Boom! So, you're scared of visiting Flagstaff, AZ or what?

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   Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago

   Although tourism is Flagstaff's number 1 industry, (we even hosted the first family last week).  Many people are still afraid to visit our quaint little town.  The most common fear is of animal attacks; we have healthy populations of elk, black bears, cougars, and coyotes large animals that when provoked are certainly capable of tearing a human limb from limb.
   
   Let me assure the timid among you that animal attacks are down significantly this year thanks to the efforts of our forestry department.  Aside from a small band of rabid skunks, all of the animals have agreed to be on their best behavior through the rest of the tourist season.

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      dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I would come visit Arizona, but currently our deer population is outta control, too many tourists feedig the bears or something..so I gots to go defend my garden..

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      nicompposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Ah, yes, but you conveniently overlooked the rampant microbe problem.

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         dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         thats not a regional problem, it on all our own bodies!!!!

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 15 years ago

   I have been to your beautiful town and loved every minute of it.

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      Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      And obviously survived!

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 15 years ago

   Everyone was so nice! It was about 15 years ago and I was traveling with my 12-year-old nephew. We had never been to the southwest and all we kept say was "It's so big here!" Everyone kept laughing at us. They would say isn't the ocean big enough? Yes we have the ocean on Cape Cod, but the horizon and sky feels very different.

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   Mishaposted 15 years ago

   Your helmet scares me to death

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      Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      It works well as elk protection.

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         dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         what about moose, or caribou?

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            Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            You could try it, but with Moose I would reccomend the shoulder pads as well.

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               dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               good idea. thanks.  but what about the tourists? the have been known to attack too?

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                  Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  Only when they first arrive.  The altitude makes them sleepy after awhile.

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                     dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                     Oh, good point...flatlander's.....ugh.    i havent ever even looked at your profile yet...I am going now. BTW you missed the masturbation thread, it got closed allready!!

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                        Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                        What a shame.  I was looking forward to thoughtful discussions of: techniques, inspirations, accoutrements..etc. etc.

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                        Mrvoodooposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                        Those wishing to indulge in naughtiness should instead proceed directly to the entertainment section of the home page.

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                           dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                           I am sorry I wrote a naughty word!!!! I didnt know it was naughty...omg I cant stop laughing.....I got snipped wiht a super funny phrase..."naughty word"...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA and I wrote OMG all in one day!!!!!
                           but really, I know this is a serious place, and people really make money here. I honestly would never want to jepoardize that, I truly did not know that was a naughty word. I am sorry, and its funny.

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                              Mrvoodooposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                              I even managed to spell 'naughty' wrong, that was some very unprofessional snipping on my part.
                              
                              Huh-huh, she said masturbation, huh-huh...
                              
                              
                              
                              p.s. thanks for the e-mail, very scary, you'll give me nightmares.

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                                 dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                 YOU DESERVE NIGHTMARES!!!!!! I wrote you back. I feel so stupid, YOU snipped me? AHHAAHAHHAAHAHAHHA that was very professional looking. I wish there was a better word for LOL cuz you have no idea how nmuch I laughed today. really. this has been the funniest day ever on hubpages.

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                                    Mrvoodooposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                    'I deserve nightmares', lol, that's not nice,
                                    
                                    OK I admit it, it was me, I <snipped> you.
                                    
                                    Keep laughing DM, there's nothing better (well almost nothing).

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                     nicompposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                     Actually the level of (in)activity puts them to sleep.

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      manlypoetrymanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Got to admit... I thought you were from somewhere else with that helmet. Guess the Cards haven't won you over to their side yet?
      
      I love your fair city...and what an added bonus to jump on over to the Grand Canyon whenever you feel like it...mighty Awesome!

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         Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Cards are a close number 2 especially since they have training camp up here, but have been a colts fan since '84.

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   Lady_Eposted 15 years ago

   Sounds lovely. Nice to know all the animals are on their best behaviour. I've always wanted to have a closer view of a Bear, without it chasing me...

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   AEvansposted 15 years ago

   I see we are neighbors...

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   livewithrichardposted 15 years ago

   I don't know Ron, the weather there seems to stay pretty average.  Who can stand the mid 80's and all that sunshine all the time.
   
   I guess it would be all right if you're into natural wonders and like to breathe fresh air instead of the smog laden cities on the East and West coasts.

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      nicompposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      The weather everywhere is pretty average. By definition.

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         livewithrichardposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Nothing average with the weather in Chicago.  Mark Twain is credited with the saying "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes."  Chicagoans adapted the saying to "...wait and hour."

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            dennisemattposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            where I live, we still wait the 5 minutes.

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   Hauntyposted 15 years ago

   Sentences starting 'Boom! So, you're scared of...' are a registered trademark of another hubber.

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      Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      A trademark of that type lasts for 48 hours and then falls into public domain.  Recall the many "is it a sin to" threads.  I am hoping for a similar rapid demise of "boom" threads.

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