Bear family goes for swim in NJ back yard

[Michelle]

I noticed people complaining about the audio. Since I watched it at work, I had the audio muted. The video was super adorable. No annoyance whatsoever.

I fast forwarded a few spots, but made up my own idea of what she might have been thinking since I didn't have the sound on.

[epphd]

Aug 21, 2015 17:13:49 GMT -5 Michelle said:

Aug 21, 2015 15:58:08 GMT -5 laurenpetro said:

There are a LOT of black bears in NJ and NY. I pass at least 1 black bear a week on my commute in.

They're adorable and I know I'm living in their hood and all but holy shit do they sometimes scare me to death.

Don't go into the Bear's house. You gonna get ate!

This lady cracks me up - I like her series of little videos where she says, "I love you and there ain't nothin' you can do 'bout it." There is something so soothing and comforting in her voice - she seems like if you hugged her your cares would melt away. But she is also hilarious as hell.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw7J_fY5OPg

Oh my god, I love her.

[demandypants]

I am impressed the pool held up to the weight of the bear standing along the wall and getting in and out so much. Whomever manufactured that pool should use this in advertising.

[penguingrrl]

Aug 21, 2015 15:53:53 GMT -5 Michelle said:

I had no idea there were bears in Jersey.

I don't recall Bruce or Bon Jovi ever singing about any.

That's because Bruce and Bon Jovi are near me and there are no bears here! They're mostly in NW Jersey, both of them are near the shore. Both actually live within 5 miles of me

[Michelle]

Aug 21, 2015 19:53:53 GMT -5 penguingrrl said:

Aug 21, 2015 15:53:53 GMT -5 Michelle said:

I had no idea there were bears in Jersey.

I don't recall Bruce or Bon Jovi ever singing about any.

That's because Bruce and Bon Jovi are near me and there are no bears here! They're mostly in NW Jersey, both of them are near the shore. Both actually live within 5 miles of me

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!

The Boss lives 5 miles from you!?!? All I've got is Beyonce and she's still about 15 mi away when she's in H town.
Edit - JJWatt lives less than 5 miles from me... so I've got that going for me.

I'm flying into Newark STAT. PM me your address.




But seriously, I love Springsteen. And Bon Jovi is pretty cool too.

[penguingrrl]

Aug 21, 2015 21:53:47 GMT -5 Michelle said:

Aug 21, 2015 19:53:53 GMT -5 penguingrrl said:

That's because Bruce and Bon Jovi are near me and there are no bears here! They're mostly in NW Jersey, both of them are near the shore. Both actually live within 5 miles of me

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!

The Boss lives 5 miles from you!?!? All I've got is Beyonce and she's still about 15 mi away when she's in H town.
I'm flying into Newark STAT. PM me your address.




But seriously, I love Springsteen. And Bon Jovi is pretty cool too.

Jon Stewart lives here too! You're welcome to move in lol! Bruce is one of the nicest, most down to earth people you've ever come across. He's well known at a local gym because he works out in cut off jeans and timberland boots lol! He also donated a ton to relief efforts after Sandy and is very involved in local charity work. He's an all around wonderful man!

[mbcdefg]

Stephen Colbert lives somewhere near me. I'm constantly on the lookout for him.

*peeks through blinds*

[penguingrrl]

Aug 21, 2015 21:59:25 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Stephen Colbert lives somewhere near me. I'm constantly on the lookout for him.

*peeks through blinds*

What part of Jersey are you in? I'll give you Stewart's approx location in exchange for Colbert's 

[Michelle]

Aug 21, 2015 21:58:02 GMT -5 penguingrrl said:

Aug 21, 2015 21:53:47 GMT -5 Michelle said:

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!

The Boss lives 5 miles from you!?!? All I've got is Beyonce and she's still about 15 mi away when she's in H town.
I'm flying into Newark STAT. PM me your address.




But seriously, I love Springsteen. And Bon Jovi is pretty cool too.

Jon Stewart lives here too! You're welcome to move in lol! Bruce is one of the nicest, most down to earth people you've ever come across. He's well known at a local gym because he works out in cut off jeans and timberland boots lol! He also donated a ton to relief efforts after Sandy and is very involved in local charity work. He's an all around wonderful man!

I actually didn't appreciate Bruce until I was dragged to his concert in 2000ish. He was the best performer I had ever seen. And yes he is very charitable, giving, and down to earth. Love him!

[mbcdefg]

Aug 21, 2015 22:04:11 GMT -5 penguingrrl said:

Aug 21, 2015 21:59:25 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Stephen Colbert lives somewhere near me. I'm constantly on the lookout for him.

*peeks through blinds*

What part of Jersey are you in? I'll give you Stewart's approx location in exchange for Colbert's 

Colbert lives somewhere in Montclair and I'm in an adjoining town.

Jon Stewart just bought a farm somewhere in Jersey, right?

My aunt and uncle live pretty close to Springsteen. They said he's been known to hand out candy on Halloween.

