Parker sunset and a bandit

[Jon Holcombe]

8:30 at FPP.

A bit after 7 I saw a large grey cat walking towards me. It seemed unconcerned that I was there and thought that it might make friends. When it got closer I realized it wasn't a cat. It was squeaking and when he got within 20 feet I thought he might come at me. Got a couple of blurry shots with my pocket camera, and when I tried to put my backpack down to get my real camera, it sauntered off.
Also saw a beaver walk across the road in front of me on the way in.

The final shot is from a location that I have posted before.

 

[bobpbx]

Hmmm. Sick maybe?

 

[Jon Holcombe]

Hmmm. Sick maybe?

I've always heard "stay away from raccoons in midday, they could be rabid."

 

[bobpbx]

I've always heard "stay away from raccoons in midday, they could be rabid."

Did you ever pick up that pepper spray?

 

[Jon Holcombe]

Did you ever pick up that pepper spray?

Been carrying it for 3 years. Called Sabre, they shipped, no questions asked. I was still over a mile in the woods 25 minutes after sunset and having it on my hip gives me some peace of mind.

Since a bear was spotted on Savoy Blvd. (according to 46er) last week, I feel like I want to keep carrying it.

 

[ecampbell]

Which Sabre product did you buy and from where?

 

[Jon Holcombe]

Ed, the product is "Frontiersman (325 g) with Belt Holster & Glow-in-the-Dark Safety Wedge".

https://www.sabrered.com/pepper-spray/frontiersman-325-g-belt-holster-glow-dark-safety-wedge

The Safety Wedge came off a couple of times in heavy brush (Friendship Bog dike trail). I called them and they sent me a bunch or free wedges at their expense.

The glow-in-the-dark feature is a convenient touch, and gives the bear some illumination as he eats you.