I can confirm a few things regarding Bear and Bear Kilts:

1. He is still alive and kicking

2. He moved the shop back to his home.

3. He doesn't have internet hook up.

4. Bear Kilts is still in business and he intends to keep his promises.

5. The Phone number is still in working order.

Please, if you don't have information in regard of Bear and Bear kilts, please do not start any rumour. Please don't pm or email me about Bear Kilts because I am not an employee of Bear Kilts, but a personal friend of Bear. I am doing it to help a friend.