Phat, no need to apologize - that was one mighty fine rant (except that it was too full of intelligence to be just a rant). My favorite lines, and ones that should be burned into everyone's brain, were:

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Bear safety is not all about preparing for the ultimate man versus beast showdown. It is about a little ounce of prevention to keep everyone (including the bear!) safe in the usual encounter scenarios.


And thanks for the many laughs in your post too! Loved the listing of relative odds. But sorry about your trip cancellation.
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