Random Thoughts 16: “Somebody had to do it” edition

[frackincygy]

Didn’t see it because it was gone before I got to the right window, but DH saw a fix in our backyard. There are plenty in parts of Ames, but no reports from around here until now.
Come back and have all the rabbits you want, please!

We recently moved and have been fortunate enough to have a family of Red Foxes (looks to be a mother and three 'little ones') living across the street. Fun way to start and end the day.

On another note, my brother is big into trapping during the Winter/Fall and through his contacts with the local DNR he was put in touch with the state DNR to put trail cameras in my parent's woods to try and photograph a Gray Fox. Not only were they able to capture a photo of a Gray earlier this Spring, they actually captured TWO (Male/Female). At the time (late March) it was the only photos of a Gray Fox the study had captured, this despite having nearly 80 trail cameras in-place throughout the state. Something about having 'heavy' woods next to a junk yard makes it 'ideal' conditions for the little critters. Apparently they are even more 'shy' than the larger Red's and thrive in more wooded environments, which I'm sure I don't need to inform you aren't very prevalent in the state of Iowa anymore.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Fox? Otherwise I'm confused what is broken and why Ames has parts but not your area.

Sigh. I "fixed" it. Apparently my phone doesn't like foxes.

 

[Donqluione]

Didn’t see it because it was gone before I got to the right window, but DH saw a fox in our backyard. There are plenty in parts of Ames, but no reports from around here until now.
Come back and have all the rabbits you want, please!

We're pretty much in the middle of the city at this point but with lots of open space, and have a coyote that visits regularly at night, that's keeping the rabbits under control very well. It might have gotten one of the wild cats in the neighborhood, haven't seen it for a while. One of the neighbors is risking loss of a calico, I've warned them but they still leave it out at night occasionally.

Son has a fox that roams the neighborhood in the early morning, often seen by the kids when they're boarding the bus. I'd rather have the fox, had a series for a while but the last died of mange, and won't be any now with the coyote moving in. It's a big one, well fed.

We're down temporarily to one only small buck, the does must be off birthing fawns. I expect lots of twins to be showing up, since the deer are well-fed too.

 

[pourcyne]

I hereby request that WALTER be made into an emoji for CF. He would be a good replacement for the "dumb" file icon. The meaning of his look would escape no one.

 

[ScottyP]

Didn’t see it because it was gone before I got to the right window, but DH saw a fox in our backyard. There are plenty in parts of Ames, but no reports from around here until now.
Come back and have all the rabbits you want, please!

I used to frequently see a fox crossing Elwood into Stuart Smith Park when I lived in Ames.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I recall seeing foxes cross Lincolnway on Welch Ave

 

[BCClone]

Got a red Fox And offspring living at the farm, they tear things up. Ticking me off with their holes

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

A short video for something lighthearted this morning: "This could be your year." It wasn't, but this year will be.
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20145585.watch-flash-mob-wedding-proposal-brighton-seafront/

 

[jcyclonee]

A short video for something lighthearted this morning: "This could be your year." It wasn't, but this year will be.
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20145585.watch-flash-mob-wedding-proposal-brighton-seafront/

That's pretty cool.

 

[jcyclonee]

I hereby request that WALTER be made into an emoji for CF. He would be a good replacement for the "dumb" file icon. The meaning of his look would escape no one.

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Terrific expression on the dog. It's as if the dog is saying, "What you talking 'bout, Willis."

 

[jcyclonee]

Tears for fears with a new album. They still suck.

Even if they improved I'm not sure that I could ever forgive them for "Shout".

 

[BCClone]

Even if they improved I'm not sure that I could ever forgive them for "Shout".

I forgot that was there song, I thought it was just everybody wants to rule the world. They suck even more than I thought they did

 

[cmjh10]

Why is there an outreach specialist from Mercy in Mason City calling me?

 

[BCClone]

Why is there an outreach specialist from Mercy in Mason City calling me?

Wrong number? She’s hitting on you? He’s hitting on you?

 

[cmjh10]

I hereby request that WALTER be made into an emoji for CF. He would be a good replacement for the "dumb" file icon. The meaning of his look would escape no one.

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Replace Walter with Emma and that’s my life. She is down 12 lbs since Christmas at least

 

[BCClone]

Why is there an outreach specialist from Mercy in Mason City calling me?

Oooohhhjj………… who had the number before you? There was a suicide yesterday with your towns roots.

 

[cmjh10]

Wrong number? She’s hitting on you? He’s hitting on you?

She used my name. I’m confused

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Why is there an outreach specialist from Mercy in Mason City calling me?

Did you forget an appointment?

 

[cmjh10]

Did you forget an appointment?

Don’t think so

 

[stormchaser2014]

Ugh, 2 cliffhangers in one week. At least I only have to wait 6 weeks for Better Call Saul, have to wait a year for Bosch.