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The Goose Story

 
Next fall, when you see Geese heading South
    for the Winter ... flying along in V formation ...
    you might consider what Science has discovered
    as to Why they fly that Way:

As each bird flaps its Wings, it creates
    an Uplift for the bird immediately Following.

By flying in V formation the Whole Flock adds
    at least 71% greater Flying Range,
    than if each bird Flew on its Own.
 

PEOPLE WHO SHARE A COMMON DIRECTION
AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY
CAN GET WHERE THEY ARE GOING MORE QUICKLY AND EASILY
BECAUSE
THEY ARE TRAVELLING ON THE THRUST OF ONE ANOTHER.
 
When a goose Falls out of Formation
    it suddenly feels the Drag and Resistance
    of trying to go it alone ... and quickly
    gets back into Formation to take Advantage
    of the Lifting Power of the bird in front.
IF WE HAVE AS MUCH SENSE AS A GOOSE
WE WILL STAY IN FORMATION WITH THOSE
WHO ARE HEADED THE SAME WAY WE ARE.
 
When the Head Goose gets tired it rotates back
    in the Wing ... and another goose flies Point.
IT IS SENSIBLE TO TAKE TURNS DOING DEMANDING JOBS ...
WITH PEOPLE OR WITH GEESE FLYING SOUTH.
 
Geese honk from behind to Encourage those up Front
    to keep up their Speed.
WHAT DO WE SAY WHEN WE HONK FROM BEHIND?
 
Finally ... and this is Important ... when a goose gets Sick,
    or is wounded by Gunshots, and falls out of Formation,
    two other Geese fall out with that goose and
    follow it down to lend Help and Protection
They stay with the Fallen Goose until it is able to Fly
    or until it Dies; and only then do they launch out
    on their own, or with another Formation
    to catch up with their Group.
IF WE HAVE THE SENSE OF A GOOSE
WE WILL STAND BY EACH OTHER LIKE THAT.
 
 

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