bsmith

...I think you suspecting him of being married to me tipped him over the edge!

gloveman

Just take a look at the list of threads - having problems with PR well yes this is the place to look for advice but who cares if you got a puppy really. Save it for Facebook.

mandymoochops

Why does this bother you so much?

Lord Vader

who cares what you think?

DaveLovesDee

Surely BE members should be allowed to share their happy times along with the issues they may be seeking answers to. If we only posted problems on here, it'd soon end up like Dear Deirdre or the Grauniad. Not everyone on BE is on Facebook, and even those who don't always socialise with members outside of these pages. I've met a number of poster IRL, and most of them have been nothing like their forum personas at all.

When I first joined BE, I read the forums for almost a month before I posted to get an idea of how members were towards each other. Most of them are almost a second family to me but I'd still call them an idiot if I thought it was warranted. They'd likely take it the light-hearted way it was intended, whereas a newer member who didn't know us may perceive it differently.

I'd strongly suggest that the sly little digs at other members need to be stopped. One day, one of those members may be the person who has the exact answer you're looking for, and decide that your actions towards them gives them an excuse not to help you. I know I would if it were me.

PhilHogan

I've never seen one up close before...

Alan2005

You can get your revenge by shooting some cougars and coming on here and boasting about it. You could keep a running tally of dead animals just to annoy him.

The4BellsLondon

Oi - leave my mate alone!!!!!

mandymoochops

If I were that way inclined then yes I suppose I could

DaveLovesDee

Or shoot trolls.

Coffeepot

Where did that come from, bit nasty eh ?
MMC is a fantastic contributor to this forum, as are a lot of others that have had a slating on here and now forced off the forum by the likes of you,

There should be room for all sorts of threads on this forum otherwise it would be pretty boring wouldn't it

spankysparkle

spankysparkle

right, that does it! I'm getting that stick!
someone earlier asked if bear spray really works and if it works on cougars etc too... any answers?

mandymoochops

After more than 6000 posts of mindless drivel, and pointlessness in 2 1/2 years - ya think i'm going anywhere

Theres an ignore function - use it

mandymoochops

Ok so I googled it and found this answer written by a guy in the states seems pepper spray would work though squirting it at something coming at 500 mph at you may be a bit more difficult -

here's his full wordy response


Overall, cougar attacks are becoming more common given increasing human encroachment into mountain lion territory; all things considered, though, attacks are still exceedingly rare—maybe between a dozen to 20 per year in the United States.

Your odds of being killed by a dog are ten times as great. (Need anecdotal evidence? I have a large scar on my right thigh where I was bitten by a rottweiler while bicycling a year ago.) But, mountain lions do have one trait that bears do not: They'll actually stalk and hunt a hiker or mountain biker, attacking at an opportune time. However, almost every documented mountain lion attack in the past century has involved only one person. That is to say, mountain lions rarely attack groups. So hiking with a friend or a group may reduce the risk. Otherwise, if you see a mountain lion, the best advice is to look big and look aggressive. Stand up tall, hold out your arms, make a lot of noise.

Make it clear to the cat that you are NOT going to be an easy snack. Also, be sure to offer the cougar an exit strategy, so it won't just panic and charge straight ahead. Interestingly, dogs are not seen as a deterrent to mountain lion attacks. Most domestic dogs are easy prey for a mountain lion, so they actually can attract the big cats.

Pepper spray? Sure, cats have very sensitive noses, so that will work. The trick is hitting a very agile, fast-moving animal if it decides to attack. And, cougars are stealth hunters, so you might not even know it's there until it's too late. For peace of mind, though, Counter Assault is available from REI at $38 a canister (www.rei.com).

Overall, I think it's prudent to be wary when in cougar country, although I suppose it's also prudent to worry about rattlesnake bites, frostbite, poison ivy, bee stings, Lyme disease, and a bunch of other hazards that still remain more likely. In other words, pull this string and pretty soon you can't keep track of all the things you need to worry about.