Bear Necessities

Three recent stories that seem to be colliding in an ever-increasing lack of coincidence:

1. Massive forest fires in Califorlornia and other western states, including Colorado, with loads of smoke from those fires, wafting ever eastward.

2. The recent discovery of massive "pot" farms, hidden under the tree canopies of national forests, again in the west, and again to include in Colorado.

3. Lots of reports of hungry bears, stumbling into Colorado mountain communities, seeking junk food...

*TOING*

Among the bear "home invasion" reports that have recently surfaced, is one I can't independently verify, but can't bear to pass on *ducking boos and throwd empty drink cups*:

A bear was observed to somersault down a hill onto Main Street; it sat there for a moment, made a "shake-up" sound, then it staggered into a 7-11, ordering an extra large Slurpee, 12 packs of Twinkees, and a bag of malted milk balls. Then it parked itself on the front stoop, completely oblivious to the commotion around it, noshing on the junk food. Once satisfied, the bear belched, made a "peace sign" with it's front right paw, and skipped back toward the smoky woods, humming "One Toke Over The Line"...*

Just sayin'...

* the last might be sorta made up...maybe...