It's a jungle out there

Hannah forwarded me an official correspondence from Chevron HR:

Mountain Lion Sighting July 19, 2011 San Ramon Yesterday a mountain lion sighting was reported at Chevron Park near Building D.  Local authorities have been notified, and there have been no other sightings in the area.  If you see a mountain lion please call 8877 (833-8877) immediately.  If you encounter a mountain lion: Do not run Stand tall and make yourself appear as large as possible Face the animal and make noise   For questions or concerns, please contact CB Lunton at CTN 851-2801 or HUPN2@chevron.com. Reference: California Department of Fish and Game website

It was right by her building!  Perhaps it scented a fellow ruthless predator and wanted to come to pay its respects.

Much as I was tempted to hang a fresh steak around my neck and sprint down the Iron Horse Trail, camera in hand, I suspect the beast was long gone (gold is a far tastier investment than oil these days).