jumpergirl 0 #1 November 10, 2005 At my office we have a long driveway to the building. At the end of the driveway is the mailbox and a storage box for deliveries. I left to go to the store and saw we had a delivery. When I got back, I opened the storage box to find a SNAKE crawling all over the boxes inside. (Not a big snake, but a snake none-the-less!) This week I've been the only one here, but today 3 of our contractors are here doing yard work type stuff. I got in my truck and drove back to the office and went out back to get one of the guys. I told him there was a snake in the delivery box and I needed what was inside. He said, "I can't do snakes, but I'll see what I can do." Then I look behind him and another guy is running across the field with a rake yelling "Where is it?! Where's the snake? I'll get it!" The third guy is riding the tractor as fast as the little thing will go saying, "I'm coming, too!" A few minutes later the first guy comes in with my delivery and says, "There were two snakes in there." I said, "They weren't big. Maybe garden snakes?" He said, "It doesn't matter. A snake is a snake and I don't like them." At least they got them, I got my delivery, and I got a laugh out of seeing three grown men acting like 8 year olds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #2 November 10, 2005 Aw. Poor snakes. Why do people feel the need to kill things they don't like?Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #3 November 10, 2005 Poor snakes. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 November 10, 2005 QuoteAw. Poor snakes. Why do people feel the need to kill things they don't like? I didn't see anywhere in the story where the snakes were killed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrendelKhan 0 #5 November 10, 2005 QuoteAw. Poor snakes. Why do people feel the need to kill things they don't like? I ask myself that everyday as my coworkers brandish knives and guns whenever I'm in the room Grendel Khan-The Official DZ.Com Newbie Forum Nuisance "They sicken of the calm, that know the storm." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #6 November 10, 2005 QuoteWhy do people feel the need to kill things they don't like? I didn't say the guys killed the snakes. They just moved them to get into the storage box. Geez... a funny story gets brought down by the first two replies. Thanks guys. It's still funny to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #7 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhy do people feel the need to kill things they don't like? I didn't say the guys killed the snakes. They just moved them to get into the storage box. Geez... a funny story gets brought down by the first two replies. Thanks guys. It's still funny to me! I thought it was a great story!! I'm a little jealous though. I'd have tried to capture them on my own, which is probably a dumb thing to do, but still sounds like a fun time... "Woo hoo!! Hey boss! Can we keep 'em? Pleeeeeeze??" you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 November 10, 2005 what type of snake was it? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #9 November 10, 2005 Quotewhat type of snake was it? I have no idea. The one I saw was skinny and black. It was partly under a small box so I have no idea how long it was. My guess is a garder (?) snake, but I don't know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #10 November 10, 2005 Quote"Woo hoo!! Hey boss! Can we keep 'em? Pleeeeeeze??" Having snakes in this office would probably fit right in. My office is (literally) at the end of a barn. It's a stucco company and they have been working out of their house for a long time. They finally hired me (their only "real" employee) to run the office so they won't have to come in so much. They have 7 horses (I think, maybe 6 or 8) and at least 5 dogs, maybe 6. I saw a cat this morning, too. It's a good thing I love animals, especially doggies!!! too crowded. I really do love it here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #11 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhy do people feel the need to kill things they don't like? I didn't say the guys killed the snakes. They just moved them to get into the storage box. Geez... a funny story gets brought down by the first two replies. Thanks guys. It's still funny to me! OK. That wasn't clear. Sorry for raining on your parade.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #12 November 10, 2005 No rain here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #13 November 10, 2005 QuoteI got a laugh out of seeing three grown men acting like 8 year olds! They were actually terrified of those snakes, but wanted to act courageous to make a good impression on you. Did it work? They'll be asking you out later: "So, baby, remember the time I saved you from those evil snakes? Yeah, well, how about having dinner with me Friday night?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #14 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteI got a laugh out of seeing three grown men acting like 8 year olds! They were actually terrified of those snakes, but wanted to act courageous to make a good impression on you. Did it work? They'll be asking you out later: "So, baby, remember the time I saved you from those evil snakes? Yeah, well, how about having dinner with me Friday night?" That's why before and especially after that I made sure to mention my fiance more than once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #15 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuotewhat type of snake was it? I have no idea. The one I saw was skinny and black. It was partly under a small box so I have no idea how long it was. My guess is a garder (?) snake, but I don't know. Garter snakes are green... hmm skinny and black lets' see if I am going to have to edit this post. Was it this one? http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/Coluberconstrictor.htm or this one? http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/Drymarchonccouperi.htm Those are the only ones that I can find that look black. here is th main link to that site: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/fl-snakeslist.htmDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #16 November 10, 2005 That there's funny! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #17 November 10, 2005 No, not those. I would screamed like a little girl if I'd have seen one of those!! This one was much smaller. About as thick as a magic marker, maybe. But definitely black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #18 November 10, 2005 well as lopng as you don't scream like a man Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #19 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhy do people feel the need to kill things they don't like? I didn't say the guys killed the snakes. They just moved them to get into the storage box. Geez... a funny story gets brought down by the first two replies. Thanks guys. It's still funny to me! Sorry,I didn't picture a construction worker with a rake going to save the snake. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #20 November 10, 2005 What damage will a rake do to a snake?? If he had a garden hoe, maybe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #21 November 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteI got a laugh out of seeing three grown men acting like 8 year olds! They were actually terrified of those snakes, but wanted to act courageous to make a good impression on you. Did it work? They'll be asking you out later: "So, baby, remember the time I saved you from those evil snakes? Yeah, well, how about having dinner with me Friday night?" That's why before and especially after that I made sure to mention my fiance more than once. You shouldn't have told them before! They were liable to just say; "Well to heck with that then, go get your fiance to get rid of those darn snakes." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #22 November 11, 2005 QuoteYou shouldn't have told them before! They were liable to just say; "Well to heck with that then, go get your fiance to get rid of those darn snakes." I ended up getting one of the guys to help me put together something in my office and felt like he was hitting on me so I mentioned my fiance a few times. Then afterwards I made sure it came up a few times before the end of the day. I could see their chests puffed out and I felt it was my duty to de-puff them. But not until after I told them how much I appreciated them taking care of the snakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 November 11, 2005 Back when I was stuck in Office Space land I found a snake crawling across the floor one night. Nice office building but it was on the ground floor and had a decent sized lake out back. There was always some kind of wildlife around. Well..........this little guy didn't make it because he was a baby COPPERHEAD. (Very poisonous........equivelent to a rattle snake) I leave the non-poisonous ones alone but the others have to go. I wish that had happened during the day so I could have watched all the wussy people that worked in there freak out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4WayXena 0 #24 November 11, 2005 heheheheheheheh..... You said "luberconstrictor" heheheheheheh.... That was cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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