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Post by trtlcrzy on Jun 7, 2017 7:24:42 GMT -6
I mean, I don't like snakes either but I'm pretty sure snakes go into everyone's yards. Garter snakes at least.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Jun 7, 2017 7:27:26 GMT -6
Top o' the mornin! Not sure what we will do this sunny day. I think at some point BIL, MIL and niece will come over to play. H has already been asking to go over to MILs house to play. After H's accident last night S woke up and then took forever to fall asleep again. I think I might nap with the girls again today.
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Post by Cher on Jun 7, 2017 7:27:54 GMT -6
That's nuts, guster! I feel like I have heard of so many bear sightings this year.
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Post by Cher on Jun 7, 2017 7:29:33 GMT -6
I feel like there's not a lot of snakes here. I have never seen one or heard of one here. Nor has my H who grew up here. I feel like since we're close to the city they have been driven further north where there are yards and stuff.
That's what I'm telling myself, guys, and no one tell me anything different!
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Post by guster on Jun 7, 2017 7:32:03 GMT -6
I have never seen a snake. I'm sure they are here, but I like that they are keeping their distance.
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Post by Cher on Jun 7, 2017 7:32:52 GMT -6
I have never seen a snake. I'm sure they are here, but I like that they are keeping their distance. They're not here, guster. Just keep repeating, they're not here.
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Post by guster on Jun 7, 2017 7:34:11 GMT -6
There was a woman on one of the Facebook moms group that was sincerely asking what she should do because she saw a skunk in her backyard at 9 o'clock one night. The poor woman got crucified -- we live in the suburbs of New York, there's all kinds of wildlife. Right now, actually, there's a really big coyote problem. Josie's preschool sent a letter about it about what they are doing as a precaution when the kids are playing outside in their fenced in area.
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Post by klong11 on Jun 7, 2017 7:34:46 GMT -6
Awww, poor H. I hope he feels better soon! And that you are able to get some rest today as well tgrimes ! So the Usborne book lady talked me into having a FB party. I know some of you have some of their books, if you want me to invite you, let me know, otherwise I won't bother any of you with the invite. Don't want to be a pest. I just looked through a third of their catalog and they do have some cute books. I know we are all avid readers to our kids. I already get a free book and $25 credit, so I'm going to make my wishlist today while I don't feel like working! I'll take an invite!
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Post by guster on Jun 7, 2017 7:36:24 GMT -6
I have never seen a snake. I'm sure they are here, but I like that they are keeping their distance. They're not here, guster. Just keep repeating, they're not here. I'm more scared of the stupid birds around here. Those dumb wild turkeys and the vulture looking ones and even the big scary crows.
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Post by tgrimes on Jun 7, 2017 7:39:39 GMT -6
FTR, I had a terrifying dream about a snake last night. Twice.
I saw a snake in our backyard last summer. It went into the garage. I have not stepped foot in the garage or the grass in the backyard ever since.
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Post by tgrimes on Jun 7, 2017 7:40:25 GMT -6
If I dream about snakes again tonight, I'm blaming you bitches.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Jun 7, 2017 7:47:08 GMT -6
Guys, I'll take your snakes and bears and turkeys and raise you.... Arizona has mother fucking scorpions. Thank the lord and knock on wood in 10 years we have never seen one in any of our houses, but if you happen to be unlucky and get a house hat was built on a next they are everywhere and impossible to get rid of. I've heard of them dropping off of door frames when you open a door, in your sheets at night, crawling up the shower drain while you're showering. They are the things nightmares are made of.
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Post by nam2013 on Jun 7, 2017 7:59:10 GMT -6
Ugh to all the snakes and scorpions! The worst we have are seagulls that attack people if they have food in their hands!
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Post by slenle on Jun 7, 2017 8:03:37 GMT -6
Aw, inthekitty that made me tear up. What a sweet girl. I'm a mess when it comes to big milestones! I hope h feels better soon tgrimes
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Post by slenle on Jun 7, 2017 8:06:45 GMT -6
FWP... our cleaning lady just texted that she can't make it today. My house is sooo dirty so I was so looking forward to a clean house tonight. Looks like I'll be spending my evening cleaning instead.
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Post by mwhip on Jun 7, 2017 8:23:03 GMT -6
xolastunicornxo THAT is absolutely the things nightmares are made of. Most of the snakes in KS (ignore the water) are non poisonous and just as scared of me as I am of them. Still don't want to see them.
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Post by inthekitty on Jun 7, 2017 8:27:06 GMT -6
I mean, I don't like snakes either but I'm pretty sure snakes go into everyone's yards. Garter snakes at least. *Blocked*
Not in my yard!
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Post by flamingo on Jun 7, 2017 8:27:23 GMT -6
Lots of wildlife in FL...coyotes, black bears, turkeys, snakes and alligators. And deer, which are pretty but annoying. We had all of the above in our last neighborhood and here in my parents'. All the development pushes them out of the woods and closer to civilization. Makes me sad for them ETA: not sad for snakes. DNW. DH is our resident snake removal/kill expert and I'm terrified that he'll deploy and one will end up on the patio or something. I'll probably be the crazy lady calling 911.
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Post by inthekitty on Jun 7, 2017 8:29:45 GMT -6
So my uppityness about not being constrained by gender norms got flown in my face yesterday. I was cutting MH's hair. He has a crew cut but in the summer has a Mohawk for a while. Maddie said she wanted a Mohawk. Without even thinking I replied, "That's usually a hairstyle for boys." MH retorted, "Oh, I thought we weren't going to limit our children to gender norms." I thought don't push it dude.
