waterboysh
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2021
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Post by waterboysh on Jun 4, 2021 12:14:58 GMT -5
I had set my used slurry out in the driveway to help the water evaporate because the forecast showed no rain in sight. I just left it out there for a while. Last Saturday, we went to do our weekly barrel cleanout and noticed these tracks. I think it was probably a racoon.  My 3 year old got a little upset because he thought the used slurry was something important so he was crying that the racoon stole some. But I cheered him up by adding more to it  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 4, 2021 18:50:40 GMT -5
That's hilarious! (In a non-mean meaning kind of way.  ) It reminds me of the wet concrete sidewalks with footprints in them. |
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Post by stardiamond on Jun 4, 2021 22:20:51 GMT -5
My cabbing equipment has been outside for over 15 years. I have one Genie tray that is used for only 600 and 1200 grit wheels, so I don't change the water just add more as needed. Recently, something has got into the tray, most likely a racoon.
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Benathema
has rocks in the head
God chased me down and made sure I knew He was real June 20, 2022. I've been on a Divine Mission.
Member since November 2019
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Post by Benathema on Jun 5, 2021 0:17:36 GMT -5
The raccoon is probably upset too. It went to wash it's hands/food and ended up dirtier!
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Post by Pat on Jun 5, 2021 16:07:20 GMT -5
Husband grew up in the woods of Washington. A raccoon frequently visited. Husband and brothers gave him a cookie, and watched him wash it every time…. and the cookies all disappeared in the water. Poor raccoon!!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 6, 2021 20:50:36 GMT -5
Husband grew up in the woods of Washington. A raccoon frequently visited. Husband and brothers gave him a cookie, and watched him wash it every time…. and the cookies all disappeared in the water. Poor raccoon!! Just saw this cotton candy one the other day. |
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2005
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Post by stefan on Jun 12, 2021 6:24:48 GMT -5
Dang trash pandas! Had one tear apart my porch garbage and eat a bunch of foam from the trays from some Bratwurst we had grilled, also ate the little pad they put under the meat. I hope he is going to be ok. Oh and I guess I'm not longer going to toss any food garbage in the can on the porch.
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Post by greig on Jun 12, 2021 11:13:39 GMT -5
Raccoon prints for sure. If you want another experiment for your slurry, put some into a jar and let it dry out. It demonstrates why one should never dump slurry down a drain. I am going to put a trail camera on my compost. I want to see how the raccoons unscrew the cap. Darn things are smart. My older lab hates raccoons and will give chase. She better not catch or corner one because raccoons are tough and know how to fight.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 12, 2021 23:32:30 GMT -5
Raccoon prints for sure. If you want another experiment for your slurry, put some into a jar and let it dry out. It demonstrates why one should never dump slurry down a drain. I am going to put a trail camera on my compost. I want to see how the raccoons unscrew the cap. Darn things are smart. My older lab hates raccoons and will give chase. She better not catch or corner one because raccoons are tough and know how to fight. This never gets old to me:  My wife likes to watch "Mountain Men" on Discovery (or whatever channel it's on). They always show the guy that hunts mountain lions with his hounds. I know they're trained for it...but I'm always worried they're going to get nailed by the big cat. I'd hate to hear about Daisy getting nailed by a 'coon. |
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Post by rmf on Jun 13, 2021 10:48:28 GMT -5
I am sure that coon is thinking what kind of a sick joke putting water out with no food.
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Post by greig on Jun 13, 2021 12:02:44 GMT -5
One little story. My wife and daughter were in Holland as my corn matured. I gave updates when I talked to them daily, including the night before they returned. It was looking wonderful and I promised them a feast the evening they arrived. However, raccoons tore all the plants down that night and left none for us. We got a real hate-on for the darn things. I learned that there is no point zipping them, as others immediately move into the area. I haven't planted corn since.
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Post by miket on Jun 13, 2021 12:20:07 GMT -5
One little story. My wife and daughter were in Holland as my corn matured. I gave updates when I talked to them daily, including the night before they returned. It was looking wonderful and I promised them a feast the evening they arrived. However, raccoons tore all the plants down that night and left none for us. We got a real hate-on for the darn things. I learned that there is no point zipping them, as others immediately move into the area. I haven't planted corn since. Boooooooo!!!! |
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