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posted: 6/13/2007 at 1:26 AM
modified: 6/13/2007 at 1:26 AM |
Earlier this evening this little guy was strolling through my yard:
Red-Eared Slider
Not quite sure how or why he was here, as we are quite a hike from the nearest body of water--at least for a turtle. He would have had to hike up a steep sand dune and cross some streets with lots of traffic. Too late DS and I decided that we should get him into a plastic tub and transport him down to the lake several blocks away...he had disappeared, probably into the wooded area near our yard. I hope he finds his way back to a more hospitable habitat. I think he was looking for water, as I had the sprinkler running--it's been really dry here for a couple of months.
I also wonder if he was challenging me to a race. He was really pretty quick when my son was curiously following him.
While on my run this AM I almost stepped on a little footlong snake sunning himself. I startled him as much as he startled me. Today has been quite the day for cute little reptiles.
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posted: 6/13/2007 at 2:08 AM |
awww! turtles are cute!
Up until a few years ago, hubby's parents used to hold a gathering every year on July 3rd, called Turtle Fest.  It was big doings...!
Quote from zoom-zoom on 6/13/2007 at 1:26 AM:
While on my run this AM I almost stepped on a little footlong snake sunning himself.
eeek, i knew there was a reason i liked running on the treadmill! lol
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posted: 6/13/2007 at 2:11 AM |
awwwwww turtles are cute! Snakes can be too if they are in a cage  |
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posted: 6/13/2007 at 9:41 PM |
| "Males use long fore-claws to tickle female's head during courtship." I'm going to have to try that. |
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posted: 6/13/2007 at 9:44 PM |
We had one in our pond (several actually). I don't want to say he was big but you could hear him surface. I DON'T like them as they eat my fish!!! Bass, Bluegil and Catfish. SO!!! Target practice. The Catfish loved them.
Snakes. NOT a problem. I WANT then as they take care of mice, rats and moles.
Snatched a small snake the other day in the Tomatoes and had something happen that has NOT happened snice I was about 13 or 14. The begger bit me. Getting carless and slow in my old age. Didn't hurt and I had to look twice to be sure I got hit. Just happy it was not that monster Rat Snake I have seen a few times around here. She is more that 9 feelt long and a snake that big might leave a mark I would not need to check twice to be sure. I also am of the opinion it would most likely cause some minor pain |
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posted: 6/13/2007 at 9:46 PM |
There's a joke in here somewhere about a guy with a bear as an avatar (Peke98-)r, followed by a guy named Bear_Poop. Hopefully someone else can come up with it 'cuz I got nothin.'  |
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posted: 6/13/2007 at 9:59 PM |
I think the joke is a bear, followed by bear poop, followed by Borat....
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posted: 6/14/2007 at 1:25 AM |
Well with the lack of running I have under my belt if I were to run in say Alaksa or Montana there is a good chance I would BE bear poop.
I have become gun shy about my ITBS |
To paraphrase an old poster: Today is the first day of the rest of your training. It doesn’t matter where you started or how far you’ve come. Today is the day.
Your training didn’t start 6 weeks ago. Your training started the last time you hit the road.
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posted: 6/14/2007 at 1:26 AM |
| Quote from Bear_Poop on 6/14/2007 at 1:25 AM: I have become gun shy about my ITBS
Better safe than sorry, you know.
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posted: 6/14/2007 at 2:47 AM
modified: 6/14/2007 at 3:07 AM |
I've never seen a beer outside of a zoo, that would be a real treat!
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posted: 6/14/2007 at 3:01 AM
modified: 6/14/2007 at 3:01 AM |
| Quote from Mississippi on 6/14/2007 at 2:47 AM: I've never seen a beer outside of a zoo, that would be a real treat!
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhttttttttttt!! |
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posted: 6/14/2007 at 3:05 AM
modified: 6/14/2007 at 10:59 AM |
Quote from Bonkin on 6/14/2007 at 3:01 AM:Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhttttttttttt!!
WHOOPS. Typo, honest.
I've never seen a BEAR, I meant BEAR...outside of a zoo, that would be a real treat! |
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posted: 6/14/2007 at 11:07 AM |
If I saw a bear not separated from me by steel bars or the like I would freak the hell out--they can run fast and I can't!
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Kirsten
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• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k
• 1st trail race |
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