Teddy Bears’ Picnic

“If you go down in the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise
If you go down to the woods today
You'd better go in disguise

For ev'ry bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic”

Yes, this is the very song I’ve had in my mind all week long.  Here’s why…

 

Fuzzy, but I managed to get some shots of the guy.  Yoda went crazy barking while out on our back deck, and I knew something was up.  I walked down to the river deck and this time I didn’t bring the camera.  Once I saw that there was a bear across the river..and we were safe, I waved the kids to come down.  We watched as it came down out of the brush, and settled down in the water.  For a little while it just sat up and hung out in the water, sniffing the air every few seconds.  It is a big dude.  Once it noticed us it slowly made it’s way up the river bank, lumbering along…oh it’s so heavy!  Jeremy went down to see if he could get some closer pictures.  I think this time I’ve got him convinced we need a “real” zoom lens (hehe).  The video above is his adventure down.  I was a little nervous.  We have a baby (2-3 years old) roaming around during the day and the parents hang out in the evening.  I don’t like the baby playing around, but it’s such a treat to see them across the river!!!!

 

 

He visited on my 36th birthday.  Quite the memory I will have!