tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780058410537977838.post4210796536078787395..comments2023-11-03T08:47:31.579-07:00Comments on this girl's life: In which I go for a walk and am very nearly eaten by a mountain lion/wolf/coyote/beaver.lisalisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03506556513672749033noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780058410537977838.post-61972266827723600092011-08-20T15:11:16.180-07:002011-08-20T15:11:16.180-07:00Oh wow! Your story reminds me of a time my grandm...Oh wow! Your story reminds me of a time my grandmother and I went berry-picking in WI and encountered a black bear. My grandmother is brave and knew what to do to back away before we were close enough to upset the bear (or maybe it didn't see us at all) but it was still really scary.<br /><br />Interestingly enough, the same grandmother lives in IA, though not by Ames. By where she lives (further east) there are quite a few coyotes and they can make growling sounds. Also, where I live, we have raccoons and they really make a lot of growling sounds. I've heard that if you make enough noise and are traveling in a group, most wild animals will hear you coming and get out of your way -- might not be a bad idea to go back with someone else.<br /><br />or bring blow darts :)krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970254025864615280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780058410537977838.post-75777729624964554042011-08-17T20:36:44.089-07:002011-08-17T20:36:44.089-07:00I used to go out on walks at night (in college and...I used to go out on walks at night (in college and in the various places I've lived since moving to CA). Now that really scares me! I mean, that just was NOT wise walking through some of the places I walked...<br /><br />And I guess that prevents me from walking. Even though walking @ night is when I'd want to walk. Helps to have a dog but I *still* don't take advantage. OK, when I come back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780058410537977838.post-3291921528082933832011-08-17T14:18:08.504-07:002011-08-17T14:18:08.504-07:00I am glad you are okay and I hope you find out wha...I am glad you are okay and I hope you find out what animals are roaming around... it sounds like you live near some great walking/hiking places ;) <br /><br />I go on walks every night (usually) and it's down noisy streets or neighborhoods... I wish I had somewhere like that (but I guess it wouldn't be good at night, huh. lol).Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980101542608631267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780058410537977838.post-66539564254015738642011-08-16T22:29:02.430-07:002011-08-16T22:29:02.430-07:00Blow darts are a good idea. :) It sounds to me lik...Blow darts are a good idea. :) It sounds to me like you have a wild beaver on your hands... :)<br /><br />Seriously though, that is scary. I remember when I lived up Emigration canyon and we would have mountain lion watches and I would keep Butters (and nina the dog) inside for a few days for safety. <br /><br />Maybe it was an unfriendly neighborhood dog or something. I doubt it was an echo because it sounds like such an open space (nothing for the sound to bounce off of...) Next time, wear armor before you go. (hug) And bring your phone!!! Don't get mauled.Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468076434968691018noreply@blogger.com