Another one

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While I sit to spin have chair situated so that I can see out of south and east windows. Spinning on the 6th watching for critters first thought that I had see the back of a deer in the high grass, then critter moved and no deer just a grizzly. Also had a big bunch of neighbours cows on the east side of my fence (more or less allowed), then bear started moving, cows weren't near as nervous as I thought they might be and bear didn't pay them any attention at all. Glad I had camera close by. Seems as every bear I've seen this year is strolling up this way from the south, must be a good batch of clover somewhere that way.
Progress on the 4 pair of socks, first pix taken May 16th, second this morning.
Hoping I don't have a notion to start anything else until at least two socks are done (but I wouldn't bet on it).

Comments

  1. Sharon in SurreyJune 10, 2022 at 1:28 PM

    Better than TV I say. But isn't that bear a little skinny for this time of year???

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  2. AnonymousJune 10, 2022 at 2:54 PM

    I can't get over how casually you say "just a grizzly." Yikes! Love the socks!

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  3. AnonymousJune 11, 2022 at 2:34 PM

    I love your socks - always so colorful. We have bears in Wisconsin, but not grizzlies. We like to hike, but not in areas where there are bears, so not sure how much time I'd spend outside if I lived where you are. Happy knitting!

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  4. WendyJune 11, 2022 at 8:15 PM

    Thank you for the great photo. Do the grizzlies bother people near homes?

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    1. The sockladyJune 11, 2022 at 10:21 PM

      Not so much, everyone living in this wild mountain valley knows to be extremely careful while out doors.

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