tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post3055029818361343068..comments2024-03-26T17:30:22.600-08:00Comments on Way Up North: Two in two days: "Really odd"Rev. Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-6215848472363919772017-06-21T05:39:11.044-08:002017-06-21T05:39:11.044-08:00Jim, that's correct, and I've heard the sa...Jim, that's correct, and I've heard the same comment here ever since we arrived. <br /><br />threecollie, I understand. There are always those who behave that way, but there's still enough sense in the Alaskan community to shut them up.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-78807020277571292662017-06-21T05:32:26.769-08:002017-06-21T05:32:26.769-08:00These stories played here in our area and I cringe...These stories played here in our area and I cringed at the comments on them. Not only do people have no clue about dangerous animals, they have no sympathy for the bereaved families. I try not to get angry with them, but it isn't easy.threecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811004278088768813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-60990694184567140372017-06-20T21:53:15.790-08:002017-06-20T21:53:15.790-08:00When my Boeing friends were on TDY at Fort Greely ...When my Boeing friends were on TDY at Fort Greely installing Really Neat Stuff, they were told that *IF* they went off site to go fishing, it was highly recommended that they take AT LEAST a 44 Magnum handgun for "Bear Repellant". A 12 gauge shotgun with slugs was better, but the 44 Mag was the minimum.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-65166274606611351222017-06-20T20:03:54.048-08:002017-06-20T20:03:54.048-08:00We have several each year, TB. The unusual part is...We have several each year, TB. The unusual part is that it's black bears, instead of grizzlies.<br /><br />Linda, the namby-pamby 'feel-gooder/bears are our misunderstood friends" crowd wants us to throw rocks, shout, ring bells, or use bear spray. What bears <i>respect</i> is several large-caliber shots to the head.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-59354301156630711632017-06-20T18:25:29.060-08:002017-06-20T18:25:29.060-08:00Throw wood or rocks at a predatory bear. Seems lik...Throw wood or rocks at a predatory bear. Seems like throwing some lead would be the better course.<br /><br />Condolences to both families. May God comfort them.<br /><br />You all be safe up there, Reverend.LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-82308734307279057592017-06-20T15:49:23.631-08:002017-06-20T15:49:23.631-08:00That is unusual almost anywhere, Reverend. You do...That is unusual almost anywhere, Reverend. You do not hear about many bear strikes here in the lower 48.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.com