TCP Talk

Not Those Bears

As a child, I remember spotting black bears as far east as Waco [Our Nosy New Neighbors, January 2025]. My mom told me their favorite drink was Dr Pepper.

Gloria Currin, Wood County EC | Van

I checked out the videos from Rancho Ursa Major and was captivated by them. I hope the black bears continue to thrive and that humans will be able to coexist with them.

Betsy Drapela, Pedernales EC | Boerne

Know what to do when encountering a mother with her cubs. If the cubs are scurrying up a nearby tree, try not to lose sight of the mother.

Back yourself slowly out of the area. Do not run until well clear of the area. The article mentioned carrying bear spray: excellent advice.

Frank Ott, Concho Valley EC | Eola

Easing Into Y2K

I spent New Year’s Eve 1999 at home logged into my work’s network watching Y2K come into our sites overseas, beginning with Japan—midnight their time, 9 a.m. Dallas time [Black-Eyed Peace, December 2024]. All systems were up and running.

I informed my boss. He told me to continue to monitor. Taiwan and the Philippines were next. Again, all systems up and running.

This continued until our Germany and France sites hit midnight, 5 p.m. Dallas time. All systems up and running.

My boss told me to enjoy the rest of my New Year’s Eve with my family.

Mark Murray, Farmers EC | McLendon-Chisholm