Little Bear's Last Adventure...With Me

Today, I will have to write the blog for Bear.

Here he is yesterday morning sitting on the wet arm of an Adirondack chair in Lake Placid, New York.

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It was 6:15 am and he was sitting beside Mirror Lake, absorbing the first rays of sun.  After a few moments of peace, he was ready for a morning adventure of climbing.

Rock Climbing!

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Off he went, climbing up a large rock just off the shore.  Luckily there was no wind.

Tree Climbing!

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But, Little Bear wanted more!  He spotted a birch tree and wanted to climb the slippery bark.
And then we headed down Main Street towards the shops and restaurants... and he saw something red.

Bobsled!!

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Bear always brags about his bravery.  When he saw the bobsled he began imagining gold medals.  He insisted on this pose.  I prefer flowers and nature shots, but I went along.

More Red!

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And then he spotted more red.  He begged for a few moments on this hydrant.  He kept listening for sirens and hoping for some action.  But it was pretty quiet at 7 am.  I said we needed to head back and I put him in my pocket and jogged 1.5 miles back to the hotel.

A Hole 
When I reached the hotel, I realized there was a hole in my pocket.  I raced back towards the hydrant, studying the ground for the blue pouch that usually holds him in my camera bag.

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What a relief to see the little pouch on the ground, not far from the hydrant.  I laughed at my good luck... took a photo, then reached down to pick up the empty bag. Gone.  Sidewalks were beginning to come to life.  I spoke to morning walkers.  No one had seen him.

We left today

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I left a few signs around Main Street.  A photo, with a few words about his loss and a mention of Reward for Rescue and Return!  Maybe if he isn't returned he can get himself to an internet cafe and continue his blog so I can know what he's up to.  Hopefully the Bear's story will not be over!

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