So, the other morning before work, I'm looking out out big picture window and admiring the view when all of the sudden, I see these 3 squirrels going nuts in the yard (and not the "food gathering" nuts, either!). They're going crazy all over the yard, so I start describing things to the Highlander:

"Oh, honey, you gotta see this! These squirrels are jumping all over each other...they're all rollin' around and then they get up and chase each other to another tree...oh, man, that one nearly pile-drove that other into the dirt! (laughter) Okay, they're running past the oak now...that one keeps trying to jump on the other...actually, both of those ones are...well, that's not exactly...huh...(tilting my head sideways)...okay, not sure this is just playtime now...ohhhh...okay, if Snoop Squirrelly Dogg comes out of the other tree and asks anyone to show their fur, that would just complete this whole scenario."

Just as I'm realizing I'm actually watching Wild Kingdom After Dawn, I look over and and see the most bizzare thing I've ever seen. A long time ago, the folks who used to live here put a stump upside down near our little patio area and it overgrew with tiny vines and such so that it's a natural seat (although in past years, the termites have about worn it away). It's about 2 feet high so you can imagine my surprise when I see a full grown groundhog sitting ON TOP of it. His back is to me (about 8 feet away) and he's WATCHING THE SQUIRRELS!!!

Seriously, I did NOT want to know what else that groundhog was doing.

Just had to share!

The (rating her picture window X for graphic scenes and full frontal furriness) Sprite & the (always down for the squirrel on squirrel action) Highlander

hahaha! I just had to wipe part of my dinner off the monitor. Full frontal furriness - classic!

:-) pre

(hopes allemeyen sees this post)

Now THAT is funny!!!

Beach Gal, who would have loved to see THAT!

Gee, we have a whole mess load of squirrels in Clarence but I have never seen any of the action you described. Guess all the horny squirrels reside in Niagara County!

dee123

I was going out to my car about a week ago, and two birds were going at it on my fence! I guess it truly is spring, after all!

spankykc

Uh, hello?

Squirrels *are* wild.

I think I might have had the most unusual voyueristic experience. I certified my wife to scuba dive in Cozumel several years ago. We were on a night dive when we came upon two conchs (you know, they have the big shell that you put to your ear and hear the ocean) lying in the sand at the bottom of the strait, making little conchs. Ooo, la, la!

A few years ago dh and I were at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and went to see the otter exhibit. There happened to be a busload of elderly tourists there at the same time. Well- the otters were having a wild time "playing" in the water, rolling over and around each other and just generally going at it in a fairly rabid manner. The little old ladies were all going "Awww- how cute!" and the little old men were all standing around elbowing each other and snickering.

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Uh, hello?

Squirrels *are* wild.

Ummm, hello? Humans have anthropomorphic tendancies!

They (ok I..) also love word play. Do you mean "wild" as in natural tendancies, or "wild" as in - Party Night!? Both? ;-p

I also wonder: Having checked most of my clues for "discrete" vs. "discreet" (found a few embarassing errors): Does Mad Grammarian's moniker refer to "mad" in the US sense of the word (angry) or mad in the UK sense? (crazy/wacky)? Now there is something to ponder!

Been thinking about this, and other things, ever since I used the word "norty" the other day and then thought about all the time I've spent in the UK.

In the words of the Violent Femmes:

Words to memorize
words hypnotize
Words make my mouth
exercise
Words all fail the magic prize

Didactically Yours,
preboxed

fully expecting to be corrected..somehow..because it is at times like these that one makes mistakes...especially typos... Oh Well!

I can live with that. It's the day squirrels learn to type and do so on AQ which scare me....wait, I think I meant "amuse" rather than "scare."

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Pre,

If you are going to quote that song, and THAT STANZA!,!,!,

WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU LEAVE OUT THE NEXT LINE?!?!?!?!?

Mr. Yuk (who does that song karaoke as well.)

sing it for us Yuk!

I actually think that line belongs on a different board, though directly relates to our friendly neighborhood squirrel action.

On a related note, did you know raccoon dorks are actually made of bone? They can break them for real. Native Americans used to make chest protectors out of them by stringing two rows of them together.

Mr. Yuk

{{did you know raccoon dorks are actually made of bone?}}

what are racoon dorks?? is that similar to nerds??

OC

*nodding* @ Senior Yuk and leaving it that..and yet you just HAD to ask, eh? ...

Speaking of completely other boards...and well, websites (I'm a trivia fiend in addiction to letterboxing addict...)

The topic of Duck D*cks, erm "came up" this week. Omg at the email...with picture that arrived in my inbox a few days later. Who knew??!!!

