Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[Dr HaHa]

Chicken hawk has been hanging around. Put 2 rounds in the .270 yesterday. It came back. About 225 yrds in a high wind. It's minus 1 feather. Couldn't believe it. Second shot was wild but close enough to crack as it went by. A bullet traveling above the speed of sound sounds like a firecracker exploding when it passes you. You hear that then the gun going off. I know this first hand my BFF dang near put a 6mm in me one deer season on a long distance shot not knowing I was in the line of fire. It was pretty weird but it's OK we've been trying to kill each other for years. Seems to have slowed up the last few years. Older? Wiser? Maybe. We'll see.

 

[bigzio]

Early Evening to All... First I want to say thank-you for the congrats on my successful turkey hunt. You folks are the best. Cedar Post that must be really cool that your dad turkey hunts! While my dad introduced me to hunting, it was deer and squirrels, and partridge....I thank him for that though. Enjoy him while he is still around....those moments last a lifetime.
, tell him congrats from me....It truly is a chess game.

Annarie, I'm sorry about the older cat...getting old can't be stopped...wish it could. I know older folks don't tolerate any wimps. Onward, forward, never straight....

Dr Ha Ha....Ahhhhh the special moment has finally arrived. I get chills thinkin and typin about this special time for you. This truly will be the first day for the rest of your life....I wish i was there to shake your hand and give you a hug for a job well done! Nobody will be able to fill your shoes, and i know that part of leavin feels good to you...it did for me...they'll miss you for sure....that's part of the whole leavin scheme somehow? Congrats on your early retirement! The best is yet to come, I assure you!

~ bigzio

 

[Dr HaHa]

I just noticed a beautiful cloud passing by. Bigz you SOB you just made tears roll down my stupid face. I wish you were here too I would love to shake your hand and give back a manly hug! In a manly way as only men of the sea would do. [SNL] You have helped me quell many of my fears through these self questioning times and I owe you a debt of gratitude. You made me have faith in my myself that I have chosen the right road to travel and that my long distance friend has meant a lot to me. You have understood how I feel about what's right in life and it's comforting to know that I'm not alone. All of you out there have helped and I thank you from the bottom of my black lil heart!

 

[BigBadCryBaby]

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Becky, how bout we come up when the younguns arrive? Just let me know...I've been busy job hunting and Mom has been busy with work, so we've got to make the time for it.

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Great it finally got there, Dr H...I gave it to my adult son to mail it last Wednesday I think, and when he came back to the farm to help me put up the run there it was on his front seat. Kids.

I've got more coming your way but I'm having trouble with my CD writer...I'll get it all figured out and send you greatest hits volume and Duets and a bunch of other ones. Sometimes I would love to kick my computer right in the **s but I can't figure out where that would be...hmmmm. Dr H just buy me a couple of cold ones when we all get together in Waupaca and let's call it even, fer crissakes!!!!! Consider this your graduation present!

Got swarmed by hornets today when I was pulling the storm off the coop window.

It's war. I got out there as it was getting dark and lathered the outside with hornet spray. Take that you little f****ers. Those stings pack a punch.

 

[lrgarden]

Dr Haha:

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the killing of almost 1000 species of birds. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_bird_treaty_act

This law was partially borne from the fact that the Carolina Parakeet became extinct because Victorian ladies wanted them on their hats.

The Cooper's Hawk which you are perhaps referring to is a protected species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper%27s_Hawk

I have hawks in my yard and thus need to protect my chickens. You should do the same and put away the shotgun.

 

[BigBadCryBaby]

A .270 isn't a shotgun....just sayin'

 

[Terri O]

Awww--sorry about the stings BBCB! I remember once the ground bees flew after my DH when he was mowing the lawn and went over their nest! Funniest thing ever!!!

Ya think he would have ditched the mower and just ran...laughing now..that was 24 years ago!!!

So sorry about Grandpa's cat Annarie...I had to do the fluids thing with my 19 year old for a while...not fun but he was so good about it...gotta do what you can.

MtFs I just LOVE those ducks with multi colored feet! I have never seen that with mine...maybe this year? DrH---WHOOOHOOO--Tomorrow is your last day!

You have a great pizza party and dont drop any tears in your beer! You GO man!
Today I had another yellow chick hatch under a hen. I hope she will wait for the rest of the eggs...she was calling the baby and I grabbed her and put her in the nest ans she stayed

I just hate it when they leave a nest and the rest die! It was the first day for the 6 babies and Mom to be out of their cage...I dont think she took them outside; but they were back in there when I went to do chores so I locked them in for the night. My hen aprons STILL arent here...I hope they hurry...the hen with the torn side wants OUT; and the rest are getting pretty raw. My EE/Ameracauna group is not doing too well...I was getting a few eggs at first but now those 3 hens seem to be on strike! How am I going to get any pure chicks if the hens wont lay??? I am giving them another week and then the Austrolorpes wll be taking over that pen! The chicks in the new basement room are doing well; no worries yet H&R! Either they are really eating a lot or the mice have found a way in! Man the food is disappearing quick!
Well, I think I will make me a popcorn snack and go up to bed...yeah Friday tomorrow and I onlyu have 3 clients so I will be home by 10AM--YEAH!

Oh yeah--Horse fair on Saturday....what day are ya going Becky? I will PM you my cell number if you are going on Saturday...I will be there! This is my favorite time of the year!!! So much to buy--so little $$$.

Terri O

 

[Terri O]

About the hawk thing...I think it is probably a red tailed hawk and as much as I love raptors I believe you are within your rights to shoot them if they are taking your livestock. Although I did watch in fascination as a Great Horned Owl trained her baby on my goslings...Terri O

 

[Dr HaHa]

Welcome Irgarden! Sorry to have ruffled your feathers. But TO's right. I have the right to protect my livestock, family, and property. Welcome to America. Think of it as a warning shot. I have had a rule for most of my life that I don't kill anything that I don't eat unless it poses a threat, or is a mole. BBCB of course you are correct about the .270. OK I give up, tell ya what I'll burn some Goose Creek for you maybe you'll like it. Save the postage money and bring what ya burn to the FIRST ANNUAL BIGZIO BASH! What would be the beverage of your choice? I'll bring some of that and "different type o tunes". I have a sneaking suspicion that it'll grow on you. My how things change. Take for instance my schedule for today. Think I'll go in and pack my junk, come home unpack and go back for lunch. I like that plan it works for me. ME ME ME!!! Today will be a ME day. In fact I'm proclaiming this a holiday! Everyone take a ME day and enjoy!

 

[BigBadCryBaby]

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You go Dr...good on you! Goose Creek sounds great to me, I'd love to hear em. I'm always up for something new, unless it's a new rap star, then not so much.

Yee Haaa

Scored 4 tickets to the Cubs game down in Wrigley for today, the family is playing hookey (pretty easy for me to do) and going down for the day. Here I am, a longtime Cubs fan and I've never been to Wrigley to see em play. I remember as a kid laying out on the lawn under the big maple tree listening to the Cubs game on WGN on some beautiful summer afternoons. Them were the days.

Everyone have a great day and Dr H welcome to your new life!