Need your fix, eh...? ;)other things ...like running a business.Yeah, that could be important, too... :)
Not to mention British "Antiques Alley" shows on Youtube.
That, and it's educational. I pick up all sorts of bits and pieces that make antique dealers think I know a lot more than they do. :-)
And that help you get a better deal...
But ants are more of a hive mind... ;)
And are probably smarter.
That is a possibility... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-10-18 17:14 <=-
And that help you get a better deal...Need your fix, eh...? ;)other things ...like running a business.Yeah, that could be important, too... :)
Not to mention British "Antiques Alley" shows on Youtube.
That, and it's educational. I pick up all sorts of bits and pieces that make antique dealers think I know a lot more than they do. :-)
Yep. Look at a piece of silver or furniture that's been "upgraded" at
a later date (i.e. decorated within an inch of its life) and call it "clobbered" and watch what happens.
But ants are more of a hive mind... ;)That is a possibility... :)
And are probably smarter.
Mice aren't too bright.
:-)that make antique dealers think I know a lot more than they do.
atAnd that help you get a better deal...
Yep. Look at a piece of silver or furniture that's been "upgraded"
ita later date (i.e. decorated within an inch of its life) and call
"clobbered" and watch what happens.
They blink, and start dealing honestly...? (G)
But ants are more of a hive mind... ;)That is a possibility... :)
And are probably smarter.
Mice aren't too bright.
At least the ones around here have caught onto not being around with
cats resident... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-13-18 23:55 <=-
They blink, and start dealing honestly...? (G)that make antique dealers think I know a lot more than they do.And that help you get a better deal...
Yep. Look at a piece of silver or furniture that's been "upgraded"
at a later date (i.e. decorated within an inch of its life) and
call it "clobbered" and watch what happens.
Just might. Refinished antique furniture is also often called
"skinned"; it's not a compliment.
At least the ones around here have caught onto not being around withBut ants are more of a hive mind... ;)That is a possibility... :)
And are probably smarter.
Mice aren't too bright.
cats resident... ;)
The ones who don't come indoors have at least.
Or if not, you're at least someone who knows what she's seeing and might be worth a little more respect than the Ikeaheads who think 90s stuff isJust might. Refinished antique furniture is also often called "skinned"; it's not a compliment.
If you know the vocabulary (and when to use it), they'll think you may
be one of them... :)
Mice aren't too bright.At least the ones around here have caught onto not being around with
cats resident... ;)
The ones who don't come indoors have at least.
Those are the ones I was talking about... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-19-18 18:10 <=-
Just might. Refinished antique furniture is also often called "skinned"; it's not a compliment.If you know the vocabulary (and when to use it), they'll think you may
be one of them... :)
Or if not, you're at least someone who knows what she's seeing and
might be worth a little more respect than the Ikeaheads who think 90s stuff is antique.
Those are the ones I was talking about... :)Mice aren't too bright.At least the ones around here have caught onto not being around with
cats resident... ;)
The ones who don't come indoors have at least.
I did see a cute one today on Bargain Hunt - a Youtube rerun - he was
made of bronze. I'd give that house room.
mayIf you know the vocabulary (and when to use it), they'll think you
90sbe one of them... :)
Or if not, you're at least someone who knows what she's seeing and might be worth a little more respect than the Ikeaheads who think
stuff is antique.
Exactly. :)
wasI did see a cute one today on Bargain Hunt - a Youtube rerun - he
made of bronze. I'd give that house room.
I have a little bronze mouse someone gave me years ago, along with a slightly larger bronze cat... they sit together on a window ledge... :)
I used to have them in the middle of the dining room table.. ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-27-18 23:23 <=-
If you know the vocabulary (and when to use it), they'll think youExactly. :)
may be one of them... :)
Or if not, you're at least someone who knows what she's seeing and might be worth a little more respect than the Ikeaheads who think
90s stuff is antique.
I've been watching a Youtube guy who resells clothes on line. He keeps calling 90s sweatshirts "vintage". I guess it's true; "vintage" is anything older than you are.
I did see a cute one today on Bargain Hunt - a Youtube rerun -I have a little bronze mouse someone gave me years ago, along with a slightly larger bronze cat... they sit together on a window ledge... :)
he was made of bronze. I'd give that house room.
I used to have them in the middle of the dining room table.. ;)
Just as long as they're not running along a plate rail knocking
everything off.
andIf you know the vocabulary (and when to use it), they'll think you
may be one of them... :)
Or if not, you're at least someone who knows what she's seeing
thinkmight be worth a little more respect than the Ikeaheads who
keeps90s stuff is antique.Exactly. :)
I've been watching a Youtube guy who resells clothes on line. He
calling 90s sweatshirts "vintage". I guess it's true; "vintage" is anything older than you are.
Dunno... I thought it was more like 100 years old or more... ;)
:)I have a little bronze mouse someone gave me years ago, along with a slightly larger bronze cat... they sit together on a window ledge...
I used to have them in the middle of the dining room table.. ;)
Just as long as they're not running along a plate rail knocking everything off.
I'd be worried if those two were ramming around... being made of bronze, after all... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-04-18 23:03 <=-
Dunno... I thought it was more like 100 years old or more... ;)If you know the vocabulary (and when to use it), they'll think youExactly. :)
may be one of them... :)
Or if not, you're at least someone who knows what she's seeing
and might be worth a little more respect than the Ikeaheads
who think 90s stuff is antique.
I've been watching a Youtube guy who resells clothes on line.
He keeps calling 90s sweatshirts "vintage". I guess it's true; "vintage" is anything older than you are.
That's "antique", at least if you're US Customs.
I have a little bronze mouse someone gave me years ago, alongI'd be worried if those two were ramming around... being made of
with a slightly larger bronze cat... they sit together on a
window ledge... :) I used to have them in the middle of the
dining room table.. ;)
Just as long as they're not running along a plate rail knocking everything off.
bronze, after all... ;)
He'd bend the snap trap.
He's in his 20s somewhere.Dunno... I thought it was more like 100 years old or more... ;)
That's "antique", at least if you're US Customs.
Oh, right... vintage is your grandparent's generation stuff... ;) maybe even your parent's.... I wonder how old that Youtube guy is...
Just as long as they're not running along a plate rail knocking everything off.I'd be worried if those two were ramming around... being made of
bronze, after all... ;)
He'd bend the snap trap.
Probably true, although it IS just a wee little thing... :) Just as
well they aren't mobile... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-09-18 00:14 <=-
Dunno... I thought it was more like 100 years old or more... ;)Oh, right... vintage is your grandparent's generation stuff... ;) maybe even your parent's.... I wonder how old that Youtube guy is...
That's "antique", at least if you're US Customs.
He's in his 20s somewhere.
Probably true, although it IS just a wee little thing... :) Just asJust as long as they're not running along a plate rail knocking everything off.I'd be worried if those two were ramming around... being made of
bronze, after all... ;)
He'd bend the snap trap.
well they aren't mobile... :)
He'd elude my cat anyway.
maybeDunno... I thought it was more like 100 years old or more... ;)Oh, right... vintage is your grandparent's generation stuff... ;)
That's "antique", at least if you're US Customs.
Seems to. I generally go after vintage jewelry made before I was, but I'd consider stuff made into the early 70s to be vintage too.even your parent's.... I wonder how old that Youtube guy is...
He's in his 20s somewhere.
Then vintage shouldn't be the 90's for him... more like the 80's or before... although, if you figure it's around your birthdate or before,
that might explain it...
He'd elude my cat anyway.
She'd have to be totally ignoring him... he's not precisely
ambulatory... ;) Being, of course, made of brass.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-13-18 23:50 <=-
Then vintage shouldn't be the 90's for him... more like the 80's or before... although, if you figure it's around your birthdate or before,Dunno... I thought it was more like 100 years old or more... ;)Oh, right... vintage is your grandparent's generation stuff... ;)
That's "antique", at least if you're US Customs.
maybe even your parent's.... I wonder how old that Youtube guy is...
He's in his 20s somewhere.
that might explain it...
Seems to. I generally go after vintage jewelry made before I was, but
I'd consider stuff made into the early 70s to be vintage too.
He'd elude my cat anyway.She'd have to be totally ignoring him... he's not precisely
ambulatory... ;) Being, of course, made of brass.... ;)
That depends. If he were on the floor, game on!
before,He's in his 20s somewhere.Then vintage shouldn't be the 90's for him... more like the 80's or before... although, if you figure it's around your birthdate or
butthat might explain it...
Seems to. I generally go after vintage jewelry made before I was,
I'd consider stuff made into the early 70s to be vintage too.
I suppose if one is becoming vintage one's self, that begins to make sense... ;)
ambulatory... ;) Being, of course, made of brass.... ;)
That depends. If he were on the floor, game on!
He'd need help to be on the floor... currently sits on the upper window
sill (the top of the bottom window, the bottom of the top window), so
should be out of reach.... one hopes... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-18-18 00:02 <=-
I suppose if one is becoming vintage one's self, that begins to make sense... ;)He's in his 20s somewhere.Then vintage shouldn't be the 90's for him... more like the 80's or before... although, if you figure it's around your birthdate or
before, that might explain it...
Seems to. I generally go after vintage jewelry made before I was,
but I'd consider stuff made into the early 70s to be vintage too.
What's this becoming stuff? I'm downright collectible.
ambulatory... ;) Being, of course, made of brass.... ;)He'd need help to be on the floor... currently sits on the upper window
That depends. If he were on the floor, game on!
sill (the top of the bottom window, the bottom of the top window), so
should be out of reach.... one hopes... ;)
He wouldn't have been for Max and possibly Louise. I found Max on top
of a door once.
Seems to. I generally go after vintage jewelry made before I was,too.
but I'd consider stuff made into the early 70s to be vintage
I suppose if one is becoming vintage one's self, that begins to make sense... ;)
What's this becoming stuff? I'm downright collectible.
Better you say so than I... ;)
topsill (the top of the bottom window, the bottom of the top window), so should be out of reach.... one hopes... ;)
He wouldn't have been for Max and possibly Louise. I found Max on
of a door once.
Most of ours have needed some sort of staging setup to get places that high... we did have one once that seemed to have springs in her legs, though.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-22-18 00:15 <=-
Better you say so than I... ;)Seems to. I generally go after vintage jewelry made beforeI suppose if one is becoming vintage one's self, that begins to make sense... ;)
I was, but I'd consider stuff made into the early 70s to be
vintage too.
What's this becoming stuff? I'm downright collectible.
