Its oh so quiet Shh Shh

[Mommy2many]

I thought of placing it elsewhere but couldn't think of the thread at the time. :)

[guidofatherof5]

Went grocery shopping yesterday afternoon. It wasn't until this morning I noticed my checkbook/wallet was missing. Called the store to find out it had been found and returned to there office.
I'm so thankful to the 78 year old guy that found it and did the right thing.

[EasternGirl]

Yes, that is wonderful that you got it back. Steve, I love the contest photo...mind if I copy it just to have on my computer?

[guidofatherof5]

Yes, that is wonderful that you got it back. Steve, I love the contest photo...mind if I copy it just to have on my computer?

Not at all. Thanks.

[guidofatherof5]

ere's a funnyone fo yu. Notce anythdifeent abt my tyng?
Ths is wht appens en a 31 pod sapng trtle gos to slepon yor wireles keyard reever.:D

[chris-uk]

ere's a funnyone fo yu. Notce anythdifeent abt my tyng?
Ths is wht appens en a 31 pod sapng trtle gos to slepon yor wireles keyard reever.:D

Time to relocate the receiver.

[guidofatherof5]

It was difficult getting it out from under him with waking him but I did.
He's sleeping so well and looks so comfortable I didn't have the heart to disturb him.

[ConcinusMan]

Pics from the 1st annual Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animals show March 29th and 30th in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Got to meet people there i only knew online including several members of this forum. Ron's Reptiles were there all the way from California and even one person I know from the midwest was there. There were over 5,000 people through the doors and they raised over 2 grand for USARK. Had a blast. here's a few pics...

http://i58.tinypic.com/bd190.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/14cwm6d.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/zxrup0.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/2zzp7c7.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/imt6av.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/1679f7c.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Nice. Thanks for posting the photos.

[ConcinusMan]

Went grocery shopping yesterday afternoon. It wasn't until this morning I noticed my checkbook/wallet was missing. Called the store to find out it had been found and returned to there office.
I'm so thankful to the 78 year old guy that found it and did the right thing.

I dropped my wallet when it had $1700 in it. Someone turned it in at the store and i got every penny back. Don't know who turned it in but if I knew I'd give them a big hug and $200.

[ConcinusMan]

http://youtu.be/-0xdUjqGnVQ

[ConcinusMan]

Rattlesnakes from the Willamette Valley

http://i57.tinypic.com/11r3cwg.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Beautiful

[Chulio]

I dropped my wallet when it had $1700 in it. Someone turned it in at the store and i got every penny back. Don't know who turned it in but if I knew I'd give them a big hug and $200.


That was me!

[guidofatherof5]

Run, run as fast as you can and never look back. These people on this forum are ****ing nuts. Get out before you go nuts too. Save yourself! It's not too late!

Once was funny Richard but enough is enough. I don't think you're making the point you intended.

[guidofatherof5]

Big storms headed in so I'm signing off for now. Hail, heavy rains and tornadoes.

[guidofatherof5]

Well, storm #1 came through. While we were watching out the front door the house shook. A large limb off the neighbors tree caught the edge of the roof. Not too much damage.

[gibble888]

Good you are safe....

[Mommy2many]

Thank God we don't get that kind of weather. We have our tornado watches but they are few and far between...

[EasternGirl]

So hi everyone...coming on to catch up. I finished 3rd semester clinical rotations in nursing school and thankfully have the summer off before finishing my last semester. Then, if all goes as planned, I will graduate in December and take the RN boards. I just got hired by Bayada Home Health as a nursing aide until I graduate. It's a great job because I get to chose my own hours and take on as many or as few patients as I want. That means I can work a lot this summer, and then cut back when school starts again. This last semester is supposed to be the hardest yet, and the first three were pretty brutal! So send lots of positive energy my way come September please! Everything else is going well, aside from Cee Cee passing. My son made the majors in little league...he's playing for the Phillies, which is the best team in the league. The coach is a former pro player. And it's also awesome because the real Phillies are our home team :) He's doing really well and the team is undefeated 9-0. I hope everyone else is doing well! I'll be around on the forum this summer :)

[guidofatherof5]

Glad to see you back on Marnie.

