Date:         Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:11:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bears in the camper...
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i gotta chime in here...
i lived at the center of the universe (95389) for a
few summers. I saw my share of bears and their
tendency for vehicles.

first place, bears can rock climb very well. They have
the first pitch (~150') of The Regular Route on Half
Dome nailed. I have pictures to prove it too. (that
pitch is a solid .10+ at least).

Second, bears go for certain vehicles. So one night it
may JUST be dodge caravans, and the next night just
honda accords. In the mid 90s, bears tuna'canning cars
was VERY common. BUT in all of this, I NEVER EVER EVER
saw or heard of a vw bus being tuna'canned. Ever.

I think this was due not just to good karma of vw bus
owners everywhere, but to the door and frame design.
The Caravan-like cars have the door overlap the body,
so a bear can use their can-opener like nails to just
rip that door piece down. BUT the vanagon and type-2
doors fit into a door jamb, inhibiting any easy entry.


they did go through windows too, but was less common.

ok, back to work.
cheers
matthew



"Racing with the wind and flirting with death
So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"

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