I'm looking forward to those senior discounts!
sill (the top of the bottom window, the bottom of the top window),Most of ours have needed some sort of staging setup to get places that high... we did have one once that seemed to have springs in her legs, though.... ;)
so should be out of reach.... one hopes... ;)
He wouldn't have been for Max and possibly Louise. I found Max on
top of a door once.
Most yes. My current one can't jump for beans, but Max did it when he
was young. He once got himself a crow after it was in the air. He
didn't get to keep it, but he got up there.
sense... ;)Better you say so than I... ;)
What's this becoming stuff? I'm downright collectible.
I'm looking forward to those senior discounts!
They can indeed be nice... I'm using them now... ;)
Most yes. My current one can't jump for beans, but Max did it when he was young. He once got himself a crow after it was in the air. He didn't get to keep it, but he got up there.
It's those odd ones with springs in their legs one has to watch out
for... (G) And hope they are graceful about their jumps... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-27-18 00:28 <=-
They can indeed be nice... I'm using them now... ;)sense... ;)Better you say so than I... ;)
What's this becoming stuff? I'm downright collectible.
I'm looking forward to those senior discounts!
Even five percent off adds up.
Most yes. My current one can't jump for beans, but Max did it when he was young. He once got himself a crow after it was in the air. He didn't get to keep it, but he got up there.It's those odd ones with springs in their legs one has to watch out
for... (G) And hope they are graceful about their jumps... ;)
Genie certainly isn't. She's a bit of a climber, but not a jumper. Thankfully.
I don't know what they do here, not being a senior. Some give cheap coffee,I'm looking forward to those senior discounts!They can indeed be nice... I'm using them now... ;)
Even five percent off adds up.
And often they can be 10%... One chinese buffet we go to, it's just $1
off each senior meal, which is less than 10%, but still helps some...
The fairly new one we've gone to gives a free drink (soda, coffee, tea)
to seniors plus has special pricing for them, I think maybe a tad more
than 10%...
It's those odd ones with springs in their legs one has to watch out for... (G) And hope they are graceful about their jumps... ;)
Genie certainly isn't. She's a bit of a climber, but not a jumper. Thankfully.
Indeed.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-01-18 18:13 <=-
And often they can be 10%... One chinese buffet we go to, it's just $1I'm looking forward to those senior discounts!They can indeed be nice... I'm using them now... ;)
Even five percent off adds up.
off each senior meal, which is less than 10%, but still helps some...
The fairly new one we've gone to gives a free drink (soda, coffee, tea)
to seniors plus has special pricing for them, I think maybe a tad more
than 10%...
I don't know what they do here, not being a senior. Some give cheap coffee, and some places have other deals.
It's those odd ones with springs in their legs one has to watch out for... (G) And hope they are graceful about their jumps... ;)Indeed.
Genie certainly isn't. She's a bit of a climber, but not a jumper. Thankfully.
She'll go up the back of "her" recliner and hop into an office supply
box, but doesn't jump higher than my bed.(LOL) Or my lap.
tea)off each senior meal, which is less than 10%, but still helps some...
The fairly new one we've gone to gives a free drink (soda, coffee,
moreto seniors plus has special pricing for them, I think maybe a tad
Not around here, generally. You have to be 60. I think they'd card athan 10%...
I don't know what they do here, not being a senior. Some give cheap coffee, and some places have other deals.
Just have to go with a senior, and have them ask for the deals.. ;) Or, ask, saying that you'll be a senior soon enough... (G) Sometimes the
lower age is only 50 or 55... ;)
supplyShe'll go up the back of "her" recliner and hop into an office
box, but doesn't jump higher than my bed.(LOL) Or my lap.
Those are both reasonable... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-07-18 23:45 <=-
off each senior meal, which is less than 10%, but still helps some...Just have to go with a senior, and have them ask for the deals.. ;) Or, ask, saying that you'll be a senior soon enough... (G) Sometimes the
The fairly new one we've gone to gives a free drink (soda, coffee,
tea) to seniors plus has special pricing for them, I think maybe
a tad more than 10% off...
I don't know what they do here, not being a senior. Some give cheap coffee, and some places have other deals.
lower age is only 50 or 55... ;)
Not around here, generally. You have to be 60. I think they'd card a younger person, or would with my luck.
She'll go up the back of "her" recliner and hop into an officeThose are both reasonable... ;)
supply box, but doesn't jump higher than my bed.(LOL) Or my lap.
She won't hop on critters unfortunately. Mommy has to kill her own.
card aNot around here, generally. You have to be 60. I think they'd
Now it's no longer a problem?younger person, or would with my luck.
Some places, if one asks for a senior discount, they give the benefit of
the doubt, probably figuring that if one is admitting to one's age it's probably valid... (G) I remember once, at a Friendly's, getting the discount even though I wasn't quite old enough... I asked what the age
was, and then mildly pouted at being about half a year too young... ;)
They figured that was close enough after all... ;)
own.She'll go up the back of "her" recliner and hop into an office supply box, but doesn't jump higher than my bed.(LOL) Or my lap.Those are both reasonable... ;)
She won't hop on critters unfortunately. Mommy has to kill her
Oh, well... We had one once that would bat at the critters, but let them
go free... it apparently terrorized the critters that they left
anyway... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-12-18 00:29 <=-
Not around here, generally. You have to be 60. I think they'dSome places, if one asks for a senior discount, they give the benefit of
card a younger person, or would with my luck.
the doubt, probably figuring that if one is admitting to one's age it's probably valid... (G) I remember once, at a Friendly's, getting the discount even though I wasn't quite old enough... I asked what the age
was, and then mildly pouted at being about half a year too young... ;)
They figured that was close enough after all... ;)
Now it's no longer a problem?
Oh, well... We had one once that would bat at the critters, but let themShe'll go up the back of "her" recliner and hop into an office supply box, but doesn't jump higher than my bed.(LOL) Or my lap.Those are both reasonable... ;)
She won't hop on critters unfortunately. Mommy has to kill her
own.
go free... it apparently terrorized the critters that they left
anyway... ;)
It doesn't work in the local mice. They hide for a while and then get
back to work.
;)was, and then mildly pouted at being about half a year too young...
They figured that was close enough after all... ;)
Now it's no longer a problem?
Nope... I'm well within any of their guidelines... Still have to ask
some places, but nary a problem... :) The Friendly's episode was quite
a while ago now... ;)
themOh, well... We had one once that would bat at the critters, but let
getgo free... it apparently terrorized the critters that they left
anyway... ;)
It doesn't work in the local mice. They hide for a while and then
back to work.
You probably have more around outside than we do, then... We still have
a bit of a feral population in the neighborhood... there's a black cat
we've seen in the backyards here that has been actively living off of
the squirrels he catches.... probably the outside mice are also greatly reduced in population... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-14-18 22:27 <=-
and then mildly pouted at being about half a year too young... ;)Nope... I'm well within any of their guidelines... Still have to ask
They figured that was close enough after all... ;)
Now it's no longer a problem?
some places, but nary a problem... :) The Friendly's episode was quite
a while ago now... ;)
Some places don't dare ask - at least one person got upset.
Oh, well... We had one once that would bat at the critters, butYou probably have more around outside than we do, then... We still have
let them go free... it apparently terrorized the critters that
they left anyway... ;)
It doesn't work in the local mice. They hide for a while and then
get back to work.
a bit of a feral population in the neighborhood... there's a black cat
we've seen in the backyards here that has been actively living off of
the squirrels he catches.... probably the outside mice are also greatly reduced in population... :)
I seem to, and no ferals.
quiteNope... I'm well within any of their guidelines... Still have to ask
some places, but nary a problem... :) The Friendly's episode was
a while ago now... ;)
Some places don't dare ask - at least one person got upset.
At being asked it they wanted a senior discount... or the waitstaff at
being asked if there was one...?
greatlywe've seen in the backyards here that has been actively living off of
the squirrels he catches.... probably the outside mice are also
reduced in population... :)
I seem to, and no ferals.
I'd offer to ship you some of ours... but they aren't that easy to
catch... and not sure how one would go about shipping anyway... probably they'd find their way back home anyway, too... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-18-18 17:47 <=-
Nope... I'm well within any of their guidelines... Still have to askAt being asked it they wanted a senior discount... or the waitstaff at
some places, but nary a problem... :) The Friendly's episode was
quite a while ago now... ;)
Some places don't dare ask - at least one person got upset.
being asked if there was one...?
At being old enough to be asked if they were old enough for the
discount.
we've seen in the backyards here that has been actively living off ofI'd offer to ship you some of ours... but they aren't that easy to
the squirrels he catches.... probably the outside mice are also
greatly reduced in population... :)
I seem to, and no ferals.
catch... and not sure how one would go about shipping anyway...
probably they'd find their way back home anyway, too... ;)
If all else fails, there are plenty in shelters here who aren't
candidates for house pet-hood.
atsome places, but nary a problem... :) The Friendly's episode was quite a while ago now... ;)At being asked it they wanted a senior discount... or the waitstaff
Some places don't dare ask - at least one person got upset.
being asked if there was one...?
At being old enough to be asked if they were old enough for the discount.
How silly... Once one IS old enough for the discount, one should embrace
it and enjoy the savings... one has earned it, after all... (G)
greatly reduced in population... :)I'd offer to ship you some of ours... but they aren't that easy to catch... and not sure how one would go about shipping anyway...
I seem to, and no ferals.
probably they'd find their way back home anyway, too... ;)
If all else fails, there are plenty in shelters here who aren't candidates for house pet-hood.
The real trick is to get them to stick around in YOUR backyard, instead
of going off somewhere else in the area... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-24-18 23:48 <=-
How silly... Once one IS old enough for the discount, one should embracesome places, but nary a problem... :) The Friendly's episode was quite a while ago now... ;)At being asked it they wanted a senior discount... or the waitstaff
Some places don't dare ask - at least one person got upset.
at being asked if there was one...?
At being old enough to be asked if they were old enough for the discount.
it and enjoy the savings... one has earned it, after all... (G)
If one isn't old enough....
The real trick is to get them to stick around in YOUR backyard, insteadgreatly reduced in population... :)I'd offer to ship you some of ours... but they aren't that easy to catch... and not sure how one would go about shipping anyway...
I seem to, and no ferals.
probably they'd find their way back home anyway, too... ;)
If all else fails, there are plenty in shelters here who aren't candidates for house pet-hood.
of going off somewhere else in the area... ;)
Or not. Around here people would let them roam at will, if it would
get rid of those pesky striped mice!
embraceat being asked if there was one...?How silly... Once one IS old enough for the discount, one should
At being old enough to be asked if they were old enough for the discount.
it and enjoy the savings... one has earned it, after all... (G)
If one isn't old enough....