[chris-uk]

Welcome back Marnie. Have a good breather before heading back for the last push on your nursing degree.

[EasternGirl]

Thanks guys...now I am busy looking for a female to room with Sadie, the female radix I got from Steve. Poor girl has never lived alone before and she keeps looking for Cee Cee. I have been looking in the classified section and have talked to a couple of folks, but I haven't found a snake yet. I'm looking for a large female...please put the word out or let me know if anyone knows of any available adult females. Thanks!

[guidofatherof5]

Give that Sadie some cuddle time until a new roomy is found and remember "Quarantine Time";)

[EasternGirl]

I just saw a couple of posts in the classifieds...someone had a large eastern female that looks just like Cee Cee, and Steveo had a couple of female radixes...not sure if they still have them. Sent PMs. I have been giving Sadie extra attention...she seems okay, just a bit confused. You know I always do quarantine...was taught my garter care skills from the master ;)

[guidofatherof5]

I just saw a couple of posts in the classifieds...someone had a large eastern female that looks just like Cee Cee, and Steveo had a couple of female radixes...not sure if they still have them. Sent PMs. I have been giving Sadie extra attention...she seems okay, just a bit confused. You know I always do quarantine...was taught my garter care skills from the master ;)

You know I had to say something, better safe then sorry.
Let me know who this "master" is. I can use all the help I can get.

[EasternGirl]

You are the garter Yoda :)

[guidofatherof5]

Storm just moved through. Lost 2 bedroom windows and the siding on the north side of my house. Big hail.

[Mommy2many]

Holy S...!
Is everyone OK?
It took the siding off the whole side? Can you cover windows with wood or something?

[guidofatherof5]

Everyone safe here. My siding has holes in it. I put the thickest siding I could find when I did the job. Luckily, only the first pane of glass was broken in the windows.

[gibble888]

Good everyone is ok....they make new siding every day....sucks to have to go through that mess (ripping hair out)

[chris-uk]

Storm just moved through. Lost 2 bedroom windows and the siding on the north side of my house. Big hail.

Wow. What size was the hail? Golf balls?

[guidofatherof5]

Not that big but big enough.:D

My Subaru took a beating but all the glass is intact.

We've got another storm moving in.

[guidofatherof5]

Heavy rain in the area. They are thinking we'll get around 5 inches before it's over.

[guidofatherof5]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qStVAEmjfmg

[BLUESIRTALIS]

Glad everyone's safe! Sorry to hear about the damages though.

[guidofatherof5]

Heavy rain in the area. They are thinking we'll get around 5 inches before it's over.

5.03 inches of rain in about 6 hours.

[chris-uk]

Not that big but big enough.:D

My Subaru took a beating but all the glass is intact.

We've got another storm moving in.


I saw the video on Tank's Facebook. You're lucky the Scooby still has glass!

[guidofatherof5]

I saw the video on Tank's Facebook. You're lucky the Scooby still has glass!

I'm very fortunate compared to many people in the area.

[mikem]

Glad you and the family are safe! That's some serious hail.

[Chulio]

Holy cow! Glad everyone is OK

[guidofatherof5]

My insurance adjuster is coming by on Tuesday. Let's see, I have a $1000 deductible so the damage will probably be $1050 and if I take the money($50) my premium will increase $400 a year for the next 3 years. My out-of-pocket expense will be $1200, wait $1150.;)
What a bargain.:D

[guidofatherof5]

With all those "Sold" notices up I know who's buying lunch for the forum.:D Right, Shawn.;)

[EasternGirl]

That really sucks, Steve...sorry to hear that. On the money note, I may have mentioned that I got a job working for a home health agency as a nursing aide until I graduate. It doesn't pay a lot for the work we have to do, but I do enjoy helping people and it's great in the fact that I can make my own schedule. I can see as many or as few patients as I want, and pick the hours and days I want. Just got a couple of steady patients for the next three weeks working 5 hours a day Mon-Thur and 2 hours on Fridays. Will be nice to finally have some money. On a totally different topic, I got my first painful snake bite last night. My big girls Sadie and my dearly departed Cee Cee have always bit me during feeding time, so do my babies and one of my male easterns. Although they do usually draw blood, none of the bites have ever really hurt much. But last night I was putting Sadie back into her enclosure after she ate and she decided to start striking hard at my hand...got me really good on one finger...I actually yelled out and was bleeding a lot. Can barely see it today though. I did however tell Sadie that I am not speaking to her right now. She really doesn't seem to care...lol. :p

[guidofatherof5]

Hope you're okay Marnie.



