James J Johnson Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Buzzetta said: Possum and bunny rabbits and ducks and hawks. The possum will hiss at worst. The ducks are absolute fun as they will take a stroll through the neighborhood in the spring time. Like... for real... They will just take a walk down the block with their mate. The bunny rabbits are adorable. Last summer I kind of adopted one and had no problem letting him eat out of my garden. It was nice to see him walk over and take a few things as I would look out the office window. I would even leave a few things out there that I was not growing but would pick up at the store. The hawks killed my bunny rabbit and ripped his face off. The rabbit is now buried at the side of the garage. The hawks have been known to go after small dogs and cats too. This is a pic taken from my mom's backyard a few blocks away earlier this week. Thankfully, I've only had one hawk, a fiarly large one, that hunted in my yard for a few days. He killed two squirrels over a few days (that I saw). By the time I saw either event it was to late, he already had the squirrel in his talons, jumping up and down on him on the ground, and then flew away with him before I could even get to the door, not that I probably would have interfered. Part of the food chain, they have to eat too. BlowUpTheMoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: Thankfully, I've only had one hawk, a fiarly large one, that hunted in my yard for a few days. He killed two squirrels over a few days (that I saw). By the time I saw either event it was to late, he already had the squirrel in his talons, jumping up and down on him on the ground, and then flew away with him before I could even get to the door, not that I probably would have interfered. Part of the food chain, they have to eat too. If I had a fair chance I would have interfered with the rabbit. The rabbit had started to become accustomed to me being there so during the summer if I was grilling it would come out from behind the garage and check out what was going on. I really liked the rabbits... It was like Tony Soprano watching the ducks. I also have to say, I love it when the ducks take a walk down the block. We have squirrels all over the place though and are so common that you stop noticing them. I think my wake up call - come to Jesus moment was when I moved in here and was in my driveway when a dead mouse fell from the sky. I had a WTF moment right then and there. At this point though nothing really phases me. Edited February 7, 2021 by Buzzetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: I live two blocks away from the preserve. I see enough raccoons. I see my fair share, too. I catch them and take them to Lake Carmi, to enhance the campers wildlife experience. Edited February 7, 2021 by comicdonna ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 minute ago, comicdonna said: I see my fair share, too. I catch them and take them to Lake Carmi, to enhance the campers wildlife experience. at the look on their faces... One is looking at you with a, "you mother blanker ... I'm gonna get out of this cage and then Im gonna..." The other has a relaxed look on his face with an expression that says, "soon". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Domo Arigato Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 2 hours ago, James J Johnson said: And come to think of it, I've seen Chihuahuas in palms, teacups, and in palm supported teacups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 HotKey and conan09279 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-man Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 41 minutes ago, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: So whats ol' Vlad supposed to sleep on now!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, s-man said: So whats ol' Vlad supposed to sleep on now!? The real question is, " If I own a piece of Transylvanian soil, can I fill out the forms to be a Lord?" HotKey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-man Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, onlyweaknesskryptonite said: The real question is, " If I own a piece of Transylvanian soil, can I fill out the forms to be a Lord?" I wouldn't...it really sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLeagueCHEW Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 12:29 PM, Buzzetta said: Possum and bunny rabbits and ducks and hawks. The possum will hiss at worst. The ducks are absolute fun as they will take a stroll through the neighborhood in the spring time. Like... for real... They will just take a walk down the block with their mate. The bunny rabbits are adorable. Last summer I kind of adopted one and had no problem letting him eat out of my garden. It was nice to see him walk over and take a few things as I would look out the office window. I would even leave a few things out there that I was not growing but would pick up at the store. The hawks killed my bunny rabbit and ripped his face off. The rabbit is now buried at the side of the garage. The hawks have been known to go after small dogs and cats too. This is a pic taken from my mom's backyard a few blocks away earlier this week. While working at home, a lovely young hawk decided to tear apart a male sparrow on my pine tree. Leaving a mess of feathers all over the back and giving me a lovely view of his meal. We have a falcon that loves to eat here as well. Not sure if there is a sign in bird language that says outdoor dining here. Buzzetta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 More cry than laugh with this ad, thinking about all the people he fleeced. Larryw7 and batman_fan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 12:42 PM, comicdonna said: I see my fair share, too. I catch them and take them to Lake Carmi, to enhance the campers wildlife experience. Twins!!! Wait a minute. I think I now those two from the union meetings! Bandit 267881 and Bandit 267882 if I'm not mistaken. Give them my best and tell them their dues have been waived this year because of C-19. Buzzetta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 7:15 PM, s-man said: So whats ol' Vlad supposed to sleep on now!? Ahem... Spoiler Around ten years ago, I bought a couple of baseballs from Steiner sports and was offered a free baseball display case or dirt from the mound from the original stadium. ... I went with dirt from the mound. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Buzzetta said: Ahem... Hide contents Around ten years ago, I bought a couple of baseballs from Steiner sports and was offered a free baseball display case or dirt from the mound from the original stadium. ... I went with dirt from the mound. That looks like choice little parcel of real estate with unlimited development potential you have there. Buzzetta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: That looks like choice little parcel of real estate with unlimited development potential you have there. I am thinking of contacting Rally Road and seeing if we can offer 1,000 shares of this little disc of dirt for $150 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Buzzetta said: I am thinking of contacting Rally Road and seeing if we can offer 1,000 shares of this little disc of dirt for $150 each. I think you really should. Preferably through email so we can see the typed out response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Buzzetta said: I am thinking of contacting Rally Road and seeing if we can offer 1,000 shares of this little disc of dirt for $150 each. Look at the post immediately above. You're on point. You already have suc...... er'.... I mean, potential investors exhibiting strong interest right here on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, HotKey said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...