I usually drag a hose around and water the plants at 3 am. This morning I noticed that no crickets were chirping, Mr. Mouse and Mr. Gecko, who both usually show up promptly to get a drink, were nowhere to be seen. As I was dragging the hose to the first tree, I thought I heard a rattler, but he didn't seem very close, so I thought nothing more about it, until.....
Isn't he magnificent? Fattest sidewinder I've ever seen! So, did I scream like a little girl or run for a shovel to bash him? Neither. All critters are welcome here, as long as they don't go inside the house. After a bit, he left, and then Mr. Mouse came out to get a drink.
Note to Wendell: I did not inquire as to the snake's political affiliation. I respect your No Politics Policy.
Dave
David, your comment "So, did I scream like a little girl or run for a shovel to bash him? Neither." Could get you banned. The politically correct term is "Scream like a person, of hmmmm I give up!
I tell my daughters "You act like a girl", and they reply, that's cool dad, I am a girl! 🙂
I have a politically correct book around here, that uses all kinds of euphemisms to keep gender, and everything else out. I'lll dig it out, and see if I can help you! 🙂
davidgstoll, post: 324950, member: 6999 wrote: Note to Wendell: I did not inquire as to the snake's political affiliation. I respect your No Politics Policy.
Dave
You didn't have to ask. We all know with which party the snakes are affiliated! 😉
