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CaliforniaPeggy

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4. Oh boy, my dear Bo . . .

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 12:33 AM

Jul 5

I am quite relieved that you got through that episode unscathed. I know you're being very careful.

A certain amount of paranoia is a very healthy thing.

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I put my wilderness fire lookout on lockdown today. No more visitations by members of the public. [View all] Bo Zarts Jul 5 OP

Be safe. nini Jul 5 #1

that seems terrifying WhiteTara Jul 5 #2

Welcome to the Turd's 'Police State.' Tarzanrock Jul 5 #3

Oh boy, my dear Bo . . . CaliforniaPeggy Jul 5 #4

Good to hear about your safety precautions; elleng Jul 5 #5

Like they say, "You're not being paranoid if people really are out to get you". Please stay safe. FadedMullet Jul 5 #6

These cos-playing militia types are just waiting for the rubbersole Jul 5 #7

Agreed. Tarzanrock Jul 5 #8

Sp long as nobody is shooting back. malthaussen Jul 5 #17

Sofa seals 3auld6phart Jul 5 #26

My fantasy DENVERPOPS Jul 5 #46

They want to kill their neighbors. malthaussen Jul 5 #18

This has been my personal experience as well biophile Jul 5 #21

Not all of us. It's just that they're loud, noisy aholes and we're not. ms liberty Jul 5 #34

Doesn't matter. They are the visible ones, and the rest don't restrain them. malthaussen Jul 7 #61

So you're personally insulting me for being unable to control my neighbors ms liberty Jul 7 #64

Nope. I'm criticizing the culture of your region. malthaussen Jul 8 #65

How will they identify which Americans to harm? QED Jul 5 #57

Nah. You don't get it. malthaussen Jul 7 #63

My gods, Bo, please stay safe. Thx for letting us know -- you'll be in our hearts. 🌺❤️ Hekate Jul 5 #9

With ya! Jamesm9164 Jul 5 #10

I wont ask, but I hope that you are armed. CentralMass Jul 5 #11

Wonderful Bo, please be safe !!! fierywoman Jul 5 #12

Quick thinking on your part. HeartsCanHope Jul 5 #13

Be safe, Bo Zarts blogslug Jul 5 #14

Do I understand this correctly? NJCher Jul 5 #15

Man, it's enough to make one want to return to civilization. malthaussen Jul 5 #16

LCES applies to more than fire safety angrychair Jul 5 #19

Are you armed? mainer Jul 5 #20

+1 dalton99a Jul 5 #22

I'm open to your argument defacto7 Jul 5 #36

The attackers would think twice if they drew return fire mainer Jul 5 #40

Well, he DOES have the high ground... FailureToCommunicate Jul 5 #55

I hope you are. CaptainTruth Jul 5 #41

I'm so sorry you needed to lock down Nittersing Jul 5 #23

Can't blame you for being a bit paranoid... Wounded Bear Jul 5 #24

Michigan Militia Grown Nationwide Kid Berwyn Jul 5 #25

Thank you for the reminder of how truly vile ollie was, and continues to be. niyad Jul 5 #28

You are NOT being paranoid. You are taking sensible precautions niyad Jul 5 #27

This DEFINITELY!!! calimary Jul 5 #53

That is scary. 58Sunliner Jul 5 #29

Wow! Thanks for the first hand report. Be safe! Blues Heron Jul 5 #30

That is scary. Watch your back, as they say. 58Sunliner Jul 5 #31

hope you have some auto trail cams lurking around HAB911 Jul 5 #32

Stay safe out there (nt) wysimdnwyg Jul 5 #33

Stay safe, Bo. sheshe2 Jul 5 #35

Semtex? How? I mean, is someone in Ilsa Jul 5 #37

Once upon a time our law enforcement agencies treated people like that... pandr32 Jul 5 #38

I hope your badassery continues to keep you safe. ancianita Jul 5 #39

An ounce of paranoia beats a pound of death certificates. The Mouth Jul 5 #42

Given the current state of emboldened domestic terrorists dlk Jul 5 #43

Where is law enforcement? None? National forests just a free for all? JHC. Evolve Dammit Jul 5 #44

arson in canada. better safe than sorry. pansypoo53219 Jul 5 #45

The man who showers with his shotgun orangecrush Jul 5 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Jul 5 #48

Regarding your last two sentences, an old joke: Just Because You're Paranoid Doesn't Mean They're Not Out to Get You. JoetheShow Jul 5 #49

Take care of yourself. barbtries Jul 5 #50

Good idea Bo Zarts. Stay safe 🩵 Clouds Passing Jul 5 #51

Hate to hear it, totally get it! Be safe up there! marble falls Jul 5 #52

I respect your solid preparation and your measured responses. democrank Jul 5 #54

Please, stay safe, and keep it locked up wendyb-NC Jul 5 #56

Funny she said send Semtex. k55f5r Jul 5 #58

Just because you're paranoid... bluescribbler Jul 5 #59

Probably meant TnDem Jul 5 #60

"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean everybody's not out to get you." --Anonymous raccoon Jul 7 #62