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Place: Skunknation Comments: Ahhh, the skunk dilemma. Most of you will not want to hear this response but they asked. Ammunition makers have a .22 caliber shell that we call "Rat Shot" It's like a .22 shot gun shell with very small BB's . It is effective from far enough away that the skunk wont hit you if he sprays but if the shot hits the cage it will not hurt the trap. I usually stand way back and yell encouragement to Yuvonne as she dispenses the varmint. She is a great shot and is often heard to say just before the shot "Go ahead.... make my day".
Place: Garland USA Comments: Sandy...I think all the critters you are catching and then setting free are beating you back home....LOL!!! I was wondering the same thing about the skunk as Shortcake pointed out! We tried one of those cages once while trying to catch whatever was taking the lid off of a metal trash can in our garage and eating ALL of our dog food. Well we got him! We found a big field rat hanging between two bicycle spokes...dead! I screamed for a solid five minutes. Finally realized he was also able to steal the food from the trap and escape before the door dropped. I guess he just ate himself to death. BTW-I'll do my best to save a little of the banana pudding ... ![[wink]](/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif "Wink - ;)")
Place: Cypress springs Comments: My only question smiley is when you catch a skunk in that trap how do you approach it. I mean that has to really make him mad! 
Place: Richardson Comments: Shame, shame. ![[nono]](/images/boards/smilies/nono.gif "Nono - :nono:") Mine are treated to a snack before being given a free ride to the park! But I'm beginning to think when I cart one away another takes it's place!!
Place: in the country Comments: Living where we do , we keep a have-a heart trap set most nights. We catch lots of skunks, coons and the occasional squirrel. I did catch one small bobcat and once there was a snake inside the trap when I approached but he left quickly. I applaud your habit of relocating but it seems like every time I catch a varmint.... The Lord calls the little feller home.
Place: Richardson Comments: You two are so funny!!! Don & I bought a squirrel cage at the local Feed Store in Wylie. I have a bird feeder just outside my home ofc window. I also put seeds on the ground. Tiger & I love watching the pretty redbirds. 3 babies this yr. Problem: We live close to the park & our neighborhood has lots of big trees, thus we have lots of pesky squirrels! I put the bird seed on a plastic lid off a peanut can & it's just behind the little trigger lever. So far in April & May I've caught 12! I'm going for a Baker's Dozen! I give them a free ride over to the west side of Breckinridge Park. They're probably having a family reunion over there by now. And no, nobody at the store asked if I needed help out with it. ![[tongue]](/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif "Tongue - :p") ![[rofl]](/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif "Rofl - :lol:")
Place: Lazy S Ranch Comments: Just want to let all of you know that the hairy leg guy ain't bad either.
Place: Lazy S Ranch Comments: OK, I know we are old. The coons and hogs and squirrels have been tearing up our deer feeders to get to the protein we feed in the summer. I stopped at J&L sporting Goods in Cross Plains to buy TWO small varmint cages to put over the timers to stop the wild animals from crawling up and twirling the motor and emptying the feed on the ground. The cages are about one foot square and made of fairly light weight mesh. Each cage weighs about 2 pounds and comes collapsed so you can easily carry them in one hand. I was parked 10 feet from the door to the store and the counter was another 10 feet inside the door. At this point I might mention that the young lady that operates the store is quite a legend in these parts and truckers seem to park at the Dairy Queen across the street in hopes of seeing her out in the yard where they keep the feeders and stuff. Yuvonne and I often joke about how cute she is and Von thinks I go there just to see her. After paying for the two items that brazen hussy had the gall to look up at me and in a most serious manner asked " Do you need me to carry those out to the truck for you?" I said "Do I really look that old and without a pause she smiled and said Well, Yeah." I'll still go in to look at her but I'm gonna let the hairy leg guy take my order from now on.
Place: Richardson Comments: Jack, you took the words right out of my mouth!! LOL I was gng to suggest the same thing! So far it's Jack & I and our spouses . . . any one else gng to make it to Gordy's for Memorial Day celebrations?? I s/w Eileen Sorrell this mrng. During the surgery yesterday afternoon they were able to repair Smokey's fractured vertebrae, but nothing else. He is back on the breathing tube. Still has internal bleeding but not as bad as it was. He actually opened his eyes for a moment while Tommy Sorrel was gripping his hand & talking to him. Unfortunately they will not be able to assess the extent of his injuries until he is able to communicate with them. Gov Perry & many of his many ex-bosses have come by to see him. Smokey is still in critical condition and needs as many prayers as his friends can muster.
Place: 66erville Comments: Tony, I would be glad to come by and pick up some of that banana pudding to take to Gordy's. I know you want to share!
Place: Garland USA Comments: Sandy, thanks for the update on Smokey. Seems like there is just a little bit of good news and that is encouraging. Continuing to keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Please tell Gordy that we really appreciate his invitation for the Memorial Day celebration but we will be celebrating Bruce's birthday which is tomorrow as well as my son's birthday which is Sunday. Guess what Bruce is preparing?? If you drive into our neighborhood, you will surely smell it! He is really getting good at smoking meats. I know you all will have a wonderful meal. Thinking about adding some banana pudding!
Place: Sachse Comments: I know there will be large amounts of great food and hopefully good people so, SNL, pleased get Gordy know that Glynda and I will be there. Thanks!
Place: Update on Smokey Kimbrough Comments: Just spoke with Eileen Sorrell, Tommy's wife. Tommy is still in Bryan at the hospital with Smokey & his family. Smokey has lots of internal bleeding due to the injuries. But he also has a shattered vertebrae in his neck & a broken clavicle in his shoulder. They removed him from the ventilator Saturday to see if he could breath well enough on his own to withstand surgery. About 1 1/2 hrs ago they took him to surgery to repair the shattered vertebrae in his neck. Depending on how he withstands the surgery they may repair the clavicle or may not. There has been some movement in his legs & feet, so that is good. But right now it will depend on how he comes thru this surgery & the next few days. Still issues with his brain swelling and brain functions. I wish it was better news, but I will only post info directly from either his son or Tommy who are there at the hospital. You may see lots of things on FB & the News but they may not be correct. Please continue to send prayers for our classmate Smokey Kimbrough as he is in critical condition.
Place: Richardson Comments: Yes Toni, it was a proud week at the Norman household!! Gordy provided the food for the party! My brother went over to Gordy's shack Fri afternoon & picked up Brisket, Ribs, Sausage & other things and we definitely ate well. Speaking of Gordy and Ribs . . . C'mom Gang let's start making plans to celebrate Memorial Day at Gordy's BBQ Shack! Monday, 5-26, at Gordy's BBQ Shack - 2:00pm until ???? 4211 Charles St in Carrollton (@the corner of Hebron & Charles) Gordy will provide the Brisket, Ribs & Sausage along with Ice for drinks, Cups, Tea, Soft Drinks, Water, Forks & Napkins. the rest of us can bring a dish of some kind. So who's in???? I will tell you, those ribs were outstanding Fri night! Yum, Yum!! Don & I will be there, hope lots of our SOC Gang will be too!
Place: Garland USA Comments: Sandy, so sorry to hear about Smokey. Prayers for Smokey, his family and his extended family/friends, Tommy and Eileen Sorrel. Sandy, I know your brother and his wife are proud peacocks about now!! What a great accomplishment. |
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