A little levity before the holiday season officially arrives.
As previously documented in the blog, "Mountain Retreat - Pool Included", (October 5th, 2025), I had the very good fortune in September 2025 to witness a mother Grizzly Bear and her three sub-adult cubs have an impromptu pool party in a pond located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
Having now had the time to view and develop more of the photos taken that Autumn day, two leapt out as having a humourous side. (Bears, of course, can swim when necessary.)
So here they are, with captions. :) :)
"DON'T WORRY I'LL SAVE YOU!"
(Sibling bear appearing to be in distress in the water. Of course, they are only playing)

"GUYS, YOU DO REALIZE THAT WE CAN STAND UP IN THIS POND - RIGHT!"
