The Cellar - What Are You Doing for Halloween?

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I've added yet another item to the "Things That Probably Only I Have Ever Done" list:

Stalking squirrels using a 10-ton 1926 streetcar.

See, the Fort Smith Trolley Museum runs, at least in part, next to the Fort Smith Veteran's Cemetery, a lovely wooded place.

Woods = squirrels.

Squirrels + trolley = fun.

Not that I squish 'em or anything. That wouldn't be sporting.

HOW TO STALK SQUIRRELS USING A STREETCAR

1) Observe pair of squirrels hanging out besides trolley tracks some feet ahead.

2) Cut power to trolley so that you are approaching slowly and as quietly as a ten ton machine on somewhat rusty rails can manage.

3) Pull abreast of squirrels.

4) Ring trolley bell as loudly as possible.

5) Snicker as Squirrel 1 jumps up a foot in the air and heads for the hills.

6) Look surprised as Squirrel 2 simply gives you a "You ASSHOLE" look and calmly continues munching its acorn.

:lol2: Well done, Major.