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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Black Bears in the Berries We took our berry buckets And we headed out of town. The weather was delightful, So we rolled the windows down And it was so relaxing. We had nothing on our mind But the sweet anticipation Of the berries we would find. The berry patch lay scattered All along a brushy hill, So all of us got busy. Soon our pails began to fill. I heard my young son talking To somebody out of sight. I moved so I could see them, Then I froze in shock and fright! Two bears as black as midnight About thirty feet apart, Were gorging on ripe berries And struck terror to my heart. I moved my son back slowly, Until bushes made a screen And then we beat the quickest Retreat you’ve ever seen. When we reached our car I cried, In voice so loud and clear: “There’s black bears in the berries And I’m getting out of here!” Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Frightening tale, Betty Lou, delightfully told!  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh did this really happen? Oh, I would be frightened. Thank goodness you saw them first. Tell Ron thank you for his lovely card. I was so busy right then, I didn't get one off. I'll have to send a very especially lovely one for Thanksgiving. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: This was one of the little adventures my son and I had when he was young. He was three years old at the time of the berry eating bears. Thanks, Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Joyce: Ys, this really happened on Larch Mountain our of Portland, Oregon,when Bogie was three. He and I always seemed to end up in some precarious situation! I'll tell Ron you enjoyed your Halloween card. Thanks for reading and hope your Thanksgiving is great! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh, how I enjoyed this story. I could picture you taking his hand quietly and quickly scooting back to safty. Wondered if he really remembers it or does he remember just the story? best to you latearrival/jo |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
late arrival: My son says he remembers this but he was only about three years old, so I am not sure. The story has rambled around the family all his life and that may be the source of his rembering, as you suggest. It was a scary moment for me, but ended well! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Betty Lou, I love starting my morning with this poem. Thank you. Alison |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alison: Thanks and I'm glad to have started your day on a happy note! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lisa Fisher Junior Member
since 2011-02-05
Posts 12Vermont |
Oh my goodness, that was great! Glad everyone came out safe, I remember berry picking with my Mother and that was her greatest fear. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Lisa: I was pretty scared myself when I saw who my little son was talking too. Fortunately, the bears were so busy eating berries they hardly looked in our direction! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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