Way to go Sadie:D

[guidofatherof5]

Looks like the T. radix Ranch will be getting a new roof and probably new siding because of the storm damage. That's a shame as both the roof and siding are only 5 years old. I'm still waiting for the final word from the insurance company.

[guidofatherof5]

More storms moving through the area as I type. Looks like heavy rain only. The damaging storms missed us just to the north.
We do have flash flood warnings for an area 7 miles north of the ranch and that was before this rain.

[guidofatherof5]

More storms moving through the area as I type. Looks like heavy rain only. The damaging storms missed us just to the north.
We do have flash flood warnings for an area 7 miles north of the ranch and that was before this rain.

The heavy rain continues as one storm after another roll through the area. Many flash flood warnings up for the area as the ranch sits less then a mile from the Missouri River.

[guidofatherof5]

The heavy rain continues as one storm after another roll through the area. Many flash flood warnings up for the area as the ranch sits less then a mile from the Missouri River.

Another 5 inches of rain last night. More storms forecast of this evening and again Sunday evening.

[guidofatherof5]

I channel surf in the hopes of finding something to watch with some redeeming qualities. Most of the time I'm disappointed.
I'm just wondering if anyone has notice what I have. I've seen a increase in reality shows that feature the killing of animals for so called survival.
Yesterday, I came across a show from the Discovery Channel called "Dual Survival" During this episode one of the idiots was out looking for food. Along came a rather small/young Porcupine. Too bad of it as it was shot with a homemade crossbow and then clubbed to death.
The word "killing" was never used but "harvesting" was.
It seems like our care and concern for wildlife is reaching a low, this type of shows certainly doesn't help to educate the public about conservation or animal welfare.
I'm disturbed by this trend and wondered if anyone else has noticed it or am I just over sensitive.

[Muslim1]

Well thanks everyone, but its time for me to move on or be pushed on. I will be leaving the forum.

Best wish's,
Steven

[chris-uk]

I channel surf in the hopes of finding something to watch with some redeeming qualities. Most of the time I'm disappointed.
I'm just wondering if anyone has notice what I have. I've seen a increase in reality shows that feature the killing of animals for so called survival.
Yesterday, I came across a show from the Discovery Channel called "Dual Survival" During this episode one of the idiots was out looking for food. Along came a rather small/young Porcupine. Too bad of it as it was shot with a homemade crossbow and then clubbed to death.
The word "killing" was never used but "harvesting" was.
It seems like our care and concern for wildlife is reaching a low, this type of shows certainly doesn't help to educate the public about conservation or animal welfare.
I'm disturbed by this trend and wondered if anyone else has noticed it or am I just over sensitive.

Used to be that channels like Discovery would make documentaries about the world around us, it seems that they've moved on to making **** which focuses on idiots interacting with the natural world (generally not in a good way).

[Stefan-A]

Well thanks everyone, but its time for me to move on or be pushed on. I will be leaving the forum.

Best wish's,
Steven

I'm sorry to hear that.

[guidofatherof5]

That's it, I'm getting rid of my TV. I'm cancelling my cable.

The Weather Channel is starting crap programming. Their expert is in Florida on the assumption that due to the latest tornadoes the "Skunk Ape" is probably draw to the damage in the hope of finding a meal. He even found a footprint of the Skunk Ape and could smell it.
Just shoot me now. "Did IQs suddenly drop while I was away?":D
"I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure":D
"Aliens" quotes seemed appropriate.:D

[Saji]

Am I the only one that get bored and feeds his garters at something like 1 or 2 am.

Yawns..muah huah.

[guidofatherof5]

This is to reference Saji's want ad for S. dekayi.

I don't thin you'll find a breeder per say. Their size at birth is certainly a reason for many not to breed them and the fact they are protected in many areas but what do you mean by their "life span"?

[Saji]

This is to reference Saji's want ad for S. dekayi.

