Hi Gang,
When going into "Bear Country", besides the pepper spray, take two
sticks. Bang them together at frequent intervals and shout "hi bear". Let
them know that you are coming. You are much better off.
73,
Steve Brandt N7VS
Portland, Oregon
> > Last night I finally got around to it. Hustler whip in back pocket.
KX1
>
> That seriously does sound like fun.
>
> > signals on 20. Dog Josey standing by just in case I saw a bear.
> > John N0EVH (Every volt helps)
>
> Since you bring up bears. I'd like to pass on a letter for all you QRPers
> who like to go out in the wilderness.
>
> The U.S. Department of Agriculture in cooperation with Canadian
authorities
> have issued an official bear warning. This is due to the recent increase
in
> bear attacks. Since most of these attacks are directly attributed to
> surprising the bears. You are advised, when in bear territory, to wear a
> little bell and to carry pepper spray. You are also advised, since Black
> bears are far more doscile than Brown bears, to try to determine what kind
> of bear is in your area. This is easily done by examining their waste.
Black
> bear waste contains little bits of berries, insects, and such. Brown bear
> waste contains little bells and smells like pepper.
>
>
> Ron Pyle
> Hot Springs, SD
> When being chased by a bear. You don't have to outrun the bear. You just
> have to outrun the other guy.
> Beware of kisses from Pit Bulls...They might have the flu...
>
> _______________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
