Open Thread – Bear!
16 06 2009
Look who came to call this morning! I’ve seen this guy around a couple of times but never got a picture. Actually, I didn’t get this one either. I credit Spouse, the morning person, who was up and able to grab the camera while I was still sawing a log.
He’s a very shiny and handsome black bear. Not particularly big, but his ears seem tall to me. I’m glad we have a black bear this year. Usually there’s only one bear that hangs around and it’s either black or brown. A couple years ago we had a big mangy looking brown bear that wasn’t afraid of anything… Made me a little nervous.
Buf the dog let’s us know when our friend is around by letting off a sort of snarly howl. It’s definitely not a ‘buf.’ I call it her carnivore bark. Of course, to be fair, bears are omnivores, but “omnivore bark” just doesn’t have the same oomph. The bark/howl/snarl is followed by a big ridge of hair on her back that stands straight up on end.
I’m not too worried about our moose calves. They hung out in the yard for 3 or 4 days, and then took off with Mom for parts unknown. I hadn’t seen them until yesterday. They were way down the road, a good distance from the house, so they’re making their rounds and expanding their territory. All looked happy and healthy. The little ones already look much sturdier than they did those first wobbly days.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:31 PM
crystalwolf aka caligrl Says:
June 16th, 2009 at 2:45 PM
I am so sick of being put in mod!!!
You guys look at this, Eye on you
could this be the smoking gun???
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It is odd that Rudy didn’t confirm that Willow was at the game. Possibly because he didn’t want it to come back on him should the information that she wasn’t there be revealed? Why else would he not back up the Governor’s story? It is also interesting that both spoke about the flight attendant issue. Methinks that is the remark that really got Gov Petty’s ire stoked up.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:35 PM
@redwoodmuse: I an not very religious anymore, but I pray for a good outcome for your son-in-law, and for strength for you and your daughter.
June 16th, 2009 at 3:36 PM
I thought it was funny that smurk & rudy talked about SP’s shoes.
Good old Rudy is an expert about women’s shoes. snark
June 16th, 2009 at 3:43 PM
EyeOnYou Says:
June 16th, 2009 at 3:31 PM
crystalwolf aka caligrl Says:
June 16th, 2009 at 2:45 PM
I am so sick of being put in mod!!!
You guys look at this, Eye on you
could this be the smoking gun???
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It is odd that Rudy didn’t confirm that Willow was at the game. Possibly because he didn’t want it to come back on him should the information that she wasn’t there be revealed? Why else would he not back up the Governor’s story? It is also interesting that both spoke about the flight attendant issue. Methinks that is the remark that really got Gov Petty’s ire stoked up.
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This came out the day after lettermans show and there was no mention of the joke about willow, b/c the echo chamber hadn’t blown the whole thing up yet. You can even hear rudy and smurke LAUGHING about the joke!(slutty flight attendant)
Willow wasn’t there. I keep getting thrown into the Mod can and I can’t believe no one is seizing on to this? I sent to Dave letterman.
I sent to Palingates. This needs to go viral! This was a Alaskan SNOWJOB!!!
June 16th, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Crystalwolf
It was really funny when Smirky slipped up and said Animal Rights groups were for Palin, tried to cover up, but Rudy was giggling like a girl by then and then Smirky couldn’t help laughing. Rudy was even trying to pretend he was laughing at something else minutes later.
I also think that there is doubt about Willow actually being at the gaame, needs following up on.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:40 PM
Crystalwolf
It was really funny when Smirky slipped up and said Animal Rights groups were for Palin, tried to cover up, but Rudy was giggling like a girl by then and then Smirky couldn’t help laughing. Rudy was even trying to pretend he was laughing at something else minutes later.
I also think that there is doubt about Willow actually being at the gaame, needs following up on.
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I don’t think she was there. And this whole thing was a non issue until the echo chamber made it a federal case.
Don’t you think Rudy would of mentioned meeting cute little willow? She was back at the hotel with Heather and her son! I’m sure of it.
June 16th, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Please keep redwoodmuse and her family in your prayers. Tonight will be tough for them all. She is on the forum if you would like give her some support.
Thanks,
Judy
June 16th, 2009 at 5:46 PM
@redwoodmuse
Our family recently suffered a horrific tragedy – my young nephew was killed violently. Before this, I had NO IDEA how much help it is when people step up and say something to acknowledge this pain. I used to feel as though I didn’t have the right words when something awful happened to someone else – and now I know that there are NEVER the perfect words for such events and feelings. It’s the time someone takes to say hello, shed a tear, give a hug, or tell you they are sorry that your family is suffering that matters. It matters so much to me, and my sisters.
The mudpups here probably saved the sanity of my sis – the thoughts, prayers and love was overflowing in every post to her blog, and every word uttered to me by local mudpups. We felt surrounded by a calm and caring crowd. Who knew that caring “strangers” could wield such power?
So I am now sharing all that love and support with YOU and your family. I close my eyes, and visualize that your son in law will have a successful surgery and come out of this OK. I visualize you and your family being surrounded by light and love. My best to you, and we really DO CARE even though we are a bunch of muddy people you wouldn’t recognize in a crowd. We are here for you.
June 16th, 2009 at 5:55 PM
I meant to say murdered violently. I think any unexpected death comes as a shock, but when it is mixed with lack of information and deep anger it seems to magnify the loss and make it very hard to move on.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Say NO to Palin in Politics Says:
June 16th, 2009 at 3:01 PM
And I’m not impressed with her AG choice, anyone who was chosen by and worked for W is suspect in my book. Cheney have a hand in this one? hmmmm? A little conversation and deal brokering done while in TX, Hmmmm?
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He has no Alaska experience that qualifies him as A-G, IMO – I’d be wanting a little more than clerking. But Alaska experience doesn’t matter because this year Sarah has a very heavy program for bringing numerous anti-environment lawsuits against the federal government. She has millions and millions and millions of Alaskan dollars set aside for this purpose – in addition to her #1 in-house bullsh*tter, Bill McAllister.
I’m sure the cult followers will be impressed to bits.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Amen Martha. You’ve said it all.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:52 PM
You were right there, Paula! Thank you so much!
June 16th, 2009 at 8:23 PM
oh criminy. Murder is illegal too, but they had to pass “anti-lynching” laws back in the 30s (I think) to make it stick for “all” persons. sheesh
June 16th, 2009 at 8:23 PM
oops. sorry, wrong “window”
June 16th, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Redwood muse, keeping my fingers crossed for a good outcome on tonight’s surgery. My kitties have their front paws crossed for you, too. Also.
June 16th, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Snoskred opened a forum thread to talk to redwoodmuse:
http://www.themudflats.net/forum/index.php/topic,7455.0.html
June 16th, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Says:
June 16th, 2009 at 7:55 AM
@ Sarah’s Ghostwriter
Thank you for part 4 – I’m taking a week off ALL Palin crap except your story!
“She screeched around the corner on two wheels, taking out some blue Winkies collecting money for Special Olympics. “Reminds me. Give the kid another peanut.””
You are as twisted (in a lovely way) as lynnrockets!
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Thank you, Martha, for the lovely complient. I also too, am taking a week–or more–off Palin, except for posting my story. Hope others are enjoying it as well. It’s been cathartic.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Love to redwoodmuse and all her family.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:30 PM
It’s now 11:39PM California time… Hoping SIL came through successfully.
Martha: ALL murder is violent. I’m sorry for your family’s loss.