[OT] Doorway rat

[Leonard Blaisdell]

We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.

<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>

leo

[gm]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.
<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>
leo

Isn't that just a squirrel "in disguise", Leo...???

B-)

--
GM

[Ed P]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.
<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>
leo

Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

[Leonard Blaisdell]

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

[Bruce]

On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.

And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

Master, I agree. He should be sniffing those animal's asses, then
turning them loose.

[Ed P]

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

Lab rats may be OK, but I don't want the wild ones

https://www.earthguardpest.com/blog/2016/05/six-dangerous-diseases-spread-by-rats-and-rodents/

[Bruce]

Post by Ed P

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

Lab rats may be OK, but I don't want the wild ones
https://www.earthguardpest.com/blog/2016/05/six-dangerous-diseases-spread-by-rats-and-rodents/

Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I once knew a woman who stepped from the pavement onto the road, a
level difference of maybe 6 inches. Something went wrong in her back
and she's been in a wheelchair ever since (if she's still alive).

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Bruce

Post by Ed P

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

Lab rats may be OK, but I don't want the wild ones
https://www.earthguardpest.com/blog/2016/05/six-dangerous-diseases-spread-by-rats-and-rodents/

Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.
I once knew a woman who stepped from the pavement onto the road, a
level difference of maybe 6 inches. Something went wrong in her back
and she's been in a wheelchair ever since (if she's still alive).

That's terrible Master. What did you do to help those poor folks?

[Ed P]

Post by Bruce

Post by Ed P

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

Lab rats may be OK, but I don't want the wild ones
https://www.earthguardpest.com/blog/2016/05/six-dangerous-diseases-spread-by-rats-and-rodents/

Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I avoid cow pastures for that reason. Not worth the risk involved.

[Bruce]

Post by Ed P

Post by Bruce

Post by Ed P

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

Lab rats may be OK, but I don't want the wild ones
https://www.earthguardpest.com/blog/2016/05/six-dangerous-diseases-spread-by-rats-and-rodents/

Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I avoid cow pastures for that reason. Not worth the risk involved.

lol

Allow me to also recommend that you never travel by car. It's
extremely dangerous!

[S Viemeister]

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I avoid cow pastures for that reason.  Not worth the risk involved.

My daughter hates it when cows congregate outside our gate.
My mother used to just slap them on the rump, and tell them to move on.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 1 Sep 2024 08:42:11 +0100, S Viemeister

Post by S Viemeister

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I avoid cow pastures for that reason.  Not worth the risk involved.

My daughter hates it when cows congregate outside our gate.
My mother used to just slap them on the rump, and tell them to move on.

I once got caught between a cow and a fence on our property. I was ok,
but I can imagine situations where that ends badly.

[S Viemeister]

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 1 Sep 2024 08:42:11 +0100, S Viemeister

Post by S Viemeister

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I avoid cow pastures for that reason.  Not worth the risk involved.

My daughter hates it when cows congregate outside our gate.
My mother used to just slap them on the rump, and tell them to move on.

I once got caught between a cow and a fence on our property. I was ok,
but I can imagine situations where that ends badly.

Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

[Bruce]

On Sun, 1 Sep 2024 10:27:48 +0100, S Viemeister

Post by S Viemeister

Post by Bruce
On Sun, 1 Sep 2024 08:42:11 +0100, S Viemeister

Post by S Viemeister

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I avoid cow pastures for that reason.  Not worth the risk involved.

My daughter hates it when cows congregate outside our gate.
My mother used to just slap them on the rump, and tell them to move on.

I once got caught between a cow and a fence on our property. I was ok,
but I can imagine situations where that ends badly.

Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

I won't get near a bull either. I have no experience with them and I
know they can be aggressive. I didn't know that about cows with
calves, but it makes sense of course.

[Dave Smith]

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and threaten the cows with them. There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

[Helvetica Depot]

As teens we were amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the
tips of willow branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.

A precious short step to being a cop, this time threatening humans with
equally specious charges...

