No that's not a gorilla up the big old oak tree in our back yard, it's a 400 pound black bear! Who would have thought I had to add that to my list of critters to watch out for! Alligators I get, snakes, I get, racoons, possums, ardvarks......I get that, but who knew a big black bear would invade the yard at 5:00 in the morning and hang out in our shade tree until it got dark at 8:30? We could have sold tickets and made a few bucks because he was the entertainment of the neighborhood. The backyard neighbor called the police this morning and an officer came out but said as long as it wasn't acting aggressive they wouldn't do anything. Poor thing is stumbling around in the bushes as I write this, trying to find one of the two gates we left open for him to make his exit. I'd turn on the lights to watch him but I'm afraid it would frighten him right back up the tree. If I had known we were going to have so much company in our backyard I would have mowed it yesterday. It's looking pretty bad and Gary was embarrassed. Oh well, it didn't bother the bear.
Today is Brayden's birthday and we went to his house this evening for a barbeque and cake and ice cream. I can't believe he's 6 years old! We had a good time visiting with the Johnson's, Douberly's and Matt Nalley. Trena is still in Idaho. Friends sure make life fun! Travis and Ariann took the kids to a Monkey Joe's playland last night and we joined them for a little while until Gary had to lie down. His strength and stamina are slowly improving. We have to be patient and we are counting our blessings that he is not having to worry about finding a good cancer doctor! It was bad enough to lose 2/3 of his lung. I so admire all the countless people who endure that trauma then start down the chemo road. We are Blessed!
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That is CRAZY!!!! So they will just let it roam around until it decides to get mad and attack - THEN they will take it away??? whose crazy idea is that?
You should have set up a booth and sold tickets, next time! Kind of big hairy house guest to have hanging around..So glad to hear Gary is on the mends. I'm sure it will take time for his stamina to return. Our prayers are with you ALL.
My goodness! Now I have one more reason to worry about you guys. "My best friend in Florida was eaten by a bear!" And ya I agree with Aubrey, why in the world would they not get him out of there until he is angry and attacking someone?
I am glad that Gary is recovering ok and that things turned out so well. Prayin for you guys, love ya,
Crazy...the whole bear thing! I saw some bear crossing signs when I drove through Apopka to Heathrow last week for our golf tournament. Who knew I could have just been hanging out in your yard!
Glad Gary is feeling better. It was great to see him at church today.
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