Can't really call him a pet, but..

Luba · 04-28-2007, 10:01 AM

we've already had a bear over the fence into the garbage can! They are getting smarter all the time....

TKDLady · 04-28-2007, 07:32 PM

Sounds kind of scary!

Luba · 04-28-2007, 08:21 PM

A few years ago I opened the door early in the morning, just getting light, and across the fence about 10 feet away was a bear. He looked at me and I looked at him...I was so shocked. I found out later you are never supposed to look a bear in the eyes....

twinkle · 04-29-2007, 07:10 AM

We have bears coming down near restaurants, at the mountains. Those restaurants, with a rather secluded location... it was funny, people were coming there to watch them. They were very punctual, around 9 PM in the evening, lol !!!

Luba · 04-29-2007, 12:41 PM

Love your story, Twinkle!

twinkle · 04-29-2007, 12:48 PM

The place is outside Sinaia - a small city near Brasov. The restaurant is called "Taverna Sarbului"

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Meanon · 04-29-2007, 03:01 PM

Does Sarbului mean bear? I thought it meant Serbian (confused). Sounds fascinating - I wonder if they put food out so that the guests get a show every night.

twinkle · 04-30-2007, 03:02 AM

You are right, the translation of the restaurant's name is "the tavern of the Serb" and they serve serb Specialitites - a lot of grills, too. The only conclusion one can draw is that our bears like international food ...

Scott · 04-30-2007, 10:36 AM

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You are right, the translation of the restaurant's name is "the tavern of the Serb" and they serve serb Specialitites - ...

I wonder, what is a Serb-Specialty?

Muslim-on-a-Stick?

Meanon · 04-30-2007, 03:09 PM

Reminds me - you worked in Yugoslavia in the war, was that you or a cyberscott?

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The only conclusion one can draw is that our bears like international food ...

They'll be ordering the wine next

Duke · 04-30-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Luba

I found out later you are never supposed to look a bear in the eyes....

I think this was a warning issued to older and hairier women (not mentioning names) as there is a risk of the bear considering you as a possible mate.

You never know, maybe the bear is digging in the garbage in hope that one day you'll come outside and start up a meaningful conversation.

TKDLady · 04-30-2007, 09:09 PM

Would you like me to smack him for you Luba?

Vautrin · 05-01-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke

I think this was a warning issued to older and hairier women (not mentioning names) as there is a risk of the bear considering you as a possible mate.

There is only one way for you to know: you were that bear.

Duke · 05-17-2007, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Luba

we've already had a bear over the fence into the garbage can! They are getting smarter all the time....

You think thats smart, the other day I saw a bear trying to unlock my car door with a coat hanger.