Are you all callin' me a codger? Heck, I'm older'n he is, and prob'ly not in such good shape. The jerks could use a little more lead poisoning, to my way of thinking! Go in the woods and try to shoot an honest man making an honest living. Yep, hats off to mr. Van Meter!
I love stories like that. They remind me of the common sense attitude that my Grandfather and so many of his generation had. I like to think I have some of that in me.
I've lived in D.C. and now Vegas the past 10 years...I don't see much of it in today's citizens. Maybe I'm not looking in the right places...
I thought it interesting to note that the assailants had driven by his home twice that morning. This is why it's critical to be cognizant of your environment and ratchet up your readiness condition when something seems out of place.
It's too bad he didn't have the time/ability to phone for assistance with a battle that long in duration. This country needs more Homers, not less.
At any rate, good on Homer...I'm glad he was smart enough to prepare, and tough enough to fight back. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Last edited by The_Patriot; 01-27-2008 at 09:43 PM.
It's a fabrication. I'd have to look to document that, but shortly after that story broke a year and a half ago, or so it came out that he'd staged the whole thing.
By the way I'm from Rhinelander.
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It's a fabrication. I'd have to look to document that, but shortly after that story broke a year and a half ago, or so it came out that he'd staged the whole thing.
By the way I'm from Rhinelander.
A quick Google search turned this up. Looks like a hoax. And just when I was giving him so much credit. Phooey.
