SFG: Bear

Conversation between my husband and I, last year, after arriving at Sequoia National Park's Wuksachi Lodge.

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Linda: "Did we get all the food out of the trunk? I don't want to wake up to bears raiding our car."

Tom: "Yes, we got it all."

Linda: "Are you sure? Because bears can smell any little thing. Even gum."

Tom: "I think we'll be fine honey."

Linda: "Wait, there are some vitamin waters left in the cooler."

Tom: (slightly less patient): "It'll be fine."

Linda: (slightly more shrill): "Bears can smell through plastic. A ranger told me that once."

Tom: Wait a minute, it's winter. Aren't bears supposed to be hibernating in winter?"

Linda: OH YEAH! Hee hee. That's right... whew!

Linda: "Wait... you know... there may be some early risers."

Tom: "(heavy sigh) Bring the vitamin waters in."

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