Lord knows I have commented on this subject way more than I should have but I just wanted to thank Pika.
I will take bear spray and I intend to enjoy every step of my time in Yellowstone.
Note to Daisey .. if you read this, I may have stretched the truth about my belly button lint just a tad. I hope it at least gave you a chuckle. As for the advice you have given me, I am paying attention and appreciate your help as well as the help from everyone in here such as Pika.
Hopefully some day I too may have enough experience to express a worthwhile opinion which may help someone.