tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post1607232930142707542..comments2024-03-28T09:30:07.343-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: Forget Your Sign... What's Your Story?Susan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-11489607783601739362016-08-25T14:07:31.920-04:002016-08-25T14:07:31.920-04:00Hi-ya, Hilary.
Isn't that picture super? I fo...Hi-ya, Hilary.<br /><br />Isn't that picture super? I found it on Morguefile.com. :)<br /><br />Cheers back atcha.<br /><br />Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-82875744580357853552016-08-25T05:39:58.043-04:002016-08-25T05:39:58.043-04:00Hi Susan - what an extraordinary story ... fascina...Hi Susan - what an extraordinary story ... fascinating. But your photo of the tiger's mouth ... very clean and healthy and scary - popping out at us ... <br /><br />Yup we do connect with people and we can still find friends - pity about not catching his name ... but I guess as you say the tale was the important bit ... wonderful: but horrific for those involved - til the guys won and Goolden amazingly survived - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-74217235801833944382016-08-24T20:07:41.552-04:002016-08-24T20:07:41.552-04:00You've got that right. He may be the only pers...You've got that right. He may be the only person on earth who can make that claim, but I don't think anyone would want to share the distinction with him.<br /><br />Hmmm, you could be right again about technology interfering with hearing those stories. Not a problem for me, because I don't have (and don't want) a cellphone. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22802152311716507152016-08-24T09:04:52.942-04:002016-08-24T09:04:52.942-04:00Super awesome. Not many can say they've been i...Super awesome. Not many can say they've been in the jaws of a tiger and lived. I imagine not many would want to say that either. *raises hand* I think the key to hearing people's amazing stories is making the time to listen, which is rare these days with how preoccupied we've become, eh? (Thanks, technology.)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-48119298122324262902016-08-23T16:51:38.539-04:002016-08-23T16:51:38.539-04:00Me, too. But if we've gotta be a magnet for an...Me, too. But if we've gotta be a magnet for anything, attracting people and their stories would be my first choice. And it's much better than my other magnetic attraction: bugs, bugs, and more bugs. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22042335690706282262016-08-23T11:27:22.222-04:002016-08-23T11:27:22.222-04:00Yes. Everyone has a story. People seem to like to ...Yes. Everyone has a story. People seem to like to tell me their stories. When I'm standing in line, waiting to check out, they start telling me their stories. Every time I'm on an airplane, the person who is sitting next to me starts telling their story. I'm thinking I must be a story magnet.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-38035346707963872142016-08-22T16:52:29.724-04:002016-08-22T16:52:29.724-04:00Yeah, kinda like that line from the Forrest Gump m...Yeah, kinda like that line from the Forrest Gump movie, where ya "never know what you're gonna get." :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-85709376992243998052016-08-22T16:24:17.868-04:002016-08-22T16:24:17.868-04:00Amazing story! Every once in a while someone will ...Amazing story! Every once in a while someone will tell me their story. It is always interesting when they do.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-31057462170015932112016-08-22T12:29:58.434-04:002016-08-22T12:29:58.434-04:00Yeah, I guess they were cut from a different cloth...Yeah, I guess they were cut from a different cloth, in a way, but then again, I think the military... especially when serving in combat... has a way of changing one's cloth dramatically. <br /><br />If you think strangers talk less to you for some reason, maybe it's because you're a young fella. Me? I'm a safe old broad. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-40227984365488536072016-08-21T22:57:54.104-04:002016-08-21T22:57:54.104-04:00Wow, what an incredible story. Those guys really w...Wow, what an incredible story. Those guys really were cut of a different cloth, weren't they? Meanwhile, I can get a paper cut and still have to take some aspirin to tone down the overwhelming agony.<br /><br />Honestly, I love when strangers talk to me, but with how everyone is so closed off nowadays... that doesn't happen all that often. It's kinda sad.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-27059822604949990492016-08-21T12:27:50.113-04:002016-08-21T12:27:50.113-04:00You'd be surprised at easy it is to evoke stor...You'd be surprised at easy it is to evoke stories. Most people have a need to tell them; all they need is a willing listener.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-57880367254975440632016-08-21T12:18:38.448-04:002016-08-21T12:18:38.448-04:00I know! I thought the debilitating heat, booby tra...I know! I thought the debilitating heat, booby traps, snipers, leeches, and poisonous snakes were bad enough. I hadn't even considered the possibility of beaten eaten by a tiger.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-87436753786961569232016-08-20T23:18:03.868-04:002016-08-20T23:18:03.868-04:00Aside from being stunned (tiger attack?!?!?!), mor...Aside from being stunned (tiger attack?!?!?!), moreover, I'm incredibly touched by your example, Susan. Somehow, I supposed evoking another's story would be harder. Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-27130899067984983642016-08-20T18:50:05.478-04:002016-08-20T18:50:05.478-04:00Holy cannoli! That is intense! As if those men did...Holy cannoli! That is intense! As if those men didn't already have enough to worry about, they have to go and add being eaten alive by a tiger to the list. Amazing Sergeant Goolden pulled through. Vapid Vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699876620805731017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-78032475988415123812016-08-20T14:57:23.556-04:002016-08-20T14:57:23.556-04:00Yeah, it is a kind of WOW story, isn't it? I&#...Yeah, it is a kind of WOW story, isn't it? I'll be sure to stop by your blog on Monday to see your family folklore tale. Looking forward to it.<br /><br />I hope you're well, too. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-47674718243641568292016-08-20T14:46:34.211-04:002016-08-20T14:46:34.211-04:00Hi-ya.
