Grin and "Bear" It!

This excerpt from a bulletin sent out by our local police was our excitement for the day:

On Friday, June 6, 2008, at 11:42 AM, police received a call from a local resident reporting a large bear had wandered off from his backyard. Police began receiving additional sightings from the area...one resident showed the officer a picture of the animal which is estimated to be approximately 275 pounds. Police alerted the local schools and other nearby institutions. As a precautionary measure, the schools discontinued outdoor activities for the remainder of the day. Police also notified New Jersey Wildlife Control and the Montgomery Health Department.

This occurred about 1/4 mile from our house, so if it wanders into our backyard, I'll let you know!

(Of course, I should add that today was Katherine's Fun Day, scheduled with lots of exciting outdoor activites, so she has renamed it her "Un-Fun Day".)