I’ve Still Got You!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Sometimes going it alone can take a person only so far–and sometimes in the wrong direction–as this exhausted mountian climber learned when he would have plunged to almost certain death without the quick thinking and help of others moments before the ice sheet he was on gave way.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/mountain-climber-saved-last-second-near-fatal-fall-234404283.html

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About russtowne

My wife and I have been married for over 33 years. We have 3 adult children and recently became grandparents for the first time, with a second one on the way! I founded, own, and operate an investment management and advisory firm. My wife is a Special Ed teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. In addition to our family and friends and my profession, my passions include writing poetry, song lyrics, and non-fiction short stories; tending a fern garden and small redwood grove on our property, hiking in ancient old-growth redwood forests, and watching old movie classics.
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5 Responses to I’ve Still Got You!

  1. Christine says:
    July 5, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Hi Russ! I nominated your blog for the Thought Provoking Blog award! You can visit my blog here http://wp.me/p1fiGl-oa to read about it! Thank you for doing what you do!! ~Peace, Christine

    Reply
  2. writerwannabe763 says:
    July 6, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    What a harrowing experience but a wonderful ending …Diane

    Reply
  3. russtowne says:
    July 6, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Yes indeed! It was harrowing even knowing that he was not going to plunge to his death!

    Thank you for your comment!
    Russ

    Reply

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