« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake  (Read 7478 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline thundley4

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 40571
  • Reputation: +2224/-127
Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« on: October 09, 2008, 01:41:40 PM »
Now the squirrels are attacking !!!
Quote
SPOKANE -- A squirrel ignited a fiery chain reaction that led to a power line collapse, car fire, natural gas fire and a power outage in northwest Spokane Wednesday morning.

It all started at 8:22 a.m. in the 4900 block of North Hartley at Wellesley when, according to Avista investigators, a squirrel came in contact with a transformer. That single action set in motion a chain of events.
Nuts
Logged

Offline Chris_

  • Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 46845
  • Reputation: +2028/-266
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 01:42:47 PM »

"You got a problem wit' dat?"
Logged
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

Offline SSG Snuggle Bunny

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 23511
  • Reputation: +2460/-270
  • Voted Rookie-of-the-Year, 3 years running
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 01:49:09 PM »
[youtube=425,350]xKoOkmIyKao[/youtube]

Raging squirrel.
Logged
According to the Bible, "know" means "yes."

Offline thundley4

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 40571
  • Reputation: +2224/-127
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2008, 01:51:45 PM »
They're the next wave of terrorists, even worse than bunnies.

Logged

Offline SSG Snuggle Bunny

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 23511
  • Reputation: +2460/-270
  • Voted Rookie-of-the-Year, 3 years running
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2008, 02:01:02 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on October 09, 2008, 01:51:45 PM
They're the next wave of terrorists, even worse than bunnies.


We are brothers.

We fight for the motherland of Rodentia.
Logged
According to the Bible, "know" means "yes."

Offline Ptarmigan

  • Bunny Slayer
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24100
  • Reputation: +1016/-226
  • God Hates Bunnies
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2008, 03:28:24 PM »
GOD HATES SQUIRRELS!!!!!!!!!!! SMELL THE BRIMSTONE AND FIRE YOU SCUM OF THE EARTH SQUIRRELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 :bird: :redbird:
Logged
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
-Napoleon Bonaparte

Allow enemies their space to hate; they will destroy themselves in the process.
-Lisa Du

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2008, 03:30:53 PM »
I'll be over in Brevard NC the 24th and 25th....apparently they have white squirrels all over the place...not albino, just white.

I'll get you some pix Ptarmy..... :-)
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Ptarmigan

  • Bunny Slayer
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24100
  • Reputation: +1016/-226
  • God Hates Bunnies
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2008, 03:31:27 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 09, 2008, 03:30:53 PM
I'll be over in Brevard NC the 24th and 25th....apparently they have white squirrels all over the place...not albino, just white.

I'll get you some pix Ptarmy..... :-)

Squirrels are the sodomite damned beast.
Logged
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
-Napoleon Bonaparte

Allow enemies their space to hate; they will destroy themselves in the process.
-Lisa Du

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +363/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2008, 05:08:09 PM »
After working for a few cable tv companies, I've come to HATE "tree rats".....
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +363/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2008, 05:10:04 PM »
BTW, "tree rats" and deer  hold about the same amount of destruction, just that the tree rats' destruction isn't always as visible.
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2008, 05:11:32 PM »
Quote from: Thor on October 09, 2008, 05:10:04 PM
BTW, "tree rats" and deer  hold about the same amount of destruction, just that the tree rats' destruction isn't always as visible.


You picking on my deer again, Big Boy?    :hammer:
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Chris_

  • Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 46845
  • Reputation: +2028/-266
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2008, 05:35:19 PM »
Quote from: Thor on October 09, 2008, 05:10:04 PM
BTW, "tree rats" and deer  hold about the same amount of destruction, just that the tree rats' destruction isn't always as visible.
Yeah, hit a tree rat with a truck and hardly notice.  Hit a deer at 50 mph and you may notice a bit of damage.   :uhsure:
Logged
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

Offline Miss Mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8052
  • Reputation: +353/-137
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2008, 07:14:10 PM »




You gotta watch out for those squirrels.
Logged
Stink Eye
"Bloodninja: It doesn't get any more serious than a Rhinocerus about to charge your ass."

