tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00The Adventures of Tom & AtticusUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5913125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-61342335068463292712018-12-23T10:31:54.956-05:002018-12-23T10:31:54.956-05:00This is my first time reading a blog. Looks like I...This is my first time reading a blog. Looks like I am going to stick to your stories for a while. I am glad everything went well. Himalayahttps://ghumakkadd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-31248575737871072972018-12-03T19:25:28.209-05:002018-12-03T19:25:28.209-05:00Oh my, what a story. And, as usual, your words alw...Oh my, what a story. And, as usual, your words always put me right there. Although I'm glad to be "right there" from my couch on North Carolina! So glad all turned out well, for all involved. Quite remarkable, really.AnnOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988140848533369740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-29955428981036564202018-11-27T10:41:28.015-05:002018-11-27T10:41:28.015-05:00I have never heard of an encounter like that turni...I have never heard of an encounter like that turning out so well. It us said that animals can sense our feelings, our hearts. I am sure the moose knew what a kind heart you have Tom. God bless.<br /><br />As for the guy who took the antlers...I firmly believe in karma.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703123641702554983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-64724701214456130412018-11-20T14:26:11.180-05:002018-11-20T14:26:11.180-05:00I hope you know you all are blessed! I hope you know you all are blessed! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-1185870997335181692018-11-18T14:30:14.637-05:002018-11-18T14:30:14.637-05:00Another WOW ! I too held my breath throughout re...Another WOW ! I too held my breath throughout reading - then that big sigh of relief as I could finally breathe again !!! Adding my thanks for the safety of all of you and I know you'll have a blessed, warm, loving Thanksgiving. Also glad to read another story by you ! I've missed you sine months ago when you made your "Confession"... I don't do Facebook so look forward to your postings. I now know all is well - hoping another book will soon be available ! ?? Blessings, BeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-11023064999881570382018-11-18T07:49:18.385-05:002018-11-18T07:49:18.385-05:00Tom, reading this just now, I could see your ether...Tom, reading this just now, I could see your ethereal experience in my mind’s eye. Your writing is magical. I am so happy you, Samwise and Emily AND the moose were not hurt. And Emily...needing to check on you and see up close, the creature on the ground. I wonder what she thought as the moose slowly rose to stand in front of you both.<br /><br />Some things just cannot be explained.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248785115246660165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-14365024097610952322018-11-17T08:52:14.605-05:002018-11-17T08:52:14.605-05:00So happy you are all okay. I do believe that we al...So happy you are all okay. I do believe that we all have someone watching over us. That's an amazing experience.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467563151501137662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-45192614466341854492018-11-17T07:16:05.691-05:002018-11-17T07:16:05.691-05:00Glad you weren't hurt Tom and that Mr Moosey w...Glad you weren't hurt Tom and that Mr Moosey was able to walk away, even without his rack. All the best. Philip Wernerhttps://sectionhiker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-4557346705341683672018-11-16T22:18:55.415-05:002018-11-16T22:18:55.415-05:00So thankful that all involved are not hurt or wors...So thankful that all involved are not hurt or worse. Just amazing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539241855455881527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-30683796791515530972018-11-16T20:15:20.834-05:002018-11-16T20:15:20.834-05:00Profound communion. Deeply moved.Profound communion. Deeply moved.Ingridnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-68228128970308131162018-11-16T19:45:57.303-05:002018-11-16T19:45:57.303-05:00Had you not collided with the moose, that truck dr...Had you not collided with the moose, that truck driver might have. That would have been a disaster, quite unlike the beautiful, miraculous connection you had. -Mary<br /><br />anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431890496769055000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-11056977143404154642018-11-16T16:44:12.587-05:002018-11-16T16:44:12.587-05:00Sorry to be redundant, but WOW! So glad you are al...Sorry to be redundant, but WOW! So glad you are all okay. It was not your time. Continue your adventure but please be safe!Shilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663018476191463757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-38946151631227880252018-11-16T15:33:45.871-05:002018-11-16T15:33:45.871-05:00Holy crap!Holy crap!Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-6247781773938217882018-11-16T14:17:36.444-05:002018-11-16T14:17:36.444-05:00This is exactly why I follow you and read everythi...This is exactly why I follow you and read everything you write. You, sir, have the gift of words. I think I held my breath reading this amazing story. I was transported by your side and felt the same emotions. Glad you are all safe and continuing to press onward!