Oh... You mean one might not see it as a compliment and a distinction
to be considered a candidate for being in the years of wisdom...? ;>
insteadcandidates for house pet-hood.The real trick is to get them to stick around in YOUR backyard,
wouldof going off somewhere else in the area... ;)
Or not. Around here people would let them roam at will, if it
get rid of those pesky striped mice!
Well... if taking care of those chippys in someone else's yard also eliminated them from yours, then maybe that would work out ok, too... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-27-18 00:11 <=-
Oh... You mean one might not see it as a compliment and a distinctionat being asked if there was one...?How silly... Once one IS old enough for the discount, one should
At being old enough to be asked if they were old enough for the discount.
embrace it and enjoy the savings... one has earned it, after
all... (G)
If one isn't old enough....
to be considered a candidate for being in the years of wisdom...? ;>
A friend of mine was asked if he wanted the senior discount at the
movies once. He was about 40 at the time, but his moustache was close
to white. I'd never seen a French Canadian dude without a moustache before.(LOL)
Well... if taking care of those chippys in someone else's yard also eliminated them from yours, then maybe that would work out ok, too... :)candidates for house pet-hood.The real trick is to get them to stick around in YOUR backyard,
instead of going off somewhere else in the area... ;)
Or not. Around here people would let them roam at will, if it
would get rid of those pesky striped mice!
It's even better if there are moles around. They don't stick around
for long!
distinctionIf one isn't old enough....Oh... You mean one might not see it as a compliment and a
closeto be considered a candidate for being in the years of wisdom...? ;>
A friend of mine was asked if he wanted the senior discount at the movies once. He was about 40 at the time, but his moustache was
moustacheto white. I'd never seen a French Canadian dude without a
before.(LOL)
You mean he took action and shaved off the offender....? ;) So vanity trumped savings... ;)
:)Well... if taking care of those chippys in someone else's yard also eliminated them from yours, then maybe that would work out ok, too...
aroundIt's even better if there are moles around. They don't stick
for long!
Just need some good hunters around... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-29-18 23:51 <=-
You mean he took action and shaved off the offender....? ;) So vanity trumped savings... ;)If one isn't old enough....Oh... You mean one might not see it as a compliment and a
distinction to be considered a candidate for being in the
years of wisdom...? ;>
A friend of mine was asked if he wanted the senior discount at the movies once. He was about 40 at the time, but his moustache was
close to white. I'd never seen a French Canadian dude without a moustache before.(LOL)
Exactly. Shaved that puppy off the same afternoon in fact. He told
this story on himself later, so even he thinks it's funny. Now he's
pretty much completely gray and doesn't care any more.
Well... if taking care of those chippys in someone else's yard also eliminated them from yours, then maybe that would work out ok, too...Just need some good hunters around... :)
It's even better if there are moles around. They don't stick
around for long!
It's one of the rare times I"m OK with coyotes.
theA friend of mine was asked if he wanted the senior discount at
amovies once. He was about 40 at the time, but his moustache was close to white. I'd never seen a French Canadian dude without
vanitymoustache before.(LOL)You mean he took action and shaved off the offender....? ;) So
toldtrumped savings... ;)
Exactly. Shaved that puppy off the same afternoon in fact. He
this story on himself later, so even he thinks it's funny. Now he's pretty much completely gray and doesn't care any more.
And, I trust, is happily making use of senior discounts when they are offered... :)
It's even better if there are moles around. They don't stickJust need some good hunters around... :)
around for long!
It's one of the rare times I"m OK with coyotes.
So long as they limit themselves to the wildlife critters and leave the domesticated alone.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-03-18 00:21 <=-
And, I trust, is happily making use of senior discounts when they are offered... :)A friend of mine was asked if he wanted the senior discount atYou mean he took action and shaved off the offender....? ;) So
the movies once. He was about 40 at the time, but his moustache
was close to white. I'd never seen a French Canadian dude
without a moustache before.(LOL)
vanity trumped savings... ;)
Exactly. Shaved that puppy off the same afternoon in fact. He
told this story on himself later, so even he thinks it's funny.
Now he's pretty much completely gray and doesn't care any more.
He's still not 55, so being the disgustingly honest type probably not.
So long as they limit themselves to the wildlife critters and leave the domesticated alone.... ;)It's even better if there are moles around. They don't stickJust need some good hunters around... :)
around for long!
It's one of the rare times I"m OK with coyotes.
Exactly. They can have all the tick carriers they can eat!
not.Exactly. Shaved that puppy off the same afternoon in fact. HeAnd, I trust, is happily making use of senior discounts when they are offered... :)
told this story on himself later, so even he thinks it's funny.
Now he's pretty much completely gray and doesn't care any more.
He's still not 55, so being the disgustingly honest type probably
Oh, well... He'll be there soon enough... :)
theJust need some good hunters around... :)So long as they limit themselves to the wildlife critters and leave
It's one of the rare times I"m OK with coyotes.
domesticated alone.... ;)
Exactly. They can have all the tick carriers they can eat!
No coyotes close by here.... I have seen the occasional one out in the suburbs....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-05-18 23:12 <=-
Oh, well... He'll be there soon enough... :)Exactly. Shaved that puppy off the same afternoon in fact. HeAnd, I trust, is happily making use of senior discounts when they are offered... :)
told this story on himself later, so even he thinks it's funny.
Now he's pretty much completely gray and doesn't care any more.
He's still not 55, so being the disgustingly honest type probably
not.
As the Cubs fans said, wait'll next year!
No coyotes close by here.... I have seen the occasional one out in the suburbs....Just need some good hunters around... :)So long as they limit themselves to the wildlife critters and leave
It's one of the rare times I"m OK with coyotes.
the domesticated alone.... ;)
Exactly. They can have all the tick carriers they can eat!
They adapt well to humans. Humans accidentally breed lots of coyote
chow.
areAnd, I trust, is happily making use of senior discounts when they
probablyoffered... :)
He's still not 55, so being the disgustingly honest type
Yes - born in 1964 if memory serves.not.Oh, well... He'll be there soon enough... :)
As the Cubs fans said, wait'll next year!
Is that when he turns 55...?
thethe domesticated alone.... ;)No coyotes close by here.... I have seen the occasional one out in
Exactly. They can have all the tick carriers they can eat!
coyotesuburbs....
They adapt well to humans. Humans accidentally breed lots of
chow.
I suppose... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-12-18 00:16 <=-
Is that when he turns 55...?And, I trust, is happily making use of senior discounts when theyOh, well... He'll be there soon enough... :)
are offered... :)
He's still not 55, so being the disgustingly honest type
probably not.
As the Cubs fans said, wait'll next year!
Yes - born in 1964 if memory serves.
I suppose... :)the domesticated alone.... ;)No coyotes close by here.... I have seen the occasional one out in
Exactly. They can have all the tick carriers they can eat!
the suburbs....
They adapt well to humans. Humans accidentally breed lots of
coyote chow.
It's easier to get than chipmunks.
Oh, well... He'll be there soon enough... :)Is that when he turns 55...?
As the Cubs fans said, wait'll next year!
Yes - born in 1964 if memory serves.
Age of my baby brother... ;) AARP discounts start at age 50, as that's
the age at which one can join the organization.... :)
They adapt well to humans. Humans accidentally breed lots ofI suppose... :)
coyote chow.
It's easier to get than chipmunks.
But that's what you want them around for... to get the chippys... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-16-18 23:38 <=-
Age of my baby brother... ;) AARP discounts start at age 50, as that'sOh, well... He'll be there soon enough... :)Is that when he turns 55...?
As the Cubs fans said, wait'll next year!
Yes - born in 1964 if memory serves.
the age at which one can join the organization.... :)
How to feel old - get old enough to get an AARP card. Then again my
mom feels even older; her DAUGHTER could get an AARP card.
But that's what you want them around for... to get the chippys... ;)They adapt well to humans. Humans accidentally breed lots ofI suppose... :)
coyote chow.
It's easier to get than chipmunks.
And the squirrels. Moles too, if you have them.
mythe age at which one can join the organization.... :)
How to feel old - get old enough to get an AARP card. Then again
mom feels even older; her DAUGHTER could get an AARP card.
I don't think it bothered my parents when their oldest daughter was old enough to get one... they threatened to get it for me... (G) I think I subscribed on my own, though.... ;) Made my husband feel a bit old, though... he had almost 2 years to go, but came in on my card as
spouse... ;)
I suppose... :)But that's what you want them around for... to get the chippys... ;)
It's easier to get than chipmunks.
And the squirrels. Moles too, if you have them.
Yup... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-22-18 23:04 <=-
the age at which one can join the organization.... :)I don't think it bothered my parents when their oldest daughter was old enough to get one... they threatened to get it for me... (G) I think I subscribed on my own, though.... ;) Made my husband feel a bit old, though... he had almost 2 years to go, but came in on my card as
How to feel old - get old enough to get an AARP card. Then again
my mom feels even older; her DAUGHTER could get an AARP card.
spouse... ;)
Then he got offered the senior discount...(evil laugh)
Yup... :)I suppose... :)But that's what you want them around for... to get the chippys... ;)
It's easier to get than chipmunks.
And the squirrels. Moles too, if you have them.
I'd rather have dachshunds for the moles, or a Maine Coon cat who
likes to dig, but you go with what you've got.
oldmy mom feels even older; her DAUGHTER could get an AARP card.I don't think it bothered my parents when their oldest daughter was
Ienough to get one... they threatened to get it for me... (G) I think
I rarely turn one down, except the ones I'm not eligible for. Most of the time. :-)subscribed on my own, though.... ;) Made my husband feel a bit old, though... he had almost 2 years to go, but came in on my card as spouse... ;)
Then he got offered the senior discount...(evil laugh)
He didn't mind.... ;) It's like coupons... every little bit helps... ;)
And the squirrels. Moles too, if you have them.Yup... :)
I'd rather have dachshunds for the moles, or a Maine Coon cat who
likes to dig, but you go with what you've got.
