Thursday, February 16, 2006

Trouble in Paradise: The Predictable Results

I've written before about the gun prohibition policy being contemplated at R-Ranch in the Sequoias. See:

Trouble in Paradise
A Gathering Storm
Heaven Forbid! More Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise: "The Rules"

Well, despite my lone opposition (most gun owners are truly ignorant sheep when it comes to being radically jealous of their rights) the Board passed it:



So what's waiting in my email inbox this morning but a message from the Ranch for all owners?

WARNING: Big Cats and cold weather

Mother Cougar and two cubs were spotted on the Ranch this week. Another cat was spotted yesterday at about 4:30 P.M., that's correct late after noon, this large healthy looking Cougar was sighted walking behind Cabin 333. A couple of our Employees hit a Cougar down by McNallys the other day on their way home, not to worry the Employees are OK and the cat ran off. A different Employee had a Cougar on their property in Weldon.

If you are planning a trip up to the Ranch, make certain you plan to stay in large groups, make certain you will not be wondering about after evening, and make certain you plan to stay with the kids!!

The Weather Service is announcing COLD weather arriving Thursday -- In other words Winter has returned!!!!

The Service is suggesting a possibility of rain and/or snow, but COLD. Please bring your warm clothing and don't forget your chains (just in case!!).

One more item. Please be extra careful, Forestry has already designated fire hazard as HIGH.

Have a wonderful weekend,
Mel Wyatt

I sent back the following:
Please thank Mel and the rest of the Board for their insane, knee-jerk, fear-based and ignorant “No Guns” policy.

I trust if an owner or their child gets mauled or killed because the Board won’t allow us the means to defend ourselves, family survivors can use this email as evidence to own the Ranch?

Because I'm on my own, I'm just gonna have to keep doing what I've always done--take measures to protect my family and myself, and the hell with idiots and their rules.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous2/16/2006 10:42 AM

    Do what you have to do. It's honorable to fight for your rights (and everyone else's, even if they don't recognize it). In the end, theough, all you really have to do is keep your head down and take measures to secure yourself and your family.

    FIDO.

    Kevin

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  2. Anonymous2/16/2006 11:41 AM

    Why is it that I don't think FIDO is a dog's name in this case?

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