WILDERNESS UPDATE
While whitewater rafting in Idaho today, our party encountered a dangerous grizzly bear. Fortunately, as a veteran outdoorsperson I was able to defeat the bear by grasping it firmly in a sensitive area.
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July 23, 2007
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Nice technique, Dave!
Posted by: Peg Leg Pete, CPA | July 23, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Dave, I simply can't bear to think of whut might happen should you lose your grip ...
Posted by: OtheU(manity) | July 23, 2007 at 06:29 PM
*gasps in awe of Dave's bravery*
No wonder that bear has that look on his face. Damn near dropped his fish right on Dave's head.
Posted by: Mr. Completely | July 23, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Dave as midwife, catching the second cub. That first one looks cross-eyed; did you drop it?
Posted by: CJrun | July 23, 2007 at 06:33 PM
"Heya, Booboo, quit touchin' my pic-a-nic basket!"
Posted by: Yogi Bear | July 23, 2007 at 06:38 PM
Dave, whatever you do, do NOT let go!
Posted by: Siouxie | July 23, 2007 at 06:41 PM
A Kodiak moment, yes indeed.
Posted by: SW | July 23, 2007 at 06:54 PM
Dave, you look tired. I expect that there was a long, drawn-out, all-out bear vs. man action sequence before you got the upper hand (ha ha)?
Posted by: Schadeboy | July 23, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Leggo my baggo.
Posted by: SW | July 23, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Goldilocks would be proud. That bear looks juuust right.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Dave, is that your editor?
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Beary brave of you, Dave. Now you can relax and have a brewsky and some bear nuts!
Posted by: Siouxie | July 23, 2007 at 07:03 PM
Mr. Barry, as a presidential candidate (yes, of the United States), is this your position on supporting wildlife?
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 07:04 PM
*Note to self* When feeling threatened go for the bare balls. I mean "bear balls", yeah.
Posted by: Bethie | July 23, 2007 at 07:14 PM
Thank god you didn't try to grab his fish!
Posted by: Bethie | July 23, 2007 at 07:15 PM
That explains the smile on the bears face
Posted by: Recovering 24 Addict | July 23, 2007 at 07:20 PM
I notice that Miss Sophie was not the photographer of this crapcam photo. Go figure.
Posted by: Meditrina | July 23, 2007 at 07:20 PM
"Let go of my picnic basket!"
Posted by: Steve (The 24 Guy) | July 23, 2007 at 07:23 PM
Hey, Amazing Steve - check out the post at 6:38. GMTA. Us, two.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 07:31 PM
Dave, that is NOT what they mean by the term "fly fishing."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 07:33 PM
Dave, the bear probably didn't recognize you wearing a gray shirt, which allowed you to get thisclose, IYKWIM, and I think you do!
*snork*
Posted by: Eleanor | July 23, 2007 at 07:36 PM
It was a baaaaaad idea to drink water while viewing this thread.
Posted by: Renee (the First) | July 23, 2007 at 07:50 PM
private note to El - game on soon!
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 07:50 PM
Does a Barry snork in the woods?
Apparently, yes.
Renee(1st) - at least it was just water. Other drinks can really hurt. Just ask Jazzz.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 07:54 PM
So - are we expecting a new episode from the Amazing Steve tonight? My inquiring mind and all that....
Posted by: DeskDiva | July 23, 2007 at 07:54 PM
Was that bear holding a fish or was he just happy to see you?
Posted by: Lairbo | July 23, 2007 at 07:58 PM
Bears really like it when you tickle their chinook.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 08:03 PM
If you give a bear a beer, he'll probably drop his salmon.
If you give a Barry a beer, he'll probably write a book.
If you give Annie caffeine, she'll probably never stop posting.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | July 23, 2007 at 08:10 PM
Arrgh! My coho!!!
Posted by: Da Bear | July 23, 2007 at 08:11 PM
Separated at birth?
Posted by: CJrun | July 23, 2007 at 08:13 PM
BULLETIN BULLETIN BULLETIN
Exclusive footage of Dave and the bear, immediately before the posted photo was taken can be found here
Posted by: Afkat | July 23, 2007 at 08:23 PM
And this time he gets the fish!
Posted by: CJrun | July 23, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Hey, leave my picnic basket alone!
Posted by: funnyguy | July 23, 2007 at 08:47 PM
"Hold On, I'm Coming!" -- Salmon Dave
Posted by: SW | July 23, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Annie... LOL... I read through those too quickly, and missed that one. yes, GMTA. :-)
DD.... Yes!
Posted by: Steve (The 24 Guy) | July 23, 2007 at 08:52 PM
*throws out LOLs, snorks, and ROTFLs*
Looking forward to new 24 episode tonight!
*loves Annie some caffeine*
Psst- Siouxie- if you are blurking, new pix of first chess game. Warm up the Cuban a$$, 'cause we'll be 'twisting by the pool' soon!! Landscaping starts tomorrow! (which might still be October, the way things are going).
Posted by: diverdowndoc | July 23, 2007 at 09:07 PM
Dave- couldja get the bear to bring its fish to the party? We need the main course.
Posted by: diverdowndoc | July 23, 2007 at 09:09 PM
Dave. Please don't squeeze the Charmin™!
Posted by: Cheryl Howard | July 23, 2007 at 09:36 PM
ddd - wowsa! that looks amazing!! I will definitely have to plan a trip up there. I don't play chess...but I'll do the pool/jacuzzi.
Posted by: Siouxie | July 23, 2007 at 09:43 PM
LOL AFKAT! that was great!
Posted by: Siouxie | July 23, 2007 at 09:46 PM
CJ' ... if that little one is cross-eyed, then his name must be "Gladly" ... eh?
Posted by: OtheU(manity) | July 23, 2007 at 10:11 PM
Oh- and AFKAT- hilarous! male docling giggled like a little girl.
Well, I'm pooped from my night shifts so I'm gonna mosey on to bed.
Gunite!
Posted by: diverdowndoc | July 23, 2007 at 10:24 PM
*moseying down to bed too*
Nytol!
Posted by: Siouxie | July 23, 2007 at 10:30 PM
I dunno. Looks to me like the bear is glaring. Perhaps because his "sensitive area" seems to be missing some vital bits?
Posted by: Richard the Weasel-Hearted | July 23, 2007 at 10:59 PM
David, you are the only adult I know who would do such a juvenile thing.
Posted by: Dr. Doug | July 24, 2007 at 05:35 AM
Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
A funny little human standing right where I pee.
Brown bear, brown bear, what will you do?
Give a three second warning before I go poo.
Posted by: SW | July 24, 2007 at 08:28 AM
That took balls.
Posted by: Punkin Poo | July 24, 2007 at 09:46 AM
His bravery and outdoorsmanship may indeed help with this candidacy.
Dave "Davy Crockett* Barry, for President (yes, of the United States)!
Has a nice ring to it.
Posted by: Siouxie | July 24, 2007 at 09:58 AM
Dr. Doug doesn't get out much, does he? Or else he won't admit to "knowing" (NOT THAT WAY, you MAINIACS) many of the "adults" here on the blog ... merely ... acknowledgin' that some folks have more fun in their lives than others seem to ...
Posted by: O the U(manity) | July 24, 2007 at 11:51 AM
Fag !!
Posted by: GangusNeoKahn | July 24, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Gangus: Hey, thanks for stopping in! Sorry you can't stay.
Posted by: Mr. Completely | July 24, 2007 at 12:22 PM
But did the
Barrybear sh!t in the woods?Posted by: Layzeeboy | July 24, 2007 at 12:23 PM