in other news, a woman was ticketed for taking a leisurely drive which violates stay at home....except for necessities....driving around looking for bears wouldn't be a necessity.....although the article didn't say how far from home she was and if she was stopping (ie bathroom or food breaks)....i would home common sense prevails and as long as you are still in or near your hometown, it won't be 'illegal'.
jmitw said:
in other news, a woman was ticketed for taking a leisurely drive which violates stay at home....except for necessities....driving around looking for bears wouldn't be a necessity.....although the article didn't say how far from home she was and if she was stopping (ie bathroom or food breaks)....i would home common sense prevails and as long as you are still in or near your hometown, it won't be 'illegal'.
Is this in NJ? I am doubtful that this is true. Please post the source if you have one.
jimmurphy said:
jmitw said:
in other news, a woman was ticketed for taking a leisurely drive which violates stay at home....except for necessities....driving around looking for bears wouldn't be a necessity.....although the article didn't say how far from home she was and if she was stopping (ie bathroom or food breaks)....i would home common sense prevails and as long as you are still in or near your hometown, it won't be 'illegal'.
Is this in NJ? I am doubtful that this is true. Please post the source.
Yes, we saw bears in the windows on our walk today in Maplewood. We were wondering why they were there, and now we know.
I read about it in Next Door. I have no Teddy Bears but I've got a helluva huge Yoda and a cute character from Where the Wild Things Are. I think I'll add my menagerie to the hunt.
if you don't have an actual Teddy Bear, how about printing a pic and posting it in a window? or if you are creative, you can fold a towel into a teddy bear like they do at fancy hotels.
It's happening all over the world - in the UK, New Zealand, even Australia!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-25/coronavirus-bear-hunts-around-the-world-including-melbourne/12085168
My life size Yoda and my Wild Thing have crashed the party. People on Next Door are sharing what streets they are on. Last count Beech Spring in South Orange had 44.
I have mine in my window but I may have them sitting in chairs on my front porch when they get cabin fever.
My Grinch is insisting on joining the party but since he is in Christmas attire, I am carefully considering his request. Fortunately Yoda's Christmas attire was removable.
Jun 30, 2026 at 7:30pm
Reliable Driving Nanny Immediate Start
Jun 29, 2026 at 5:57pm
Jun 28, 2026 at 6:47pm
Jun 23, 2026 at 8:54pm
Standardized Test Tutor Available
Jun 23, 2026 at 4:40pm
Companion/Home Health Aide/CNA, Medication Aide
Jun 21, 2026 at 9:51am
Fresh, Home-Cooked Meals Prepared for Your Family
Jun 19, 2026 at 8:07am
CHHA looking for live in FT/PT job
Jun 18, 2026 at 9:37pm
Jun 17, 2026 at 9:55pm
I ''RESET'' your home the way you choose..... pls. check the list inside.
Jun 17, 2026 at 9:39am
FRF500 Forked River Part Time Nanny for one child age 2 Months 08731
Jul 1, 2026 at 4:33pm
WF784 Westfield Part Time Nanny for two children ages 4 Months and 4 07090
Jul 1, 2026 at 4:33pm
WF785 Westfield Part Time Nanny for two children ages 8 and 5 07090
Jul 1, 2026 at 4:33pm
Full time housekeeper - split between two families
Jun 28, 2026 at 5:57pm
FF604 Fanwood Part Time Nanny/Family Assistant for two children ages 8 and 4 07023
Jun 25, 2026 at 9:33am
MF406 Metuchen Full Time Nanny for one child age 1 08840
Jun 25, 2026 at 9:33am
Become a Cat Sitter - and part of our Silver Hound team!
Jun 22, 2026 at 5:57am
DOG WALKER- Become part of our Silver Hound Team!
Jun 22, 2026 at 5:56am
SOF617 South Orange Part Time Nanny for two children ages 5 and 3 07079
Jun 18, 2026 at 8:11am
ASAP-NANNY & HOUSEKEEPER CHATHAM,NJ
Jun 16, 2026 at 11:00pm

I read about this today and wondered if children in SOMA were playing. If so, I'll put some stuffed animals in the windows (the cats are already there).
https://nypost.com/2020/03/31/teddy-bear-hunt-helping-kids-have-fun-amid-coronavirus-lockdown/