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[MurphOnMillerAve]

Murph,
How close have you been to a bear in those woods in the past?

Never saw one. I was only advised by numerous farmers and workmen in the Cortland area that bears existed aplenty in the overall landscape.

Plus, there was that time I had walked a good distance into the forest (pictured in a few posts previously ) and received the distinct feeling (immediately self-denied) that I was being watched. the impression persisted and increased. Again I denied it. But the feeling sustained itself. I turned on my heel and walked back to the car. I took those photos and have not returned since . That experience is the principal reason I have come to this forum for perspectives broader and wiser than my own in this regard.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

.......the distinct feeling (immediately self-denied) that I was being watched. the impression persisted and increased

Banjos in the air?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

You better know nj's gun laws before you carry a 44 !

I'm not getting that gun.

He's getting a pet bear......

I'd rather have a pet full-grown tiger to take along with me, but I'd imagine their kitty-litter box would be a bit much to maintain.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I thought this site was about model trains? Oh well, I don't have any model train photos or stories today, so bears it will be.
Curious bears photo:

curious_bears.jpg

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Thank you for that video link, Wayne. And I'll be pouring over that "BearSmart" video.

Regarding model train (layout) photos, when was the last time you saw any here, other than by me with what have likely been repeats ?

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I'm not getting that gun.

He's getting a pet bear......

I'd rather have a pet full-grown tiger to take along with me, but I'd imagine their kitty-litter box would be a bit much to maintain.

Stinky, too. But no issues with neighbors anymore,

[MurphOnMillerAve]

.......the distinct feeling (immediately self-denied) that I was being watched. the impression persisted and increased

Banjos in the air?

Felt, not heard.

[webenda]

You have heard about the occasional biker being taken by them in California, not too long ago, right?

I read those reports with interest. They are very rare and, in most cases, the victim failed to stand up to the mountain lion. In one case, the bicylist tried to stand up to the cat, throwing rocks at it (good) but then got scared and ran (bad.) The cat bit him in the back of the neck. He resumed fighting and the cat left. The cat was later tracked down and killed.

Verified Mountain Lion Attacks on Humans in California (1986 through 2014)
Date Type Attack Location
Dec. 1994 Fatal Cuyamaca State Park
Mar. 1995 Nonfatal Mt. Lowe (San Gabriel Mtns.)
Jan. 2004 Fatal Whiting Ranch Regional Park
Jan. 2004 Nonfatal Whiting Ranch Regional Park

There are many more reports of people standing up to a mountain lion and the cat backing off. As a general rule, if you do not run, a predatory animal's instinct to chase and kill will not be activated. There are always exceptions to general rules.

[rogruth]

I thought this site was about model trains? Oh well, I don't have any model train photos or stories today, so bears it will be.
Curious bears photo:

curious_bears.jpg

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Thank you for that video link, Wayne. And I'll be pouring over that "BearSmart" video.

Regarding model train (layout) photos, when was the last time you saw any here, other than by me with what have likely been repeats ?

I have nothing new to show and have posted many photos of my layout in the past.
I can't repost old photos unless a technician that is trying to get the photos from my old computer since it died is successful.

[webenda]

The cat was later tracked down and killed.

Animal rights groups had a fit over taking the poor innocent mountain lion down.

I wonder how many of them were religious? The bible's recommendation on bulls probably applies to cats also.

Exodus 21:28-29
28 “If a bull gores a man or a woman and that one dies, the bull must be stoned to death and its meat is not to be eaten; but the owner of the bull is free from punishment.
29 But if a bull was in the habit of goring and its owner had been warned but he would not keep it under guard and it killed a man or a woman, the bull is to be stoned and its owner is also to be put to death.

I would expect a similar law in the Quran but have not been able to find it.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I wonder how many of them were religious?

As I understand it, mountain lines are quite religious.

[Roy]

We have bears around L.A., too. Every now and then, there will be a video on the local news of one enjoying someone's jacuzzi.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I bet that'll leave a film.

[Roy]

Exodus 21:28-29
28 “If a bull gores a man or a woman and that one dies, the bull must be stoned to death and its meat is not to be eaten; but the owner of the bull is free from punishment.
29 But if a bull was in the habit of goring and its owner had been warned but he would not keep it under guard and it killed a man or a woman, the bull is to be stoned and its owner is also to be put to death.

In 28, why can't you have steak? Can you have steak, in 29?

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Exodus 21:28-29
28 “If a bull gores a man or a woman and that one dies, the bull must be stoned to death and its meat is not to be eaten; but the owner of the bull is free from punishment.
29 But if a bull was in the habit of goring and its owner had been warned but he would not keep it under guard and it killed a man or a woman, the bull is to be stoned and its owner is also to be put to death.

In 28, why can't you have steak? Can you have steak, in 29?

Just love cherrypicking the Old Testament for gems.........in 28 it's the bull's fault. Yup, that makes sense. Ever try stoning a bull? Bet that's not all that easy....

In 29, do you stone the owner, too? At the same time, maybe holding the bull?

No steak......nothing but a waste........

[MurphOnMillerAve]

And nowadays we truck bulls to visit cows for romance possibilities. Or we have a brave man wearing a long glove cutting down on the chance factor. Cost is in the tens-of-thousands, per grunt. Go figger.