Critter update from the forest:
I have three house cats. They are usually in the living room somewhere if I'm around. A few minutes ago, however, they completely disappeared and I suspect it might be a good long time before they venture out from under the bed.
The reason?
A mountain lion just let out a long, wailing cry from a relatively short distance away. If you've heard it, you know what I'm talking about because you never forget it. If you haven't heard it, the best way I can describe it is to say it chills you to the bone, makes your hair stand on end, and sounds like a woman screaming. Had I been hearing it for the first time, I would probably have followed my cats...