The Coon cat I'd much rather than the coyotes... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-05-18 23:08 <=-
He didn't mind.... ;) It's like coupons... every little bit helps... ;)my mom feels even older; her DAUGHTER could get an AARP card.I don't think it bothered my parents when their oldest daughter was
old enough to get one... they threatened to get it for me... (G)
I think I subscribed on my own, though.... ;) Made my husband feel
a bit old, though... he had almost 2 years to go, but came in on my
card as spouse... ;)
Then he got offered the senior discount...(evil laugh)
I rarely turn one down, except the ones I'm not eligible for. Most of
the time. :-)
The Coon cat I'd much rather than the coyotes... ;)And the squirrels. Moles too, if you have them.Yup... :)
I'd rather have dachshunds for the moles, or a Maine Coon cat who
likes to dig, but you go with what you've got.
Me too, but like I said...
and the current cat is afraid of the great
outdoors and won't go outside. She was probably raised indoors full
time.
daughter wasI don't think it bothered my parents when their oldest
(G)old enough to get one... they threatened to get it for me...
husband feelI think I subscribed on my own, though.... ;) Made my
on mya bit old, though... he had almost 2 years to go, but came in
helps... ;)card as spouse... ;)He didn't mind.... ;) It's like coupons... every little bit
Then he got offered the senior discount...(evil laugh)
Most of
I rarely turn one down, except the ones I'm not eligible for.
eligiblethe time. :-)
I don't think there are any senior discounts that I'd not be
for anymore.... ;)I'm eligible for an AARP card, but nothing else.
cat whoI'd rather have dachshunds for the moles, or a Maine Coon
likes to dig, but you go with what you've got.The Coon cat I'd much rather than the coyotes... ;)
Me too, but like I said...
True, you go with what you've got... :)
indoors fulloutdoors and won't go outside. She was probably raised
indoortime.
Or saw a good thing when she found it.... our two are totally
cats now, but started off as ferals... their greatest interest inthe
outdoors is to sit in the window and observe... probably smells aswell
as sounds and sights... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-12-18 23:11 <=-
I don't think there are any senior discounts that I'd not beI don't think it bothered my parents when their oldestHe didn't mind.... ;) It's like coupons... every little bit
daughter was old enough to get one... they threatened to get
it for me... (G) I think I subscribed on my own, though... ;)
Made my husband feel a bit old, though... he had almost 2
years to go, but came in on my card as spouse... ;)
Then he got offered the senior discount...(evil laugh)
helps... ;)
I rarely turn one down, except the ones I'm not eligible for.
Most of the time. :-)
eligible for anymore.... ;)
I'm eligible for an AARP card, but nothing else.
True, you go with what you've got... :)I'd rather have dachshunds for the moles, or a Maine CoonThe Coon cat I'd much rather than the coyotes... ;)
cat who likes to dig, but you go with what you've got.
Me too, but like I said...
Right now I have a woodchuck who seems to think he lives here too, at least out in the back yard.
outdoors and won't go outside. She was probably raisedOr saw a good thing when she found it.... our two are totally
indoors full time.
indoor cats now, but started off as ferals... their greatest
interest in the outdoors is to sit in the window and observe...
probably smells as well as sounds and sights... ;)
Mostly smells is my guess. Since they have a good food source and a
nice place to sleep indoors, they see no need to go out.
One of my other cats did refuse to stay inside in nice weather; she was hyperactive and needed to run. The house would have been torn to
shreds if she'd been indoor-only.
give youMost of the time. :-)I don't think there are any senior discounts that I'd not be
eligible for anymore.... ;)
I'm eligible for an AARP card, but nothing else.
If you have the AARP card, there are a number of places that'll
a discount with just that... :) Eventually you'll be eligible forall
the other senior discounts... ;)
too, atRight now I have a woodchuck who seems to think he lives here
;)least out in the back yard.
But they only eat broad-leaf greens... no going after varmints...
But at least they help with the mowing, that way... ;)
and ainterest in the outdoors is to sit in the window and observe...
probably smells as well as sounds and sights... ;)
Mostly smells is my guess. Since they have a good food source
butnice place to sleep indoors, they see no need to go out.
When it's the open window, yes, smells probably figure in highly...
they'll also sit in a closed window, just observing things...watching
squirrels, birds, other cats, etc...
tohyperactive and needed to run. The house would have been torn
ashreds if she'd been indoor-only.
If she like the outdoors, more power to her... ;) We've had some indoor-outdoor cats, one or two that really more outdoor cats, and
number of totally indoor cats... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-17-18 17:36 <=-
If you have the AARP card, there are a number of places that'llMost of the time. :-)I don't think there are any senior discounts that I'd not be
eligible for anymore.... ;)
I'm eligible for an AARP card, but nothing else.
give you a discount with just that... :) Eventually you'll be
eligible for all the other senior discounts... ;)
If I live so long. ;-)
Right now I have a woodchuck who seems to think he lives hereBut they only eat broad-leaf greens... no going after varmints...
too, at least out in the back yard.
But at least they help with the mowing, that way... ;)
They might, but we hired someone. They also eat tomatoes, btw.
interest in the outdoors is to sit in the window and observe...When it's the open window, yes, smells probably figure in highly...
probably smells as well as sounds and sights... ;)
Mostly smells is my guess. Since they have a good food source
and a nice place to sleep indoors, they see no need to go out.
but they'll also sit in a closed window, just observing things...
watching squirrels, birds, other cats, etc...
I had one who wanted to chase deer. They're herbivores, and
herbivores are catfood.
hyperactive and needed to run. The house would have been tornIf she like the outdoors, more power to her... ;) We've had some indoor-outdoor cats, one or two that really more outdoor cats, and
to shreds if she'd been indoor-only.
a number of totally indoor cats... :)
Mine have all been indoor-outdoor until this one.
;)If you have the AARP card, there are a number of places that'll
give you a discount with just that... :) Eventually you'll be
eligible for all the other senior discounts... ;)
If I live so long. ;-)
Oh, you probably will.... life has a way of surprising like that...
Often unpleasantly.
btw.They might, but we hired someone. They also eat tomatoes,
As I don't have any tomatoes growing in a garden, I don't worryabout
that.... ;) Hmmm... do they eat moldy tomatoes, too...? When Iwas
camping, one of the tomatoes I'd brought went moldy on me, so Itossed
it out into the bushes outside my cabin... it was gone the nexttime I
looked, so apparently some animal got it... maybe the woodchuck Isaw
further out from the cabin, near my car, coming from otherbushes... ;)
highly...When it's the open window, yes, smells probably figure in
things...but they'll also sit in a closed window, just observing
watching squirrels, birds, other cats, etc...
I had one who wanted to chase deer. They're herbivores, and
herbivores are catfood.
That would have been a sight to see... ;)
a number of totally indoor cats... :)
Mine have all been indoor-outdoor until this one.
It is a different mindset, to be sure... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-25-18 17:47 <=-
If you have the AARP card, there are a number of places that'llOh, you probably will.... life has a way of surprising like
give you a discount with just that... :) Eventually you'll be
eligible for all the other senior discounts... ;)
If I live so long. ;-)
that... ;)
Often unpleasantly.
They might, but we hired someone. They also eat tomatoes,As I don't have any tomatoes growing in a garden, I don't worry
btw.
about that.... ;) Hmmm... do they eat moldy tomatoes, too...?
When I was camping, one of the tomatoes I'd brought went moldy on
me, so I tossed it out into the bushes outside my cabin... it was
gone the next time I looked, so apparently some animal got it...
maybe the woodchuck I saw further out from the cabin, near my car,
coming from other bushes... ;)
Or a squirrel. Or a rabbit. Or.... somebody else welcome to it.
When it's the open window, yes, smells probably figure inThat would have been a sight to see... ;)
highly... but they'll also sit in a closed window, just
observing things... watching squirrels, birds, other cats, etc...
I had one who wanted to chase deer. They're herbivores, and herbivores are catfood.
She did go out and stalk a turkey, who hopped on the roof and laughed
at her.
a number of totally indoor cats... :)It is a different mindset, to be sure... ;)
Mine have all been indoor-outdoor until this one.
LemmeOUT vs OH HECK NO.
eligible for all the other senior discounts... ;)Oh, you probably will.... life has a way of surprising like
If I live so long. ;-)
that... ;)
Often unpleasantly.
Sometimes pleasantrly, though... :)
it.Or a squirrel. Or a rabbit. Or.... somebody else welcome to
There were some squirrels around... didn't see any rabbits... butthe
woodchuck was definitely hanging around the area... I suppose thatbirds
might have had some interest in the tomato, too, though... ;)
laughedherbivores are catfood.That would have been a sight to see... ;)
She did go out and stalk a turkey, who hopped on the roof and
Couldn't get up there; my other cat was the climber. He'd been knownat her.
And she didn't follow onto the roof...? ;)
a number of totally indoor cats... :)It is a different mindset, to be sure... ;)
Mine have all been indoor-outdoor until this one.
LemmeOUT vs OH HECK NO.
Yup... :)
... Cats -- proof that eating and sleeping isn't all bad.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-01-18 00:05 <=-
Sometimes pleasantly, though... :)eligible for all the other senior discounts... ;)Oh, you probably will.... life has a way of surprising like
If I live so long. ;-)
that... ;)
Often unpleasantly.
Every so often.
Or a squirrel. Or a rabbit. Or.... somebody else welcome toThere were some squirrels around... didn't see any rabbits... but
it.
the woodchuck was definitely hanging around the area... I suppose
that birds might have had some interest in the tomato, too, though...
The one who lived/lives in my back yard sure liked them.
And she didn't follow onto the roof...? ;)herbivores are catfood.That would have been a sight to see... ;)
She did go out and stalk a turkey, who hopped on the roof and
laughed at her.
Couldn't get up there; my other cat was the climber. He'd been known
to go up a tree and up on the roof.
Yup... :)a number of totally indoor cats... :)It is a different mindset, to be sure... ;)
Mine have all been indoor-outdoor until this one.
LemmeOUT vs OH HECK NO.
... Cats -- proof that eating and sleeping isn't all bad.
And pesting. Don't forget pesting.
supposethe woodchuck was definitely hanging around the area... I
though...that birds might have had some interest in the tomato, too,
The one who lived/lives in my back yard sure liked them.
In any case, I figured there'd be some taker, and there was... :)
been knownAnd she didn't follow onto the roof...? ;)
Couldn't get up there; my other cat was the climber. He'd
climbing...to go up a tree and up on the roof.
Oh well... we had at least one cat that did that sort of
neither of the current two would, so far as I know.... ;)The present cat doesn't jump unless she has to, and the highest thing
It is a different mindset, to be sure... ;)Yup... :)
LemmeOUT vs OH HECK NO.
... Cats -- proof that eating and sleeping isn't all bad.
And pesting. Don't forget pesting.
