Saturday, 5 October 2013

IN WHICH BEAR UNDERTAKES HIS MYSTERIOUS MISSION

Right. We'll need to take that. That has to go. Oh, not sure about that. We definitely need to bring this along, too!

 Lao tzu (the so-called "Father of Taoism") once observed, "a journey of a thousand miles beings with a single step."

 That's not entirely true. 

 A journey of a thousand miles actually begins with a good plan, and good packing. (You can quote me; Bears know about these things.)

 Blessings and Bear hugs!
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29 comments:

  1. DJan5 October 2013 at 14:10

    Ah, the plot thickens. Or is that Bear being thick? :-)

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    1. Rob-bear5 October 2013 at 17:18

      No, DJan. The thot plickens. The only thing which thickens is the hunny; it always thickens when the weather gets colder.

      BTW — like you picture; very good.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  2. Unknown6 October 2013 at 00:43

    I remember a post where you said bears don't like karma. Oh no wait! They don't like cars! I'm sticking with my previous comments about enigmatic literary bears. The caniche agrees sends his love.

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    1. Rob-bear6 October 2013 at 01:38

      This is why I worry about you and Skip, Zoe. I would hate to learn you had run over your dogma with your karma.

      And, for the record, Bears like neither cars nor trains. Both cars and trains are big killers of Bears, and both are operated by Humans.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  3. Kellie @ Delightfully Ludicrous6 October 2013 at 01:11

    I'm pretty sure a journey of a thousand miles is actually supposed to be about fifty and begins with a guy saying "I don't need a map, I already know the way".

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    1. Rob-bear6 October 2013 at 01:42

      Very possible, Kellie. Now you know why I am strictly a map and compass kid of guy. Er, um, Bear — map and compass kind of Bear. (Learned about that in Bear Scouts.)

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  4. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe6 October 2013 at 07:27

    Comfy shoes and clean underwear are most important.

    You sound so excited about this secret trip. Having a sense of adventure and a good attitude is something to pack also. It appears that you have that already taken care of that, Bear.

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    1. Rob-bear7 October 2013 at 19:15

      Except Bears don't wear shoes or underwear. Sense of adventure packed in heaping quantities. Having fun already!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  5. Coloring Outside the Lines6 October 2013 at 08:42

    I'm thinking now that hiking boots are involved? At least tell us how many pairs of socks you packed, so we will know the length of this mystery adventure. LOL!

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    1. Rob-bear7 October 2013 at 19:05

      I can't remember how many socks, but the adventure will be over by the end of the month. So now you know the length of this journey. Not that long, but very interesting.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  6. lotta joy6 October 2013 at 11:07

    TAKE NOTHING. How's that? Is this a journey to one place forever more? So much reason to TAKE NOTHING.

    Wouldn't it be wonderful to start over. Begin anew. Leave the past in the past.....But I'd take Beau and my afghan. That's about what my life has boiled down to.

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    1. Rob-bear7 October 2013 at 18:59

      But how will I eat without my hunny? And nuts? And fish? A Bear's gotta eat! And I've been carefully planning my meals, and saving up my supplies.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  7. Janie Junebug6 October 2013 at 12:06

    I need a nap and I don't know how to get anywhere.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Rob-bear7 October 2013 at 18:53

      Have your nap, then Ill tell you where to go. And I'll do it so nicely you will actually want to take the trip.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  8. Janice Grinyer6 October 2013 at 14:20

    take lots of pictures - documentation or it didnt happen ;P

    xoxox

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    1. Rob-bear6 October 2013 at 15:09

      Thank you for the excellent suggestion!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  9. ReformingGeek6 October 2013 at 15:31

    It's sounding like a beastly adventure!

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  10. Karen Jones Gowen7 October 2013 at 11:43

    Hmm, sounds interesting! I look forward to hearing more.

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    1. Rob-bear7 October 2013 at 19:00

      I'll see if I can write something that you'll want to read.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  11. Cait O'Connor8 October 2013 at 16:52

    Just found your blog again and have been catching up. The latest posts are very intriguing.

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  12. Amanda Summer9 October 2013 at 15:11

    Mystery and mission are two of my favorite words. Wherever you are headed, blessings on the way! xo

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 10:17

      Thanks, amanda. Stay tuned; there's more to come!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  13. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm9 October 2013 at 20:46

    We covered 3000 this summer on our vacation. Sounds like you are up for some fun.

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  14. Rob-bear9 October 2013 at 21:22

    Fun; yes. But not quite 3,000; that would probably do me in!

    Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  15. Margie12 October 2013 at 14:08

    Wherever you go
    Wherever you stay
    Many blessings on your way ....

    Peace

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 10:16

      Thanks, Margie. I hope your journey goes well, too!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  16. Susie - Walking Butterfly13 October 2013 at 17:47

    SO mysterious! And so intriguing. This post is actually a mirror to what is going on in my house (den to you) these days also. We have decided to move to Texas to be near Writer Son and Sassy Bride! After 58 years as a Californian, I'm not sure what is in store, but excited to start fresh in the big state. And scared!
    Good luck on your new adventure...cannot wait to hear more...don't you dare quit writing this blog and letting us in on the fun, ok? (Even if it's not-so-fun.)
    Susie

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    1. Rob-bear14 October 2013 at 10:20

      OH, then you'll be all set for the note that comes in about a week!

      Wow! Life is interesting!

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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