I live in mountain lion territory. For the last couple of weeks, I've been noticing my tracks in the snow have pawprints on top of and beside them (I've taken lots of photos along my treks). My neighbors above and below me have lost some chickens to the lions. Another neighbor has taken photos of them on his property. My mom has seen two of them running down the cliff behind my house (the day the neighbor lost his chickens). The pawprints follow my tracks both up and down the mountain to where I have to park the car (a 2-mile walk through dense wilderness). There are lots of deer and rabbits...that's what they really want to eat...not li'l ol' me!
The local forest rangers gave me a booklet on how to avoid an attack. Appear larger than I am, act aggressive, etc...so I thought if I vape while walking, I'll appear undesirable as a meal...or maybe not, just a thought. Rule #1- Never hike alone (but I have to). Rule #2- Never hike early in the morning or after dark (but I have to). So I added Rule #3- Vape like crazy...or carry a burning analog...maybe the stink will keep them away! I have zero desire to smoke it, but in an odd way, the burning analog could save my silly life. I suppose I'll start keeping a pistol in my pocket, though it would break my heart to shoot one. My neighbor maced one who was bothering his dog, but the lion ignored the mace. I didn't pay much attention to them before, but this year they're being a real menace. I'd like to live to vape another day. Tomorrow is propane day, so I have to make my journey. I'll pick up some bear repellant while I'm out, its supposed to work better than mace. I'd still prefer to take my chances with the lions than with the hoodlums in the city.
I'm curious if there's an extra stinky juice I can vape while walking?? Something really offensive! So far, I haven't vaped a juice I didn't like!
My mom won't go outside if I'm not home, another reason she started vaping more and gave up analogs...other than she hates freezing her fingers off while she stepped out to smoke! I'm glad she's found it easy to make the switch. We haven't had any analogs in the house for over a week! I laugh at the thought of buying a pack...for the lions! LOL
The local forest rangers gave me a booklet on how to avoid an attack. Appear larger than I am, act aggressive, etc...so I thought if I vape while walking, I'll appear undesirable as a meal...or maybe not, just a thought. Rule #1- Never hike alone (but I have to). Rule #2- Never hike early in the morning or after dark (but I have to). So I added Rule #3- Vape like crazy...or carry a burning analog...maybe the stink will keep them away! I have zero desire to smoke it, but in an odd way, the burning analog could save my silly life. I suppose I'll start keeping a pistol in my pocket, though it would break my heart to shoot one. My neighbor maced one who was bothering his dog, but the lion ignored the mace. I didn't pay much attention to them before, but this year they're being a real menace. I'd like to live to vape another day. Tomorrow is propane day, so I have to make my journey. I'll pick up some bear repellant while I'm out, its supposed to work better than mace. I'd still prefer to take my chances with the lions than with the hoodlums in the city.
I'm curious if there's an extra stinky juice I can vape while walking?? Something really offensive! So far, I haven't vaped a juice I didn't like!
My mom won't go outside if I'm not home, another reason she started vaping more and gave up analogs...other than she hates freezing her fingers off while she stepped out to smoke! I'm glad she's found it easy to make the switch. We haven't had any analogs in the house for over a week! I laugh at the thought of buying a pack...for the lions! LOL
