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A true tail...
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Las Aña
2004-05-31 11:46:58 UTC
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I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route. One
day I was startled by one standing at the roadside,
not ten yards from where I had to pass. But I was
also puzzled by its size, and the gorgeous color of
its coat. I'd never seen a coyote with such a
vari-colored coat so lush and long. It paid me
absolutely no heed as I stood there watching it
watching a gopher hole, and I finally moved on.
It wasn't until later that it suddenly dawned on me
that what I'd actually seen was a grey wolf! None
have been released in my locale, but they have been
released hundreds of miles to the west of me in
the Gila Wilderness area of NM and AZ.

Two days ago I got confirmation when I ran into
our local animal control officer who said he was
looking for a grey wolf that people keep reporting
in the area. I can only assume that these grey
wolves have little fear of people since they were
bred in captivity and kept there until old enough
to fend for themselves when released into the wild.
mike
2004-05-31 12:18:11 UTC
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Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route. One
day I was startled by one standing at the roadside,
not ten yards from where I had to pass. But I was
also puzzled by its size, and the gorgeous color of
its coat. I'd never seen a coyote with such a
vari-colored coat so lush and long. It paid me
absolutely no heed as I stood there watching it
watching a gopher hole, and I finally moved on.
It wasn't until later that it suddenly dawned on me
that what I'd actually seen was a grey wolf! None
have been released in my locale, but they have been
released hundreds of miles to the west of me in
the Gila Wilderness area of NM and AZ.
Two days ago I got confirmation when I ran into
our local animal control officer who said he was
looking for a grey wolf that people keep reporting
in the area. I can only assume that these grey
wolves have little fear of people since they were
bred in captivity and kept there until old enough
to fend for themselves when released into the wild.
Over here in Quay County the coyotes have become quite bold. I had one
go across my yard a few months ago and then just saunter off.

Mike
Stef
2004-05-31 21:54:36 UTC
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Post by mike
Over here in Quay County the coyotes have become quite bold. I had one
go across my yard a few months ago and then just saunter off.
Mike
My father was building an adobe wall to protect his chickens from the
local coyote. He had it up to about 6 feet when he looked up and the
coyote was standing on the wall, watching him to see what he was doing.

stef
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mike
2004-06-01 03:27:39 UTC
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Post by Stef
Post by mike
Over here in Quay County the coyotes have become quite bold. I had one
go across my yard a few months ago and then just saunter off.
Mike
My father was building an adobe wall to protect his chickens from the
local coyote. He had it up to about 6 feet when he looked up and the
coyote was standing on the wall, watching him to see what he was doing.
stef
I believe it Stef. Many animals have completely lost their fear of
humans. It's almost like they know we won't be here much longer or
something.

Mike
n***@garfias.org
2004-05-31 21:25:38 UTC
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That is cool. Well, scary, but cool. Thanks for sharing.

Heather
Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route. One
day I was startled by one standing at the roadside,
not ten yards from where I had to pass. But I was
also puzzled by its size, and the gorgeous color of
its coat. I'd never seen a coyote with such a
vari-colored coat so lush and long. It paid me
absolutely no heed as I stood there watching it
watching a gopher hole, and I finally moved on.
It wasn't until later that it suddenly dawned on me
that what I'd actually seen was a grey wolf! None
have been released in my locale, but they have been
released hundreds of miles to the west of me in
the Gila Wilderness area of NM and AZ.
Two days ago I got confirmation when I ran into
our local animal control officer who said he was
looking for a grey wolf that people keep reporting
in the area. I can only assume that these grey
wolves have little fear of people since they were
bred in captivity and kept there until old enough
to fend for themselves when released into the wild.
David Wright
2004-06-02 17:22:17 UTC
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Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route.
<rest of story snipped>

Thank you, that's a great story, and the hair on the back of my neck
stood out when I read it, as if I had been there.

So, I have to ask.

Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)

David
Maniack
2004-06-02 18:35:14 UTC
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On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 17:22:17 GMT, David Wright
Post by David Wright
Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route.
<rest of story snipped>
Thank you, that's a great story, and the hair on the back of my neck
stood out when I read it, as if I had been there.
So, I have to ask.
Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)
David
We have coyotes all over here and it is wonderful to hear their night
cries and sounds, especially when the pups are born and all.
David Wright
2004-06-02 19:26:55 UTC
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Post by Maniack
On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 17:22:17 GMT, David Wright
Post by David Wright
Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route.
<rest of story snipped>
Thank you, that's a great story, and the hair on the back of my neck
stood out when I read it, as if I had been there.
So, I have to ask.
Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)
David
We have coyotes all over here and it is wonderful to hear their night
cries and sounds, especially when the pups are born and all.
Be careful, Maniack, because some of those night cries might come from
chupacabras.

