Wednesday, 8 May 2013

IN WHICH BEAR STARTS GETTING READY FOR THE SUMMER, ELSEWHERE

If this is Spring, Here Comes Summer!

Some time ago (actually quite a few posts ago) I said I might be spending part of my summer at my tent on Blogland Lane. 

 I made the first move yesterday. I went and checked my tent. It survived the winter wonderfully. I found where my camp fire ring was and got it set up. I put up a little note saying that I would around, and that people ought not get too unsettled if they see me swimming in the lake, or sitting by my campfire. I'm planning to have coffee and bannock there, on a regular basis, for visitors. I'm trying very hard to be a sociable Bear. Which I think some people recognize, when they say I'm very trying.

 Anyhow, if I'm gone more than overnight, I'll leave a note, letting you know where I am. If you're wondering about Blogland Lane, you can check here, and you will be transported there, magically. Also, if I am away for a bit, I'll check in at your blog when I get home (or I'll try some high tech equipment at the Lane, if they have an uplink).

Meanwhile, Elsewhere . . . 

Also as promised, I've been busy with some poetry. I thought it would be ready for today, but it isn't. 

 Tomorrow, perhaps most likely. 

 I hadn't expected to be this busy, but, well, I am. Strange how life unfolds; very strange.

 "And that," said Bear," is that."
Oops. I just remembered, about my homework from yesterday. Well, I guess it will get done. Sometime. Here I won't lose marks for being late. On the other hand, will I lose readers? 

Hmmmm. Difficult question, that. It needs more thought, by this Bear of Very Little Brain.
Blessings and Bear hugs!  xoxo (as Humans would say.)
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29 comments:

  1. Manzanita8 May 2013 at 07:49

    You made me laugh at the "trying." Light the campfire.... well I guess you bears are expert at campfires.
    To my friend Bear
    Manzanita

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    1. Rob-bear8 May 2013 at 13:40

      Campfires are wonderful. The ursine thing is to move in, and when the people scatter, eat all the marshmallows. Though I would only take a few; the Humans might think of them as — how do they put it — "comfort food." After I leave.

      On the other hand, brush fires and forest fires are really not fun at all! (I've actually fought those in the past.)

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  2. Lara8 May 2013 at 08:26

    Bear, it's always so wonderful to read your posts. They bring a smile to my day, even in the midst of students.

    I recently read a book about you - it's called the Tao of Pooh. Have you seen it?

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    1. Rob-bear8 May 2013 at 11:26

      Strange; very strange. I have heard about the Tao of Pooh, and the Te of Piglet. Have I read them? No. So I guess I'd better trundle down the the library and get them.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  3. Janie Junebug8 May 2013 at 10:02

    I have the Tao of Pooh and haven't read it yet. I'll have to get to it so I know more about you.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Rob-bear8 May 2013 at 11:22

      Honestly, Janie, I don't know a thing about the Tao of Pooh, or the Te of Piglet. Except that people quote them. Perhaps I should read them.

      Thanks.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  4. Unknown8 May 2013 at 12:40

    Tao of Pooh, Te of Piglet are both sweet and wonderfully enlightening in their own ways...I suspect that you may emulate those despite not having read them...PS I signed into the summer site some time ago but cant seem to figure out how it works...is it just me?

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    1. Rob-bear8 May 2013 at 13:46

      Well, I've ordered the Tao of Pooh from the library. We'll see what happens after I've read it.

      As for the summer site, I think it works just fine. I was there a few minutes ago, and left a reply to your comment.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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    2. Unknown8 May 2013 at 13:52

      No it works ...I just dont think I understand the concept. Thanks...me

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  5. Dana8 May 2013 at 13:03

    Looking forward to your poetry, friend. Hope you're having a good Wednesday. :)

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    1. Rob-bear8 May 2013 at 13:33

      Well, it will be there eventually. (As in sometime this week.) I'll let you know when it "arrives."

