Seen in Print

[HONDO74]

That has to be a RARE dog. Look at all the legs on that critter,

[MurphOnMillerAve]

That has to be a RARE dog. Look at all the legs on that critter,

I've theorized that mommy has baby with her (judging from the look in her eye and all those legs.)

[Rufus T. Firefly]

That has to be a RARE dog. Look at all the legs on that critter,

I've theorized that mommy has baby with her (judging from the look in her eye and all those legs.)

There you go...of course, it could be a cross-breed with Sleipnir,

[MurphOnMillerAve]

That has to be a RARE dog. Look at all the legs on that critter,

I've theorized that mommy has baby with her (judging from the look in her eye and all those legs.)

There you go...of course, it could be a cross-breed with Sleipnir,

Or the hapless mommy found a place to lap up a spill of thalidomide and has grown up with an unfortunate growth out her right side, which could be a feature that helps her when making sharp right turns in a hurry? (Now that's a warped sense of humor. I'm ashamed of myself. So why do I go ahead and post this mess?!) Warped.

[rogruth]

Murph,
Answer to your last question---cause you fit right in.

[webenda]

The Tucson Moose Problem

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Those statistics and the apparent casual attitude of the moose on that sign suggest to me they have the same disposition toward on-coming traffic as the deer in NJ, NY, and Pennsylvania. They meander and stroll (NOT leap, run and rush about) when and where they wish, with measured footsteps, and only look up if examining the terrain for tasty plants, it seems.

I've had a huge deer appear next to me, in my yard, take one look at me from approx. 10' away, and snort what felt like a mocking, "What? You got business here?! Well, me too. Bugger-off, bub. Ha! And take a good look at my *** while you're standing there so shocked. And try not to come back here when I'm here again. And Again. And again, on in perpetuity"

I also noticed there is no mention on that sign of the human loss or hurt and/or vehicular damage inflicted by close-encounters with the moose by traffic.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Now this store understands the concept of product placement!

[rogruth]

Wayne,
Really?

Murph,
Great description of the more northerly deer.
The southern deer are smaller and seem to
have a different attitude when approached by humans.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Wayne,
Really?

Murph,
Great description of the more northerly deer.
The southern deer are smaller and seem to
have a different attitude when approached by humans.

Deer around where I live are similar - no human predators in suburbia other than idiots in cars. At my place in PA, deer are far more skittish and take off rapidly at noise or detected motion.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

And that wasn't the first time I've encountered a deer that stood there and seemingly mocked me with its bold, casual attitude. But they sure are good looking! And I feel, somehow , privileged just to see them so face-to-face.i mean, I'm glad there alive and plentiful and everything, but I just wish they'd have luncheon somewhere else and have at least a modicum of awareness and caution around highways.

Oh, and don't even get me started about the copious "calling-cards" they leave for me in the yard, just to say howdy.

Pooooooor Murph

[webenda]

Oh, and don't even get me started about the copious "calling-cards" they leave for me in the yard, just to say howdy.

Pooooooor Murph

Free fertilizer!

While deer droppings are a rich source of nitrogen, they're not the best choice of fertilizer for a vegetable garden.

Most animals, including deer, have the bacteria Escherichia coli, best known as E. coli, in their digestive systems.

Using a hot composting process -- mixing carbon, nitrogen, water and air to optimal levels and turning frequently to generate heat -- can eliminate danger from E. coli. When manure is at 140 degrees Fahrenheit for at least five days and composted for at least 40 days, it has been shown to be free of the pathogen. Buy a composting thermometer if you plan to compost deer pellets.

Source: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-use-de ... 82945.html

Roger,

There are no Moose in the Sonoran Desert. That sign must be in Tucson, Alaska.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Oh, and don't even get me started about the copious "calling-cards" they leave for me in the yard, just to say howdy.

Pooooooor Murph

Free fertilizer!

While deer droppings are a rich source of nitrogen, they're not the best choice of fertilizer for a vegetable garden....

Garden! Ha!!! The deer won't allow it, or, rather, spy it and gobble it all up. We used to grown mint and tomatoes, in planters, even some of it part way up on the deck...PoooF! Gone. Deer snacks.
Pooooor Murph.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Oh, and don't even get me started about the copious "calling-cards" they leave for me in the yard, just to say howdy.

Pooooooor Murph

Free fertilizer!

While deer droppings are a rich source of nitrogen, they're not the best choice of fertilizer for a vegetable garden.

Most animals, including deer, have the bacteria Escherichia coli, best known as E. coli, in their digestive systems...

Oh, how lovely. Thanks for the warning. I'll be sure not to play with it, track it in the house (this, I really will be more vigilant about. Thank you) or gather it to create a compost heap (oh, yeah, ain't I the type).

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Now this store understands the concept of product placement!...

Handcuffs, Cool Whip, and chocolate sauce, I don't get it, the association.
(Unless, playful and experienced li'l bugger that you, no doubt, are, suggesting something exotic. Hhhmmm? Huh? Wha' ?