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When I was young and catching the bus, we used to catch the bus at the end of our driveway, about 250' from the house.

The county put one of these up on the far corner of our property, about 500' from the house, without asked for permission to put it there. My brothers and I didn't get along with, and were always fighting with the kids who lived right across the state highway. My dad called the county and told them to remove it and when they didn't after about two weeks, he backed the trailer up next to it, dug up the legs and moved it to the chicken pen and it became a nice chicken coop.

[DAKA]

13 hours ago, Schmidt Meister said:

When I was young and catching the bus, we used to catch the bus at the end of our driveway, about 250' from the house.

The county put one of these up on the far corner of our property, about 500' from the house, without asked for permission to put it there. My brothers and I didn't get along with, and were always fighting with the kids who lived right across the state highway. My dad called the county and told them to remove it and when they didn't after about two weeks, he backed the trailer up next to it, dug up the legs and moved it to the chicken pen and it became a nice chicken coop.

Which one is you?

[Schmidt Meister]

1 minute ago, DAKA said:

Which one is you?

Neither. That picture  was taken before I existed. I was born in '60.

[Schmidt Meister]

Almost forgot: Florida Python Challenge 2022 starts today 8.5.2022

The Florida Everglades is an extraordinary ecosystem unlike any other in the world! It is home to a variety of rare and unique wildlife including a diversity of native birds, mammals, fish and reptiles.
However, some reptiles, like the invasive Burmese python, do not belong in this ecosystem and pose a threat to native wildlife. The Florida Python Challenge® is an exciting conservation effort which helps protect the rare Everglades habitat and the animals that live there from these invasive, nonnative snakes.
In Florida, it’s not rabbit or duck season, it’s snake season. The annual “Burmese Python Challenge,” a 10-day annual competition to kill as many invasive Burmese pythons as possible, begins Friday.
The killer of the most pythons wins $2,500, and the killer of the longest python wins $1,500. The runners-up for both of those categories win $750.

Participation in the challenge costs competitors $25 and 30 minutes of time to take a mandatory online training program.

The python removal competition begins at 8:00 a.m. on August 5, 2022 and ends at 5 p.m. on August 14, 2022. Register now!

https://flpythonchallenge.org

[DAKA]

1 hour ago, Schmidt Meister said:

Almost forgot: Florida Python Challenge 2022 starts today 8.5.2022

The Florida Everglades is an extraordinary ecosystem unlike any other in the world! It is home to a variety of rare and unique wildlife including a diversity of native birds, mammals, fish and reptiles.
However, some reptiles, like the invasive Burmese python, do not belong in this ecosystem and pose a threat to native wildlife. The Florida Python Challenge® is an exciting conservation effort which helps protect the rare Everglades habitat and the animals that live there from these invasive, nonnative snakes.
In Florida, it’s not rabbit or duck season, it’s snake season. The annual “Burmese Python Challenge,” a 10-day annual competition to kill as many invasive Burmese pythons as possible, begins Friday.
The killer of the most pythons wins $2,500, and the killer of the longest python wins $1,500. The runners-up for both of those categories win $750.

Participation in the challenge costs competitors $25 and 30 minutes of time to take a mandatory online training program.

The python removal competition begins at 8:00 a.m. on August 5, 2022 and ends at 5 p.m. on August 14, 2022. Register now!

https://flpythonchallenge.org

You goin'? 

I stay as far away from ANY snakes as possible...

[Schmidt Meister]

28 minutes ago, DAKA said:

You goin'? 

I stay as far away from ANY snakes as possible...

No, I wish. Because Florida is infested. But me and friend of mine are thinking about calling Mike Kimmel to see if we can go hunt with him later this year. He is the Owner of Martin County Trapping & Wildlife Rescue. He is an Invasive/Dangerous Species Professional Hunter & Wildlife Consultant . He goes by the moniker of Trapper Mike or Python Cowboy. He also hunts and kills beaucoup iguanas and feral hogs.

I have COPD and I don't see me wrestling snakes in the water and weeds. But you can go iguana hunting with him using .22's or air rifles and he has dogs that retrieve the iguanas after you shoot 'em.

[DAKA]

24 minutes ago, Schmidt Meister said:

No, I wish. Because Florida is infested. But me and friend of mine are thinking about calling Mike Kimmel to see if we can go hunt with him later this year. He is the Owner of Martin County Trapping & Wildlife Rescue. He is an Invasive/Dangerous Species Professional Hunter & Wildlife Consultant . He goes by the moniker of Trapper Mike or Python Cowboy. He also hunts and kills beaucoup iguanas and feral hogs.

I have COPD and I don't see me wrestling snakes in the water and weeds. But you can go iguana hunting with him using .22's or air rifles and he has dogs that retrieve the iguanas after you shoot 'em.

