Category: Yard Animals
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Bear Back (Not horses)
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Herb’s blog, Herbdate 22121-692: I purchased a couple of bearproof trashcans last year from Ace. We have a large (400 pound, maybe) male black bear and at times we have had a sow and two cubs, that roam the neighborhood once in a while. They’ve done everything from throwing it…
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Distract…What Was That?
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I read Colin McQueen’s post today about the distractions he faces while writing, called, The Way It Is. His diversions resonated with me because I find myself easily distracted, as well. It depends on what time of the day it is. Early morning or late at night it is easier…
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A New Visitor
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Yesterday morning the crows and ravens were making a huge and raucous noise. The previous day all of the other birds had been making a lot of noise. My youngest daughter went out to see why the crows were acting so strangely. This guy swooshed by her and up into…
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The Bear Returns to a New Trash Can
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I broke down and bought a new, bear-proof, trashcan. I got so tired of picking up his trash that I bought this very nice one on Ace Hardware’s website. It was also the least expensive one I could find that was certified bear-proof. A lot of our trash fits in…
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Becoming Unbearable
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The first couple of times it was really kind of cool. We have a bear that lives somewhere in the neighborhood. Getting to see a bear in town, well, the suburbs, actually, but still, getting to see a bear was a thrilling treat. A sow and her cubs or a…
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Bear Lee There – Again
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Dear Fans, Friends, Fiends, Foes, Family and Nature Lovers, My question for you all today is, where does a 300+ pound bear and her cub go to eat? Anywhere they want to. Including my trash can. We live in a sort of suburban area called Stratmoor Hills in Colorado Springs,…
