Bears are the most indestructible animal in the western hemisphere. The
skull of a bear
has a slope that is reminiscent of the passive armor on a tank, bullets
bounce off of it.
The bear was not perturbed because it didn't consider you a threat.
At 06:19 PM 7/5/2001 -0600, Tom wrote:
>:-)
>
>What I find interesting in the two close encounters I've had with bears is
>that they have seemed imperturbable. In one case years ago I went out and
>beat on a frying pan with a metal spoon. The bear didn't care, he kept on
>licking the Blackberry brandy bottle. In this case I had the flashlight
>shining in his eyes for a good 2 - 3 minutes. I thought he would either
>walk away or come after me. I can only conclude you are correct. He was
>waiting for the salsa and finished the chips after running out of patience.
>
>Tom C.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ray Allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 5:19 PM
>Subject: Re: Firearms was Howdy Digest folks! (with photo element)
>
>
> > That's understandable. You had to rush back inside for some stale salsa
>for
> > the stale corn chips!!
> >
> > Ray Allen. Sydney. Australia.
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