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Margo's Email Address

Due to tremendous demand, Margo the Mountain Lion has her own BLOG at: http://margolion.blogspot.com  

Her email address is: 
Margo@TheHealingCenterRM.org  Email Margo questions about living in the Rocky Mountains.  Also send your best stories about your encounters with wild animals.  I will post Margo's answers, and share her favorite photos and stories about wildlife sent in by her fans.


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Ernie's Birthday Party

Margo has been invited to Ernie's Birthday Party.  He is her best friend, but she is self-conscious about being made to feel foolish and she's worried that might happen at the party.
At the last minute, Margo decided to go. Ernie’s mate, Eustice, laid out a spread of tasty tidbits.  Margo enjoyed herself until someone tried to put a pointy hat on her head.  She quickly put a stop to that by making a face.  She did have to agree that Ernie looked pretty good wearing a pointy hat.

Monsoons (posted 08.03.11)

Front page from August 2, 1976


08.03.11  Now Margo knows why Ernie flew back to his roost high on a mountain cliff early yesterday afternoon.  It's monsoon season and in the late afternoon heavy rain poured down on the Golden Eagle Ranch.  It looks like it may happen again today.  During the monsoons in the 1960s, the ranch got 11 inches of rain in 2 hours!  Because of the mountains on the west side of the ranch, that meant a lot of water came rushing downhill in torrents.  Boulders the size of cars tumbled down Rock Creek, cracking together with loud booms… It wasn’t nearly that bad yesterday, but in some areas in town people had to be rescued.  Margo has a rock overhang to shelter in when the rain starts.  She says, “When it's raining in the mountains, take to the high ground and find shelter!"  
One of the worst Rocky Mountain Flash Floods was the Big Thompson Flood of August 2, 1976.  Check it out:  http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/rocky150-big-thompson-flood/

Deer - Peaceful and Graceful

http://www.desertusa.com/feb97/du_muledeer.html
The last two mornings, when I got in my car to leave my house, two mule deer, a doe and her 2 year old, were by the car.  They reminded me of what Ted Andrews said in his book Animal-Speak: “When deer show up in your life it is time to be gentle with yourself and others.  A new innocence and freshness is about to be awakened or born.   There is going to be a gentle, enticing lure of new adventures.  Ask yourself important questions.  Are you trying to force things?  Are others?  Are you being too critical and uncaring of yourself?  When deer show up there is an opportunity to express gentle love that will open new doors to adventure for you.  

Margo and Ernie on Soaring

While Margo was basking in the morning sun, Ernie came by for a short visit.  Margo asked,” How are you and Eustice coping with your two eaglets since they started to fly?”  Ernie shrugged his wings, “It’s been hectic, protecting them and delivering food, but soon they will be on their own.  Besides, Eustice and I take turns and when we need a break, we catch a thermal and relax.  It’s an easy way to put things in perspective.  Everything looks like small stuff when you’re soaring several thousand feet above the ground.”  Margo gazed wistfully out across the plains, “I envy your ability to fly.”  Ernie circled around her, “You can do the next best thing.  You can visualize that you are flying with me.  See yourself launching from the ridge and spreading your wings.  Feel the warm air rising and let it support you and carry you on the wind.   It’s a great way to change your perspective.”  Margo made a sound between a purr and a chuckle.  “I’ll try it.  Thanks, Ernie.”

Marty On His Own

Marty went back to the rock shelter last night, but now he must go find food for himself if he is to survive.  Mountain lion cubs are usually left on their own at about age 2.  Marty is young to be left alone and faces the coming winter without Tanya to guide him.  He will have to grow up quickly.  At least he has his inherited strength, stamina and intelligence on his side.  He may never know what happened to Tanya.