tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post8977000528649603575..comments2024-03-29T09:47:11.620-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Take a Walk on the Wild SideJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13428455556874092010-08-23T23:44:16.406-04:002010-08-23T23:44:16.406-04:00Ramona? That's scary...do let us know when he&...Ramona? That's scary...do let us know when he's okay..Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68320579609896571162010-08-23T22:00:43.555-04:002010-08-23T22:00:43.555-04:00So, if we're all playing it safe...do we live ...So, if we're all playing it safe...do we live through our heroines....?Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45556348766509487882010-08-23T18:30:08.077-04:002010-08-23T18:30:08.077-04:00Hank, a member of my critique group left town a co...Hank, a member of my critique group left town a couple of weeks ago to hike the Appalachian Trail. (Yes, we blame Bill Bryson.) We made a bunch of jokes at his expense, but no one has heard from him and yesterday was our submission deadline, which he missed. I'm sure he's fine and having a wonderful time, but part of me wonders: Would bears look at a 64-year-old Buddhist yoga instructor short story writer as a snack? <br /><br />I hate camping.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26636599595303555982010-08-23T14:49:25.737-04:002010-08-23T14:49:25.737-04:00Glacier is beautiful. I visited there back in ...Glacier is beautiful. I visited there back in '76. Unfortunately it was only for 2 days. Never saw a bear and I'm definitely with you on getting a cabin. It's one thing to be adventurous and another to be stupid. <br /><br />I use to like to camp but that was many moons ago. I totaly understand your "I'm on vacation" statement, Hallie. But I do like a thrill-possibly race car driving and white water rafting.<br /><br />I have to agree with Jan about readers wanting superheros. I think we need to see someone overcoming adversity even if it takes extrodinary ability to do so. Maybe it rubs off a little, enough to create a flicker of hope and courage within us.Donna Coe-Vellemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531285547959108447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37860160066948148172010-08-23T12:41:52.254-04:002010-08-23T12:41:52.254-04:00NO bears. Forget it. I'm not hot on camping, I...NO bears. Forget it. I'm not hot on camping, I must say. My first adult camping experience (and come to think of it, only) was on the Appalachian Trail, in torrential rain, I mean *torrential*, with a weird firebug, just escaped from prison, loose in the area.<br /><br />Really fun, if you like gruesome and terrifying. And I fell I love with the only being on the trip who made me feel safe--oh, I just realied, this is funny.<br /><br />The only reason I wasn't utterly in tears was our big yellow lab who accompanied us. His name--was Bear.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33164113512584242022010-08-23T11:47:59.393-04:002010-08-23T11:47:59.393-04:00Sorry I didn't get to weigh in on this one soo...Sorry I didn't get to weigh in on this one sooner. By evening I'm still in a jet-lagged stupor.<br /><br />I think you were wise. Bears are not to be messed with. I've also hiked glacier (and stayed in lodges)and carried pepper spray and bear bells (which the rangers tell you sounds like the dinner gong to them).<br /><br />Oh, and my protagonists are so much braver than me. of course they are younger and fitter and I have tried out some of their stunts to make sure they are possible!Rhys Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663634889908752121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23176411390499396962010-08-23T11:21:24.695-04:002010-08-23T11:21:24.695-04:00Since I live nowhere near bears -- I can say, WHAT...Since I live nowhere near bears -- I can say, WHAT A GREAT bear photo Ro. <br /><br />Now I'm NEVER going camping in the wild. I'm with Roberta on missing the thrill seeking chip. I have friends ardently trying to talk me into skydiving this fall, and my husband (who will go) just shakes his head at them.<br /><br />Do you KNOW who you are trying to convince??Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62286105378846375812010-08-23T09:41:30.749-04:002010-08-23T09:41:30.749-04:00As I read this, I'm hearing reports of a worke...As I read this, I'm hearing reports of a worker at a "sanctuary" facility being mauled by his favorite bear. (Don't get me started on people who think wild animals can be tamed--I used to work for the Zoological Society in Miami). <br /><br />There have been bear sightings where we live now, and I know I won't be brave if I see one while walking. But I don't walk where or when the bears are. <br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.com