Offline Carl

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19835
  • Reputation: +1616/-100
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2008, 07:16:24 PM »
They are tasty.
Logged

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2008, 07:33:30 PM »
Quote from: Carl on October 09, 2008, 07:16:24 PM
They are tasty.

aren't squirrels rodents?
 :puke:


Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Carl

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19835
  • Reputation: +1616/-100
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2008, 07:45:45 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 09, 2008, 07:33:30 PM
aren't squirrels rodents?
 :puke:




Not sure what they are classified as but gray squirrel is good eating as small game goes.
Rabbit is too, while raccoon is okay and woodchuck is the bottom as far as things I have had.
Logged

Offline Chris

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1476
  • Reputation: +522/-16
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2008, 08:02:17 PM »
I've only had rabbit.  It wasn't bad... a little dry and tasted like chicken.  I wouldn't mind having it again, but I have nobody to go hunting with
Logged
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

Offline Ptarmigan

  • Bunny Slayer
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 24100
  • Reputation: +1016/-226
  • God Hates Bunnies
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2008, 08:43:38 PM »
Sodomite Damned Beasts (Enemies of Ptarmigans that God will punish)
All Lagomorphs-Rabbits, Hares, and Pikas (They are behind the scene in persecuting ptarmigans.)
Gyrfalcons
Goshawks
Seagulls
Jaegers (Skua)
Snowy Owls
Magpies
Squirrels
Foxes
Coyotes
Wolverines
Weasels

We will pray for their destruction for all of them and face their eternal damnation in Hell.
« Last Edit: October 09, 2008, 11:39:23 PM by Ptarmigan »
Logged
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
-Napoleon Bonaparte

Allow enemies their space to hate; they will destroy themselves in the process.
-Lisa Du

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2008, 10:07:49 PM »
I've had squirrel and rabbit when I was a kid at a friend's house.....her dad hunted them.

I hope I'm never hungry enough to eat them again.....they DIDN'T taste like chicken!
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Digger

  • Probationary (Probie)
  • Posts: 45
  • Reputation: +5/-1
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2008, 10:13:28 PM »
Quote from: debk on October 09, 2008, 10:07:49 PM
I've had squirrel and rabbit when I was a kid at a friend's house.....her dad hunted them.

I hope I'm never hungry enough to eat them again.....they DIDN'T taste like chicken!

You just needed more gravy. 
Logged

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #20 on: October 09, 2008, 10:15:18 PM »
Quote from: Digger on October 09, 2008, 10:13:28 PM
You just needed more gravy. 


Thanks....but I'll stick with mac and cheese.... :-)
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +363/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2008, 10:24:07 PM »
Apple & corn fed deer sure are mighty tasty..........


just sayin', Deb........   :-)
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #22 on: October 10, 2008, 01:54:34 AM »
Quote from: Thor on October 09, 2008, 10:24:07 PM
Apple & corn fed deer sure are mighty tasty..........


just sayin', Deb........   :-)



 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

Offline Peter3_1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1689
  • Reputation: +63/-9
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2008, 05:33:06 PM »
FLASH of electric blue light, sound of a 10 GA. going off some debris from the telephone/ power pole hits the ground and all the power goes dead. Computer and flat screen TV are toast. Entire block out of power for hours.

pOWER WAS RESTORED BY THE END OF THE DAY , and looking around to see what the debris was.....I spy fried tree rat. Even my dog only looked at it, looked disgusted, and moved on. Damned fool grounded itself. They do it all the time.
Logged

Offline debk

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12473
  • Reputation: +467/-58
Re: Squirrel leaves trail of destruction in its wake
« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2008, 06:23:31 PM »
The deer babies apparently have been cut loose from their mommas.

Just went back into our bedroom and 2 little does and a little buck were eating and playing right outside the window. We were back there watching them for about 15 minutes.

The bottom of the window is only about a foot up from the floor and I don't have any window coverings so they have just as clear a look in as we do out. 

I was sitting on a little stool near the floor and one of the cats was sitting in the window sill in front of me. Skyy wasn't all that interested in the little deer girl that I thought was going to come almost all the way up to the house. There's a magnolia tree outside that window, and she just kept coming closer. Her curiousity was on overdrive. She's so cute and her little legs are so fragile looking. She was fascinated by Skyy.

This is the first time I've seen the babies without their mommas.

We still have a set of twins wandering around with their momma. They were born late and are just about done losing their spots.
Logged
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »