waltappel 1 #1 June 16, 2006 I was feeding the local raccoons tonight and one came strolling up the sidewalk. Here's a pic. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #2 June 16, 2006 Yes, that is definitely a picture of a raccoon. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #3 June 16, 2006 As long as we're on the subject of nature photos, here's a pic of one of the killdeer that used to nest in my parents' backyard every year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #4 June 16, 2006 QuoteAs long as we're on the subject of nature photos, here's a pic of one of the killdeer that used to nest in my parents' backyard every year. It looks like a furry penguin....I wonder how it tastes? Anyone?"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #5 June 16, 2006 Oh you're lucky...all we've got 'round here are these danged ole' nasty skunks...and one dumb dash-hound that won't leave 'em aloneMrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 June 16, 2006 Get some of those sardines that are packed in mustard sauce. Open the can and you will have more than you can count. When the trashcan gets tipped over too many times, they get relocated to a better neighborhood with better trash. They seem to find the sardines irresistable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 June 16, 2006 Looks more like a Falconolope than a KilldeerYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 June 16, 2006 Raccoons are some hilarious animals. You might think they are really smart. I have seen evidence to the contrary. When I lived in Cleveland I was over at a friend's house BBQing. All he had was one of those small charcoal grills. He had seen this HUGE raccoon peering around the corner of the garage. It had obviously smelled grilling steaks and figured he might like some. We are both standing out there wearing guns (We were cops at the time) because this freakin thing wasn't taking no for an answer. I kept tossing rocks at him trying to get him to leave. Only seemed to piss him off. Well......we get done grilling and take everything inside. Of course the top goes back on the grill. We weren't inside maybe 1-2 minutes and we hear and awful SHRIEK from outside. Seems this raccoon wanted to get in the grill at the wonderful and tasty stuff that MUST be in there. I guess he didn't know that cooking fires produce heat. He tried to take the top off the grill and apparently burned his paws good. Jackass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antifnsocial 0 #9 June 16, 2006 Poor baby. Please feel free to reply to my posts and pm's, but only if you're smart enough to understand what they really mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #10 June 16, 2006 QuoteYes, that is definitely a picture of a raccoon. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 June 16, 2006 QuotePoor baby. I thought it was hilarious and he deserved it. The neighbors were too stupid to put their trash inside the garage. Every night that damn coon would spread it ALL OVER the yard. Maybe the neighbors needed a good hand burning too. That was at least HALF their fault. I wish someone would issue me stupid people tags so I could thin the gene pool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #12 June 16, 2006 QuoteAs long as we're on the subject of nature photos, here's a pic of one of the killdeer that used to nest in my parents' backyard every year. Can they really kill a deer ?_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jloirsdaan 0 #13 June 16, 2006 QuoteCan they really kill a deer ? I don't know about deer. But, I've seen them kill a few dogs. Crazy little demon animal if you ask me. edit to add: Yeah, note to self....read the WHOLE thread before posting. I was talking about the Coon...not the bird. Jordan Go Fast, Dock Soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #14 June 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteCan they really kill a deer ? I don't know about deer. But, I've seen them kill a few dogs. Crazy little demon animal if you ask me. edit to add: Yeah, note to self....read the WHOLE thread before posting. I was talking about the Coon...not the bird. They are indeed dangerous animals. I'm around them a lot and love 'em, but the one time I have had to fuck with an angry raccoon gave me a very healthy respect for them. I have on two occasions seen my cat scrap with a small raccoon and no longer let her outside when I'm feeding them. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #15 June 16, 2006 And she's still alive? That's one tough cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jloirsdaan 0 #16 June 16, 2006 Dangerous they are. Growing up we used to run coon dogs. I've seen on more than one occasion one get cornered and either kill the dog or send the dog running with its tail tucked. 9 times out of 10 the raccoon won. Jordan Go Fast, Dock Soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jloirsdaan 0 #17 June 16, 2006 QuoteAnd she's still alive? That's one tough cat. ....thats what I was thinking. Thats a bad ass cat! Jordan Go Fast, Dock Soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #18 June 16, 2006 QuoteAnd she's still alive? That's one tough cat. She's fine. She's not all that tough, but she's *extremely* arrogant. She's royalty and thinks she owns those fucking raccoons. She fucks with them just to show them who's boss. On one occasion there were several raccoons eating, including a yearling alpha male. She intentionally walked behind them really closely just to make them nervous. The alpha got really pissed off and came after her, approaching her by climbing a slope. Zoe the cat just sat there giving the raccoon a snooty look. The raccoon was furious. When the raccoon got near Zoe, there were claws and teeth flying everywhere and screaming, but they did not actually make contact. The raccoon then tumbled down the slope. Poor raccoon--it really was comical. The raccoon came back for another round but finally gave up and walked away. Zoe had again stood her ground and was quite pleased with herself. Another time, Zoe was with me when I went to feed the raccons and she immediately went to the raccoon path and sat in the middle of the path facing the direction the raccoons come from. She knew *exactly* what she was doing and was just fucking with them. A raccoon came along and Zoe sat there in the path, refusing to move. Once again it was teeth and claws flying and screaming, but no contact. The angry raccoon finally walked around Zoe to get to the food. Again, she was obviously very pleased with herself. Damn cat! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #19 June 16, 2006 She knew *exactly* what she was doing and was just fucking with them. *** That cat ever work at manifest?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #20 June 16, 2006 QuoteShe knew *exactly* what she was doing and was just fucking with them. *** That cat ever work at manifest?! No way--she'll fuck with dangerous animals but no way is she crazy enough to fuck with manifest!!!! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
