PLASTIC BEAR

[AAA]

Could any body tell me the history of the plastic bear

[Raider]

Originally posted by AAA:
Could any body tell me the history of the plastic bear Where ?

[AAA]

It's in the middle of OAKHURST ,i think it once talked.

[Yosemite Joy]

It isn't plastic. There is a thread about it somewhere.

[AAA]

Please educate me as i am newby,to this forum.

[TOT]

The thread is called something to the effect of 'oakhurst area scandals' - i'll boost it if i can find it

[AAA]

THANKS

[Nascar8Fan]

He is actually called "the talking bear" Here is a link http://www.talkingbear.com

[Summer]

Of course it has to be the "talking bear"! EVERYONE in town knows who this is. If you're new you had better find out fast cuz most directions given by locals is in proximity of the "talking bear" on Road 426, in front of Century 21 Ditton on the corner.

[AAA]

Wow thank's the last time i walked by the talking bear it didn't work.I just wondered what it would did,i am know at peace with the world. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

[Mibrew]

Still doesnt talk : (

[father guido]

Originally posted by AAA:
Could any body tell me the history of the plastic bear

It isn't plastic. If my memory serves me, its fiberglass. Oh, and it doesn't talk, it plays a recording when you push a button.

"Growl!" "Growl!" "I'm a California grizzley bear!"...I forget the rest. Something about how many there used to be until Wal Mart moved in or something...

[Yosemite Sam]

Y'all are correct. The bear does not talk amymore. The bear now communicates telepathically. I have had many conversations with him during the late night hours. Or was that the whiskey talkin to me? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif

[EdBailey]

The bear is talking again, though not very loud.

[Newcomer]

I had a therapist meet with the bear, The bear apparently had some issues. Something to do with a kidnapping of a fellow bear last year. He has worked out his issues and yes he is talking again. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[MtnBreeze]

The Bear was placed there by Ditton's and used to "talk" via a recorded message about grizzleys and Oakhurst/Yosemite area. It was a tape that was kept inside the Realty building. It used to malfunction alot and also the bear was vandalized many times over the years. Brad kept it running for many years in spite of this. If I can find the fact sheet I will try to post it..we used to hand them out when I worked there. I bet someone at Ditton would be able to find an old fact sheet somewhere. The bear has been at that corner since the 60's I believe when the little building (which is now at the corner of rd 415 and 41 in Coarsegold) was the Realty office. When they built the new building he was given his permanent home as you see him now. If anyone ever sees Brad Ditton I'm sure he could tell you all the stories about the bear (if he had time) hehehe.

[Newcomer]

Originally posted by MtnBreeze:
The Bear was placed there by Ditton's and used to "talk" via a recorded message about grizzleys and Oakhurst/Yosemite area. It was a tape that was kept inside the Realty building. It used to malfunction alot and also the bear was vandalized many times over the years. Brad kept it running for many years in spite of this. If I can find the fact sheet I will try to post it..we used to hand them out when I worked there. I bet someone at Ditton would be able to find an old fact sheet somewhere. The bear has been at that corner since the 60's I believe when the little building (which is now at the corner of rd 415 and 41 in Coarsegold) was the Realty office. When they built the new building he was given his permanent home as you see him now. If anyone ever sees Brad Ditton I'm sure he could tell you all the stories about the bear (if he had time) hehehe.

Awwwww come on. The bear really talks. I bet the next thing you post is that there is no santa claus or easter bunny http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif Spoiler http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif