Christina,

I was in a strange way thinking the "thug" thing as well. But how strange I have never really heard of that sort of thing in the woods before.

As far as the bear thing. To a greenhorn any sound in the woods after dark is an 1100 pound man eating bear. The situation just got the better of me having family involved.

Thanks

Cameron
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