Sounds fun   INFO?   Can you make BACON from HOGS?

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52 minutes ago, DAKA said:

Sounds fun   INFO?   Can you make BACON from HOGS?

You can, BUT you only want to use sows. Preferably younger, up to 75, 85 pounds. Boars, the older the worse it gets, have a serious gamey, musky taste that will ruin any meat you get. When we used to catch small males we would always pen them up, castrate then and then feed them out. Castration helps to get eliminate that boar taste and if you raise them on corn, you can have some awesome meat by the time they get to around 80 lbs. Females just need to get fed out.

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[DAKA]

30 minutes ago, Schmidt Meister said:

Hmmmm, depends...

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I would seriously doubt that this ever happened BUT it’s still funny and understandable, with all the restrictions that are placed on citizens by the authoritarian taxing bodies.
The State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife sends a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a certain species of unheard of frogs.
The property owners' response in the second letter is EPIC.
Letter from  Washington Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife:
Dear Landowner:
WDFWR Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other amphibians over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission to access your property.
Recent research indicates that foothill yellow-legged frogs have declined significantly in recent years and are no longer found at half their historic sites. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated and will help contribute to the conservation of this important species.
Please fill out the attached postage-paid postcard and let us know if you are willing to let us cross your property or not.
If you have any concerns about this project please give us a call. We would love to talk with you about our research.
Sincerely
Steve Niemela
Conservation Strategy Implementation Biologist
***************************** ******************************
RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNERS:
Dear Mr. Niemela:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for  the yellow-legged frog. We may be able to help you out with this matter.
We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License" ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat" parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).
You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for Non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.
If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).
Survey units open between 8 am. And 3 PM. But you cannot commence survey until 9 am. And must cease all survey activity by 1 PM.
Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting with no longer than an 18” handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6” from net frame to bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wooden handles.
After 1 PM. You can use a net with a 4” diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement" ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident).
Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.
As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again, only $8.00 per application.
However, all fees can be waived if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status".
You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys" and your "Comprehensive Course on Frog Identification, Safe Handling Practices, and Self-Defense Strategies for Frog Attacks."
This course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.
Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Larry & Amanda Anderson.

[DAKA]

On 8/3/2022 at 6:16 PM, Schmidt Meister said:

YOU said it......Not me  (or anyone else!!)

Then again what about me I must be a super ******* at 87   

 

[DAKA]

55 minutes ago, Schmidt Meister said:

I would seriously doubt that this ever happened BUT it’s still funny and understandable, with all the restrictions that are placed on citizens by the authoritarian taxing bodies.
The State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife sends a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a certain species of unheard of frogs.
The property owners' response in the second letter is EPIC.
Letter from  Washington Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife:
Dear Landowner:
WDFWR Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other amphibians over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission to access your property.
Recent research indicates that foothill yellow-legged frogs have declined significantly in recent years and are no longer found at half their historic sites. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated and will help contribute to the conservation of this important species.
Please fill out the attached postage-paid postcard and let us know if you are willing to let us cross your property or not.
If you have any concerns about this project please give us a call. We would love to talk with you about our research.
Sincerely
Steve Niemela
Conservation Strategy Implementation Biologist
***************************** ******************************
RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNERS:
Dear Mr. Niemela:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for  the yellow-legged frog. We may be able to help you out with this matter.
We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License" ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat" parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).
You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for Non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.
If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).
Survey units open between 8 am. And 3 PM. But you cannot commence survey until 9 am. And must cease all survey activity by 1 PM.
Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting with no longer than an 18” handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6” from net frame to bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wooden handles.
After 1 PM. You can use a net with a 4” diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement" ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident).
Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.
As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again, only $8.00 per application.
However, all fees can be waived if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status".
You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys" and your "Comprehensive Course on Frog Identification, Safe Handling Practices, and Self-Defense Strategies for Frog Attacks."
This course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.
Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Larry & Amanda Anderson.

Larry and Amanda have a great sense of humor   ME being a super A/H, (see above) would have just said GTFO

[Schmidt Meister]

Proof that the Earth is NOT flat.

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[railfancwb]

2 hours ago, Schmidt Meister said:

Proof that the Earth is NOT flat.

Wonder if anyone has traced Columbus’ journeys here? The 

[janice6]

On 8/1/2022 at 9:18 AM, Schmidt Meister said:

I missed it ... why did she blush ...?

The cross section slice of the strawberry quite accurately resembled an anatomical body part................  

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[janice6]

12 hours ago, Schmidt Meister said:

Proof that the Earth is NOT flat.

I couldn't help it, I bought a pair of those for my wife.

ADDED:  Now I'm worried about what they know!  My order for the wife has Antarctica on her butt?????????

Edited August 7, 2022 by janice6
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