Posted by Mike (WA) on January 15, 2015 at 09:31:24 from (69.10.196.5):
In Reply to: A Real Mystery. posted by lfure on January 15, 2015 at 05:59:13:
The real story probably isn't as mysterious and intriguing as they'd like it to be. It was leaned against a tree, so probably not a distress situation. Most likely scenario would be someone working cattle stopped for lunch and forgot it. Or may have had to make a hasty exit because the stock was beginning to stray. Couldn't (or didn't bother to) retrace his steps to retrieve it. Rifle may have been in poor shape and not worth the bother.
I was taught to keep track of all my stuff, and even if I didn't want to keep it, dispose of it properly. But since being involved with tenants and rentals, I can't believe the stuff they leave behind, without a second thought. 'Course, IHMO, many of them are not even capable of a first thought, so a second thought is out of the question.
But I agree- its always fun to read these stories, and speculate.
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