[Ansteorra] Speaking of Geese (was) Thanks for a genuinely new comment

[Michelle Dodd]

I got this from another elist;
 
"Lesson of the Goose"1. As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird behind it. By flying in a V-formation, the whole flock adds 71 percent more flying range than if each bird flew alone Lesson: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier when they are traveling on the thrust of one another. 
 
2. When a goose gets sick, wounded, or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down. They stay with the goose to help and protect it until it is able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out with another formation to catch up with the flock. Lesson: If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other. 
 
3. Whenever a goose falls out of the formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. Lesson: If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed where we want to go. 
 
4. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. Lesson: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. 
 
5. The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. Lesson: We need to make sure our honking from behind is encouraging- -not something less than helpful. 
 
each is a lesson for all of us.
Gabriele



> From: runa.herd at earthlink.net> To: ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:34:03 -0500> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Thanks for a genuinely new comment> > Those who want goose feathers can seek their own. Glad someone understands.> Only things worse than a goose are swans and guinea hens. Try having a guinea hen> attached to the top of your head with its toes/talons/whatever firmly grabbing> your braids and trying to peck out your brains. Guinea hens are not my friends.> Which just in case you are wondering... they can outrun a moped.> > Guess I should start helping her clean out her bird cages. One blue macaw, > one cockatoo, a parrot & 2 parakeets.> > Runa of The Thundering Herd> http://runa-herd.livejournal.com> www.bedlambazaar.com> http://thethunderingherd.net> > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > When I was four, I got goosed by a goose. 'Nuff said.> > YIS,> >> > Giertrud Gyldenstierne> > RUGA Provost, Shire of Blackmoor Keep> >> >