09-19-2003, 12:47 PM
Good morning, Ron. You make a valid point about the two-legged walruses fattening up for the winter, and Spring, and Summer and Fall before the cold sets in and they have to put on a long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
I read in the local paper recently where yet another bear had been caught in the 'burbs, chowing down on dog food (they must love the stuff) in a backyard. If the same bear is caught three times, then it is put down. So far, only smaller bears have invaded the 'burbs and haven't harmed anyone, yet. I predict that someone is going to open their garage one day and find a 400 lb Black Bear hibernating in their $60,00 Hummer for the winter. Now that will be an interesting situation. Who's going to wake that bear up? Don't look at me, it's not my Hummer. I drive a Chevy.
Personally, I'm always prepared for winter driving (of course my Silverado is 4x4), Colorado weather can change faster than a woman shopping for shoes. We already have snow in the high country and the foilage is changing colors. The elk rut has started early and snow birds are flocking in to watch and listen. I do believe that they are waiting to see a bull elk slip his "hum-dinger" into a receptive cow. Perverts. Anyway, the only thing I need to add to my "driving" box is chains and a shovel, both essential to winter driving. Of course the real excitement is watching all those new SUVs stuck alongside the road (4-wheel drive doesn't mean 4-wheel stop) with only a few inches of snow on the ground. Gimme me a break here. It ain't snowing until it reaches the bumper, and then I should be inside sipping on a hot Rum toddy with my arm snaked around my favorite cuddling partner, resting on her melons (strickly to keep my hand warm).
Because I'm 1300 miles from the closest salt water, I haven't been keeping up with the ocean conditions but the water temperature is a good indication of future things to come. Warm water usually means more intense cold and all that comes with it. How are you are at driving on ice, Ron?
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I read in the local paper recently where yet another bear had been caught in the 'burbs, chowing down on dog food (they must love the stuff) in a backyard. If the same bear is caught three times, then it is put down. So far, only smaller bears have invaded the 'burbs and haven't harmed anyone, yet. I predict that someone is going to open their garage one day and find a 400 lb Black Bear hibernating in their $60,00 Hummer for the winter. Now that will be an interesting situation. Who's going to wake that bear up? Don't look at me, it's not my Hummer. I drive a Chevy.
Personally, I'm always prepared for winter driving (of course my Silverado is 4x4), Colorado weather can change faster than a woman shopping for shoes. We already have snow in the high country and the foilage is changing colors. The elk rut has started early and snow birds are flocking in to watch and listen. I do believe that they are waiting to see a bull elk slip his "hum-dinger" into a receptive cow. Perverts. Anyway, the only thing I need to add to my "driving" box is chains and a shovel, both essential to winter driving. Of course the real excitement is watching all those new SUVs stuck alongside the road (4-wheel drive doesn't mean 4-wheel stop) with only a few inches of snow on the ground. Gimme me a break here. It ain't snowing until it reaches the bumper, and then I should be inside sipping on a hot Rum toddy with my arm snaked around my favorite cuddling partner, resting on her melons (strickly to keep my hand warm).
Because I'm 1300 miles from the closest salt water, I haven't been keeping up with the ocean conditions but the water temperature is a good indication of future things to come. Warm water usually means more intense cold and all that comes with it. How are you are at driving on ice, Ron?
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