Comments for Yourcomputerfriends's Weblog http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com Friends helping Friends Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:16:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Welcome by Dallas Alford http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com/about/#comment-72 Dallas Alford Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:16:04 +0000 #comment-72 Our firm has always used Your Computer Friends for all of our computer needs. Susan Kadar and her team are very knowledgeable of any and all tech issues and are very straight forward with what needs to be done to get your PC back up and running. We highly recommend Susan and her team to any business or individual that needs anything from a simple computer repair to a full on network installed. Dallas Alford Our firm has always used Your Computer Friends for all of our computer needs. Susan Kadar and her team are very knowledgeable of any and all tech issues and are very straight forward with what needs to be done to get your PC back up and running.

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]]> Comment on 600 lb Black Bear & my Brother by jayedized http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/600-lb-black-bear-my-brother/#comment-55 jayedized Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:00:37 +0000 http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com/?p=171#comment-55 Thank you so much for speaking with your brother. I recall reading about pepper spray last year for bears and getting somewhat conflicting information / opinions on various websites about its efficacy. But I'll have to agree - it would beat nothing. Yesterday while in the edge of the woods on the property sitting quietly on a fallen tree near a deer trail (hoping to see deer come through) I recalled reading on some National Parks sites suggestions to hikers - clap hands occasionally while walking on trail to warn bears you're in the territory. We had seen no deer, it was getting darker, I was getting nervous at the silence and dark thinking about bears, so I broke the silence and clapped real loud, and we went home. :) If your brother only knew how funny the marshmellow comment is! People are always asking us "what's all that white stuff hanging from that tree?" Believe it or not, we have a special marshmellow feeder for the Baltimore Orioles (birds) who migrate here in the winter. We're the only ones in this area who are successful at attracting the oriole in mass numbers (it's because of our white secret - lol.) Last year the bear DID get the marshmellows, too, but he didn't tote the feeder off. It was just laying on the ground. Your brother's marshmellow comment actually serves as a "time reminder" for us - when we notice orioles aren't gobbling all the marshmellows and leftover white fluffy things are still on the feeder, that should be our clue that it's the time of year that bears are becoming active! Again thanks for your help. Your brother has a neat job - I'm sure he sees some very interesting things. Whew - 600 lbs..... that's a lot of black bear to look at! Thank you so much for speaking with your brother. I recall reading about pepper spray last year for bears and getting somewhat conflicting information / opinions on various websites about its efficacy. But I’ll have to agree – it would beat nothing. Yesterday while in the edge of the woods on the property sitting quietly on a fallen tree near a deer trail (hoping to see deer come through) I recalled reading on some National Parks sites suggestions to hikers – clap hands occasionally while walking on trail to warn bears you’re in the territory. We had seen no deer, it was getting darker, I was getting nervous at the silence and dark thinking about bears, so I broke the silence and clapped real loud, and we went home. :)

If your brother only knew how funny the marshmellow comment is! People are always asking us “what’s all that white stuff hanging from that tree?” Believe it or not, we have a special marshmellow feeder for the Baltimore Orioles (birds) who migrate here in the winter. We’re the only ones in this area who are successful at attracting the oriole in mass numbers (it’s because of our white secret – lol.) Last year the bear DID get the marshmellows, too, but he didn’t tote the feeder off. It was just laying on the ground. Your brother’s marshmellow comment actually serves as a “time reminder” for us – when we notice orioles aren’t gobbling all the marshmellows and leftover white fluffy things are still on the feeder, that should be our clue that it’s the time of year that bears are becoming active!

Again thanks for your help. Your brother has a neat job – I’m sure he sees some very interesting things. Whew – 600 lbs….. that’s a lot of black bear to look at!

