DO YOU WANT TO RISK A BAD WINTER?

We all know winter is on its way and I've heard lots of opinions of what winter will be and our opinions are probably as good as the weather man's, but would you like a opinion from an expert? I talked to a bear the other day(yes, I talk to all the animals) and he did give me some advice for winter, no matter what it's like.
First of all, he said to spend this fall eating. Eat a lot because fat is required to keep you warm.
Next, hibernate all winter long. Yes, sleep, sleep, sleep. In case you should wake up, keep eating.
Drink a lot of water. It will help you sleep.
He also said, "Be grumpy if you want to." Ok, I made that up. He was a brown bear, not a grizzly and he didn't mention my disposition.
He said, "Make lots of quilts to keep you warm." Ok, he really said to find a cave that has lots of leaves in it to keep you warm, but I don't like leaves in my caves, so I'm going with the quilts.
He did say, "When it's time, bounce out with spring."

BUGABOOS

You sure can tell it's election year. Notice all the conventions outside your door? Yes, the democrat/republican bugs(a.k.a. boxelder bugs) are gathering.
I hear the two contenders are Bugrock Obuga and Bit Bugmy. I think they are neck and neck. Anyway, I saw them racing up the side of my house, and they were pretty close.
I haven't heard a lot of yelling, but their ads are all over my windows. I even saw some in my mail.
There are files, er piles, of ladybugs, too. They are protesting and demanding women's rights. They dominated this scene last year and are demonstrating because these guys have moved into their territory.
I know they are starting to bug me. I'm going to have to upgrade my "Home Defense" and take care of them.