[Graham]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.

BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

[Dave Smith]

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.

You have to be careful with bulls. They may not be as aggressive as some
people have been led to believe because of cartoons and bull fights, but
they are very playful and they don't know their own strength.

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Around here they are usually called "Her ford"

[Graham]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always
stayed well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't
seen any bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow
switches, but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.

You have to be careful with bulls. They may not be as aggressive as some
people have been led to believe because of cartoons and bull fights, but
they are very playful and they don't know their own strength.

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Around here they are usually called "Her ford"

and Him-ford for the bulls?

[Bruce]

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always
stayed well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't
seen any bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow
switches, but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.

You have to be careful with bulls. They may not be as aggressive as some
people have been led to believe because of cartoons and bull fights, but
they are very playful and they don't know their own strength.

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Around here they are usually called "Her ford"

and Him-ford for the bulls?

Don't forget the Them-ford.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Around here they are usually called "Her ford"

and Him-ford for the bulls?

It's 2024 so we have to call them Theyford.

[Graham]

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Around here they are usually called "Her ford"

and Him-ford for the bulls?

It's 2024 so we have to call them Theyford.

I thought that was for steers.

[D]

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.

You have to be careful with bulls. They may not be as aggressive as some
people have been led to believe because of cartoons and bull fights, but
they are very playful and they don't know their own strength.

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Around here they are usually called "Her ford"

and Him-ford for the bulls?

That can be highly offensive... aren't they called X-fords now a days? I
do know that the robot version is called T-ford.

[Carol]

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I
always stayed well away, when the bull was out with his
ladies. I haven't seen any bulls lately, though, just cows
and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we
were amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips
of willow branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with
them.  There is absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one
of those willow switches, but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that
led into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and
walked among them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring
through its nose and didn't have an udder. It didn't seem
bothered by my presence but then the herd was of Herefords and
they are fairly docile.

You have to be careful with bulls. They may not be as aggressive as
some people have been led to believe because of cartoons and bull
fights, but they are very playful and they don't know their own
strength.

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Around here they are usually called "Her ford"

and Him-ford for the bulls?

Hehehe.

There's a classic western of a hereford to cross breed with our Texas
Longhorns to try to get a more tame crossbreed. It's found dead deep
in a snowdriftbut evidently before he died, he proved quite popular
with the ladies!

Apparently American herefords started with a few English ones who bred
with longhorns so they share some blood types.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

[Bruce]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

[S Viemeister]

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

A character from G B Shaw's play, 'Pygmalion'.

[Bruce]

On Mon, 2 Sep 2024 11:06:25 +0100, S Viemeister

Post by S Viemeister

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

A character from G B Shaw's play, 'Pygmalion'.

Thanks :)

[Janet]

Post by S Viemeister

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Graham
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

A character from G B Shaw's play, 'Pygmalion'.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

It's a reference to the musical "My Fair Lady", based on the play
"Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw.

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

It's a reference to the musical "My Fair Lady", based on the play
"Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw.

I'm surprised Master's imaginary friend didn't tell him that.

[Bruce]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton
Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

It's a reference to the musical "My Fair Lady", based on the play
"Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw.

I know.

[Helvetica Depot]

Post by Bruce

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Just ask Professor Henry Higgins.

Is that your alter ego?

[Helvetica Depot]

Post by Graham

Post by Dave Smith

Post by S Viemeister
Yes, cows can really hurt you.
Getting between a cow and her calf can be deadly, and I always stayed
well away, when the bull was out with his ladies. I haven't seen any
bulls lately, though, just cows and their calves.

They are big dumb animals and usually very gentle. As teens we were
amazed at our domination over cows. We would off the tips of willow
branches to use as whips and  threaten the cows with them.  There is
absolutely no way a cow could be hurt by one of those willow switches,
but they would not take any chances.