But is pesting good......?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-07-18 18:01 <=-
the woodchuck was definitely hanging around the area... IIn any case, I figured there'd be some taker, and there was... :)
suppose that birds might have had some interest in the
tomato, too, though...
The one who lived/lives in my back yard sure liked them.
Critters eat all sorts of things. Something used to like my corn
husks too. They made good nesting material if nothing else.
And she didn't follow onto the roof...? ;)Oh well... we had at least one cat that did that sort of
Couldn't get up there; my other cat was the climber. He'd
been known to go up a tree and up on the roof.
climbing... neither of the current two would, so far as I know.... ;)
The present cat doesn't jump unless she has to, and the highest thing
she climbs is ME.
But is pesting good......?It is a different mindset, to be sure... ;)Yup... :)
LemmeOUT vs OH HECK NO.
... Cats -- proof that eating and sleeping isn't all bad.
And pesting. Don't forget pesting.
If you're a cat.
cornCritters eat all sorts of things. Something used to like my
husks too. They made good nesting material if nothing else.
That could be why the were taken, then... :)
highest thingThe present cat doesn't jump unless she has to, and the
she climbs is ME.
That might change if she starts getting some gumption as she grows
up.... ;)
... Cats -- proof that eating and sleeping isn't all bad.But is pesting good......?
And pesting. Don't forget pesting.
If you're a cat.
Have you learned pesting from your cat...? And can you pest her
back...? (G)
Quoting RUTH HANSCHKA to NANCY BACKUS on 14-Sep-2018 00:13 <=-
Critters eat all sorts of things. Something used to like myThat could be why the were taken, then... :)
corn husks too. They made good nesting material if nothing
else.
Might well have been, and they disappeared all Summer.
The present cat doesn't jump unless she has to, and theThat might change if she starts getting some gumption as she
highest thing she climbs is ME.
grows up.... ;)
She's five, and doesn't go outdoors.
Have you learned pesting from your cat...? And can you pest her... Cats -- proof that eating and sleeping isn't all bad.But is pesting good......?
And pesting. Don't forget pesting.
If you're a cat.
back...? (G)
I learned from many previous cat masters.
Deer food most likely.corn husks too. They made good nesting material if nothingThat could be why the were taken, then... :)
else.
Might well have been, and they disappeared all Summer.
Maybe they were finding other uses for it, too, then...
That might change if she starts getting some gumption as she
grows up.... ;)
She's five, and doesn't go outdoors.
Ok, probably won't change, then... but you never know... ;)
But is pesting good......?Have you learned pesting from your cat...? And can you pest her
If you're a cat.
back...? (G)
I learned from many previous cat masters.
Pesting back is fun... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-21-18 17:26 <=-
Maybe they were finding other uses for it, too, then...corn husks too. They made good nesting material if nothingThat could be why the were taken, then... :)
else.
Might well have been, and they disappeared all Summer.
Deer food most likely.
That might change if she starts getting some gumption as sheOk, probably won't change, then... but you never know... ;)
grows up.... ;)
She's five, and doesn't go outdoors.
I almost hope not. I had to promise she'd be an indoor cat when they
let me adopt her.
Pesting back is fun... ;)But is pesting good......?Have you learned pesting from your cat...? And can you pest her
If you're a cat.
back...? (G)
I learned from many previous cat masters.
Until the claws come out.
We have a woodchuck living under the shed too, and roaming bear.That could be why the were taken, then... :)Maybe they were finding other uses for it, too, then...
Might well have been, and they disappeared all Summer.
Deer food most likely.
That's right, you've got deer in your backyard sometimes... :)
when theyI almost hope not. I had to promise she'd be an indoor cat
safelet me adopt her.
She might have other ideas... but it sounds like you're probably
from her making you break your promise... ;)
I learned from many previous cat masters.Pesting back is fun... ;)
Until the claws come out.
One does need to know the limits.... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-29-18 17:09 <=-
That's right, you've got deer in your backyard sometimes... :)That could be why the were taken, then... :)Maybe they were finding other uses for it, too, then...
Might well have been, and they disappeared all Summer.
Deer food most likely.
We have a woodchuck living under the shed too, and roaming bear.
I almost hope not. I had to promise she'd be an indoor catShe might have other ideas... but it sounds like you're probably
when they let me adopt her.
safe from her making you break your promise... ;)
She's too afraid of the Great Outdoors to go outside.
One does need to know the limits.... (G)I learned from many previous cat masters.Pesting back is fun... ;)
Until the claws come out.
I've gotten good at getting my hands out of the way.
bear.We have a woodchuck living under the shed too, and roaming
We might have a woodchuck living in or around the garage, here, butthe
rest is more rural than we are, probably... ;) We're within cityI'm in the 'burbs, but there's open wetlands just about in back of my
limits, and more than a mile from the closest park or wild areas...
One does need to know the limits.... (G)I learned from many previous cat masters.Pesting back is fun... ;)
Until the claws come out.
I've gotten good at getting my hands out of the way.
That works.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-06-18 22:36 <=-
We have a woodchuck living under the shed too, and roamingWe might have a woodchuck living in or around the garage, here, but
bear.
the rest is more rural than we are, probably... ;) We're within city limits, and more than a mile from the closest park or wild areas...
I'm in the 'burbs, but there's open wetlands just about in back of my house. We get some critters.
That works.... :)One does need to know the limits.... (G)I learned from many previous cat masters.Pesting back is fun... ;)
Until the claws come out.
I've gotten good at getting my hands out of the way.
When the tail starts swishing, may your hands be missing.
back of myI'm in the 'burbs, but there's open wetlands just about in
I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wanna bobcat inhouse. We get some critters.
That would do it... :)
One does need to know the limits.... (G)That works.... :)
I've gotten good at getting my hands out of the way.
When the tail starts swishing, may your hands be missing.
Some cats don't give you that much notice... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-11-18 00:25 <=-
I'm in the 'burbs, but there's open wetlands just about inThat would do it... :)
back of my house. We get some critters.
I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wanna bobcat in
her back yard!
Some cats don't give you that much notice... ;)One does need to know the limits.... (G)That works.... :)
I've gotten good at getting my hands out of the way.
When the tail starts swishing, may your hands be missing.
Genie tends to. She was raised as a pampered house cat and doesn't
know much about street cat methods.
bobcat in
I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wanna
her back yard!
There, there... I'm sure the bobcat will be back eventually.... ;)
doesn'tWhen the tail starts swishing, may your hands be missing.Some cats don't give you that much notice... ;)
Genie tends to. She was raised as a pampered house cat and
know much about street cat methods.
That's a good thing for you.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-18-18 23:31 <=-
That would do it... :)There, there... I'm sure the bobcat will be back eventually.... ;)
I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wanna
bobcat in her back yard!
I haven't seen him/her since they built a house in back of me.
The groundhog however has taken up residence. He has a nice warm,
safe hole under my tool shed. It's up on cinderblocks, because foundations under sheds require permits, and the space is too small
for coyotes and whatever.
That's a good thing for you.... :)When the tail starts swishing, may your hands be missing.Some cats don't give you that much notice... ;)
Genie tends to. She was raised as a pampered house cat and
doesn't know much about street cat methods.
Saves blood.
;)I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wannaThere, there... I'm sure the bobcat will be back eventually....
bobcat in her back yard!
I haven't seen him/her since they built a house in back of me.
Hmmm.... that might discourage the bobcat.....
warm,The groundhog however has taken up residence. He has a nice
becausesafe hole under my tool shed. It's up on cinderblocks,
smallfoundations under sheds require permits, and the space is too
turn,for coyotes and whatever.
That does sound very hospitable for the groundhog... :) And in
he can harvest your broadleaf weeds..... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-24-18 23:10 <=-
Hmmm.... that might discourage the bobcat.....I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wannaThere, there... I'm sure the bobcat will be back eventually.. ;)
bobcat in her back yard!
I haven't seen him/her since they built a house in back of me.
(sigh)
The groundhog however has taken up residence. He has a niceThat does sound very hospitable for the groundhog... :) And in
warm, safe hole under my tool shed. It's up on cinderblocks,
because foundations under sheds require permits, and the
space is too small for coyotes and whatever.
turn, he can harvest your broadleaf weeds..... :)
He's been chowing down on my back yard. I'm not sure what he's
eating, but he's now a fat groundhog.
;)Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-24-18 23:10 <=-
I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wannaThere, there... I'm sure the bobcat will be back eventually..
bobcat in her back yard!
me.I haven't seen him/her since they built a house in back of
I lost bobcats and now get bears. I"m not as fond of bears; theyHmmm.... that might discourage the bobcat.....
(sigh)
Oh, well....
he'sThat does sound very hospitable for the groundhog... :) And in
turn, he can harvest your broadleaf weeds..... :)
He's been chowing down on my back yard. I'm not sure what
eating, but he's now a fat groundhog.
Finding enough to stoke up for his hibernation... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-29-18 23:50 <=-
Oh, well....Hmmm.... that might discourage the bobcat.....I keep waiting for my bobcat to come back. Ruthie wannaThere, there.. I'm sure the bobcat will be back eventually.. ;)
bobcat in her back yard!
I haven't seen him/her since they built a house in back of
me.
(sigh)
I lost bobcats and now get bears. I"m not as fond of bears; they
chase off the critters the bobcats eat.
That does sound very hospitable for the groundhog... :) And inFinding enough to stoke up for his hibernation... ;)
turn, he can harvest your broadleaf weeds..... :)
He's been chowing down on my back yard. I'm not sure what
he's eating, but he's now a fat groundhog.
Sure looks like it, and within bolting distance of his hole,
apparently.
theyHmmm.... that might discourage the bobcat.....Oh, well....
(sigh)
I lost bobcats and now get bears. I"m not as fond of bears;
aren'tchase off the critters the bobcats eat.
The bears aren't scared off by the house in back of you...? They
as cute to look at, either... except for maybe baby bears, come
spring....?
Sure looks like it, and within bolting distance of his hole, apparently.
Apparently... :) And not scared of the bears, either....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-04-18 23:28 <=-
The bears aren't scared off by the house in back of you...? TheyHmmm.... that might discourage the bobcat.....Oh, well....
(sigh)
I lost bobcats and now get bears. I"m not as fond of bears;
they chase off the critters the bobcats eat.
aren't as cute to look at, either... except for maybe baby bears,
come spring....?
The local bears aren't scared of much. I had one walk under part of
my house about a month ago. No fear at all.
Sure looks like it, and within bolting distance of his hole, apparently.Apparently... :) And not scared of the bears, either....?
