10th CICO
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Thanks Jean, I'll be leaving as soon as I can get packed!
Hi Sue,
You wrote of your anticipation wondered about encountering a moose.
My close encounter wasn't as close as your buffalo,
but there was no glass or car door between. Just 8 feet of air and one porch step.
I was visiting my sister in the south east area of Anchorage. I drove back into the driveway of their house with my 5 and 7 year old
nephew and niece and mom/grandma at about 8PM. As we got out of the car a large female moose (Sue I think they are called "cows")
poked her head and shoulder around the far edge of the 3 car garage. We scooted the kids into the house as the moose walked forward
onto the snowbank along the far side of the wide driveway. The kids wondered what the moose was doing while I wondered how
strong the front door with side-windows was.
I finally gave in and agreed to go out if they stayed inside and kept a clear retreat at the open door.
I stepped out on the farmer's porch. No moose. No sound. I took one step down preparing to creap forward down the walk
to peak around the corner of the garage and check the driveway for moose. Front third of moose way taller than my 6'4" rounds
the garage corner 6 or 8 feet away and I scramble back inside no longer curious! We lock the door and take the kids up for pajamas.
Earlier in the week, my brother-in-law told me that over 10 times more people were killed (stomped) by moose in Alaska per year
than were killed by grizzly bears. Even though Anchorage averages about 8 grizzlies and several brown bears living
within the populated city limits.
You wrote of your anticipation wondered about encountering a moose.
My close encounter wasn't as close as your buffalo,
but there was no glass or car door between. Just 8 feet of air and one porch step.
I was visiting my sister in the south east area of Anchorage. I drove back into the driveway of their house with my 5 and 7 year old
nephew and niece and mom/grandma at about 8PM. As we got out of the car a large female moose (Sue I think they are called "cows")
poked her head and shoulder around the far edge of the 3 car garage. We scooted the kids into the house as the moose walked forward
onto the snowbank along the far side of the wide driveway. The kids wondered what the moose was doing while I wondered how
strong the front door with side-windows was.
I finally gave in and agreed to go out if they stayed inside and kept a clear retreat at the open door.
I stepped out on the farmer's porch. No moose. No sound. I took one step down preparing to creap forward down the walk
to peak around the corner of the garage and check the driveway for moose. Front third of moose way taller than my 6'4" rounds
the garage corner 6 or 8 feet away and I scramble back inside no longer curious! We lock the door and take the kids up for pajamas.
Earlier in the week, my brother-in-law told me that over 10 times more people were killed (stomped) by moose in Alaska per year
than were killed by grizzly bears. Even though Anchorage averages about 8 grizzlies and several brown bears living
within the populated city limits.
Jim and Sue L.
Junior Ranger
Now that's a close encounter and a good story. Yikes!
We have a friend who goes panning for gold every summer in the Yukon and has returned with some harrowing tales of moose. There was one particular day when he stepped out the door of a small cafe and almost walked right into one. I asked what he did and he said, "As it was a bull with particularly large antlers and it was also rutting season, I walked right back into the cafe... as fast as possible."
Even though I'm just a city girl, I know moose are extremely dangerous (wild animals are funny that way). I don't want to get close enough to dance, I just want to see one.
From a very, very safe distance. City girl, remember.
And until I do see one, I'll keep whining...like a true city girl.
Moosemoosemoosemoosemoose.....
Camp On,
Sue
We have a friend who goes panning for gold every summer in the Yukon and has returned with some harrowing tales of moose. There was one particular day when he stepped out the door of a small cafe and almost walked right into one. I asked what he did and he said, "As it was a bull with particularly large antlers and it was also rutting season, I walked right back into the cafe... as fast as possible."
Even though I'm just a city girl, I know moose are extremely dangerous (wild animals are funny that way). I don't want to get close enough to dance, I just want to see one.
From a very, very safe distance. City girl, remember.
And until I do see one, I'll keep whining...like a true city girl.
Moosemoosemoosemoosemoose.....
Camp On,
Sue
Quite a story, Mark. I'd imagine more people are killed by meese because they don't fear them like they fear bears. Big mistake 
Jim and Sue L.
Junior Ranger
I thought meeses was more than one mice, causing the farmer's wife to shriek," Eeeeekkkk!!!" Hence meeses. So that would make moose, mooses...or moosi, unless the "i" requires more than four legs or life spent mostly in water.... But the moose does spend most of it's time mucking about in the...well, muck, so maybe it should be moosi.
What was the question?
Sue
What was the question?
Sue
I stand connected, thanks.
Jim and Sue L.
Junior Ranger
And I need a drink. My brain hurts after that convoluted mish-mash.
Or is that moose-mash?
moosi?
Sue
Or is that moose-mash?
moosi?
Sue
pat walsh
Junior Ranger
Sad to say we will miss the 10th CICO due to family needs, hail damage repair, etc.
But on the plus side Bob and Kathy stopped by for a visit. Great to hear about their trip to Alaska. We had a very enjoyable visit.
So will miss you all but hope you all have good weather and tons of fun and fellowship.
But on the plus side Bob and Kathy stopped by for a visit. Great to hear about their trip to Alaska. We had a very enjoyable visit.
So will miss you all but hope you all have good weather and tons of fun and fellowship.
Mick'nSarah
Junior Ranger
Travel safe everyone! Have a great time!
rickdernberger
Novice
Hearing everyone's tales of already being on the way to "Mecca" almost makes me feel sorry for myself that I'm ONLY 7 hours away from CICO. Safe travels for all of you that are already en route!