When I was a student, I was following on from a rock outcrop that led
into a meadow full of cows. So I hopped over the fence and walked among
them. Then I noticed that one of them had a ring through its nose and
didn't have an udder. It didn't seem bothered by my presence but then
the herd was of Herefords and they are fairly docile.
BTW the pronunciation is "Herry-ford" not "here ford"

Nope.

https://www.howtopronounce.com/hereford

2:1 Her-ferd.

[D]

Post by S Viemeister

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

I avoid cow pastures for that reason.  Not worth the risk involved.

My daughter hates it when cows congregate outside our gate.
My mother used to just slap them on the rump, and tell them to move on.

This is the truth! I have tried this technique when I visited a relatives
farm in iceland as a boy, and it works very well.

[Dave Smith]

Post by S Viemeister

I avoid cow pastures for that reason.  Not worth the risk involved.

My daughter hates it when cows congregate outside our gate.
My mother used to just slap them on the rump, and tell them to move on.

When I was staying at my friend' farm we used to have to take the
garbage out to the dump at the back of the farm. The cows used to walk
with is and were always curious about what was in the wheelbarrow. They
seemed to find that fascinating.

[dsi1]

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

Humans
331,950,000

Cows
1

[Bruce]

Post by dsi1

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

Humans
331,950,000
Cows
1

Absolutely.

[D]

Post by dsi1

Post by Bruce
Worst case scenarios aren't very common. In the Netherlands, a week
ago, someone was killed by a herd of cows.

Humans
331,950,000
Cows
1

... 1 and counting...

[Janet]

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

You've got wildlife to spare. Just lend him your
python, it'll soon take care of his rats.

Janet UK

[Bruce]

Post by Janet

Post by Bruce
On 1 Sep 2024 00:52:57 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Today we had a Muscovy duck tap on the back door, asking for food. He
brought a couple of brush turkeys because they know the duck will
share. I just saw two kangaroos eat grass outside the bathroom window.
My wife saw a young yellow-faced whip snake slither past the back door
2 hours ago. We always have a few rats and/or mice in the shed, often
a python too. A few days ago, a cow broke into our property and was
mooing near our back door in the middle of the night.
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

You've got wildlife to spare. Just lend him your
python, it'll soon take care of his rats.

Yes. When I see them, they always move in slow motion, cool as a
cucumber. But then I'm not a bush rat.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Janet

Post by Bruce
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

You've got wildlife to spare. Just lend him your
python, it'll soon take care of his rats.

When I was the animal caretaker at the Psych department we used to have
to dispose of all kinds of rats. The professor I worked for arranged
for them to go to a nearby owl rehabilitation facility.

[Helvetica Depot]

Post by Dave Smith
When I was the animal caretaker at the Psych department we used to have
to dispose of all kinds of rats.

From whence spweeth forth a certified control freak destined for the
public sector.

Putin too learned all his politicking from observing rat behavior as a
child.

[jmcquown]

Post by Janet

Post by Bruce
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

You've got wildlife to spare. Just lend him your
python, it'll soon take care of his rats.
Janet UK

Why the heck is Bruce always yelling about communists? Maybe everyone
here should find a rat and send it to Bruce. ;)

Jill

[Bruce]

Post by jmcquown

Post by Janet

Post by Bruce
And you saw a rat! That's terrible! Almost as bad as a communist! Get
your guns out!

You've got wildlife to spare. Just lend him your
python, it'll soon take care of his rats.
Janet UK

Why the heck is Bruce always yelling about communists? Maybe everyone
here should find a rat and send it to Bruce. ;)

Communists are Leo's big fear. To the point that he misses Joe
McCarthy (was it Joe?).

[songbird]

Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
...

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

rat traps do work.


songbird

[jmcquown]

Post by songbird
...

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

rat traps do work.
songbird

Only if the rat is stupid enough to fall for it. When I had a small
rice rat trying to live in the glove compartment of my car, I put a rat
trap in the car. No matter what kind of bait I used, cheese, peanut
butter, the rat would not go near it.