Nope. Coyotes maybe. He hasn't gone to ground yet, although the chipmunks seem to have bailed. Thankfully. May the bobcats dig some
out and have a snack!
Theythey chase off the critters the bobcats eat.The bears aren't scared off by the house in back of you...?
bears,aren't as cute to look at, either... except for maybe baby
part ofcome spring....?
The local bears aren't scared of much. I had one walk under
backmy house about a month ago. No fear at all.
Oh, dear... And bear traps are indubitally illegal to use in your
yard... to say nothing of being dangerous for other critters andThose things are jail term bait. No thanks. If a bear gets to be a
humans... ;0
theNope. Coyotes maybe. He hasn't gone to ground yet, although
dig somechipmunks seem to have bailed. Thankfully. May the bobcats
out and have a snack!
But there aren't any bobcats around....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-10-18 18:28 <=-
Oh, dear... And bear traps are indubitally illegal to use in yourthey chase off the critters the bobcats eat.The bears aren't scared off by the house in back of you...?
They aren't as cute to look at, either... except for maybe
baby bears, come spring....?
The local bears aren't scared of much. I had one walk under
part of my house about a month ago. No fear at all.
back yard... to say nothing of being dangerous for other critters
and humans... ;0
Those things are jail term bait. No thanks. If a bear gets to be a problem the state will come relocate it, or in a pinch kill it, but homeowners aren't allowed.
Nope. Coyotes maybe. He hasn't gone to ground yet, althoughBut there aren't any bobcats around....
the chipmunks seem to have bailed. Thankfully. May the bobcats
dig some out and have a snack!
None that I see, but that swamp near my house looks like prime wild
kitty territory. There used to be frogs in a so-called drainage pond back there, put in when they "improved" the land for building. Maybe someone furry went fishing. Or gigging, to be precise.
to be aThose things are jail term bait. No thanks. If a bear gets
it, butproblem the state will come relocate it, or in a pinch kill
homeowners aren't allowed.
As I figured... Have you reported yours to the state yet...?
wildBut there aren't any bobcats around....
None that I see, but that swamp near my house looks like prime
drainage pondkitty territory. There used to be frogs in a so-called
Maybeback there, put in when they "improved" the land for building.
theirsomeone furry went fishing. Or gigging, to be precise.
Maybe.... sounds like a possibility that the chippies might meet
demise that way, then.... Personally, I don't mind them nearly so
get in... and they ate just about all of a large order of tulip anddestroying
crocus bulbs I put in one fall.... to say nothing of nearly
our side porch roof, by getting in between ceiling and roof, andnesting
etc in there....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-15-18 23:19 <=-
Those things are jail term bait. No thanks. If a bear getsAs I figured... Have you reported yours to the state yet...?
to be a problem the state will come relocate it, or in a
pinch kill it, but homeowners aren't allowed.
I did't bother this time. She's hibernating by now anyway and no harm done.
But there aren't any bobcats around....Maybe.... sounds like a possibility that the chippies might meet
None that I see, but that swamp near my house looks like prime
wild kitty territory. There used to be frogs in a so-called
drainage pond back there, put in when they "improved" the land
for building. Maybe someone furry went fishing. Or gigging,
to be precise.
their demise that way, then....
We can hope!
get in... and they ate just about all of a large order of tulip
and crocus bulbs I put in one fall.... to say nothing of nearly
destroying our side porch roof, by getting in between ceiling and
roof, and nesting etc in there....
They can be a pain. I had them in the attic for a while once. Then
we got a new cat who liked to hunt. That problem vanished quickly.
The squirrels were encouraged to clear out.
getsThose things are jail term bait. No thanks. If a bear
no harmto be a problem the state will come relocate it, or in aAs I figured... Have you reported yours to the state yet...?
pinch kill it, but homeowners aren't allowed.
I did't bother this time. She's hibernating by now anyway and
done.
Just have to watch out for her in the spring... ;)
ThenThey can be a pain. I had them in the attic for a while once.
quickly.we got a new cat who liked to hunt. That problem vanished
sheThe squirrels were encouraged to clear out.
Similar happened here... We had a momma squirrel who was bound and
determined to nest in our attic... Richard was sealing the holes
made, and strewing about with mothballs... she wasn't that easilyfree
deterred, but did finally give up when we let these two new cats
range in the attic as well as the rest of the house...
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-22-18 22:58 <=-
Just have to watch out for her in the spring... ;)Those things are jail term bait. No thanks. If a bearAs I figured... Have you reported yours to the state yet...?
gets to be a problem the state will come relocate it,
or in a pinch kill it, but homeowners aren't allowed.
I did't bother this time. She's hibernating by now anyway and
no harm done.
If she comes back they'll get a call; I think she already had a tag
in one ear.
They can be a pain. I had them in the attic for a while once.Similar happened here... We had a momma squirrel who was bound and determined to nest in our attic... Richard was sealing the holes
Then we got a new cat who liked to hunt. That problem
vanished quickly. The squirrels were encouraged to clear out.
she made, and strewing about with mothballs... she wasn't that
easily deterred, but did finally give up when we let these two new
cats free range in the attic as well as the rest of the house...
A hungry cat, or even just a curious one, works wonders when it comes
to rodents. They bail. Baby squirrels make good cat toys. Also cat snacks.
a tagno harm done.Just have to watch out for her in the spring... ;)
If she comes back they'll get a call; I think she already had
in one ear.
So already on their radar, so to speak... :)
it comesA hungry cat, or even just a curious one, works wonders when
Also catto rodents. They bail. Baby squirrels make good cat toys.
enoughsnacks.
Yes, indeed... to all of that... ;) Just the scent of cat can be
to give the rodents pause.... and if they know what is good forthem, to
hightail it out of there... ;)
Yes, indeed... to all of that... ;) Just the scent of cat can beenough
to give the rodents pause.... and if they know what is good forthem, to
hightail it out of there... ;)You'd think, but the mouse incursions often occur here in the
basement, within nose of the cat box. It never seems to clue them in
that it's not a hospitable environment.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-29-18 00:20 <=-
So already on their radar, so to speak... :)no harm done.Just have to watch out for her in the spring... ;)
If she comes back they'll get a call; I think she already had
a tag in one ear.
Two tags = relocate the bear.
A hungry cat, or even just a curious one, works wonders whenYes, indeed... to all of that... ;) Just the scent of cat can be
it comes to rodents. They bail. Baby squirrels make good
cat toys. Also cat snacks.
enough to give the rodents pause.... and if they know what is good
for them, to hightail it out of there... ;)
You'd think, but the mouse incursions often occur here in the
basement, within nose of the cat box. It never seems to clue them in that it's not a hospitable environment.
them inYou'd think, but the mouse incursions often occur here in the
basement, within nose of the cat box. It never seems to clue
moved the catthat it's not a hospitable environment.
Same here, Ruth, I can't believe it sometimes.. we also recently
box downstairs in the basement so the two cats here do indeed godown there
often.... but they don't give a hoot about the buggers (mice) downthere. Now
if they see them OUTSIDE, that's different and they'll bring theminside dead,
perhaps for us to share? (eek)... :)
Mouse outside = prey
Mouse inside = Mommy's problem
It seems to be universal.
At that point it's habituated to humans, and that's not good fora tag in one ear.So already on their radar, so to speak... :)
Two tags = relocate the bear.
Ah.
them inYou'd think, but the mouse incursions often occur here in the
basement, within nose of the cat box. It never seems to clue
eyeballingthat it's not a hospitable environment.
Maybe cat box doesn't smell as scary to them as actual cat
them....? ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-06-18 00:32 <=-
Ah.a tag in one ear.So already on their radar, so to speak... :)
Two tags = relocate the bear.
At that point it's habituated to humans, and that's not good for
humans or the bear.
You'd think, but the mouse incursions often occur here in the basement, within nose of the cat box. It never seems to clueMaybe cat box doesn't smell as scary to them as actual cat
them in that it's not a hospitable environment.
eyeballing them....? ;)
Cat poo stink implies the presence of a cat. Then again mice aren't
too bright.
At that point it's habituated to humans, and that's not good for
humans or the bear.
True... very true.... Where would they be relocating it to...?
aren'tCat poo stink implies the presence of a cat. Then again mice
too bright.
Maybe they kid themselves that it's an old smell, and the cat is long
gone from the vicinity... Or they can't actually smell it....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-10-18 00:11 <=-
At that point it's habituated to humans, and that's not good for humans or the bear.True... very true.... Where would they be relocating it to...?
No idea. Somewhere with fewer humans.
Cat poo stink implies the presence of a cat. Then again miceMaybe they kid themselves that it's an old smell, and the cat is long
aren't too bright.
gone from the vicinity... Or they can't actually smell it....?
Mice have pretty good sniffers, so my guess is they're either too
hungry to care or too sure Her Furriness isn't hunter enough to nab
them.
againTrue... very true.... Where would they be relocating it to...?
No idea. Somewhere with fewer humans.
And hopefully not someplace that the bear can leave from to return
to your backyard.... ;)
tooMice have pretty good sniffers, so my guess is they're either
to nabhungry to care or too sure Her Furriness isn't hunter enough
enough,them.
And if she isn't checking them out, they figure they're safe
maybe.... Our experience here has been that when we've had goodhunters
in the house, the mice stay away for a few years even after thecats are
no more... eventually the mice start coming back... get a new catin the
house, even not a good hunter, the mice stay away again... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-15-18 18:10 <=-
True... very true.... Where would they be relocating it to...?And hopefully not someplace that the bear can leave from to return
No idea. Somewhere with fewer humans.
again to your backyard.... ;)
Bears will go home if they can.
Mice have pretty good sniffers, so my guess is they're eitherAnd if she isn't checking them out, they figure they're safe
too hungry to care or too sure Her Furriness isn't hunter
enough to nab them.
enough, maybe.... Our experience here has been that when we've
had good hunters in the house, the mice stay away for a few years
even after the cats are no more... eventually the mice start
coming back... get a new cat in the house, even not a good hunter,
the mice stay away again... :)
This one has caught a few, but she plays them to death. I nail more
than she does.
returnNo idea. Somewhere with fewer humans.And hopefully not someplace that the bear can leave from to
Apparently not, at least not this year.again to your backyard.... ;)
Bears will go home if they can.
As long as they don't think your yard is home.... :)
hunter,even after the cats are no more... eventually the mice start
coming back... get a new cat in the house, even not a good
nail morethe mice stay away again... :)
This one has caught a few, but she plays them to death. I
themthan she does.
