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I usually have plans, but this year I don't yet. Last year, like almost every year, we went to our neighbors across the road for a barbecue. Then, at around 9pm, several of us would walk to our other neighbors lake home around the corner to watch fireworks over the lake. On the way back home, however. for the last two years in a row, we saw bears in the road. So.for that reason, I don't want to walk to the lakehouse this 4th.

Any big plans for the 4th?

I usually have plans, but this year I don't yet. Last year, like almost every year, we went to our neighbors across the road for a barbecue. Then, at around 9pm, several of us would walk to our other neighbors lake home around the corner to watch fireworks over the lake. On the way back home, however. for the last two years in a row, we saw bears in the road. So.for that reason, I don't want to walk to the lakehouse this 4th. Any big plans for the 4th?

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Don't often scare off bears.

Bear spray also does its job from what I gather.

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The problem with bear spray is it gets everywhere. I'd probably get it on myself too. I just stay vigilant at night. Usually don't go out after dark. You wouldn't think the bears would be out with all the racket on the 4th, but they're always out when the fireworks are going off.

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Ohhh California say no more.

Im next door in AZ. When I'm in bear country I got a 12ga slung on my shoulder.

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Lol. I bet it's hot there right now. At least it stays cooler up in these mountains. Though. I hate that I'm stuck in my house most nights because of the wild animals. I have to walk 40 steps down from my lowest door to get to my car. Woods surround my home. No garage.

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The problem with bear spray is it gets everywhere.

Gas masks, couldnt think of something possibly more american than gas masks on the 4th of july.

But in all seriousness, it's just a contingency. Unlikely to be a problem with the bears. And if there is, guess what, you'll be glad you have the spray. I don't think in that scenario you'll be much bothered with the mess. 'Almost attacked by a bear' sounds like the ultimate 4th of july story anyway. Holiday made.

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My daughter almost got attacked two years in a row. She's 11 today. That's why we won't walk to the lakehouse on the 4th again.i nearly had a heart attack both times!