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john_browns_beard t1_jeadbju wrote
Hairy bittercress. Neither hairy, nor bitter, it's actually a tasty salad green if the area hasn't been sprayed for pesticides.
john_browns_beard t1_jdwdgb2 wrote
Reply to comment by Stacksmchenry in So nice to see all the spring birds (Watchung reservation 3/27) by Fishmike52
I know you're generally better off safe than sorry, but black bears are really not something to worry about. They almost always run away well before you see them, and if they do stick around, they are usually just curious and leave shortly after they get a good look at you. The exception is a mother with cubs, but the cubs are usually very vocal and it's hard to just walk up on them for that reason.
A can of bear mace will serve you better than just randomly yelling the whole time you're hiking.
john_browns_beard t1_j1e5hcm wrote
Reply to comment by Castor_and_Pollux123 in RIP To Anyone Travelling Out of Hoboken by Castor_and_Pollux123
Polar Express gonna turn up and save Christmas
john_browns_beard t1_j1e56of wrote
Reply to comment by ProbstBucks in RIP To Anyone Travelling Out of Hoboken by Castor_and_Pollux123
You know how Chinese food places always have your food ready in 10 minutes regardless of how much you order? It's like that, but the opposite.
john_browns_beard t1_jeagyan wrote
Reply to comment by Dfndr612 in Crosswalk Laws by manawydan-fab-llyr
If I see someone waiting at a crosswalk and I have time to stop, I will stop and let them go 100% of the time. I'll even take the extra steps of hitting my hazard lights and blocking the middle of the lane so jackasses won't try to drive around, which has happened to me on multiple occasions.
People do make it really hard sometimes, though. Love it when someone is power walking down the sidewalk and then takes a quick 90 degree turn directly into the street with no warning and without looking.