Speed Bump by Dave Coverly for April 20, 2018

Nothing a good mouthful of salmon won’t take care of.

Just bear with him until he has a chance to brush his teeth – it looks like he just woke up.

Give him a moment, he’ll think of something witty.

Old joke: In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear confrontations, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and be alert for bears while in the field. …We advise that outdoorsmen wear small bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren’t expecting them, and to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter….

It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries and fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in it and smell like pepper.

I’ve heard that in Alaska the bears refer to bicyclists as “meals on wheels.”

You were expecting a burst of blueberry and mint?

What? Half-past April already? I thought I set my alarm for March.