That deer in the headlight look.

I swore I wasn't going to post anymore deer stories because I think they were jinxing me but I have to tell just one more. I will keep it short. Yesterday on my way to work Bambi decided to take a walk on the wild side and cross the road in front of me. Bad move for a dear you know. Anywhoo she didn't run, jump, trot or even sashay not that a deer can sashay, she just walked. So I came to a stop while she cleared my lane. But she didn't continue walking she just got in the other lane and stood there.

It was a face off...man against beast as she stood there looking at me not 10 feet from me and right beside my car. Not knowing what to do, I rolled the window down and spoke to her; "You know, this is why you guys keep getting hit. You can't just stand in the road." Bambi just stood there looking at me while I spoke and then gave me that "Like whatever" look as she turned and walked slowly away. The nerve of some animals. That took a lot of gall to just stand there. What if I had a gun?

Have a great day,
Greg

Comments

Terri Tiffany said…
I'm glad it wasn't another accident for both of you:))
June 23, 2010 at 4:49 AM
The Bug said…
I get to see lots of dead deer on my commute - I wish they'd stay out of the road too! But it's pretty rural so I guess they just don't really think the road is that dangerous.
June 23, 2010 at 6:01 AM
Rena Jones said…
Oh, thank God! There's someone else in this world that talks to animals. At least she didn't snuff at you. I always feel insulted when I've been snuffed at.
June 23, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Wanda said…
You did the right thing, Greg. That deer needed a good talking to, and you were just the one to deliver it!!

My daughter is here visiting from Oregon, and she had deer and bear stories too.

A bear was hit recently by a car, and now he is in someones freezer! Someone should have talked to him.
June 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Carmen said…
I hope he went home and thought about it! Jeesh!
June 23, 2010 at 8:51 PM
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