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  6. DJan8 May 2013 at 18:19

    I'm glad to know you are settling in to enjoy yourself. It's important, not just for Bears, for all of us you know. :-)

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    1. Rob-bear9 May 2013 at 08:18

      Thanks, DJan. Now all I have to do is learn to relax. Relaxing is not one of my acquired skills. I tend to be too edgy to relax. Which is very strange. And disconcerting.

      Truth be told, there is so much happening here, I don't know which way to point my snout. Sigh!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  7. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe8 May 2013 at 20:34

    When I cannot find you Bear, I will look here, at Blogland Lane. I am setting up my camp down the stream by the big red maple.

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    1. Rob-bear9 May 2013 at 08:42

      GRRRRrrRRRRrrrrRRR. I left you a lovely note, and it has evaporated into this air.

      Anyhow, I'm glad to know who lives by the big maple tree. We don't see those trees out west. They are the one thing — specifically, the bright red leaves in the autumn — that I miss from back in Ontario, which was home for so many years.

      I'll be checking on you!

      Blessings and Bear hugs

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  8. Unknown8 May 2013 at 21:04

    Hey my friend. I gave you an award. Come see it! Hope all is well with you. Bear hugs!
    http://beingpositivewithadepressivesoul.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-new-friend-bethanne-at-break-my.html

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    1. Rob-bear9 May 2013 at 08:47

      Thank you so much for your kindness, Jamie. Truth be told, I'm feeling a bit (OK, more than a bit) overwhelmed by all these awards I have been given. They seem to be creating an anxiety in my life, because I haven't done them the justice they deserve. I haven't had a panic attack over them which is good. But justice delayed is justice denied.

      Anyhow, I'll try to deal with all this soon. Or else I'll just give up, and say, "Thanks, but I just cannot do it." You, I'm sure, would understand.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  9. Unknown8 May 2013 at 21:06

    lol- life and poetry- neither going according to plan lol

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    1. Rob-bear9 May 2013 at 08:50

      True, Lisa. I have these marvellous plans, you see, but usually something goes wrong in the execution of the project, and I get thrown for a mental loop.

      Thanks for visiting and leaving your note.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  10. Unknown8 May 2013 at 21:21

    Oh, this makes me want to go backpacking and bad. One of these days. Have fun!

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    1. Rob-bear8 May 2013 at 22:11

      My feeling precisely, Julia. I must remember to take my hiking gear with me when I finally get set up. That gear includes my notebook for writing poetry.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  11. Helen8 May 2013 at 22:56

    xoxo

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    1. Rob-bear9 May 2013 at 08:52

      And the same to you, m'love. I'm trying to keep my poetic wits about me, though sometimes I feel totally witless.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  12. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 22:58

    You just do what you need to, Bear. We'll keep in touch as we can and enjoy catching up when we're able. Busy is good. Makes for more appreciation when we get our down time. Best of the evening to you:)

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  13. Rob-bear9 May 2013 at 08:58

    Thanks, M.J., for the visit and note.

    Sometimes, though, for this Bear, busy can be nerve-racking. It certainly is this morning. Maybe I didn't get enough sleep last night. Or I got up on the proverbial "wrong side of the bed" (thought I don't think I did that).

    I hope you have a wonderful day. I expect to have a grand day, too, once I figure out what's happening.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  14. Hilary9 May 2013 at 09:08

    Lose readers? Nah! Not gonna happen. Enjoy your time.. relax and be happy.

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    1. Rob-bear9 May 2013 at 09:17

      Oh, thank you for the reassurance, Hilary. (You I trust; others, not so much, at least some of them.)

      Blessings and Bear hugs! Hope you have a wonderful day.

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  15. Kristen13 May 2013 at 00:01

    I was just magically transported ... amazing! :)

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  16. The Blog Fodder13 May 2013 at 05:55

    Re bears and campfires. Smokey the Bear never had any kids because every time Smokey's wife got hot, Smokey stamped her out.

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