Again...WHEN do we get the "Apres Letterboxing Board"...with, erm, maybe?? "adult content" warning???

pre
giggly madly, ever so discreetly..and erm...."nort-ily"

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If you can't amuse yourself WHO will? Bringing others along for the ride - priceless!

The trivia part of myself just wants to say:

Dorks are Whale Penisesssss (peni)

Which makes the dork/nerd conundrum....um ..Never Mind!

You know, I never, in my life, have ever had the occasion to think of duck d*cks.

Thank you pre for another night of fitful sleep.

And thank you all on your well-wishes in quitting smoking. I think I'll have to quit now, or have to face up to all of you fine folk.

Goodnight all...

Mr. Yuk

Post-scriptum:

You know, I don't even think I understand the mechanics of duck copulation. Does one go upside down underwater? Do the webby feet get in the way?

Although, with the fact that liquids roll off their feathers, that would make cleanup pretty easy, right?

Files This One Away

Things That Make Ya Say Hmmmmmmmmm

pre

x-rated letterboxing.... who'd of thunk!!!

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Gee, we have a whole mess load of squirrels in Clarence but I have never seen any of the action you described. Guess all the horny squirrels reside in Niagara County!

No, we're Orleans County up here, so our squirrels go wild with groundhogs watching. The Niagara County squirrels just get all wet and frolic about while Canadians watch! ;-)

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x-rated letterboxing.... who'd of thunk!!!

Ummm...these guys, apparently, just with less fur and feathers...! http://www.atlasquest.com/boards/message.html?gMsgId=31538

Oh man, I didn't even KNOW there were nakey boxes.

I'm gonna have to go to one of these. I've always wondered what these beaches were like, this gives me the excuse.

Mr. Yuk

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No, we're Orleans County up here, so our squirrels go wild with groundhogs watching.

My kids and I went on a hike today and there were lots of squirrels out and about. Keeping in mind Sprite's experience, I was careful to shield their eyes, or distract them ("LOOK, a bear!!) if I saw two or more squirrels together, or heard extra loud rustling sounds........

THanks for allowing me to keep letterboxing clean for my kids, Sprite!!!

Mama Fox (you do know I'm joking, right.... ;-))

Which reminds me of another tale that I gotta share!

Back when I was doing the GT program in my district, I had my kids doing a research project with a PowerPoint presentation. The 4th and 5th graders had to research their dream job, including the college to go to, the classes, the volunteer opportunities, etc., while my 3rd graders got to do their favorite animals. It was a combination of learning computer usage and research skills, so it was a fabulous higher level activity. Anyway, one of the 3rd graders chose to do her project on whales. After doing the research and all the typing, I let the kids surf the net and look for pictures to add to their presentations. This little girl came up with the picture from this article: http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_blue_whale.htm

She NEVER noticed it, but had it in her presentation. I came by the DAY BEFORE we were supposed to be showing these at the district open house and had to swallow my heart when I saw it. I think I said something along the lines of: "So how's it gooo-ohhh-uh-oh...ing, hon?" Since she didn't notice and no other kid was paying attention, I just said, "That's a GREAT pic, but I think we can find one less grainy, don't you?" Then I QUICKLY opened the Explorer screen, found a pic she loved even better and told everyone to take their bathroom break while I cut and pasted the new shot, thus saving my life and career in one fell swoop.

Hmm...maybe all these animals are just trying to show off for ME! I'm the Animal Copulation Whisperer! :-O

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THanks for allowing me to keep letterboxing clean for my kids, Sprite!!!

Mama Fox (you do know I'm joking, right.... ;-))

Of course I do...after all, NOW I know where little foxes come from! Foxes Gone Wild: the Afterparty!

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I'm gonna have to go to one of these. I've always wondered what these beaches were like, this gives me the excuse.

Dude, what were YOU worried about in the first place? You're a big green face sticker with your tongue hangin' out...what's there for people to SEE??? ROFL

The (now wanting to check out the BACK of said sticker) Sprite & the ("Mr. Yuk isn't green all OVER, wink-wink, nudge-nudge!")

It's not just my tongue that hangs out.

Mr. Yuk

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It's not just my tongue that hangs out.

Which is how we know you're MR. Yuk and not Mrs. Yuk! :-D

did you know raccoon dorks are actually made of bone?

Yes I was aware of this bit of trivia but only because my husband went coon hunting with his cousin and they convinced his Grannie to cook their kill and save this bone. My dh thought it would make a great toothpick.

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Yes I was aware of this bit of trivia but only because my husband went coon hunting with his cousin and they convinced his Grannie to cook their kill and save this bone. My dh thought it would make a great toothpick.

Now THERE'S a conversation killer.

"Whatcha got in your mouth, Mr Firefighter?"

"Raccoon dork"

"uh....."

Hahaha.. I have giggled over this thread for two days now!!
mel