Jill

[S Viemeister]

...

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

   rat traps do work.

Only if the rat is stupid enough to fall for it.  When I had a small
rice rat trying to live in the glove compartment of my car, I put a rat
trap in the car.  No matter what kind of bait I used, cheese, peanut
butter, the rat would not go near it.

Chocolate usually works. Or Nutella.

[jmcquown]

Post by S Viemeister

...

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

   rat traps do work.

Only if the rat is stupid enough to fall for it.  When I had a small
rice rat trying to live in the glove compartment of my car, I put a
rat trap in the car.  No matter what kind of bait I used, cheese,
peanut butter, the rat would not go near it.

Chocolate usually works. Or Nutella.

I've never bought Nutella and didn't have any chocolate. At any rate
the rice rat is long gone. Mothballs in the glove box and around the
outside of the house did the trick. I still occasionally put mothballs
outside just to keep them away.

Jill

[D]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Ahh... poisoned grain! That could work on my crow as well! I also agree...
air gun is the way to go in a populated neighbourhood. ;)

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

There's never just one rat.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

There's never just one rat.

The gestation period of a rat is 21 days and they can get pregnant
again immediately after giving birth. They are sexually mature at 3
months so if you start with a pair of rats in the space of four months
they can produce three 5 litters of 8-10 putting you up around 50 and
in the meantime there could be four pairs producing another 50 in their
first litter. Your two rats have turned into 100.

[Janet]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.

When a rat has sneaked in to your house, trust me
the very last thing you want to do is poison it and have
the corpse decompose, unreachable, inside the house. We
learnt this the hard way....

Set traps; then you can empty the trap and not have to
live with the stink of dead rat for weeks...

Janet UK

[Dave Smith]

Post by Janet
When a rat has sneaked in to your house, trust me
the very last thing you want to do is poison it and have
the corpse decompose, unreachable, inside the house. We
learnt this the hard way....
Set traps; then you can empty the trap and not have to
live with the stink of dead rat for weeks...

Mice are like that but, being smaller, the smell is not as bad or as
ling lasting. Last month we could smell something. I suspected dead
mouse and went looking in the basement but had no luck. Then one day we
suddenly had hundreds of flies in the house.

[jmcquown]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want it
getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy for a
rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with it.
Do they still sell poisoned grain? I *know* that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Mothballs!

You definitely don't want it getting inside. Last Fall I had a problem
with a rice rat (they're small, no bigger than a hamster). It came in
through a broken dryer vent cap on the side of the house. It chewed
through the dryer hose and was setting up housekeeping. The chewed-
open dryer hose was loaded with acorns! I found a local handyman who
came out and cleared out the mess, replaced the dryer hose and vent cap.

Not long after that, there was a rice rat in the glove compartment of my
car in the garage! That was fun. Apparently it chewed through one of
the car AC filters to get into the glove box. (Turns out later the
house next door had a major infestation of rice rats; they don't live in
that house full time.) Long story short, I cleaned out the glove box
and vacuumed my car completely. I put mothballs in the glove box. I
also scattered a bunch of mothballs around the outside of the garage and
anywhere else they might seek ingress. Rats do not like the smell of
mothballs. No problems since. But the neighbor, they had to have a
professional exterminator come out deal with their rat problem.

Jill

[Carol]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Ed P
Pellet gun sounds like a good solution. Or a .22 You don't want
it getting in anyplace.

That's my wife's worry too. It was outside, and I couldn't find any
signs of activity into the house, although my garage would be easy
for a rat to get into.
One sighting inside and all hell will break loose. I'll send them all
back to Valhalla. Right now, I'm banking on the cats.
If I used my .22 rifle, the cops would be all "You're under arrest!"
If I use my .22 air powered pellet gun, I think I could get away with
it. Do they still sell poisoned grain? I know that works! I suppose I
could google if needed.
Hopefully, seeing one rat outside is the end of it.

