While out hiking in California, we noticed a sign on the trail which explained what to do if we encountered a mountain lion. Basically, it said that we should scream and wave our arms in the air. And, it that didn’t work, we should grab a big stick and attack the mountain lion.

Well, not wanting to be taken by surprise and looking for a large branch, I picked up the first one that I found and used it for a walking stick. It worked find.

We did not see any mountain lions but every time I heard something in the brush, I raised my stick in the air and made loud, threatening sounds.

I am sure I terrified a few chipmunks that day.