#caughtinmyhypocrisy
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Post by calimocho on Jun 7, 2017 8:30:17 GMT -6
Burn this thread down and start over. Snakes, bears and scorpions? I haven't had enough coffee for this yet.
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Post by wedding on Jun 7, 2017 8:30:21 GMT -6
tgrimes and wedding I haven't seen said snake. But when H was mowing a few weeks ago, he saw it in our front yard. He's *pretty* sure it went under the cement patio steps. Quite a few black snakes have been seen in our neighborhood the past month or so. While I hate snakes, I do realize we need them around to minimize bugs and shit. I just don't want to see them! I grew up outside of the town we currently live in, like maybe 2 miles outside of town. We lived in a small neighborhood of about 10 houses and each house was on 2-3 acres. One night we came home from my brothers ball game and it was raining so him and I ran downstairs to close the basement windows. In the back of the basement, a large (probably 3-4') black snack was hanging from the ceiling. Thank god my brother could keep his cool because he ran upstairs and grabbed a garden hoe out of the garage and came back down and killed it. I will never forget that fucking snake. I am absolutely terrified of snakes but I don't think I could kill one. Even hanging from the ceiling. I would have to put my big girl panties on and find a way to escort him out of my house. I'm shuddering at the idea.
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Post by klong11 on Jun 7, 2017 8:31:49 GMT -6
So my uppityness about not being constrained by gender norms got flown in my face yesterday. I was cutting MH's hair. He has a crew cut but in the summer has a Mohawk for a while. Maddie said she wanted a Mohawk. Without even thinking I replied, "That's usually a hairstyle for boys." MH retorted, "Oh, I thought we weren't going to limit our children to gender norms." I thought don't push it dude. #caughtinmyhypocrisy Just give her a ponyhawk, that way no hair is harmed in the creation.
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Post by inthekitty on Jun 7, 2017 8:33:06 GMT -6
We have a lot of wildlife in our area but the furry kind (deer, bunnies, raccoons, coyotes, skunks). I don't mind them because the more problematic ones are seen less often and tend to keep their distance. I saw a coyote on my walk the other day for the first time in years but he was more scared of me than I was of him and scurried off. Like Liz, I feel bad that over-development is cutting into their habitat.
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Post by flamingo on Jun 7, 2017 8:35:05 GMT -6
Morning!
Took B to camp this morning and am hoping I did the right thing. No fever but he seemed kind of lethargic. I guess worst case, they'll call me to come get him. I am so bad at judgement calls for stuff like that.
More rain today; thankfully I don't have anything to do so C and I can just relax until pickup.
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Post by csho on Jun 7, 2017 8:36:34 GMT -6
I miss our neighborhood bear. He used to walk down the street on the sidewalk, like a friendly neighbor, headed to gather berries.
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Post by inthekitty on Jun 7, 2017 8:39:00 GMT -6
So my uppityness about not being constrained by gender norms got flown in my face yesterday. I was cutting MH's hair. He has a crew cut but in the summer has a Mohawk for a while. Maddie said she wanted a Mohawk. Without even thinking I replied, "That's usually a hairstyle for boys." MH retorted, "Oh, I thought we weren't going to limit our children to gender norms." I thought don't push it dude. #caughtinmyhypocrisy Just give her a ponyhawk, that way no hair is harmed in the creation. Oooh. That's a good idea. Will do.
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Post by flamingo on Jun 7, 2017 8:40:01 GMT -6
Also, maybe I'm late to the party on this, but I was at Target yesterday and picked up a swimsuit for C from the Cat and Jack line. It's cute enough, but what really sold me are the snaps down below, which make diaper changes, etc. so. much. Easier.
I have never seen this feature on a baby bathing suit before and had been wondering why it wasn't done. So sadly, there goes my million-dollar idea, but I am glad to know this product exists!
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Post by inthekitty on Jun 7, 2017 8:43:55 GMT -6
My same aunt who used to have the bears had a set of raccoons who visited her everyday. They'd knock on her back door and hold their hands out for cookies. If she tried to give them something healthy, like carrots, they'd get pissed, throw it, and chitter chatter bitchily until she ponied up with the cookies.
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Post by peachsmama on Jun 7, 2017 8:47:31 GMT -6
No bears in my yard please! We have a snake and that freaks me out enough! The inlaws aren't staying for dinner tonight so that means I won't be drinking, which is a good thing! Yay to not feeling like shit tomorrow! I think I've mentioned before, A is TERRIFIED of snakes. I'm pretty sure he would sacrifice me to one to save himself if needed. The other day there was one on the fence of the chicken coop and my mom yelled for him to come over there, he saw it and took of sprinting. Leaving my mom and M standing there. I was driving up in the bob cat with J and shut it off screaming "whats going on?!?!?" And A yelling "I'm not touching a snake! I'm not going in there! What is wrong with you? Why did you make me come over there?" A will no longer be getting the eggs. He said the snake can have the chickens. It was a 3 foot long black snake. He slithered up the fence onto the roof and then we lost him. My mom was on the phone with my dad when she started yelling for A to come over there and my dad yelled at her "he's never going to help you again!" He was not wrong.
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Post by Cher on Jun 7, 2017 8:51:02 GMT -6
xolastunicornxo when I was in AZ, I was dying that the patio door in my hotel room had a sign on it warning people not to leave it open or scorpions would get in!
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