tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post1091292157104588986..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: A Wolf Encounter, Up Close and PersonalMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38376048517295586762011-09-10T17:02:25.997-05:002011-09-10T17:02:25.997-05:00Erin - Yup, when you see one close enough, there&#...Erin - Yup, when you see one close enough, there's no way you can confuse them with a coyote or big German Shepherd!<br /><br />Leigh - Isn't that the truth? And it all seems to happen as we go about our daily lives doing what needs to be done.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-48605791122970576592011-09-10T04:11:21.884-05:002011-09-10T04:11:21.884-05:00Whew what a story. No one can every accuse us home...Whew what a story. No one can every accuse us homesteaders of leading dull and boring lives!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-86472284377053556932011-09-09T11:15:46.540-05:002011-09-09T11:15:46.540-05:00I loved this story the first time, and loved readi...I loved this story the first time, and loved reading it again! Get to work on that book LOL! Isn't it amazing how TALL those timberwolves are up close? Easy to mistake from a distance but as you get close to one you really start to wish you had an extra set of clothing, because you will need to change LOL!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-75247220091393742202011-09-09T07:51:18.047-05:002011-09-09T07:51:18.047-05:00Mama Tea - Oh, what a thrill it must have been to ...Mama Tea - Oh, what a thrill it must have been to see the FOUR wolves together like that! I can just imagine you not being able to get an intelligent word out!<br /><br />Trailshome - I really didn't have time (until it was over!) to be frightened! And I think it goes to prove that unless a wild animals is provoked in some way, they have no desire to harm us.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-92232315236047563242011-09-09T07:36:02.728-05:002011-09-09T07:36:02.728-05:00What a wonderful experience. It's like lookin...What a wonderful experience. It's like looking wild right in the eyes-and finding it calm and open. Good for you for not freaking out. What an excellent memory. Thank you for sharing with us.Trailshomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091315786366864065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35120178684680902512011-09-09T06:26:56.503-05:002011-09-09T06:26:56.503-05:00Beautiful re-telling of this encounter! I remember...Beautiful re-telling of this encounter! I remember a couple years ago when we were up at the family cabin (a bit north of where you live) and I was washing dishes in a bin (no running water) and I looked up to see four wolves walking in the driveway right about 20 feet in front of me. I tried to get my family's attention to show them (they were so beautiful) but I couldn't get any words out so it just came out "Ahh! Ah! Ahhhhh!" So now, everyone teases me and asks if I've seen any Ah-Ahs lately. :) I'm glad your encounter was peaceful...you retold it so well! :)Amy Dingmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955555538158746355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-877742279631442382011-09-08T22:45:56.814-05:002011-09-08T22:45:56.814-05:00Patty - Never hurts to be a little on the cautious...Patty - Never hurts to be a little on the cautious side!<br /><br />Sparkless - A healthy timber wolf is truly a beautiful animal. I think I'd rather meet one of them in the woods than a cougar!<br /><br />judy - Can't remember exactly what I had on that day but I'm pretty sure it wasn't a red, hooded cloak! ;o}<br /><br />APG - We have both the coyotes and wolves up here. The coyotes are called brush wolves most of the time. The timber wolves seem to be more loners while the brush wolves are found/seen in packs. We've known of pet dogs being killed by both wolves and coyotes but I'm pretty sure it's the timber wolves that bring down deer most of the time. Not an expert on the subject though.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76033760788624696472011-09-08T22:40:16.518-05:002011-09-08T22:40:16.518-05:00dr momi - Yep, they are certainly being seen more ...dr momi - Yep, they are certainly being seen more up here right now also. We'll all have to keep a sharp eye on outside animals this winter, that's for sure.<br /><br />Jane - You and I probably need to go to dog and/or wolf identification school. You know I was a little skittish every time I stepped outside anywhere for a month or so after that little incident!<br /><br />Susan - We've also had a rash of supposed sightings of cougars in our neck of the woods, too. No alligators yet though. Whew! (See? It could be worse.)