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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: ManyMoose who wrote (35902)	7/22/2008 7:36:27 AM
From: TideGlider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224749

My home is surrounded by woods. One morning I walked out the side door and looked to my right and saw Momma Bear (black) and two cubs. My hands were full of equipment and a coat. I knew I had better back into the house. I did and looked at them from the kitchen window. They were 20 ft away at best. The resumed play. The cubs running around in circles and jumping on Momma who was on her back and she swatted them off. They were having a great time acting like TV bears. They appeared extremely happy. Camera had no film so I slowly exited again and drove down the mountain to a convenience store. Got some film and returned with the owner of the store. Well we could see her exiting with the cubs slowly through the back yards and picnic area. They left a pile of bear manure. It looked to be filled with some type of grain like seed. I always wondered what she was eating. The fur was so black and silky. I was impressed. They were seen in the area a lot that summer, but I think momma was likely killed that fall during a big hunt. I always wondered if one day they would crash through the door if they smelled something favorable. I have heard they do that from time to time. I don't like messes and would feel terrible to shoot one.

To: ManyMoose who wrote (35902)	7/22/2008 9:47:48 AM
From: Ann Corrigan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 224749

So far that's my sole personal encounter, hope our lustrous coated friend forgot the area by now. During a business seminar in the mtns some yrs ago, one of the wkend's social activities was a hike in remote woods...the group was advised to follow the guide's instructions if we encountered a bear--he said stand perfectly still and stare the bear directly in it's eyes....yeah right, like that was gonna happen. My alternative plan involved burning off shoe leather while hoping someone heeded the guide's advice.<g>