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Life Or Death

I killed a rattlesnake Toby was barking at . 10-12-2016 true story I was 35 on a camping trip with friends. Toby belonged to my friend Lavonia. After the incident was over she said, ”I thought you were afraid of snakes.” Contest; Life or Death Sponsored by Silent One

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Stephen Pennell

Date: 10/18/2016 2:55:00 AM

cripes , would have run a mile uk as only one poisonous snake , stephen

Eve Roper
Date: 10/18/2016 9:21:00 AM

When dangerous times arrive when it comes to someone else the brain forgets the danger Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2016 8:04:00 PM

You overcame your fear by doing that, Eve. I enjoyed the little story you told us.

Eve Roper
Date: 10/18/2016 9:22:00 AM

Yes at the time . Hugs eve

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/15/2016 2:28:00 AM

great anecdote, eve...big congrats!..huggs

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/15/2016 12:44:00 AM

Hi Eve, What a storty. I shudder to think about what I would in the that situation. I'm terrified of snakes. Congratulations on your win placement :-) Alexis

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/14/2016 6:39:00 PM

What we will do to maintain life for ourselves and those we care about, Eve. Congratulations on your placement. Hugs, Sandra

Augustus Black

Date: 10/14/2016 6:25:00 AM

Very terrific and handsome work. What a fine thought....

Probir Gupta

Date: 10/13/2016 6:08:00 AM

Nicely done ... both the act and the One-liner ...