walt, like your humor. hell, i'm ready to do that w/relatives and friends. later gene ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2002 1:25 PM Subject: Re: (njc)Saftey Warning -- Know your droppings!
> > In a message dated 7/14/02 1:13:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << thanks, but there hasn't been a wild sighting of a grizzly in california > for > > years. incidentally, black bears can climb trees and run up to 15mph. > > pepper spray? i don't think so. years and years ago backpacker magazine > > did a study and found out if you have an attacking bear all pepper spray > > does is piss the bear off more. >> > > Um, yeah, no grizzly's in CA since the '20's, I think -- that's what tipped > me off that it was a joke, but good point -- somebody might take it > seriously. Probably better to throw the bell(s) at the bear and pepper-spray > yourself. The bell might puzzle or distract the bear, and your screaming and > writhing will probably put him/her off further. > > Best to all, > > Walt