Don't use poison as you kill a lot more than rats with that. You just
need to affix a smallish container of the 'shake away' for rats. They
hate the smell of it, and will go elsewhere. Treat around base of
house, any sheds, and retreat about every 3 months. Harmless to pets.

[D]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.
<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>
leo

This is not good! I'm suffering due to a roof crow at the moment. He
stopped "singing" at 5 in the morning, but instead he is now using a part
of my glass ceiling to store food. Hopefully the pigeons will finish it so
he learns not to store good there.

I am thinking about borrowing an airgun. From my top floor window it's
only about 5 meter or so, which should be an easy shot! As an added bonus,
the crow will then go to heaven and get free harp playing lessons, which I
am certain he will enjoy!

[Helvetica Depot]

Post by D

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.
<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>
leo

This is not good! I'm suffering due to a roof crow at the moment. He
stopped "singing" at 5 in the morning, but instead he is now using a
part of my glass ceiling to store food. Hopefully the pigeons will
finish it so he learns not to store good there.
I am thinking about borrowing an airgun. From my top floor window it's
only about 5 meter or so, which should be an easy shot! As an added
bonus, the crow will then go to heaven and get free harp playing
lessons, which I am certain he will enjoy!

All things being equal, beats a woodpecker attraction.

They love to hammer on chimney caps like a jazz drummer with a high hat
cymbal fetish.

[D]

Post by Helvetica Depot

Post by D

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.
<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>
leo

This is not good! I'm suffering due to a roof crow at the moment. He
stopped "singing" at 5 in the morning, but instead he is now using a part
of my glass ceiling to store food. Hopefully the pigeons will finish it so
he learns not to store good there.
I am thinking about borrowing an airgun. From my top floor window it's only
about 5 meter or so, which should be an easy shot! As an added bonus, the
crow will then go to heaven and get free harp playing lessons, which I am
certain he will enjoy!

All things being equal, beats a woodpecker attraction.
They love to hammer on chimney caps like a jazz drummer with a high hat
cymbal fetish.

Oh yes... at least from that perspective, we are fortunate! We do have tap
dancing pigeons, but that's something I can live with.

The crow knows I'm talking about him. Yesterday he came and dropped a
shrimp on the roof window, and then left. 4 hours later he came back and
retrieved it.

[Helvetica Depot]

Post by D

Post by Helvetica Depot

Post by D

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.
<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>
leo

This is not good! I'm suffering due to a roof crow at the moment. He
stopped "singing" at 5 in the morning, but instead he is now using a
part of my glass ceiling to store food. Hopefully the pigeons will
finish it so he learns not to store good there.
I am thinking about borrowing an airgun. From my top floor window
it's only about 5 meter or so, which should be an easy shot! As an
added bonus, the crow will then go to heaven and get free harp
playing lessons, which I am certain he will enjoy!

All things being equal, beats a woodpecker attraction.
They love to hammer on chimney caps like a jazz drummer with a high
hat cymbal fetish.

Oh yes... at least from that perspective, we are fortunate! We do have
tap dancing pigeons, but that's something I can live with.

The image - brilliant!

Loading Image...

Post by D
The crow knows I'm talking about him. Yesterday he came and dropped a
shrimp on the roof window, and then left. 4 hours later he came back and
retrieved it.

Crows are wicked smart - he is negotiating with you. That's very cool.

;-)))

[D]

Post by Helvetica Depot

Post by D
Oh yes... at least from that perspective, we are fortunate! We do have tap
dancing pigeons, but that's something I can live with.

The image - brilliant!
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1567562711l/50171935.jpg
http://youtu.be/6IXGpulEVAM

Jesus! That's him! He has performed on my glass window roof!

Post by Helvetica Depot

Post by D
The crow knows I'm talking about him. Yesterday he came and dropped a
shrimp on the roof window, and then left. 4 hours later he came back and
retrieved it.

