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[Cynthia12]

When I was in High School, one of my Civics Teachers said that God picked up the earth, tilted and shook it and all of the Nuts rolled down to Southern California.....

I think I like that teacher.

 

[Cynthia12]

Hagar believe me weird can be found in every state just some more than others and I COMPLETELY include Utah in the more than others column.

Just sayin'...

They're everywhere! People are people, no matter where ya go. Some good, some bad, some rotten to the core..like..a real real bad apple. But I like to think there are more good than bad. It's a nice thought.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Hagar believe me weird can be found in every state just some more than others and I COMPLETELY include Utah in the more than others column.

Just sayin'...

SO true.
Park City and Sundance (more subdued) can get crazy (for a Mormon state).
Ever been on Bourbon street in New Orleans and venture past Orleans Avenue? Some things the faint of heart shouldn't see on the street.
How about Key West, FL?
Westport in KC can be odd on occasion.
Lots of weirdness in Soulard in St. Louis. Fun too. Soulard has the biggest Mardis Gras festival outside of N.O.. The annual barkus dog parade and wiener dog race (last Sunday) is a sight to behold. Literally thousands of dogs in costume. It's in the Guiness book of world records. We can muster nuttiness on a moments notice.
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/ig/Barkus-Parade-Photo-Gallery/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/...cle_86ca93d3-68e6-507d-bb90-5983015dc949.html

http://www.mardigrasinc.com/events/beggin-strips-barkus-pet-parade/
I'm talking about urban areas but rural can be even stranger. Can anyone spell inbred?
We have a prison and a mental institution about 100 miles south of St. Louis. It's said that they were built there so family didn't have to travel far to visit.

 

[ronott1]

SO true.
Park City and Sundance can get crazy (for Mormons).
Ever been on Bourbon street in New Orleans and venture past Bourbon street?
How about Key West, FL?
Westport in KC can be odd on occasion.
Lots of weirdness in Soulard in St. Louis. Fun too. Soulard has the biggest Mardis Gras festival outside of N.O.. The annual barkus dog parade and wiener dog race (last Sunday) is a sight to behold. Literally thousands of dogs in costume. It's in the Guiness book of world records. We can muster nuttiness on a moments notice.
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/ig/Barkus-Parade-Photo-Gallery/
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/...cle_86ca93d3-68e6-507d-bb90-5983015dc949.html

http://www.mardigrasinc.com/events/beggin-strips-barkus-pet-parade/
I'm talking about urban areas but rural can be even stranger. Can anyone spell inbred?
We have a prison and a mental institution about 100 miles south of St. Louis. It's said that they were built there so family didn't have to travel far to visit.

Great post! It made me laugh at my desk this morning.

 

[Cynthia12]

Ok, edit..I don't care for Mardi Gras..but I am loving that they have a dog parade! I guess I fit in with these nuts. Dogs. Love em.

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

Quote: Perhaps that was what I observed. Hard to tell male/female apart when they are flying around like that. Haven't seen them today.

 

[Bunnylady]

We've seen 4 Red-Shouldered Hawks hanging around at the horse farm for a month or so now. My guess is a mated pair (observed mating behavior) and perhaps their young from last year. These birds frequently perch on fence posts within 30 feet of people, so they are easy to "observe." It's a great place for bird watching, being less than a 1/4 mile from the coastal marshes. I have seen a lot of shore birds and predatory birds there, including a bald eagle.

 

[tnspursfan09]

DH is finally home. FIL is doing well. He did have to go back into hospital this week because his water gain again went through the roof, but they have him on diuretics and have that stabilized again...didn't help that they were taking DH out for tex-mex and seafood every night...too much salt for FIL. Here are some pics of Razz, our new Catahoula. The pics don't show his spots very well, they are a darker red. He is a very goofy, licky puppy with no manners. The first time he saw thw chickens (from inside the dog yard) every hair on his spine stood up, but he seems to like the babies in the living-room brooder - though he does have to check on them often. There was one tense moment when we first brought him in and Daisy immediately showed him who the big dog of the house was, but they have been playing most of the morning. He may actually be a good thing for Daisy...it's been a while since I've seen her romp and act silly.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: I'm with you Cynthia!!

We've seen 4 Red-Shouldered Hawks hanging around at the horse farm for a month or so now. My guess is a mated pair (observed mating behavior) and perhaps their young from last year. These birds frequently perch on fence posts within 30 feet of people, so they are easy to "observe." It's a great place for bird watching, being less than a 1/4 mile from the coastal marshes. I have seen a lot of shore birds and predatory birds there, including a bald eagle.

We have the occassional loss of a domestic ( bird or cat) to the local predators, but we take it in stride as we enjoy seeing the creatures that live in the preserve we abutt. Meant as a hunting area but the area is large and supports all levels of natural food web. Have only heard the migrating geese -- spring is coming!!

 

[ozexpat]

Quote: did you talk to the nuts in venice beach - they all have southern accents