I don't thin you'll find a breeder per say. Their size at birth is certainly a reason for many not to breed them and the fact they are protected in many areas but what do you mean by their "life span"?

Oh, I'm just researching them and talking to people who have kept them and I heard they (compared to garters) dont live much longer than 5 years in captivity.

Saji

[guidofatherof5]

A 12 hour drive to Austin TX. turned into a 16 hour drive because the TX roads dept. decided to re-construct the entire I-35. Speed limit 75mph, not even close. :D

[Boots]

A 12 hour drive to Austin TX. turned into a 16 hour drive because the TX roads dept. decided to re-construct the entire I-35. Speed limit 75mph, not even close. :D

I know how you feel. From now on, I think we only need two seasons. Winter and construction.

Jason

[guidofatherof5]

♫I'm just a small town boy, born and raise in South Omaha♫ Well sorta.
This town "Austin" is too big for me. I'm ready to get back to Iowa. Everything happens too fast here. :D

[guidofatherof5]

Gun shots close last night, not fireworks. Panhandling must be legal here as they are everywhere.
Some good is my car is performing as it should. Almost a 1000 mile put on and it hasn't used any oil, all the fluids are where they should be. This a good test for the new(new to me) vehicle.
My son is having a great time at the gaming convention. It will be the last road trip we take together as he will be entering the Air Force next Fall after graduation high school. It seems like just the other day he was a little boy and now he's a man, a man I'm proud of.;)

[guidofatherof5]

Back home safe. LONG DRIVE. Must sleep.

[PsychedelicTarantulas]

Aprils Fools Prank 2014

A can of cat food? I think not. What we have here is a can of human tuna with a cat food label over the original label. I took this can and a box of crackers into my classroom(after school day care) While my students were enjoying their after school treat my son and I sat down to enjoy ours. We said nothing and eventually everyone else was whispering "they're eating cat food" Finally one of the older kids spoke up stating "that's gross, how can you eat that"
Now all the students chimed in about the situation. At the height of the complaints I simply stood up and peeled the label off revealing the joke played on them.
They all took it very well and had a good time with it. As their parents picked them up they quickly told them of the joke played on them.
All this for a $1.00



This is absolutely great! I'm gonna have to do this at work now! HaHaha....

[Chulio]

Gun shots close last night, not fireworks. Panhandling must be legal here as they are everywhere.
Some good is my car is performing as it should. Almost a 1000 mile put on and it hasn't used any oil, all the fluids are where they should be. This a good test for the new(new to me) vehicle.
My son is having a great time at the gaming convention. It will be the last road trip we take together as he will be entering the Air Force next Fall after graduation high school. It seems like just the other day he was a little boy and now he's a man, a man I'm proud of.;)

They do grow old up fast

[guidofatherof5]

I had to laugh.
Watched a video of a young lady getting arrested for drunk driving. She failed all the test and was placed under arrest. She went off camera to be searched by a female officer. The female officer said "do you have anything in your bra" :D

[guidofatherof5]

Talk about the luck of the Irish. I purchased a used Microsoft Surface RT off Craigslist. If was used but it great shape and such a good price I couldn't pass up. This will be the 3rd Surface in the house. They've been great for the kids to do homework.
The one I bought was working fine until I tried to load a microSD card in it. The card would load but not be recognized by Win 8.1. I contacted customer support and they did what they could. It turned out the card reader was at fault.
The good news is my unit is still under warranty and will be replaced free of charge. It's all boxed up and ready for a FedEx pickup.
I am a happy man. I love it when a plan comes together.

[chris-uk]

You seem to get lucky a lot with Craigslist and yard sales.
There's a couple of people I'm working with at the moment that use Surface Pros. Very nice bit of kit.

[guidofatherof5]

You seem to get lucky a lot with Craigslist and yard sales.
There's a couple of people I'm working with at the moment that use Surface Pros. Very nice bit of kit.

What is kit?:D:confused:

[chris-uk]

What is kit?:D:confused:

<puts on the dealing with the American hat>

Kit = equipment

[guidofatherof5]

<puts on the dealing with the American hat>

Kit = equipment

Thanks Chris, I learned something today.

[guidofatherof5]

Reduced I.Q. alert.