Crows are wicked smart - he is negotiating with you. That's very cool.
;-)))

Yes... I didn't take his offer, so let's see if he is now offended, or
if he will return with other goods. I don't think he knows I cannot open
the window. Hmm, or perhaps he does know, and thinks he is teasing me
with goodies I cannot reach! To be continued...

[D]

Post by D

Post by Helvetica Depot

Post by D
Oh yes... at least from that perspective, we are fortunate! We do
have tap dancing pigeons, but that's something I can live with.

The image - brilliant!
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1567562711l/50171935.jpg
http://youtu.be/6IXGpulEVAM

Jesus! That's him! He has performed on my glass window roof!

Post by Helvetica Depot

Post by D
The crow knows I'm talking about him. Yesterday he came and dropped
a shrimp on the roof window, and then left. 4 hours later he came
back and retrieved it.

Crows are wicked smart - he is negotiating with you. That's very cool.
;-)))

Yes... I didn't take his offer, so let's see if he is now offended, or
if he will return with other goods. I don't think he knows I cannot open
the window. Hmm, or perhaps he does know, and thinks he is teasing me
with goodies I cannot reach! To be continued...

Well that adds a new wrinkle, now if you had cat in said window
then...

No visit today... maybe my roof is his weekend retreat?

Flew off for reinforcements perhaps, or maybe he ups the ante to a shiny
object, a metallic one...

Oh dear.. I hope he does not bring the entire crew! In terms of shiny
objects, he is more than welcome to deposit gold and silver on my roof. I
will even risk my life going out there to collect it! =)

Yes when crows pack up odd things happen.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9Gm04ihrtPk?feature=share
And sometimes really good things!
;-)

Wow! Maybe I should start to put out a small box of seeds on the roof! On
the other hand, I think my wife would throw me out to live with the crows
if I did that. But maybe if they brought some jewelry it might work?

I hope you do. And please take pics. This could develop into a real
cross-species friendship.

Could very well be! Blacks and whites finally getting along... could it
ever happen? ;)

And if not, there's always the pellet gun.
;-O

Yes... if not me, the wife will surely use it to pick them off!

[Helvetica Depot]

Post by Leonard Blaisdell
We were visited by one of those famous Doorway rats that I hear so much
about. It spent over four hours on the drainpipe, before the Sun dipped
below the eave and drove it off.
Our Ring camera showed that the postman and I, both wandered under it
without noticing. I thought about getting out the pellet gun but thought
better of it.
If I see it, or one like it, again, I'll get deadly serious. I'm
starting to appreciate the loose, neighborhood cats.
<https://postimg.cc/PNCXCBxm>
leo

Anyone have fruit trees nearby?

That draws them big time.

[Bruce]

On 4 Sep 2024 21:26:48 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Helvetica Depot
Anyone have fruit trees nearby?
That draws them big time.

One neighbor had a heavily laden apricot tree this summer. When I read
your post, I checked. The apricots are gone, but they may have
originally induced rats.
OTOH, he has a super-nasty pitbull that rats would have to dodge. I'm
still hoping that this was a one-off. No sign since.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Leo has seen an animal!

[Hank Rogers]

Post by Bruce
On 4 Sep 2024 21:26:48 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell

Post by Helvetica Depot
Anyone have fruit trees nearby?
That draws them big time.

One neighbor had a heavily laden apricot tree this summer. When I read
your post, I checked. The apricots are gone, but they may have
originally induced rats.
OTOH, he has a super-nasty pitbull that rats would have to dodge. I'm
still hoping that this was a one-off. No sign since.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Leo has seen an animal!

How did Leo's ass smell when you sniffed it, Master?

Was it half as good as dave smith's?

[Leonard Blaisdell]

Post by Helvetica Depot
Anyone have fruit trees nearby?
That draws them big time.

One neighbor had a heavily laden apricot tree this summer. When I read
your post, I checked. The apricots are gone, but they may have
originally induced rats.
OTOH, he has a super-nasty pitbull that rats would have to dodge. I'm
still hoping that this was a one-off. No sign since.