[or-roots] Coyotes in the Kitchen

[Bill & Chris Strickland]

Only one animal was injured during these events, and his name is Terry 
Stein (Nettie's husband)

Seems about 3am this morning,Terry got up 'cause he heard some noises, 
like dogs barking, or maybe it was his dog wanting out.  Unfortunately, 
the details are not overly clear, but suffice it to say, there was an 
"incident" in the kitchen.

Nettie reports waking up wondering why there were coyotes howling in her 
kitchen.  On her way to check this odd scenario out, she stumbles upon a 
large shaggy beast moaning about on the kitchen floor.  Yes, somehow 
Terry had fallen and broken his leg.

This tale was relayed to me by Terry himself, Nettie, and their daughter 
Heather, in Terry's room at Willamette Falls Hospital in Oregon City, 
shortly before Terry was wheeled away for surgery about 5pm this 
evening.  His right femur is broken a couple inches down from the head, 
according to the x-rays.  His chief complaint was no food nor  water 
prior to surgery, not the discomfort.  All were in good spirits, 
choosing to "make lemonade" when handed a basket of lemons.

I have no other details, like who is tending the critters at Eden Hill, 
results of surgery, etc, but now you know why that darned big coyote was 
howling in Nettie's kitchen.

Bill Strickland