Wildlife, living next to nature - Page 38

Gravdigr · 08-09-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamplighter

But maybe the Ranger saying "Yellowstone is wild" is something of an exaggeration.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-09-2015, 04:09 PM

The animals are wild, plus the interaction of wildlife and people along the road are pretty wild in another sense. Especially Asian tourists, as every time they take a picture of some special attraction like a historic building, monument, or scenery, they have to be in the picture. Forerunner of the selfie, I guess.

The best one was the Ranger telling about a woman smearing peanut butter on her kids necks so she could get pictures of a bear licking them.

Lamplighter · 08-09-2015, 05:04 PM

Not only are the animals wild. The RV camps get that way after dark.

And here is a "something of an exaggeration" to the other side...

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Gravdigr · 08-09-2015, 10:17 PM

That's a pretty good argument. I hadn't thought about it like that.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-10-2015, 02:16 AM

Parking at the most popular attraction, and snowmobiles on the road in winter, where cars would be in summer. But neither show hiking the 3500 sq miles of back country. Most people never see anything they can't see from the road.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-10-2015, 03:56 PM

Don't eat the ~~Daisies~~ carnations and chrysanthemums.

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Grieving families have been urged to only choose certain funeral flowers for Earlham Crematorium in Norwich, Norfolk, because squirrels are munching their way through the tributes. The animals have become such a problem that bosses at Dignity, which runs the crematorium, have put up signs warning mourners about the squirrels.

“It’s soul-destroying to see them nibbling away. I’ve seen tributes put down on the Friday morning and by the Friday afternoon they are in pieces because of the squirrels.” Mr Barrett said some of the flowers on his daughter’s memorial had also been damaged. He said: “I like wildlife, but you have to draw the line somewhere.”

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Sundae · 08-11-2015, 06:14 AM

I suppose if I spent good money on a floral tribute, I would resent having it eaten the same afternoon. But it does mean I know what to plant on Mum's grave if I outlive her. She would love the idea of squirrels coming to visit her.

Gravdigr · 08-11-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae

She would love the idea of squirrels coming to visit her.

I put a bird feeder on Slick's grave.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-11-2015, 06:52 PM

Florida is holding their first bear hunt in 21 years, $100 in state, $300 out of state, and may have more hunters than bears.

fargon · 08-12-2015, 07:30 AM

I got a hat like that.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-12-2015, 12:40 PM

Now Florida has everyone worked up about bear hunting just hope it doesn't lead to a tragedy like this one in Alaska.

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Drive-by shooting claims teddy bear
Drive-by shooters took aim at an unusual target in a residential Juneau neighborhood early Thursday morning: A giant stuffed teddy bear being used as a driveway marker.
Police received a secondhand report of the shots fired on Point Lena Road about 5 a.m. and later learned that the homeowner had found a “small tiny bullet hole” in the stuffed animal’s face.

Gravdigr · 08-12-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fargon

I got a hat like that.

Please use it responsibly.

fargon · 08-12-2015, 03:22 PM

What is a responsibly?

Gravdigr · 08-12-2015, 04:31 PM

I'm not really sure. I've consciously avoided the things most of my life.

fargon · 08-12-2015, 04:43 PM

lol

08-09-2015, 04:09 PM	#557
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The animals are wild, plus the interaction of wildlife and people along the road are pretty wild in another sense. Especially Asian tourists, as every time they take a picture of some special attraction like a historic building, monument, or scenery, they have to be in the picture. Forerunner of the selfie, I guess. The best one was the Ranger telling about a woman smearing peanut butter on her kids necks so she could get pictures of a bear licking them. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-09-2015, 05:04 PM	#558
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Not only are the animals wild. The RV camps get that way after dark. And here is a "something of an exaggeration" to the other side... Old Faithful Geyser Winter in Yellowstone

08-09-2015, 10:17 PM	#559
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	That's a pretty good argument. I hadn't thought about it like that. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-10-2015, 02:16 AM	#560
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Parking at the most popular attraction, and snowmobiles on the road in winter, where cars would be in summer. But neither show hiking the 3500 sq miles of back country. Most people never see anything they can't see from the road. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-11-2015, 06:14 AM	#562
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I suppose if I spent good money on a floral tribute, I would resent having it eaten the same afternoon. But it does mean I know what to plant on Mum's grave if I outlive her. She would love the idea of squirrels coming to visit her. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-11-2015, 06:52 PM	#564
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Florida is holding their first bear hunt in 21 years, $100 in state, $300 out of state, and may have more hunters than bears. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-12-2015, 07:30 AM	#565
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I got a hat like that. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-12-2015, 03:22 PM	#568
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	What is a responsibly? __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-12-2015, 04:31 PM	#569
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I'm not really sure. I've consciously avoided the things most of my life. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-12-2015, 04:43 PM	#570
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	lol __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

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