The Bernard Bear Channel?

When I finished thanking Google for helping with my Blog, I decided to see if there were any other interesting things at this show. My traveling companion always says his work is soooo borrrrinnnng - he says it exactly like that - but I'm beginning to think he isn't exactly telling the truth. Hong Kong was fantastic, with a cool laptop that was just my size. And then I found Google at this show, which didn't exactly convince me that all his work was boring.

Sure enough, the next booth I looked in had a web cam set up, and they showed me how I could send my picture over the internet. But wait, it gets better! They showed me how I could create my very own video channel, and send it to all my friends and fans. Suddenly visions of "millions of screaming fans" filled my head. Just when it was getting really good, I felt someone shaking my shoulder, bringing me back to reality. Ok, ok, "tens of quiet fans", but it's a start.

Susan - she is the lovely lady who showed me all of this - said that I might be able to get a copy of their program to try out. I sure hope she can arrange it, because I really do think the world needs "The Bernard Bear" channel. Don't you?

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Google!

After my day at the spa, I was refreshed and ready for some hard work. I headed over to the conference with my traveling companion to check out some of the latest technology trends. I was expecting to see "exciting" things like IMS, CDMA, FMC, and other strange and meaningless letter combinations. You can imagine how pleased I was when I saw Google! I stopped by to see all the exciting new things Google is doing, and of course I took a moment to tell them all about my latest adventures.

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Heaven... I'm in Heaven...

After my foot massage I thought I couldn't be any more relaxed. I was wrong. Next up was a back massage, where I discovered what total relaxation feels like. I like it. I like it a lot.

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It Just Keeps Getting Better...

I was feeling quite relaxed after my sauna, and also feeling rather sheepish about having complained earlier in the day. I really wasn't expecting more, but I was told to sit back and relax. I closed my eyes, and suddenly opened them wide in surprise. Martha was giving me a foot massage and pedicure. By the time it was done, I didn't think that I could possibly feel more relaxed. And the most amazing part was that she didn't scratch herself on my claws - not even once.

I am definitely one contented Bear.

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At Last!

I was beginning to think that I was never going to get to visit the spa. First I had to help put up curtains, and then I had to work on the checkout at the bookstore. What was it going to be next? I didn't have to wait long to find out. The good news is that we finally went to the spa. I began with a relaxing soak in the bath, and then spent some time in the sauna. I think I could get used to this.

I can hardly wait to see what comes next...

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Not More Work!

Once I finished hanging curtains, and the other odd jobs with my new toolbox, I was certain that the Spa part of the weekend was going to start. So you can imagine my surprise when I was put to work on cash!

It turns out that I'm pretty good at it, even though the scanner is bigger than I am. That is where a bear's strength helps. Still, I'm beginning to wonder if the spa experience is ever going to start.

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Are We There Yet?

Once I got over the shock of being told that I had to work for my "free day" at the spa, I decided to give it my best. The management seemed to think that any bear who could climb the Eiffel Tower would not have any difficulty climbing to the top of a curtain rod. I have to admit there was some logic to this, but I didn't have to carry my tool box when I was climbing the Eiffel Tower. Still, I made it to the top without much difficulty, but then I opened the tool box. It was full of cookies! The good news was that they were delicious, and I had a pleasant snack atop the curtain rod. The bad news was that I had to climb down and get my tools. I was quite relieved when I was finally told that the "spa" part of the weekend was about to begin.

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Too Good To Be True

On my last trip to Washington, I was offered a chance to stay and visit for a week, until my traveling companion was back in town. At first I said no, but then I was told that I could have an all inclusive "day at the spa". I've always wanted to have a trip to a spa, so I jumped at the chance. It sounded too good to be true.

Unfortunately, it was too good to be true, and before I knew it, I found myself with a tool box in paw, being put to work. At least I got to keep the tool box, which helps a bit.

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PS. I did get the spa visit eventually, but more about that later.

No More Mr. Short Guy...

That's it. I've had enough of sitting on chairs, and missing half of what is going on. From now on I'm sitting on shoulders. The view is so much better, and I get to meet so many new friends.

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New Friends

I'm traveling again, and meeting new friends all the time. People are so nice to me - Chris noticed that I was having trouble seeing what was going on, because my chair was too low. He let me sit on his shoulder, and that worked much better. The world looks a lot different from up here. You really should try it sometime. I know that all you tall people already have tried it, but I'm talking to the short ones - both people and bears.

Maybe some day I'll be tall. Then again maybe not.

Sigh...

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On The Road Again

I'm heading back to Hong Kong again to talk to Jackie about my future in acting. But first my traveling companion wants to stop in San Francisco. I don't mind at all.

I've always enjoyed flying, but lately it has been even better. On the flight to San Francisco I met a new friend, and we spent the flight playing and watching movies. He told me he was going to Sydney for a holiday, and asked me if I wanted to come with him. It was very tempting - I've always wanted to see Australia. But then I remembered Hong Kong, and my role as Bearzilla. I was sad, but I had to say no. Maybe next time.

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Bearzilla?

I wanted to be certain that it could work before I said anything, so I've been practicing over the holidays. I'm now convinced that it could work - it can work - it will work! I'm heading back to Hong Kong shortly, so I'm going to let Jackie know I'm interested in trying out for the role of "Bearzilla" in his new film. I think I look pretty realistic.




What do you think?

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In Search of Fame

While I was in Hong Kong, I just had to drop in to say hi to Jackie Chan. I asked him if he had any ideas that might help me become a big movie star, just like him. He did have one interesting idea, but it wasn't clear that I'd meet the requirements. I'll have to practice, and see what I can do. Wish me luck!

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One Laptop Per Bear

The motto is "no lap un-topped", so Bears must get one too. I can hardly wait for mine.

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Hong Kong

One of the things I love about traveling the world in search of adventure, is the chance to meet other travelers in search of adventure. I met Franz in Hong Kong, and he told me all about the wonderful steamboats that he has seen. He loves the sound, the smell, and the feel of a steamboat. After talking to Franz, I absolutely had to ride on the Star Ferry. It isn't steam powered anymore, but it still has some of the same feel. It also provides the best views of Hong Kong. If you are interested, you can check it out at www.steamboats.org

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It Can't Be New York!

The wiew from the top of the Eiffel Tower was amazing.

I could see for miles - I'm sure I could see all of Paris. Then I spotted something that confused me. The view was fantastic, but there was no way that I could have possibly seen all the way to New York. Yet there it was, as clear as could be, the Statue of Liberty.

As soon as I climbed back down to the ground, I went to have a closer look. Sure enough, there it was in the middle of Paris - the Statue of Liberty. I haven't heard anything about someone having stolen it, and I'm pretty certain something like that would have made the news. The only other explanation I could come up with is the "Ghost Busters", but I'm pretty sure that was just a movie.

Anyone else have any ideas?

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I think I can ... I know I can!

It looked a bit frightening at first, but then I started thinking about the fantastic view I'd have from the top. That was all it took - I was off on the climb of my life.


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It Is Taller...

Whoa! It actually is as tall as I thought it would be - maybe even taller. That is a long, long way up. Kind of makes me wonder...

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I Thought It Would Be Taller

My first sight of the Eiffel Tower, from a bridge over the Seine. It is definitely impressive, but to be completely honest, it really doesn't look as tall as I thought it would. I think I'll have to go have a closer look.

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Larger Than Life

Here is the finished picture. What do you think? I love it. The artist said that I look just like my dad - which amazed me, since my dad wasn't there. But of course, he was right. Maybe he's psychic...

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