Our current two either were good at catching the mice or at playing
to death... or both.... we've not had any mice show up this year at:)
all... and previously, haven't had to try to nail them ourselves...
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-25-18 22:47 <=-
As long as they don't think your yard is home.... :)No idea. Somewhere with fewer humans.And hopefully not someplace that the bear can leave from to
return again to your backyard.... ;)
Bears will go home if they can.
Apparently not, at least not this year.
even after the cats are no more... eventually the mice startOur current two either were good at catching the mice or at playing
coming back... get a new cat in the house, even not a good
hunter, the mice stay away again... :)
This one has caught a few, but she plays them to death. I
nail more than she does.
them to death... or both.... we've not had any mice show up this
year at all... and previously, haven't had to try to nail them
ourselves... :)
Meanwhile I've gotten two more who have squeaked their last squeaks.
squeaks.Our current two either were good at catching the mice or at playing
them to death... or both.... we've not had any mice show up this
year at all... and previously, haven't had to try to nail them ourselves... :)
Meanwhile I've gotten two more who have squeaked their last
Foolish mice, to venture into your territory.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-02-19 00:09 <=-
Our current two either were good at catching the mice or at playingFoolish mice, to venture into your territory.... ;)
them to death... or both.... we've not had any mice show up this
year at all... and previously, haven't had to try to nail them ourselves... :)
Meanwhile I've gotten two more who have squeaked their last
squeaks.
Tonight I found a trap baited with a raisin, or formerly baited with a raisin. Mouse got the raisin; either it was a bad baiting or a smart mouse.
with aMeanwhile I've gotten two more who have squeaked their lastFoolish mice, to venture into your territory.... ;)
squeaks.
Tonight I found a trap baited with a raisin, or formerly baited
smartraisin. Mouse got the raisin; either it was a bad baiting or a
mouse...?mouse.
Perhaps some of each.... Maybe it was something other than a
Like a parade of ants, maybe....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-05-19 23:13 <=-
Perhaps some of each.... Maybe it was something other than aMeanwhile I've gotten two more who have squeaked their last squeaks.Foolish mice, to venture into your territory.... ;)
Tonight I found a trap baited with a raisin, or formerly baited
with a raisin. Mouse got the raisin; either it was a bad
baiting or a smart mouse.
mouse...? Like a parade of ants, maybe....?
Not this time of year, and I don't get ant parades. I do get mice
every few weeks.
micewith a raisin. Mouse got the raisin; either it was a badPerhaps some of each.... Maybe it was something other than a
baiting or a smart mouse.
mouse...? Like a parade of ants, maybe....?
Not this time of year, and I don't get ant parades. I do get
every few weeks.
Too bad Genie isn't supplementing her diet with them.... maybe word
would get out to the mouse community to avoid your house, then.....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-13-19 17:54 <=-
Too bad Genie isn't supplementing her diet with them.... maybe wordwith a raisin. Mouse got the raisin; either it was a badPerhaps some of each.... Maybe it was something other than a
baiting or a smart mouse.
mouse...? Like a parade of ants, maybe....?
Not this time of year, and I don't get ant parades. I do get
mice every few weeks.
would get out to the mouse community to avoid your house, then.....
Genie has caught a few, but doesn't really know what to do when she catches them. She wasn't trained in Cat by anyone who knew how to
hunt.
sheGenie has caught a few, but doesn't really know what to do when
tocatches them. She wasn't trained in Cat by anyone who knew how
hunt.
Sometimes that's sufficient to discourage the rodents.... but perhaps
your local population is larger (and/or braver or more desperate) than most.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-20-19 00:29 <=-
Genie has caught a few, but doesn't really know what to doSometimes that's sufficient to discourage the rodents.... but
when she catches them. She wasn't trained in Cat by anyone
who knew how to hunt.
perhaps your local population is larger (and/or braver or more
desperate) than most.... :)
Or dumber. We're on the edge of some wetlands, so there are plenty of small critters.
plenty ofGenie has caught a few, but doesn't really know what to doSometimes that's sufficient to discourage the rodents.... but
when she catches them. She wasn't trained in Cat by anyone
who knew how to hunt.
perhaps your local population is larger (and/or braver or more
desperate) than most.... :)
Or dumber. We're on the edge of some wetlands, so there are
small critters.
I suppose that would do it, too.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-26-19 22:10 <=-
I suppose that would do it, too.... :)Genie has caught a few, but doesn't really know what to doSometimes that's sufficient to discourage the rodents.... but
when she catches them. She wasn't trained in Cat by anyone
who knew how to hunt.
perhaps your local population is larger (and/or braver or more
desperate) than most.... :)
Or dumber. We're on the edge of some wetlands, so there are
plenty of small critters.
It's been known to attract hawks, owls, bats, and some coyotes. I
could do without the coyotes; they don't seem to have cottoned to Acme products and seem unwilling to learn.
doQuoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-26-19 22:10 <=-
Genie has caught a few, but doesn't really know what to
anyonewhen she catches them. She wasn't trained in Cat by
morewho knew how to hunt.Sometimes that's sufficient to discourage the rodents.... but
perhaps your local population is larger (and/or braver or
aredesperate) than most.... :)
Or dumber. We're on the edge of some wetlands, so there
coyotes. Iplenty of small critters.I suppose that would do it, too.... :)
It's been known to attract hawks, owls, bats, and some
to Acmecould do without the coyotes; they don't seem to have cottoned
theproducts and seem unwilling to learn.
Too bad the hawks and owls aren't making short work of the rodents, actually.... Bats are good for insect control.... Dunno what good
coyotes are, though....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-06-19 00:00 <=-
Too bad the hawks and owls aren't making short work of the rodents, actually.... Bats are good for insect control.... Dunno what goodperhaps your local population is larger (and/or braver orI suppose that would do it, too.... :)
more desperate) than most.... :)
Or dumber. We're on the edge of some wetlands, so there
are plenty of small critters.
It's been known to attract hawks, owls, bats, and some
coyotes. I could do without the coyotes; they don't seem to
have cottoned to Acme products and seem unwilling to learn.
the coyotes are, though....
They're great for sales of pianos and defective dynamite. And rugs. They also eat rodents and unfortunately household pets.
Cars alas eat skunks. Skunks eat bugs, so we like skunks. One came
out of hibernation due to the warm weather and got nailed today.
Darnitt.
rodents,have cottoned to Acme products and seem unwilling to learn.Too bad the hawks and owls aren't making short work of the
goodactually.... Bats are good for insect control.... Dunno what
rugs.the coyotes are, though....
They're great for sales of pianos and defective dynamite. And
They also eat rodents and unfortunately household pets.
At least they eat rodents.... that should help reduce that
population....
Worst part of that was probably the fragrance left behind.... ;)But
also one less to keep down the bugs, come bug season....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-14-19 22:13 <=-
At least they eat rodents.... that should help reduce thathave cottoned to Acme products and seem unwilling to learn.Too bad the hawks and owls aren't making short work of the
rodents, actually.... Bats are good for insect control.... Dunno
what good the coyotes are, though....
They're great for sales of pianos and defective dynamite. And
rugs. They also eat rodents and unfortunately household pets.
population....
It's too bad the chipmunks are hibernating. Please eat my chipmunks,
Mr Coyote! I've seen some skunks and raccoons out unfortunately - as
in laid out in the road.
Worst part of that was probably the fragrance left behind.... ;)
But also one less to keep down the bugs, come bug season....
And to make more consumers of same.
chipmunks,It's too bad the chipmunks are hibernating. Please eat my
unfortunately - asMr Coyote! I've seen some skunks and raccoons out
The absolute worst. Nothing to eat with chance of vehicularin laid out in the road.
Bad timing for them....
;)Worst part of that was probably the fragrance left behind....
difference...But also one less to keep down the bugs, come bug season....
And to make more consumers of same.
True.... but maybe there will be others to make up the
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-21-19 22:50 <=-
It's too bad the chipmunks are hibernating. Please eat myBad timing for them....
chipmunks, Mr Coyote! I've seen some skunks and raccoons out unfortunately - as in laid out in the road.
The absolute worst. Nothing to eat with chance of vehicular critterslaughter.
Worst part of that was probably the fragrance left behind....True.... but maybe there will be others to make up the
But also one less to keep down the bugs, come bug season....
And to make more consumers of same.
difference...
We can hope, and also hope the deer don't do the same. I found one
dead one across the street from my house. It took the authorities 48 hours to come get it, well past the time when the meat would have
been any good.
sawunfortunately - as in laid out in the road.Bad timing for them....
The absolute worst. Nothing to eat with chance of vehicular critterslaughter.
Apparently there aren't any feline feeding stations nearby... ;) I
an already smashed skunk in the road on my way home yesterday....No
warning odor, as apparently I was upwind of it to begin with...smelled
it for a good half mile or more after I passed it....They do that.
found oneWe can hope, and also hope the deer don't do the same. I
authorities 48dead one across the street from my house. It took the
havehours to come get it, well past the time when the meat would
benefitbeen any good.
If you'd had someone to dress it for you, you could have had the
of it.... or do the authorities have to weigh in first....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-23-19 23:48 <=-
Apparently there aren't any feline feeding stations nearby... ;) Iunfortunately - as in laid out in the road.Bad timing for them....
The absolute worst. Nothing to eat with chance of vehicular critterslaughter.
saw an already smashed skunk in the road on my way home yesterday....
No warning odor, as apparently I was upwind of it to begin with...
smelled it for a good half mile or more after I passed it....
They do that.
We can hope, and also hope the deer don't do the same. IIf you'd had someone to dress it for you, you could have had the
found one dead one across the street from my house. It took the authorities 48 hours to come get it, well past the time when the
meat would have been any good.
benefit of it.... or do the authorities have to weigh in first....?
I'm not sure how long it had been there when I saw it, and I'm not
sure of the law here.
when theauthorities 48 hours to come get it, well past the time
first....?meat would have been any good.If you'd had someone to dress it for you, you could have had the
benefit of it.... or do the authorities have to weigh in
notI'm not sure how long it had been there when I saw it, and I'm
thatsure of the law here.
I'm not even sure of the law here.... but the deer that committed
suicide on my sister's car went home with her.... not in her car,
died, too... I think maybe in her son's car, or maybe thepolice....
And you would want to take care of that sooner than later, beforeit
started to spoil, for sure....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-02-19 17:47 <=-
I'm not even sure of the law here.... but the deer that committedauthorities 48 hours to come get it, well past the timeIf you'd had someone to dress it for you, you could have had
when the meat would have been any good.
the benefit of it.... or do the authorities have to weigh in
first....?
