Excellent commentary and synopsis of your "incident", Mzuri! You have pointed out the fact that is very easy for any of us to fail to give this sort of thing it's proper significance. When the flag goes fly, when the adrenalin dumps, all bets are off, and the way we respond is really just a guess, especially if this is our first time in that kind of situation.

We think a great deal about what we will do but actually being there has a funny way of being real which affects everything about our plans and judgement. About all we can do is make sure we have our best chance to accomplish the task by having at hand that thing or things that will give us a fighting chance to survive. We just do not fully comprehend the affect that this kind of situation can have on us and how it can affect our judgement under stress.

I am glad you and your family survived the incident as well as you did. No doubt your demeanor had some effect on the outcome even though all you were armed with was strong words. I appreciate the reminder you have posted here based on actual experience! It's a sobering thought for all of us. Thank you!

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So long ... Ken