Brett-

Why do I have misgivings when I hear that you are wandering through a forest where you know that priests periodically release arrows?

Of course THEY say that they are arrows of "good fortune." Sure, and slinging a ceramic bowl at you is more good luck?

Then someone sells you an obviously sabotaged bike. This is more good luck? It's a good thing that you are not paranoid, as ARE the rest of your gentle readers.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, who tries hard to AVOID "slings and arrows" however they may be characterized