[penguingrrl]

Aug 21, 2015 22:16:55 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Aug 21, 2015 22:04:11 GMT -5 penguingrrl said:

What part of Jersey are you in? I'll give you Stewart's approx location in exchange for Colbert's 

Colbert lives somewhere in Montclair and I'm in an adjoining town.

Jon Stewart just bought a farm somewhere in Jersey, right?

My aunt and uncle live pretty close to Springsteen. They said he's been known to hand out candy on Halloween.

Ah, that makes sense! I have friends in that area and like it there a lot. Yes, Springsteen loves to hand out Halloween candy himself. I've considered taking my kids to his house knowing that! I'm not sure where Jon's farm is, but he lives in Red Bank.

[notsocreepylurker]

Sorry to bump but Colbert lives in Montclair? I am from Bloomfield (parent's still live there). I might have to stalk next time I'm in town...

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The kids whining I get. They're kids. It's the husband's whining that annoyed me.

Nooooo they're gonna scratch the liiiiining. I mean I get it, that's bad and pools are expensive but dude, they're bears. Just wait it out. Whatever they want to do, it's happening.

[laurenpetro]

Aug 21, 2015 22:16:55 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Aug 21, 2015 22:04:11 GMT -5 penguingrrl said:

What part of Jersey are you in? I'll give you Stewart's approx location in exchange for Colbert's 

Colbert lives somewhere in Montclair and I'm in an adjoining town.

Jon Stewart just bought a farm somewhere in Jersey, right?

My aunt and uncle live pretty close to Springsteen. They said he's been known to hand out candy on Halloween.

Why did I think you were in central jersey? I lived in Passaic Park when I first got married.

[jillboston]

did that Mama bear have triplets or something? Or is she running a day care center.

[jillboston]

Aug 21, 2015 15:53:53 GMT -5 Michelle said:

I had no idea there were bears in Jersey.

I don't recall Bruce or Bon Jovi ever singing about any.

You know Bruce is yelling to Patti - "go get my guitar Red! I gotta song to write!"

[Michelle]

Aug 22, 2015 7:47:09 GMT -5 jillboston said:

Aug 21, 2015 15:53:53 GMT -5 Michelle said:

I had no idea there were bears in Jersey.

I don't recall Bruce or Bon Jovi ever singing about any.

You know Bruce is yelling to Patti - "go get my guitar Red! I gotta song to write!"

One of my favorite songs of his is Red Headed Woman!

But my absolute favorite is If I should Fall Behind. I love the words, but I love when they harmonize it together.

[tacosforlife]

I played this video for H last night, and he was giddy. He also now wants to get some pet bear cubs. LOL. Thanks a lot!

[mbcdefg]

Aug 22, 2015 7:17:39 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Sorry to bump but Colbert lives in Montclair? I am from Bloomfield (parent's still live there). I might have to stalk next time I'm in town...

I *love* the Vietnamese restaurant in Bloomfield. I want to go for pho on the first non-hot as balls day we get.

[gpw]

Aug 21, 2015 15:53:53 GMT -5 Michelle said:

I had no idea there were bears in Jersey.

I don't recall Bruce or Bon Jovi ever singing about any.

You never watched The Sopranos?!

[Michelle]

Aug 22, 2015 12:13:49 GMT -5 gpw said:

Aug 21, 2015 15:53:53 GMT -5 Michelle said:

I had no idea there were bears in Jersey.

I don't recall Bruce or Bon Jovi ever singing about any.

You never watched The Sopranos?!

No, lol. No HBO. Plan to eventually get around to streaming it...

[jillboston]

Aug 22, 2015 11:46:51 GMT -5 Michelle said:

Aug 22, 2015 7:47:09 GMT -5 jillboston said:

You know Bruce is yelling to Patti - "go get my guitar Red! I gotta song to write!"

One of my favorite songs of his is Red Headed Woman!

But my absolute favorite is If I should Fall Behind. I love the words, but I love when they harmonize it together.

yes it is GREAT - and so so dirty

Well listen up stud

Your life's been wasted

Til you've got down on your knees and tasted a red headed woman

I've got the bootleg from the show where he debuted it in the early 90's. You can hear the crowd gasp!

[notsocreepylurker]

Aug 22, 2015 12:07:43 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Aug 22, 2015 7:17:39 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Sorry to bump but Colbert lives in Montclair? I am from Bloomfield (parent's still live there). I might have to stalk next time I'm in town...

I *love* the Vietnamese restaurant in Bloomfield. I want to go for pho on the first non-hot as balls day we get.

I'm a fatty - my fave place in my hometown is Gencarelli's bakery  and the diners 

I'm actually going to see my parents in October - decent Pho weather - meetup?

[mbcdefg]

Aug 22, 2015 14:19:13 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Aug 22, 2015 12:07:43 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I *love* the Vietnamese restaurant in Bloomfield. I want to go for pho on the first non-hot as balls day we get.

I'm a fatty - my fave place in my hometown is Gencarelli's bakery  and the diners 

I'm actually going to see my parents in October - decent Pho weather - meetup?

Cool, let me know!