I'm not sure how long it had been there when I saw it, and I'm
not sure of the law here.
suicide on my sister's car went home with her.... not in her car,
that died, too... I think maybe in her son's car, or maybe the
police....
Dinner was on Bambi at least!
And you would want to take care of that sooner than later, before
it started to spoil, for sure....
Better safe than sorry in this case too. In the 'burbs you don't
know where it's been or what it's been eating or how long it's been
dead.
Stewed, roasted, or smoked?suicide on my sister's car went home with her.... not in her car,
that died, too... I think maybe in her son's car, or maybe the
police....
Dinner was on Bambi at least!
Or, more precisely, OF Bambi.... ;)
beenknow where it's been or what it's been eating or how long it's
dead.
There is that...
car,Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-10-19 18:17 <=-
suicide on my sister's car went home with her.... not in her
thethat died, too... I think maybe in her son's car, or maybe
And none is left around to worry about.police....Or, more precisely, OF Bambi.... ;)
Dinner was on Bambi at least!
Stewed, roasted, or smoked?
Not smoked... But I think some was stewed and some was roasted...
it'sknow where it's been or what it's been eating or how long
been dead.There is that...
When they blow up like balloons, leave 'em to the coyotes.
And to the carrion-eating birds.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-20-19 23:42 <=-
Not smoked... But I think some was stewed and some was roasted...suicide on my sister's car went home with her.... not in herOr, more precisely, OF Bambi.... ;)
car, that died, too... I think maybe in her son's car, or
maybe the police....
Dinner was on Bambi at least!
Stewed, roasted, or smoked?
And none is left around to worry about.
And to the carrion-eating birds.... :)know where it's been or what it's been eating or how longThere is that...
it's been dead.
When they blow up like balloons, leave 'em to the coyotes.
...but not all but directly in front of my house. It can get a
little messy.
roasted...Not smoked... But I think some was stewed and some wasDinner was on Bambi at least!Or, more precisely, OF Bambi.... ;)
Stewed, roasted, or smoked?
And none is left around to worry about.
Nope... especially considering it was a few years ago already... ;)
But it was tasty while it lasted.... :)
aWhen they blow up like balloons, leave 'em to the coyotes.And to the carrion-eating birds.... :)
...but not all but directly in front of my house. It can get
little messy.
Indeed... Then you'd want humans to take care of it.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-27-19 17:45 <=-
Nope... especially considering it was a few years ago already... ;)Not smoked... But I think some was stewed and some wasDinner was on Bambi at least!Or, more precisely, OF Bambi.... ;)
Stewed, roasted, or smoked?
roasted...
And none is left around to worry about.
But it was tasty while it lasted.... :)
It doesn't take long.
Indeed... Then you'd want humans to take care of it.... :)When they blow up like balloons, leave 'em to the coyotes.And to the carrion-eating birds.... :)
...but not all but directly in front of my house. It can get
a little messy.
It was too early in the year for a bear to come get it. They could
have made themselves useful.
;)And none is left around to worry about.Nope... especially considering it was a few years ago already...
:)But it was tasty while it lasted.... :)
It doesn't take long.
Nope... especially when there are a number of people eating it...
Some things just seem to vanish.
couldIt was too early in the year for a bear to come get it. They
have made themselves useful.
Yeah... you'd think... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-04-19 23:43 <=-
Nope... especially when there are a number of people eating it... :)And none is left around to worry about.Nope... especially considering it was a few years ago already...
But it was tasty while it lasted.... :)
It doesn't take long.
Some things just seem to vanish.
It was too early in the year for a bear to come get it. TheyYeah... you'd think... (G)
could have made themselves useful.
Of course not. They're like traffic cops - always about two blocks
away from where they were needed.
blocksSome things just seem to vanish.
Yup. :)
It was too early in the year for a bear to come get it. TheyYeah... you'd think... (G)
could have made themselves useful.
Of course not. They're like traffic cops - always about two
away from where they were needed.
Sigh... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-12-19 23:27 <=-
Sigh... ;)It was too early in the year for a bear to come get it. TheyYeah... you'd think... (G)
could have made themselves useful.
Of course not. They're like traffic cops - always about two
blocks away from where they were needed.
...unless you're the one with the taillight out, of course.
TheyIt was too early in the year for a bear to come get it.
Sigh... ;)could have made themselves useful.Yeah... you'd think... (G)
Of course not. They're like traffic cops - always about two
blocks away from where they were needed.
...unless you're the one with the taillight out, of course.
Well, of course.... ;) But who said they were needed there...? ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-19-19 23:30 <=-
Well, of course.... ;) But who said they were needed there...? ;)Sigh... ;)It was too early in the year for a bear to come get it.Yeah... you'd think... (G)
They could have made themselves useful.
Of course not. They're like traffic cops - always about two blocks away from where they were needed.
...unless you're the one with the taillight out, of course.
Generally, folks who don't secure their garbage cans. That's bear
bait.
;)Well, of course.... ;) But who said they were needed there...?blocks away from where they were needed.Sigh... ;)
...unless you're the one with the taillight out, of course.
bearGenerally, folks who don't secure their garbage cans. That's
bait.
And they'd rather the police be out getting the taillights... and
haven't figured out that the bears would go after the carrion if they couldn't easily get into the garbage cans.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-26-19 23:28 <=-
And they'd rather the police be out getting the taillights... andWell, of course.... ;) But who said they were needed there...?blocks away from where they were needed.Sigh... ;)
...unless you're the one with the taillight out, of course.
Generally, folks who don't secure their garbage cans. That's
bear bait.
haven't figured out that the bears would go after the carrion if they couldn't easily get into the garbage cans.... ;)
Thus killing two stones with one bear? It would clean up road kill
and keep the bears out of trouble.
theyGenerally, folks who don't secure their garbage cans. That'sAnd they'd rather the police be out getting the taillights... and
bear bait.
haven't figured out that the bears would go after the carrion if
killcouldn't easily get into the garbage cans.... ;)
Thus killing two stones with one bear? It would clean up road
and keep the bears out of trouble.
But they won't secure the garbage cans, so the bears get distracted...
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-01-19 23:09 <=-
But they won't secure the garbage cans, so the bears get distracted...Generally, folks who don't secure their garbage cans. That'sAnd they'd rather the police be out getting the taillights... and
bear bait.
haven't figured out that the bears would go after the carrion if
they couldn't easily get into the garbage cans.... ;)
Thus killing two stones with one bear? It would clean up road
kill and keep the bears out of trouble.
And well-fed.
andAnd they'd rather the police be out getting the taillights...
ifhaven't figured out that the bears would go after the carrion
roadthey couldn't easily get into the garbage cans.... ;)
Thus killing two stones with one bear? It would clean up
distracted...kill and keep the bears out of trouble.But they won't secure the garbage cans, so the bears get
cans,And well-fed.
I bet the carrion would be healthier for the bears than the garbage
though... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-09-19 23:51 <=-
I bet the carrion would be healthier for the bears than the garbageAnd they'd rather the police be out getting the taillights...But they won't secure the garbage cans, so the bears get
and haven't figured out that the bears would go after the
carrion if they couldn't easily get into the garbage cans... ;)
Thus killing two stones with one bear? It would clean up
road kill and keep the bears out of trouble.
distracted...
And well-fed.
cans, though... ;)
Probably. Fresh food generally is. Now tell the bear that.
I bet the carrion would be healthier for the bears than the garbageThus killing two stones with one bear? It would clean upBut they won't secure the garbage cans, so the bears get
road kill and keep the bears out of trouble.
distracted...
And well-fed.
cans, though... ;)
Probably. Fresh food generally is. Now tell the bear that.
There is a catch there, to be sure.... Have you learned Bear, yet...?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-16-19 23:20 <=-
There is a catch there, to be sure.... Have you learned Bear, yet...?I bet the carrion would be healthier for the bears than the garbage cans, though... ;)Thus killing two stones with one bear? It would clean upBut they won't secure the garbage cans, so the bears get
road kill and keep the bears out of trouble.
distracted...
And well-fed.
Probably. Fresh food generally is. Now tell the bear that.
I speak Cat fairly well, but stink at Bear.
garbageI bet the carrion would be healthier for the bears than the
yet...?cans, though... ;)There is a catch there, to be sure.... Have you learned Bear,
Probably. Fresh food generally is. Now tell the bear that.
I speak Cat fairly well, but stink at Bear.
That's what I figured.... Never tried to learn Bear myself, either...
but am fairly proficient at Cat, too... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-23-19 23:58 <=-
That's what I figured.... Never tried to learn Bear myself, either...I bet the carrion would be healthier for the bears than theThere is a catch there, to be sure.... Have you learned Bear,
garbage cans, though... ;)
Probably. Fresh food generally is. Now tell the bear that.
yet...?
I speak Cat fairly well, but stink at Bear.
but am fairly proficient at Cat, too... :)
I'm starting to learn Dog, just for giggles.
either...There is a catch there, to be sure.... Have you learned Bear,That's what I figured.... Never tried to learn Bear myself,
yet...?
I speak Cat fairly well, but stink at Bear.
but am fairly proficient at Cat, too... :)
I'm starting to learn Dog, just for giggles.
Do you have a readily available specimen to practice on...?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-01-19 17:40 <=-
Do you have a readily available specimen to practice on...?There is a catch there, to be sure.... Have you learned Bear,That's what I figured.... Never tried to learn Bear myself,
yet...?
I speak Cat fairly well, but stink at Bear.
either... but am fairly proficient at Cat, too... :)
I'm starting to learn Dog, just for giggles.
Not in the house, but there are plenty around.
Do you have a readily available specimen to practice on...?yet...?That's what I figured.... Never tried to learn Bear myself,
I speak Cat fairly well, but stink at Bear.
either... but am fairly proficient at Cat, too... :)
I'm starting to learn Dog, just for giggles.
Not in the house, but there are plenty around.
Doesn't your sister have one....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-07-19 23:00 <=-
Doesn't your sister have one....?Do you have a readily available specimen to practice on...?yet...?That's what I figured.... Never tried to learn Bear myself,
I speak Cat fairly well, but stink at Bear.
either... but am fairly proficient at Cat, too... :)
I'm starting to learn Dog, just for giggles.
Not in the house, but there are plenty around.
All 18 pounds or so of him. Probably 20 now, from the way he can eat. He's a terrier/Chihuaha/pug mix of some unknown percentages.
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