GhostofSparta Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 See I've got the opposite opinion on Possums. They eat ticks and can't carry rabies, which are pluses. And when my dad died and I had to clean out his house, it took me maybe 3 minutes to get a family of possums off his back porch. Much easier than when I've had to help get rid of squirrels (or cats. I'd much rather face a possum than a cat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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China Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 The $@!*&# squirrels are driving me crazy in my coronavirus quarantine Someday, when I look back upon this strange time in world history, I hope I remember the many constructive things I accomplished. I wrote about the human condition as the coronavirus took hold of our state, meeting some wonderful people along the way. I tried, with varying degrees of success, to teach my kids at the dining room table, and enjoyed plenty of tender moments playing games at night. I bonded with my dog to the point that she considered entering a canine witness protection program. But really, if I’m doing an honest accounting of these few weeks, I will admit that I spent most of my time fighting the $@!*&#^ squirrels. Can I be the only one? Are you reading this and thinking, “Yes. Finally. Somebody understands the depths of my personal hell?" Or, perhaps, are you too busy standing on your patio and waiting for your next round against the $@!*&#^ squirrels? Which I understand completely. Good luck, fellow soldier. I am rooting for you. Chances are, though, that you will see this for what it is: A cautionary tale of what happens when a man is trapped in his house for too long. And, so, it is time to come clean. Click on the link for the full story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Somebody needs to tell that guy who spent months, mentally and physically laboring on the squirrel obstacle course, that it's just a bit simpler of a solution, if he tries the "greasy pole option" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 7 hours ago, Malapropismic Depository said: Somebody needs to tell that guy who spent months, mentally and physically laboring on the squirrel obstacle course, that it's just a bit simpler of a solution, if he tries the "greasy pole option" I believe he used the greasy poles on all of the obstacle bits but the first one so the squirrels couldn't cheat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 https://www.lumibarron.com/sciuridaes Click on the link for more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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China Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Rex is a little slow. We did this in the US back in April... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 A squirrel built a nest or some-such on my balcony with out of a bunch of twigs with leaves on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) Check out the narrator's voice on this video. He'd be the perfect guy to do voice-overs on a squirrel vid. embedding video was not allowed... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJzOgG9kCU Edited July 13, 2020 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 OK, who had plague squirrels for July? Jeffco issues warning after plague discovered in squirrel Health officials in Jefferson County have issued a warning to residents to be on alert for symptoms of bubonic plague. On Saturday, a squirrel in Morrison tested positive for plague, which is caused by a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. This is the first positive case of plague in the county this year, health officials said. Plague can be spread to humans or other animals through direct contact, including bites, or through bites from infected fleas. Jefferson County Public Health said cats are especially susceptible to plague and may die if not treated with antibiotics promptly. Dogs are at a lower risk but may pick up and carry infected fleas. Click on the link for the full article 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 This year just keeps getting worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, skinsmarydu said: This year just keeps getting worse. It's only half over too 5 hours ago, China said: Health officials in Jefferson County have issued a warning to residents to be on alert for symptoms of bubonic plague. Is that THE Bubonic Plague ? The one that killed 200 Million in the 1300's, more than any plague, pandemic, or epidemic in modern history ? Thankfully, we've made medical advancements on that condition, since the 1300's. Edited July 14, 2020 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said: Is that THE Bubonic Plague ? The one that killed 200 Million in the 1300's, more than any plague, pandemic, or epidemic in modern history ? Thankfully, we've made medical advancements on that condition, since the 1300's. Yes, it is THE Bubonic Plague. It is not unheard of. Armadillos carry it as well as do some other animals like chipmunks, prairie dogs, etc. More common in animals in the south and west in this country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Somebody had to have had Bubonic Plague on their 2020 bingo board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dan T. Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Blood-thirsty squirrels are behind New York's latest crime-wave: Deranged rodents are attacking Queens residents for food -leaving them needing hospital treatment and fearing to step outside their homes Wild squirrels have been attacking residents living in the New York City borough of Queens since late November, leaving many afraid of venturing outside. The wild attacks have occurred mostly in Rego Park, with the bulk of them happening on 65th Drive near Fitchett Street. One woman has even had to go to the emergency room, with others expressing their worry about even going outside. 'He either bit or scratched me on my neck and then I must have reached over and next thing I know, it's a cage match and I'm losing.' Frederick had blood and bruises all over her hands. She got a rabies shot as a precaution and then warned another neighbor, who was eventually attacked by a squirrel herself. 'I tried to shake it off but I couldn't, squirrels have claws, cling onto your winter jacket, there's no way to shake it off,' shared neighbor Licia Wang. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9098049/Blood-thirsty-squirrels-attacks-residents-Queens-neighborhood.html A Rego Park squirrel Edited December 30, 2020 by Dan T. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Malapropismic Depository Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) If they are a real pest, here is one way to dispatch, or dispose, of them. Found this on a search for a certain problem I had...Warning : It may be disturbing to those sensitive to "animal cruelty". I havn't actually done this. An effective safe trap is to put a wire secured and laced with peanut butter accross the top of a plastic bucket half filled with water to drown the rodent. Then place a ramp from the ground to the top of the bucket near one end of the wire. Regular traps work but you have to keep checking them. The bucket just needs to be “emptied” once a week. The bigger the bucket, the more effective. My guess too is that if you could lower the bucket into a hole to ground level it might be more effective. Edited February 5, 2021 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Anonymous Tip Leads Police To Man Who Illegally Hunted Squirrels With Blow Darts A 26-year-old St. Cloud man has been cited by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for trying to hunt squirrels with blow darts. Residents of the city’s east side reported finding four injured squirrels, two of which later died. The DNR says St. Cloud police were investigating when an anonymous tip came in, leading them to the suspect. Click on the link for the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Jeremy Paxman defends shooting squirrels while sat on toilet as they 'annoy' him Jeremy Paxman has defended his habit of shooting squirrels while sitting on his toilet – saying “they kill all sorts of things.” The broadcaster, 70, who lives in a country pile in Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, said: “You turn around - not while I’m having a c**p of course. “Just sitting on the loo if it’s by the window. “You sit on the loo with the lid down. With an air rifle you can pop, pop off a squirrel or two.” The former Newsnight host and University Challenge presenter - renowned for his ferocious interviewing technique - said in a live online interview with Richard Herring that he saw nothing wrong with targeting squirrels. Click on the link for the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Dog Walker Stunned By 'Ripped' Squirrel's Huge 'Nuts' A dog walker in the US did a double take when she came across a remarkably endowed squirrel. Sarah Lenzenhuber was walking her pooch outside her apartment in Missouri last week when she crossed paths with the hung rodent. Naturally, she grabbed a snap of the sexy squirrel and posted it on Facebook, where it has racked up more than 4,000 likes. Sarah said: "I saw him while out walking my dog, did a double take and then doubled over laughing. "I wasn't sure if I should post it anywhere but then my grade school sense of humour got the best of me." As you might expect, it was the squirrel's scrotum which drew the plaudits. One person said: "His nuts are bigger than my partner's." Another said: "Wow, he's got quite the stockpile of nuts for the winter." Click on the link for the full article 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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