I don't know exactly what predicates a...Hi-ya.<br /><br />I don't know exactly what predicates a tiger to attack a human for the first time, but once they've tasted human blood, they invariably want more. <br /><br />Yes, you should jot those stories down! No telling when they might come in handy.<br /><br />You have a super weekend, too!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-69480687903237904192016-08-20T14:42:23.716-04:002016-08-20T14:42:23.716-04:00Me, too.
Cheers back atcha.Me, too.<br /><br />Cheers back atcha.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-54421594727146485352016-08-20T14:40:22.197-04:002016-08-20T14:40:22.197-04:00Yeah, compared to being dragged off by a tiger, I&...Yeah, compared to being dragged off by a tiger, I've got nothing to complain about.<br /><br />Listening to other people's stories really can be inspirational, and can help us put our own lives into perspective. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-84551881188473397002016-08-20T14:31:05.880-04:002016-08-20T14:31:05.880-04:00I think the odds are pretty good he's had a LO...I think the odds are pretty good he's had a LOT of nightmares over the years. <br /><br />I used to have a doctor years ago who started treating my visits like social calls. He'd close the door and settle down for a chat... I'm talking an hour or so... while other patients were still waiting to be seen. It kinda freaked me out. So much so, I switched doctors.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-5806231353707040172016-08-20T09:08:26.856-04:002016-08-20T09:08:26.856-04:00Just...wow. Not for nothing, but on Monday, I'...Just...wow. Not for nothing, but on Monday, I'm posting one of my "stories." Nothing as incredible as this, but something that has turned into family folklore...<br /><br />Hope you are well, Susan!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-60511897233709155322016-08-20T00:46:01.729-04:002016-08-20T00:46:01.729-04:00HI Susan,
WOW, that is some story.... Poor guy.. ...HI Susan,<br /><br />WOW, that is some story.... Poor guy.. I never thought Tigers attacked men...unless it was hungry... so sad. But what an amazing story,<br /><br />Yes, people do tell me their stories often. I should jot them down for future reference.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend!<br />Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-55428196876241257522016-08-20T00:11:28.158-04:002016-08-20T00:11:28.158-04:00Oh My Goodness.
What a story. I am so happy to he...Oh My Goodness. <br />What a story. I am so happy to hear all these wonderful men met somewhere at a flea market and found friends.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip and thehamishangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-7606302774073964132016-08-19T21:05:04.579-04:002016-08-19T21:05:04.579-04:00Susan what an interesting and very scary story... ...Susan what an interesting and very scary story... how horrifying to nearly die from a tiger... I am grateful I never had to deal with something like that and so happy to read that he is okay and survived this attack ... <br /><br />As far as hearing people's stories, I have heard many due to the fact that I talk to a lot of people... I love to talk and people open up to me. Hearing many of these stories shows me how strong people are getting through so many trials and become even stronger... it's inspirational xox Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-43329201620110101332016-08-19T20:56:14.203-04:002016-08-19T20:56:14.203-04:00I, too, was just wondering how many times years la...I, too, was just wondering how many times years later he'd wake up in the middle of the night, feeling those teeth on his neck..ugh. What an experience to go through!<br /><br />I don't think people tend to tell me their stories all the time (and sometimes it's just the kind of people who'd tell a stranger their most intimate problems!), but it has happened. I think I was most surprised about when my doctor started talking about stuff during my annual checkup. Kinda interesting seeing his perspective, though.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-57147460203252467262016-08-19T20:01:54.566-04:002016-08-19T20:01:54.566-04:00Great minds think alike.Great minds think alike.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.com