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Cowgirl · 11-20-2007, 09:52 AM

Just a heads-up...got a call from a friend who parked at the gate to go hike blackstar and there was a mountain lion on the road right on the other side of the gate eating out of a spam can.

..sounds like someone is leaving food out for it...her dogs chased it up the hill towards Baker...so keep an eye out!

guero · 11-20-2007, 09:57 AM

thanks for the heads up sherry.

what kind of dogs does she have that she'dd let them chase after a mt. lion?

spookydave · 11-20-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by guero

thanks for the heads up sherry.

what kind of dogs does she have that she'dd let them chase after a mt. lion?

dumb ones

Cowgirl · 11-20-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by guero

thanks for the heads up sherry.

what kind of dogs does she have that she'dd let them chase after a mt. lion?

STUPID DOGS!!!

slowSSer · 11-20-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by spookydave

dumb ones

or big ones

Red Ryder · 11-20-2007, 10:22 AM

With the fires burning so much, I expected the wildlife to crowd the surrounding areas, like Blackstar. Thanks, for the heads up, I'll ride there anyhow, but its good to be aware of whats happening.

northshore · 11-20-2007, 11:15 AM

I was wondering how far the mountain lions were pushed back due to the fires. I'm curious if they would wander back into Whiting even though most of it is gone.

Red Ryder · 11-20-2007, 12:08 PM

Mountain lions will follow the deer. I don't think the deer will return to the burn areas until things start growing again. Its going to be crowded in the areas that didn't burn.

The thing that bothers me about the reported sighting is that the mountain lion was eating out of a can of spam. I got to look better than a near empty can of old spam.

Pain Freak · 11-20-2007, 12:14 PM

I did this ride last Tuesday night and I plan on doing it again tonight, but at least this time I'll have human company. Last week I heard a lot of noise in the bushes and didn't really shine my light at it, because I really didn't want to know what was there.

Keith B · 11-20-2007, 12:15 PM

Am I the only one here who thinks that certified lunatic Art would be the kind of guy to leave food out for them? I mean hey best way to keep the bikers away.

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

I did this ride last Tuesday night and I plan on doing it again tonight, but at least this time I'll have human company. Last week I heard a lot of noise in the bushes and didn't really shine my light at it, because I really didn't want to know what was there.

Sorry dude that was me. I wont do it again

ericfoltz · 11-20-2007, 12:27 PM

That Lion has been there for some time. I've seen it a few times about halfway between the gate and the turn.

BSki · 11-20-2007, 01:21 PM

Remember, you dont have to be faster then the mountain lion, you only have to be faster then the person next to you.

and stick a can of spam in someone's camelbak when they are not looking, enjoy your ride

Wrecker · 11-20-2007, 02:10 PM

**taking notes on who I should avoid riding next to on rides**

**another note, bring bungee cord to attach to the fastest rider**

foofighter · 11-20-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrecker

**another note, bring bungee cord to attach to the fastest rider**

bungee has some elasticity..you just need a tow strap

none of the forward movement will be lost in the stretching of the tow strap

mechmann · 11-20-2007, 08:56 PM

i hear the hot setup is to use a bungee and a piece of PVC. the PVC keeps the bungee from snapping against the lead rider.

i hope to race some MTB stage races in the future with allison, i know i will have to tether her to finish

Jman · 11-20-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

I did this ride last Tuesday night and I plan on doing it again tonight, but at least this time I'll have human company. Last week I heard a lot of noise in the bushes and didn't really shine my light at it, because I really didn't want to know what was there.

From my experience the louder the noise in the bush the more likely it's a smaller critter...of course Bobcats are smaller to so go figure. It's how I get through some nights out in the park doing grounds work or repairing a sprinkler head with my headlamp on.

guero · 11-20-2007, 10:33 PM

we saw the can of SPAM down by the gate tonight.

andy aka rut · 11-20-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by guero

we saw the can of SPAM down by the gate tonight.

I'm sure you picked it up and threw it away in the trash.
thanks! You da man!!

guero · 11-20-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by andy aka rut

I'm sure you picked it up and threw it away in the trash.
thanks! You da man!!

if i was smart, i would have. on the other hand, i thought that if i left it undisturbed, future visitors to blackstar could see the piece of history that has been posted on our forums.... kinda, sorta, maybe

11-20-2007, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
guero thats hot.	thanks for the heads up sherry. what kind of dogs does she have that she'dd let them chase after a mt. lion? __________________ tkBLAZER: i didn't ride with the bubbs back than, i was a steven steppie: I plan on hitting it...

11-20-2007, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red Ryder Senior Member	With the fires burning so much, I expected the wildlife to crowd the surrounding areas, like Blackstar. Thanks, for the heads up, I'll ride there anyhow, but its good to be aware of whats happening. __________________ Quicker than slow... it's a good day to ride!

11-20-2007, 11:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	I was wondering how far the mountain lions were pushed back due to the fires. I'm curious if they would wander back into Whiting even though most of it is gone. __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

11-20-2007, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red Ryder Senior Member	Mountain lions will follow the deer. I don't think the deer will return to the burn areas until things start growing again. Its going to be crowded in the areas that didn't burn. The thing that bothers me about the reported sighting is that the mountain lion was eating out of a can of spam. I got to look better than a near empty can of old spam. __________________ Quicker than slow... it's a good day to ride!

11-20-2007, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	I did this ride last Tuesday night and I plan on doing it again tonight, but at least this time I'll have human company. Last week I heard a lot of noise in the bushes and didn't really shine my light at it, because I really didn't want to know what was there. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

11-20-2007, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cowgirl	Mountain Lion Sighting on Blackstar Just a heads-up...got a call from a friend who parked at the gate to go hike blackstar and there was a mountain lion on the road right on the other side of the gate eating out of a spam can...sounds like someone is leaving food out for it...her dogs chased it up the hill towards Baker...so keep an eye out!

11-20-2007, 12:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
ericfoltz Sua Sponte	That Lion has been there for some time. I've seen it a few times about halfway between the gate and the turn. __________________ Portfolio: http://www.ericfoltz.com Race & Event pics: http://www.ericfoltz.photoreflect.com

11-20-2007, 01:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
BSki Senior Member	Remember, you dont have to be faster then the mountain lion, you only have to be faster then the person next to you. and stick a can of spam in someone's camelbak when they are not looking, enjoy your ride

11-20-2007, 02:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	taking notes on who I should avoid riding next to on rides another note, bring bungee cord to attach to the fastest rider __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

11-20-2007, 08:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
mechmann STR Veteran	i hear the hot setup is to use a bungee and a piece of PVC. the PVC keeps the bungee from snapping against the lead rider. i hope to race some MTB stage races in the future with allison, i know i will have to tether her to finish

11-20-2007, 10:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
guero thats hot.	we saw the can of SPAM down by the gate tonight. __________________ tkBLAZER: i didn't ride with the bubbs back than, i was a steven steppie: I plan on hitting it...

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