Thursday, August 25, 2011

Bear Country

We sort of live in bear country all over SW Virginia, but that region is mostly up in the Blue Ridge mountains...not nearby Martinsville...in the foothills. And then today in the local newspaper there is a front page headline including photos, about two black bears scrounging for food in Bassett, Virginia, just a short drive from our home.

Story is that last weekend a big family reunion took place in Bassett, where a large pig was cooked in a hand-dug and earth covered underground pit, like was done traditionally in this part of the country. Lots of other food went along with the BBQ which I am sure was all pretty tasty. Anyway, two bears got "wind" of the event afterwards and came to inspect. They were "captured" by a camera lens, but eventually wandered away into some nearby woods.

Those having the reunion said they were thankful the bears did not come by when the event was underway, but appreciated the uninvited guests helping to clean up afterwards.