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Old 05-12-2007, 11:41 AM
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Default Re: Chuckle Of The Day


U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Saves The Life of an Air Force LtCol During
Horse-Back Riding Mishap

Yet another unselfish act of heroism performed by a man wearing Anchors:

An Air Force LtCol decides to try horseback riding, even though he has
had no lessons or prior experience. He mounts the horse, unassisted, and
the horse immediately springs into action. As it gallops along at a
steady and rhythmic pace, the LtCol begins to slip from the saddle. In
terror, he grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot get a firm grip. He
tries to throw his arms around the horse's neck, but he slides down the
side of the horse anyway!

The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its' slipping rider.
Finally, losing his frail grip, the LtCol attempts to leap away from the
horse and throw himself to safety. Unfortunately, his foot becomes
entangled in the stirrup, and he is now at the mercy of the horse's
pounding hooves as his head is struck against the ground over and over
and over.

As his head is battered against the ground and he is mere moments away
from unconsciousness, to his great fortune, a Navy Chief shopping at
Wal-Mart, sees him and quickly unplugs the horse.