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Show Wasatch Canyon Reporter _ EDITOR IAL: SACO I am not sure if it was the moment in the ads is true. The impact was invigorating. that the As I drove my head through the side window, (I. Volvo’s “crumple zones” went to work, or am a big fan of safety glass) it occurred to me that possibly some tips and tricks on deer avoidance would be of interest to the general _ when I first spotted the handsome little mule deer, that I began formulating this faux pearl of wisdom. Dad gave out plenty of advice, but it is never in the forefront when you need it. I could hear him saying, “never turn to avoid an animal.” Unfortunately I was into the wall at about seventy miles an hour when that jewel of information came back to me. “Around here the Muleys seem | When I first saw to be a bit pokey, as if they had been sniffing glue, or eating lead ful moan, and then I was spinning into the imi- those in the movie tation Armco Those Swedes really move like the wind. To actually hit one with a know how to build a car, everything they claim car you have to move fast and have lightning reactions. Around here the Muleys seem to be a bit pokey, as if they had been sniffing glue, or eating lead paint chips. Any hunter worth the name (except Chef Bruce) should be able to bag his limit with a slingshot Bambi. Proud beasts who LLLTU in Utah. ation with a lowrider. It seemed the whistles gave the deer a little more warning, a little more time to set up for geometrically precise colli- oe = to lay my bike over and crank around her. As I went by the doe disdainfully shot a rock off her hoof, directly onto my face shield. | I managed to avoid the deer when I was in the Volvo. Unfortunately the nicest car I have ever owned was not so lucky, completely totaled. This summer in Idaho I was heading home from a wedding when a Muley shot in front of my truck, and then stood rooted to his spot, © much like Monty Python’s Black Knight. I did not swerve, lock up the brakes, or close my eyes. I came to controlled stop...six inches too late. The Muley rebounded, walked to the side of the road and started licking again before heading into the woods. I headed to the body shop for a new bumper. As near as I can figure it the Utah deer are big believers in euthanasia. When the time is right, -Avoidance-. The deer mosey into the they road, tongue the asphalt like a salt lick, and keep a wary eye for the panel. SCAM | “TR es eae CALLING salle | s eat ~~ Moment ese) when he can in ont of your Siczire 3 &) no such thing; Buy good SS collision insurance. CARD ee — AL. Aikman, until the exact We LONG DISTANCE 3 timing better than Troy & tie WHILE SUPPORTING THE UTAH AVALANCHE FORECAST CENTER (5% OF ALL RECHARGE AMOUNTS DONATED) pick the guy with the smallest bank account, and head for the most expensive body unsuspecting vehicles. When you Ny e=ogicome around the corner ORES the Muley waits, his | deer whistles onto my motorcycle it sions. One mistimed her launch, and I was able the deer I juked hard, momentarily forgetting I _ paint chips.” — was driving the “grocery getter” Volvo Wagon public...from one who has failed. and not some sporty rig. The wagon heeled In Vermont, where I hail from, the deer are like over like a jibed Ketch, the tires let off a soul- barriers. so many looked like I had attempted unnatural pro-cre- In trouble again — Those of you who are close readers of local media are aware of the little difficulty in which we are currently involved. I won’t comment on the whole situation, but I will paraphrase some- one else. The Spinners said it best: Ray, I am “working my way back to you babe, with a burning love inside.” Deer Whistles- I loaded IS £5x | Play our million dollar give away! SeC4 2&! http://www.wer.com @oe) + % KE 25 Minute Card>>>>>>>$10.00 Hey we are hip! 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