This is what happens when people DON`T carry a knife

[DOC-CANADA]

Is there anyone thinking that a 70 year old guy could fence away a mountain lion, even with a knife?

Do you think that all 70 year olds spend their times in their rocker?

I have 2 friends that are 70. One is a martial arts instructor, a passionate archer and attends a lot of archery meets in the Northern U.S. and Ontario. He could easily outpace some guys I know in their 30's. He also works part time and has a part time arrowmaking business.

The other installs satellite dishes, buys antiques and refinishes them, repairs appliances, canoes, and generally is one active dude. Being 70 doesn't necessarily mean you're on the short list as up and coming worm food.

Besides, if I was 90, I'd rather have a knife for defense against a mountain lion, than nothing.

Doc

 

[DOC-CANADA]

I remembered reading about the following story in National Geographic. He wasn't 70, but he was 61 and made good use of his Buck folder. Check here. Scan down to August 1, 2002.

Doc

 

[bubbacatfish]

Do you think that all 70 year olds spend their times in their rocker?

I have 2 friends that are 70. One is a martial arts instructor, a passionate archer and attends a lot of archery meets in the Northern U.S. and Ontario. He could easily outpace some guys I know in their 30's. He also works part time and has a part time arrowmaking business.

The other installs satellite dishes, buys antiques and refinishes them, repairs appliances, canoes, and generally is one active dude. Being 70 doesn't necessarily mean you're on the short list as up and coming worm food.

Besides, if I was 90, I'd rather have a knife for defense against a mountain lion, than nothing.

Doc

Doc, the first fellow you mention wouldn't be an Englishman by the name of Jerry Lee would he? The man I just named matches your discription and he outpaced me in my twenties (guessin' he was in his fifties back then).