Bear Sighting--We thought we were pulling in to a turn-out for a second look at a moose we'd seen earlier. As luck would have it, we were pulling in to see a GRIZZLY. Here he is. Isn't he a beauty? (It might be a she. I wasn't going to get close enough to peek. LOL!)
I've been to Yellowstone many times. This is only my second up-close look at a Grizzly Bear. It really was a treat to see this big bear. His location couldn't have been any better. He was only about 30 yards away, but there was a wide swift-moving river between the two of us. I felt completely safe. Plus, I knew I could run a lot faster than most of the other people that stopped to look at him. I think there's a saying that goes something like this--I don't have to run faster than the Grizzly Bear. I just have to run faster than you! Ha-Ha!
Black Bear Facts and a Question--A Black Bear can be brown. A Black Bear can be blond. A Black Bear can be cinnamon. And, yes, a Black Bear can be black. So if it can be all those different colors, why is it called a Black Bear? It causes a lot of confusion. When a group of people gather to look at a bear, you often hear a conversation like this:
Frank: Oh, look Marge, a Black Bear.
Marge: That's not a black bear, Frank. That's a brown bear.
Frank: Yes, but it's still a Black Bear. It's just brown in color.
Marge: Oh, whatever. Looks like a brown bear to me.
Well, it is a brown bear. It's a brown Black Bear. Brown Black Bear. Blond Black Bear. Isn't that a contradiction in terms or something?
This blond Black Bear was sitting on a ginormous ant pile right beside the road.
He would scoop up a pile of ants and put them in his mouth.
Then he would rub his face with his paws to get the ants that had escaped his mouth off of his nose. It was very funny to watch.
Bear-ly Had Time To Doodle Stitch-- Or, would that be barely had time to stitch? I usually do a lot more doodle stitching in the car. We were so busy spotting things that I didn't stitch much this time. This is all the stitching I did...
When I finish this, I plan to pair this doodle with some red Full Moon Polkies. I think the two will look very bear-y smashing together. I know. Lame. I should probably go now.
Until next time,
Cassie
Such great pictures - the only time I have seen a bear was when we were camping in Algonquin Park - we saw so much wildlife it was amazing!! Thanks for sharing your pics.
Posted by: Heather | June 28, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Great photos I dont think I have ever seen A bear.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | June 28, 2009 at 09:29 PM
Thanks for sharing those pictures.
Posted by: Kelly O. | June 29, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Oh. So. Cool!!! You just cracked me up though -- remind me to never to bear hunting with you -- I'm pretty sure you could run faster than me. I would love to have a grizzly sighting and it sounds like your situation couldn't have been more perfect. I wish that black bear would come to my yard -- we have ant piles that just won't quit. We get rid of one and another pops up. We need a pet bear! Can't wait to see your stitching -- you always make the cutest stuff!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 29, 2009 at 06:40 AM
Great pics! Do you freehand your doodle stitching or do you draw a pattern first?
Posted by: Jennifer | June 29, 2009 at 07:37 AM
I wonder if blond black bears have more fun...?
Posted by: Rachel | June 29, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Love the doodle and how amazing to see bears not in a zoo. Something we only watch on tv. x
Posted by: Gemma | July 01, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Hiya!
Just commenting to say ~*thank you*~ for your tutorials, I made a flat pencil roll and love love LOVE it :D
Posted by: Kimberly-Ann | July 01, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Awesome bear pics! We were in Yellowstone in June and saw two grizzlies. Really a treat. You got some good close-ups. Can't wait to see what that doodle stitching is going on.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | August 09, 2009 at 03:20 PM