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05032834711258806740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-53855146013322821482018-11-16T13:05:42.536-05:002018-11-16T13:05:42.536-05:00Glad that this turned out okay for you and the moo...Glad that this turned out okay for you and the moose. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057050791822850302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-17115961884370671452018-11-16T10:39:01.359-05:002018-11-16T10:39:01.359-05:00“Our eyes were connected. I’ll remember that commu...“Our eyes were connected. I’ll remember that communion for all my years and into another lifetime if such a thing happens.” The feelings run deep in these two sentences. Thank you for sharing this story. It gave fresh meaning to “Onward, by all means.”Megan Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292229474222254844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-1902292717545306792018-11-16T10:28:05.590-05:002018-11-16T10:28:05.590-05:00I am so grateful you are all in one piece ( except...I am so grateful you are all in one piece ( except for the antlers). And thank you for using the term "faze".....I have been annoyed often when I see it spelled "phaze". Problem with being an old schoolteacher.....<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07963142113902243105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-46360742027189647092018-11-16T10:16:33.473-05:002018-11-16T10:16:33.473-05:00You are a gifted writer. Please don't ever st...You are a gifted writer. Please don't ever stop!!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407920002609094401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-64947457153418324462018-11-16T09:37:01.839-05:002018-11-16T09:37:01.839-05:00Glad you all are okay!Glad you all are okay!Chris Pellegrinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151612577147351239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-6600766175665844692018-11-16T09:03:43.691-05:002018-11-16T09:03:43.691-05:00I am so thankful that everyone is OK! God has mor...I am so thankful that everyone is OK! God has more for you to do. You make a big impact on many lives.Kay Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-47945173826067346402018-11-16T08:28:41.263-05:002018-11-16T08:28:41.263-05:00What a miracle! All around. I have had friends sev...What a miracle! All around. I have had friends severely injured by Moose, another who walked away, but his car was destroyed, and another who was killed.<br />I do love the majesty of Moose, but I am also so aware of their being with us. (I'm in NH)<br />This was so well written. Thank you for sharing, and again, so glad you are all well.Maribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435726542598515305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35807877743206531032018-11-16T07:59:46.348-05:002018-11-16T07:59:46.348-05:00Wow! All's well that ends well my late mother ...<br />Wow! All's well that ends well my late mother used to say. Nice to here that the 4 of you and Bill are OK.<br />Wendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908220741607773983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-12755600693785237042018-11-16T07:17:56.492-05:002018-11-16T07:17:56.492-05:00Tom I live in northern mi. About ten years ago I ...Tom I live in northern mi. About ten years ago I was driving in the dark right before deer season and all of a sudden in my headlights stood a huge buck, someone's trophy and the same thing that happened to you happened to me . HIS EYE! I can still feel that connection and like slow motion wack. And off he ran into the woods,hopefully to live another day. The front of my car however was not as lucky as yours .but that eye.... I will never forget that moment of connection. Jbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685687173019660412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-56744975167121440332018-11-16T07:15:23.662-05:002018-11-16T07:15:23.662-05:00Tom I live in northern mi. About ten years ago I ...Tom I live in northern mi. About ten years ago I was driving in the dark right before deer season and all of a sudden in my headlights stood a huge buck, someone's trophy and the same thing that happened to you happened to me . HIS EYE! I can still feel that connection and like slow motion wack. And off he ran into the woods,hopefully to live another day. The front of my car however was not as lucky as yours .but that eye.... I will never forget that moment of connection. Jbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685687173019660412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-15030078584894140282018-11-16T07:07:21.855-05:002018-11-16T07:07:21.855-05:00So grateful all of you and the moose are well. I m...So grateful all of you and the moose are well. I marvel every time that I read your writings, of how connected you are to the animal and human spirit. I compare your abilities to convey this with Wendell Berry’s unique connection to nature and how he covets that in his writings! God speed to you, Samwise, Emily and Bill- and The Moose!Lisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664559552123885321noreply@blogger.com