Ah My Dear Russty
you are to kind to this poor demented babbler.
and in fact, whilst I do talk to anything I can, including bears, dogs, racoons, weasels, snakes, ravens, owls, trees, rocks, drunks...
(btw I find the rocks and trees to be the most attentive)
I do confess that my "bear talking" was, if not inspired by, at least justified by Park Rangers -
from
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htmsnip-------------------------------------
Bear Encounters
Once a bear has noticed you and is paying attention to you, additional strategies can help prevent the situation from escalating.
1) Identify yourself by talking calmly so the bear knows you are a human and not a prey animal.
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6) Continue to talk to the bear in low tones; this will help you stay calmer, and it won't be threatening to the bear.
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"Greetings My Dear Bear.
Prof Marvel Here, I have my ID in my wallet if you like...
lets see, no, that is the park pass
wait this is my insurance and registtration.
Do you take visa or mastercard Monsieur Bear?
Oh I am so sorry it is Mademoisal Bear, My deepest appolgies, ....
perhaps I can interest you in some postcards or snake oil?
If not, I will be hapy to read to you the Park Regulations on bear encounters and the Bear Relocation policy...
Wait, Don't go!
I have so much more I would like to share with you! Did you know.....
Hello? Ms Bear?"
yhs
prof babbles at bears