The Weather Channel, the Weather Channel! has a new show coming out.

Fat Guys In The Woods.
Enough said.

[Saji]

That's just American as Apple Pie.

[Stefan-A]

Fat Guys In The Woods.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLFdRXWBIVE

[slipknot711]

i love family guy, and no its not just because i live in rhode island lol. :D

[RedSidedSPR]

Someone sent this to me. I believe it's from Iowa. Any ideas what it is? I've been googling for thirty minutes and haven't a clue.

http://i.imgur.com/h3jvadkl.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Tettigoniidae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tettigoniidae)

[RedSidedSPR]

Really? That was obviously my first guess but if that's a katydid what's with the lack of wings or whatever? Is it age or sex?

[guidofatherof5]

Not sure, I've been looking for something exactly like yours photo but haven't found anything.........................yet. Send the photo to my email guidofatherof5@cox.net

[RedSidedSPR]

sent.

I'm looking for something similar in a color besides green but still nothing.

[guidofatherof5]

I'm wondering if it is reaching the end of its life cycle and the wings have dropped off.

[RedSidedSPR]

Possibly.. I don't know if that's characteristic of them but when I bred crickets they'd sometimes lose their wings. That wasn't age though.

[RedSidedSPR]

well this looks damn similar. image is titled 'young katydid'. Maybe it is age.

http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/young-katydid-27475277.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Nice job, Jesse. I think you've answered your own question.

[RedSidedSPR]

Only took two hours. Thanks for the help.

[CrazyHedgehog]

11070 11071 11072 11073 11074

sooooo, I ran away this weekend and got married at Gretna Green in secret!:eek:
we have been together 22 years, so we thought it was about time lol:D

[guidofatherof5]

God's Blessings to you both.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//744/Clapping.gif

[guidofatherof5]

It was just the other day I told stories to my son at bedtime, taught him how to ride a bike, etc.

Yesterday, he joined the Marines and will leave July 2015 for boot camp. The marines are getting a good and Godly man.
I am one proud dad.

[Boots]

It is amazing how fast they grow. Well done.

Jason

[EasternGirl]

That's great Steve. Tell him I said I am very proud of him. Speaking of soldiers, my guy who I have been seeing for 3 years on and off is being deployed to Afghanistan in a few weeks. Possibly will go to Iraq from there. This will be his second tour in the middle east. This one is a bit scarier though with the whole Isis thing going on...so please send your prayers that he makes it home safely.

[chris-uk]

The Marines is a fine choice of career. Takes a special person to sign up for a "boots on ground" armed force.

I'm sure there's documentaries about the USMC over on your side of the pond, but there's been a couple of good documentaries about the Royal Marines in the last year or so, including one that followed recruits through basic training. I'm not sure if the Channel 4 On Demand service checks that you're in the UK, but if he can watch them this series might give Kale some insight - Royal Marines Commando School - Channel 4 (http://www.channel4.com/programmes/royal-marines-commando-school)

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks Chris. I'll pass this info. along to Kale. Tonight he'll be doing PT with his recruiters.
He's always been up for challenges and the Marines will certainly give him that.

[guidofatherof5]

My fresh water bivalves won't talk to me. Every time I try they clam up. Then there's the problem of them not sharing, I told them they are being shellfish.

I know, I know, don't quit my day job.:D

[guidofatherof5]

Not sure what to say with this one. I know what I'd like to do but I'd end up in jail.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//821/medium/stupid.jpg

[indigoman]

Such a sorry thing to read, I can only hope for a bad outcome to avoid a repeat of such ignorant activities!

[Tommytradix]

wtf! this cant be real....12 gage shot gun for a snake i say we hunt them from the shore of the lake

[guidofatherof5]

And this is sponsored by a Government entity. It's a any snake hunt. Yep, I'd get arrested for sure if I went there. Stupid people doing stupid things for stupid reasons.

[paperfeathers]

Yeah we got a lot of those rattlesnake roundups in Texas. But in recent years theres been a pushback with rattlesnake festivals that are educational and bring out snakes to show the public that they are necessary to the environment. Maybe it'll catch on to other states.

[Albert Clark]

And people wonder why legislators want to amend the right to bear arms. Some people are just downright cruel!