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#21
Victor Smith said:
Curmudgeon said:
Found it. I knew I'd seen them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-BMW_W0QQitemZ250016755343QQcmdZViewItem
Someone bought it! Not surprised that was a hellova cheap price for a rare bird like that! Hell I woulda bought it if I had the spare change. I got a Honda n600 needing restoration, but no garage no work, so I gotta wait.
Hmmmmmmmmmm looks like it's marked "Reserve not met", so you can bid in the next round. ;) :)

Takes less room than a layout. :smiley:

#22

There was a caviet in the item description that it was also listed locally for sale and that if he sold it that way before the end of auction, he would pull it. I figured thats what happened since it ended early.

#23

Hi all, Life is full of surprises… and what a surprise it was.

Does the bear sh-- in the woods? Yes, most of the time, but this time he decorated our driveway. Most likely he’s an equal opportunity bear, the past three years the neighbour’s driveway was the target, I guess it was our turn. :wink:

#24

Must be a small bear. I don’t see any bells.

#25

Since this was brought to the top by HJ, I’ll continue the part about the cars. Both the Isetta and the Misserschmitt (spelling?) are available at the local antique car dealer here in Spokane. They are really neat looking little cars. I also remember the Crosley which was mentioned earlier. I’ve not seen one of those around in years. Unfortunately the new little cars won’t get my attention. They are just too small to provide protection in an accident (IMO). Driving around here is like driving in the “bumper cars” ride at the fair… :frowning: I’d really like to have a Vespa scooter too, but I just don’t want that “over my dead body”.

Warren

#26
Steve Featherkile said:
Must be a small bear. I don't see any bells.
Steve you're right, it's a two or three year old. Really nice black bear, hope to get a picture of him before he goes hibernating for the winter.

Most of the bears around here are not “problem bears”, three years ago we had one who would sit in the berry bushes, munching away and then follow us for a little distance. Usually we just talk to the bears in a calm voice.

#27

Yeah, I’ve been know to talk in a calm voice to bears.

While quietly running the slide back on my .45ACP.

#28

Crosleys…52MPG in 1948.

Anyway, that’s one reason I drive my 50 Ford…can you say “tank”?

#29

Just in case someone doesn’t know why the absence of bells is a GOOD thing:

Warning

Bears

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, recently issued this bulletin:

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert of bears while in the field.

"We advise outdoorsmen to wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren’t expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear.

It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear manure:

Black bear manure is smaller and contains lots of berries and Squirrel fur.

Grizzly bear manure has little bells in it and smells like pepper."

#30

Matthew, :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: Yes, some bears like it hot!

:smiley: :smiley:

#31

Gee Hans,
I slipped one past you! :smiley:

madwolf

#32

Gee Steve,

Would you believe that my wife and I have referred to those bell-wearing hikers as “Ding-a-lings” for the past few years? :wink: :slight_smile:

Now, when I go mountain biking with my buddies in Bear Valley we have a tendency to sing loudly. :wink: And people also tread carefully in Cougar Canyon.

#33
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
And people also tread carefully in Cougar Canyon.
I tawt I taw a puddy tat ...
#34
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
Gee Steve,

Would you believe that my wife and I have referred to those bell-wearing hikers as “Ding-a-lings” for the past few years? :wink: :slight_smile:

Now, when I go mountain biking with my buddies in Bear Valley we have a tendency to sing loudly. :wink: And people also tread carefully in Cougar Canyon.


My wife and I call the “bear bait.” Not necessarily original, but what can you do when you have to write your own stuff. :smiley:

I lived in San Diego for a long time, and the cougars in the Laguna Mountains extract their revenge on hikers/runners by chasing them down and… well, never mind, let your imagination run.

madwolf

#35
Chris Vernell said:
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
And people also tread carefully in Cougar Canyon.
I tawt I taw a puddy tat ...
Chris,

Is that like a modified “Pink Panther” theme?? :smiley: :wink: :smiley:

#36
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
Chris Vernell said:
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
And people also tread carefully in Cougar Canyon.
I tawt I taw a puddy tat ...
Chris,

Is that like a modified “Pink Panther” theme?? :smiley: :wink: :smiley:


Looney Toons. Not that Sylvester is much of a cougar :wink:

Oops. Looney Tunes.
Loong years ago, when I used Waterloo Station for the train back to school (boarding, see Reading Gaol, Ballad of), they had a movie theatre that showed cartoons continuously for waiting passengers.
See, a trains connection. :smiley:

#37

Hi all,

Apart from the calling cards the bears leave, one can tell that skiing season is just around the corner. Our slogan : How many days of skiing prior to Halloween?!?

I’ve picked up my season pass this morning and got Pass #2; I guess the shop owner got #1. :wink: :slight_smile:

And what’s the chuckle? Three guys lined for 10am shop opening and the skiing has to be three weeks away. :wink: :slight_smile: