers, she would bless every family member,every friend,and every animal (current and past). For several weeks, after we had finished the nightly prayer,Kelli would say,
and all girls.
This soon became part of her nightly routine, to include this closing. My curiosity got the best of me and I
asked her, Kelli, why do you always add the part about all girls ?
Her response,Because everybody always finish their prayers by saying 'All Men' !
SAY A PRAYER
Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his
Grandmother's house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served.
When Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away.
Johnny! Please wait until we say our prayer. said his mother.
I don't need to, the boy replied.
Of course, you do his mother insisted. We always say a prayer before eating at our house.
That's at our house. Johnny explained. But this is Grandma's house and she knows how to cook.
THE BIBLE
Did you know that... When you carry the Bible, Satan has a headache. When you open it, he collapses.
When he sees you reading it, he faints. Let's read the Bible every day so he keeps on fainting. Maybe one
day he'll have a stroke and never wake up. And did you also know that when you are about to forward this
email to others the devil will discourage you, but forward it anyway.
Be kinder than necessary - everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly.... Leave the rest to God.
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