What is in your cup?

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Originally Posted by astrangerhere

That is awful! We have a community coop here, and I've noticed more foxes, but fewer coyotes. The coyotes have been a huge issue around here lately.

On topic - last night I warmed myself with a Bells' White Winter Ale and Seventeen Twelve Bourbon.

We went for our jog on the creek when it was still 24F this morning, so alternating water for hydration and coffee for WARM.

Thanks. I'd really done all I could do about foxes, coyotes and racoons, the only real danger here, though there have been reported sightings of a mink in the area, which would be at least as bad. But none of them would have been able to get into the coop -- the 1/4" wire mesh is quite effective against mere nuisance predators. Bears, however, will not be stopped short of major electrification once they've decided there's food available. And, if one chooses to live in bear country, one also chooses to live with bears. But that doesn't change the pain and guilt.

Coffee this morning, and a glass of OJ. But I can see an afternoon of knitting, listening to a PD James book, and drinking tea in my immediate future.

[Bookpossum]

Commiserations Charlie. Poor hens - that would have been so terrifying for them, but let's hope it was quick.

It's about 5.30 pm here, so a gin and bitter lemon. Very refreshing after quite a warm day.

[DiapDealer]

Cabin Fever brown ale. A roasty brew for a blankie-on-the-lap kind of day.

[cromag]

Halfway through my second tea.

Originally Posted by CRussel

... And, if one chooses to live in bear country, one also chooses to live with bears.
...

Sorry to hear about your trouble.

"Bear country" is expanding. Back in '78, when I was picking up road-killed deer in NJ I got a call to "drop everything" and pick up a bear that had been hit on the interstate. Back then we all knew there were a few bears in the state, but it really was just a few. And I still didn't believe it until I saw it -- a well fed adult male that ran about 200 pounds.

We have bears throughout New Jersey now. Last year when I was babysitting my neighbors Koi pond I was approached by one. It didn't leave until I shouted at it, and even then it seemed reluctant to leave. Not good behavior in a bear.

They're a nuissance in the northwest corner of the state. Some have taken to breaking into kitchens.

[issybird]

Originally Posted by cromag

Halfway through my second tea.




Sorry to hear about your trouble.

"Bear country" is expanding. Back in '78, when I was picking up road-killed deer in NJ I got a call to "drop everything" and pick up a bear that had been hit on the interstate. Back then we all knew there were a few bears in the state, but it really was just a few. And I still didn't believe it until I saw it -- a well fed adult male that ran about 200 pounds.

We have bears throughout New Jersey now. Last year when I was babysitting my neighbors Koi pond I was approached by one. It didn't leave until I shouted at it, and even then it seemed reluctant to leave. Not good behavior in a bear.

They're a nuissance in the northwest corner of the state. Some have taken to breaking into kitchens.

We have bears living in the marsh behind my house. They'll eat from people's bird feeders and even take a dip in a pool. The state's reaction (and I don't disagree) is, "Too bad." They're not going to get involved in resettling bears. At that, I don't think they're the worst predators; I think small animals have more to fear from fishers, coyotes and foxes.

[CRussel]

Drinking Lapsang Souchong today. It's that kind of wet, gray, day.

[Cinisajoy]

Sorry Charlie.
I have swiss miss hot chocolate here. Last cup was apple cider. (Soft not hard).

[Difflugia]

Twinings Prince of Wales

[CRussel]

Peet's Major Dickason's coffee this morning. No leisurely tea and knitting, it's back to work.

[astrangerhere]

Originally Posted by CRussel

Peet's Major Dickason's coffee this morning. No leisurely tea and knitting, it's back to work.

Decaf coffee alternating with apple cider vinegar in water. Trying to beat an infection that has been plaguing me for almost 3 weeks.

[CRussel]

Bummer, astrangerhere. Never fun, and when they linger on, definitely NOT fun.

Coffee gone, so switching to some cranberry juice.

[Cinisajoy]

Apple cider here.

[cromag]

Finishing up my second tea.

[DiapDealer]

Lagavulin 16.

'Cause it's the holidays.

[CRussel]

Can't think of a better reason, DiapDealer. Sadly, I'm going to be stuck with hotel coffee this morning. And not even a good version.