July 8, 2008

WILDERNESS GEEK

That would be me — a wilderness geek. Or would that be freak? I mean, I really *do* carry a ruler with me when I go running. Just in case, you know? I might run across a good print, or something. Like these perfect Black Bear paw marks above. Then I might want to size and document them. And of course, for that I need my camera …

My equivalent of a pocket protector would probably be the small ziplock bags that protect the bear banger cartridge I carry with me.  I live in irrational fear that it will get wet and fizzle when I finally aim it at the jowls of a hungry cougar. Either that, or detonate prematurely in my pack. (Can just see the headlines)

I also carry an MP3. And dog spray. Think I need to lighten up some? Seriously, I’d have a much better run if I did. But then … I’d miss capturing prints like those.

It’s all the fault of MANHUNTER, I tell you  — I should never have started the tracking research needed for that book. It set me down an interesting path … and I think I might have missed my calling. Then again …  I can always put my growing body of tracking skills into stalking editors. See? I really *should* have gone to Thrillerfest … I could have put in some practice!!!

1. On July 9th, 2008 at 5:54 am
   spyscribbler Says:
   

   You do run with quite a load! Maybe next year we’ll both be able to go to Thrillerfest, and we can have some New York City fun! (I’ve never been, but I’m certain you have, LOL, because you’ve done everything cool.)

2. On July 9th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
   Loreth Says:
   

   ROFL Spy — you don’t understand … I *am* a geek. I do very little exciting. I live in a little bowl in the mountains But I AM GOING TO THRILLERFEST! NEXT YEAR … and we *will* have a blast. Well, between me being a blubbering fan girl, I suspect. I look forward to meeting you.

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