<br /><br />Sue - I really do think that wolf knew I was no threat to him because I treated him just like I would a dog . . . initially. I guess I emitted only curious, friendly vibes!<br /><br />Lisa - Thank you very much!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-34680026645762621592011-09-08T21:23:22.507-05:002011-09-08T21:23:22.507-05:00Wow! I wonder how many of us could have remained ...Wow! I wonder how many of us could have remained that calm? My Dad always hollered at dogs "Get outta here!" and geez if I don't do the same thing! I think your approach would be safer. Fortunately we don't have wolves. Coyotes, yes. I wonder which of the two is more troublesome. Anyone out there have both????<br /><br />You really need to write that book! You always have the best stories!<br /><br />And yes, you and Jane are one mixed up pair!!! Together you could really be a hoot!The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-70925864336818503722011-09-08T16:14:27.279-05:002011-09-08T16:14:27.279-05:00by golly we have discovered the original author of...by golly we have discovered the original author of none other than,THAN-----"Little Red Riding Hood" now don't tell me different ,I'll never believe you,now I gotta go crawl up next to papa bear and cuddle up,I'm still shivering from that onejudynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-64734090435376166102011-09-08T16:13:26.980-05:002011-09-08T16:13:26.980-05:00Oh wow that is an amazing story. I get to visit w...Oh wow that is an amazing story. I get to visit with a wolf/dog at the ranch my daughter rides at. This dog is more wolf than dog and her head is massive but she's one big cuddler and loves to lean into your leg as you rub her ears. I don't think I'd like to see a real wolf up close. We have more trouble with the cougars here than wolves.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21176014723567653832011-09-08T15:12:09.640-05:002011-09-08T15:12:09.640-05:00We've had a lot of wolves "talking" ...We've had a lot of wolves "talking" near our house lately, and I can't help thinking of them as I go back and forth to the barn. Hope I never have such a close encounter as yours!<br />It does make a good story though. :)Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153751759157433693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-26782644948163273742011-09-08T15:10:24.718-05:002011-09-08T15:10:24.718-05:00Hi Mama Pea!
Love the way you tell a good story......Hi Mama Pea!<br />Love the way you tell a good story....particularly when it's a true one! By the way, your remodeling is looking terrific!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-87689407755740994992011-09-08T13:48:55.630-05:002011-09-08T13:48:55.630-05:00Great story. Sometimes it's best we DON'T ...Great story. Sometimes it's best we DON'T know what we are encountering at the time. They say they can smell fear. Maybe this one knew Mama Pea was the fearsome one!<br />I had an encounter with coyotes at our old place. I thought they were german shepherds--I think the neighbors thought I was a few marbles short when I asked if someone was missing them. They knew what they were.....Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52676730416051345992011-09-08T13:12:08.776-05:002011-09-08T13:12:08.776-05:00It was a good thing you didn't have that littl...It was a good thing you didn't have that little dumpling Chicken Mama with you! What an amazing story. They are such beautiful animals and so fearsome. There are stories about cougars here - I do hope they are only stories.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-72308701925671309742011-09-08T11:45:48.314-05:002011-09-08T11:45:48.314-05:00Oh, and I really got a laugh- I live in dog countr...Oh, and I really got a laugh- I live in dog country and thought mine were wolves, and you live in wolf country and thought yours were dogs.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-59184469931519090562011-09-08T11:37:28.977-05:002011-09-08T11:37:28.977-05:00What a wonderful story. I am sure at the time you ...What a wonderful story. I am sure at the time you would want to pee your pants, but in hindsight it was a rare opportunity to see these beautiful creatures up close. And so great that it moved on leaving your animals (and you) untouched. I bet you went out to do chores banging the bucket for weeks after.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-6484114435880070842011-09-08T11:36:54.107-05:002011-09-08T11:36:54.107-05:00Unreal!!!....and that was before the wolf #'s ...Unreal!!!....and that was before the wolf #'s were up so high! There has been sightings of wolves on our hunting land recently -- nothing right by the house.dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.com