There are all kinds of stories about them from way back in acus, just
as there are stories about sand trout.

You can find these stories by doing a google group search in
alt.culture.us.southwest ;-)

David
Maniack
2004-06-02 20:43:45 UTC
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On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 19:26:55 GMT, David Wright
Post by David Wright
Post by Maniack
On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 17:22:17 GMT, David Wright
Post by David Wright
Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route.
<rest of story snipped>
Thank you, that's a great story, and the hair on the back of my neck
stood out when I read it, as if I had been there.
So, I have to ask.
Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)
David
We have coyotes all over here and it is wonderful to hear their night
cries and sounds, especially when the pups are born and all.
Be careful, Maniack, because some of those night cries might come from
chupacabras.
There are all kinds of stories about them from way back in acus, just
as there are stories about sand trout.
You can find these stories by doing a google group search in
alt.culture.us.southwest ;-)
David
What are they?
David Wright
2004-06-02 20:55:23 UTC
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Post by Maniack
On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 19:26:55 GMT, David Wright
Post by David Wright
Be careful, Maniack, because some of those night cries might come from
chupacabras.
There are all kinds of stories about them from way back in acus, just
as there are stories about sand trout.
You can find these stories by doing a google group search in
alt.culture.us.southwest ;-)
David
What are they?
Do the search and you will know.
David Wright
2004-06-03 00:19:01 UTC
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Post by David Wright
Post by Maniack
Post by David Wright
You can find these stories by doing a google group search in
alt.culture.us.southwest ;-)
David
What are they?
Do the search and you will know.
P.S. Learning the stories is part of living where you live.

Have you heard La Llorona?
Bob
2004-06-02 17:38:23 UTC
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Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route. One
day I was startled by one standing at the roadside,
not ten yards from where I had to pass. But I was
also puzzled by its size, and the gorgeous color of
its coat. I'd never seen a coyote with such a
vari-colored coat so lush and long. It paid me
absolutely no heed as I stood there watching it
watching a gopher hole, and I finally moved on.
It wasn't until later that it suddenly dawned on me
that what I'd actually seen was a grey wolf! None
have been released in my locale, but they have been
released hundreds of miles to the west of me in
the Gila Wilderness area of NM and AZ.
Two days ago I got confirmation when I ran into
our local animal control officer who said he was
looking for a grey wolf that people keep reporting
in the area. I can only assume that these grey
wolves have little fear of people since they were
bred in captivity and kept there until old enough
to fend for themselves when released into the wild.
I have read that there is no documented case of humans ever being killed
by wolves in the US. I, for one, would love to see wolves back in our
forests and national parks.

Bob
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on the side of women." John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
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posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]
David Wright
2004-06-02 18:20:41 UTC
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Post by Las Aña
I often see a pack of coyotes cavorting in the open
fields mid-day on my regular bicycle route.
<rest of story snipped>

Thank you, that's a great story, and the hair on the back of my neck
stood out when I read it, as if I had been there.

So, I have to ask.

Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)

David
Las Aña
2004-06-02 22:34:25 UTC
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Post by David Wright
Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)
David
It was! How ya doing amigo? Have any
plans for tripping north this summer?
I was up on the mountain today, taking
some more pictures of the Peppin Fire
that has so far burned nearly 35,000
acres here and continues to grow daily.
As you may have read in other threads
here, it's been burning since about May 10,
and the Forest Service is blaming it on
a dry storm period that produced lightning
but no rain. Others who observed up close
and personal say it's a controlled burn
that once again defied "control."
David Wright
2004-06-02 23:15:04 UTC
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Post by Las Aña
Post by David Wright
Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)
David
It was! How ya doing amigo? Have any
plans for tripping north this summer?
I have no idea who you are, so I'll just say that I hope you meant to
say you were telling a tale, not a tail.

David
mike
2004-06-03 13:05:09 UTC
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Post by Las Aña
Post by David Wright
Was "A true 'tail'" intentional? (I hope it was.)
David
It was! How ya doing amigo? Have any
plans for tripping north this summer?
I was up on the mountain today, taking
some more pictures of the Peppin Fire
that has so far burned nearly 35,000
acres here and continues to grow daily.
As you may have read in other threads
here, it's been burning since about May 10,
and the Forest Service is blaming it on
a dry storm period that produced lightning
but no rain. Others who observed up close
and personal say it's a controlled burn
that once again defied "control."
Why does it not surprise me that the forest service might not learn from
prior experience.

Mike

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