]]> Comment on 600 lb Black Bear & my Brother by yourcomputerfriends http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/600-lb-black-bear-my-brother/#comment-54 yourcomputerfriends Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:40:30 +0000 http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com/?p=171#comment-54 I spoke with my brother tonight who said the Pepper Spray is said to stop a Grizzly in its tracks, but he wasn't certain it would work on a Black Bear. Still he said it might be better then throwing marshmellows or something. He's a funny guy. He also said spring is a busy time for the bears and the momma bear kicks the cubs out of the den to mate with the new suitor. You may see a lot of yearlings in the spring but they are not nearly as concerning. Do not get between the cub and momma - always a good idea no matter what you are dealing with. Keeping the food away from the house area (which it sounds like you did) also key. Again, bears are territorial so he may indeed be back. Here is some information from NC Fish and Game - http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_06_coexist.htm They suggest electric fence for the bee hives. I spoke with my brother tonight who said the Pepper Spray is said to stop a Grizzly in its tracks, but he wasn’t certain it would work on a Black Bear. Still he said it might be better then throwing marshmellows or something. He’s a funny guy. He also said spring is a busy time for the bears and the momma bear kicks the cubs out of the den to mate with the new suitor. You may see a lot of yearlings in the spring but they are not nearly as concerning. Do not get between the cub and momma – always a good idea no matter what you are dealing with. Keeping the food away from the house area (which it sounds like you did) also key. Again, bears are territorial so he may indeed be back. Here is some information from NC Fish and Game – http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_06_coexist.htm They suggest electric fence for the bee hives.

]]> Comment on 600 lb Black Bear & my Brother by jayedized http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/600-lb-black-bear-my-brother/#comment-53 jayedized Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:15:48 +0000 http://yourcomputerfriends.wordpress.com/?p=171#comment-53 OH MY GOSH!! I arrived at your blog while looking at "tags" for "black bear". I'm from eastern NC and live in a rural wooded area (it's never been "problematic" as far as black bears, though - not until last year.) Last year we had our first black bear visit to our property in the night (he/she went for the bird feeders - destroyed them. The bear also destroyed our neighbors bee hives.) We bear proofed last year, and to our knowledge the bear didn't return. Time passed, and I became more relaxed. I've been going into the woods a lot lately (woods surround our house - clear-cut logging in the area is depleting the bear's habitat.) I've been worried lately when going into the woods about encountering a bear - OR encountering one in the yard. 600 pounds!!! Whew! Can I ask (if you know or if your brother could shed some light) what is the best protection for someone like me - I don't hunt, I have a 12 g for personal / home protection and a 22 pistol (both have dust on them.) Is the pepper spray protection for bears ANY good? Do I need to avoid going into the woods ?? Or.... if I go into the woods do I need to go armed with the appropriate weapon in case I do encounter a bear? Is there a time of year I need to stay out of the woods. lol - sorry about asking 1001 questions, but... our bear visit and the pic of that 600 lb bear above pulled from underneath someone's porch is ..... sobering! OH MY GOSH!! I arrived at your blog while looking at “tags” for “black bear”. I’m from eastern NC and live in a rural wooded area (it’s never been “problematic” as far as black bears, though – not until last year.) Last year we had our first black bear visit to our property in the night (he/she went for the bird feeders – destroyed them. The bear also destroyed our neighbors bee hives.) We bear proofed last year, and to our knowledge the bear didn’t return. Time passed, and I became more relaxed. I’ve been going into the woods a lot lately (woods surround our house – clear-cut logging in the area is depleting the bear’s habitat.) I’ve been worried lately when going into the woods about encountering a bear – OR encountering one in the yard. 600 pounds!!! Whew! Can I ask (if you know or if your brother could shed some light) what is the best protection for someone like me – I don’t hunt, I have a 12 g for personal / home protection and a 22 pistol (both have dust on them.) Is the pepper spray protection for bears ANY good? Do I need to avoid going into the woods ?? Or…. if I go into the woods do I need to go armed with the appropriate weapon in case I do encounter a bear? Is there a time of year I need to stay out of the woods.

lol – sorry about asking 1001 questions, but… our bear visit and the pic of that 600 lb bear above pulled from underneath someone’s porch is ….. sobering!

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