Nov 20, 2013
HAND OVER THE PORK RINDS OR I POOP ON THE CAR
AMERICAN BLACK BEAR CUBS
Bear cubs begging for food along the highways are a familiar sight in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming.
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HAND OVER THE PORK RINDS OR I POOP ON THE CAR
AMERICAN BLACK BEAR CUBS
Bear cubs begging for food along the highways are a familiar sight in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming.
BEAR SHOW
CENTER OF ATTRACTION
While making a routine check of garbage cans, Mr. Bear provides keen entertainment for youthful tourists in the Great Smoky Mountains national park in North Carolina.
BEAR LUV BARE
Giant Kodiak Bear taken by W. M. Hollinger, accompanied by son Franklin, at Kodiak Island, Alaska. One of the largest bears ever seen by man. Approximate weight 1500 pounds. On exhibit at the Blue Mountain Hotel, Harrisburg, Pa.
More taxidermied bears at the Blue Mountain HERE and HERE.
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Yesterday's post: A bear made out of a tree
Today: A tree made for a bear
GRIZZLY CHAINSAW MASSACRE
The 5-ton 16-1/2 foot mother grizzly bear and cub carved from a giant Redwood by Kenyon R. Kaiser, a sculptor with a chain saw, at the TREES OF MYSTERY—SHRINE OF THE REDWOOD HIGHWAY.
Kenyon really shows off his chain saw in this picture.
CAPTION CONTEST—I Am Bear
5/1/12 8:50 PM:
Thank you for your captions! First, here's the description on the verso:
ALASKAN BROWN BEAR NATURAL HISTORY HABITAT GROUP—Kansas City Museum's first large animal group. The giant male stands over 8-1/2' tall and weighed approximately 1500 lbs. Specimens of world's largest living carnivorous mammal. Includes gulls, weasel, and magpie in authentic foreground. Outstandingly beautiful background.
Bears collected by Arthur C. Popham, Jr.
Kansas City Museum 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Kansas City, Mo.
The winner is xzargo for the caption:
"Hey....I can see Russia from here!"
Congratulations, xzargo! To claim your postcard prize, email me at [email protected] with your choice of postcard from the list below and your mailing address.
The RULES 1) MAXIMUM of TWENTY (20) WORDS 2) One entry per person 3) Please enter your caption in the comments of this post 4) Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 8:00 PM EDT
The author of my favorite caption will have their choice of one of these original vintage postcards (all previously published on BAD POSTCARDS):
1) I’M ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO GO! 2) WE CATCH ‘EM BIG ON LONG ISLAND! 3) UNDERWATER JESUS 4) Excuse me sir. Can you give me directions to the BAMBI MOTEL? 5) MISS SUGARDALE—1958
HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!
TAILGATE PARTY BEAR
BEAR are often seen in camping areas where they come for food offered by campers or otherwise.
Oh, face facts. Bears tailgate.