dontwantaname wrote:There may be something to this computer virus thing that we don't understand.
Virus seem to move through computers across the country. People virus.

Yeah there are a lot of people I know on Twitter and Facebook that also aren't feeling well. Oh well, maybe if we all stay home we can just get better faster!

inkycatz wrote:Yeah there are a lot of people I know on Twitter and Facebook that also aren't feeling well. Oh well, maybe if we all stay home we can just get better faster!

Internet virus, eh?

klozitshoper wrote:What were you going to see?

Oh I was going to go see an advance screening of John Carter. I still might if I feel better by six (the movie is at 7:30 and not very far).

Good aftermorning, folks.

dontwantaname wrote:Dogs? The park up the block never has geese. It is out in the open and there could be a dog any minute.
Those geese dogs are nuts! Son had the town dog at night and he would stay up with him all night.

Yep, Geese Police = Border collies. The description is hysterical--it states that border collies--and ONLY border collies--have a 'wolf look' they use on the geese to mesmerize them. Geese apparently ignore other dogs completely. :D

Last year there was one pair that nested on campus, DESPITE the 'coyote cutouts' they put up all around the pond. Apparently the geese were very aggressive and attacked a couple people. Flags were put up and portions of the sidewalk disabled until the eggs hatched and mama wasn't as protective.

Mavyn wrote:Yep, Geese Police = Border collies. The description is hysterical--it states that border collies--and ONLY border collies--have a 'wolf look' they use on the geese to mesmerize them. Geese apparently ignore other dogs completely. :D

Last year there was one pair that nested on campus, DESPITE the 'coyote cutouts' they put up all around the pond. Apparently the geese were very aggressive and attacked a couple people. Flags were put up and portions of the sidewalk disabled until the eggs hatched and mama wasn't as protective.

A disabled sidewalk?

Geese Police!

Afternoon all, Happy Thursday

AZGman wrote:A disabled sidewalk?

Blocked? Closed?

dontwantaname wrote:Bull! The geese here were in such a hurry to get away they flew into the fence when Rusty sneaked up on them
They take off as soon as they see a dog that might chase them.
They use border collies because those guys never turn off. They go all the time, for years and years!

Yeah, that was what made me laugh. Border collies need a job, and are very enthusiastic about getting to do their job. They are good dogs, for some people...but the website says they have a 'wolf look' that other dogs don't have, and that other dogs are ignored as not a threat. By that logic, the geese should figure out that people walking by aren't a threat either.

dontwantaname wrote:Our geese don't leave for people.
The town has trouble with the retired border collies. Even when they are old, they are too active for the area. I think they found a rescue in the country.
Nice size dogs. Too bad they are so damn active!

Border collies are nice dogs. I thought about getting one towards the middle of college. I was super active then and they are so loyal and can be easy to train if you are active enough. I'm glad I didn't. It wouldn't have worked out, poor dog would be miserable where we are now.

Being in the college I was in, having a dog was normal. Lots of students snuck them into buildings with them, heck I even let a friend keep her wolf behind my desk in the computer lab (yes full wolf, she was papered as such, had to have special permission to keep her.)

Mavyn wrote:Last year there was one pair that nested on campus, DESPITE the 'coyote cutouts' they put up all around the pond. Apparently the geese were very aggressive and attacked a couple people.

Best defense against an aggressive goose is a good offense. Preferably delivered via a nice solid boot. They'll generally leave you alone once they realize you can't be intimidated.

Arctic terns on the other hand... those you have to be careful about wandering into the nesting area. At least they give a verbal warning before trying to peck your brains out.

dontwantaname wrote:I guess that is why the town destroyed a nest on the sidewalk.

Why would they build a nest on a sidewalk feet from two busy streets...who knows? There was a pond there. Tons of grass around the pond. They ignored that.

feng shui.

dontwantaname wrote:I guess that is why the town destroyed a nest on the sidewalk.

Why would they build a nest on a sidewalk feet from two busy streets...who knows? There was a pond there. Tons of grass around the pond. They ignored that.

They didn't know they were suppose to consult you first.


Afternoon, denizens.

AZGman wrote:They didn't know they were suppose to consult you first.

Arbiter of habitats now, also

Hello everybody, what's for dinner?

pooflady wrote:Hello everybody, what's for dinner?

Delivery - in the Chinese style.

pooflady wrote:Hello everybody, what's for dinner?

I will be making creamed chicken with garlic mushrooms.


once I get home that is..

AZGman wrote:Delivery - in the Chinese style.

Good thing I'm having Chinese for lunch tomorrow or I'd be jealous.

dougall wrote:I will be making creamed chicken with garlic mushrooms.


once I get home that is..

Anything with garlic is good.

I just got to eat lunch, still undecided if getting school lunches is a job perk or not. Stomach has been unhappy since yesterday.

Right now I'd be happy with a lay down for dinner, although Chinese always sounds good.

pooflady wrote:Hello everybody, what's for dinner?

I was thinking pot pie.

pooflady wrote:Anything with garlic is good.

This is true. We have garlic jam that rocks.

And Dougall is a great cook.

Mavyn wrote:This is true. We have garlic jam that rocks.

And Dougall is a great cook.

Always important to find a guy that's a great cook. Orc is really good and always picking up new recipes.

inkycatz wrote:I was thinking pot pie.

There was a kid in my high school class named John Carter. Are you going? Or are you having a pot pie, or both? You need to eat before you go, though. Hope you are feeling better. If not, chicken pot pie is close to chicken soup.

TT How sad for son and ex's family. So much loss in such a short amount of time.

Poof, I made biscuits this morning do they count as baking?

I feel just about back to normal or as normal as I can! The surgery was not painful. My back hurt because of the angle of bed. My back hurt worse than the surgery. My throat has been sore but is much better today. The tape was much more aggravating than the incision.

Daughter2 is applying for a part time job at the day care center she attended.

inkycatz wrote:I was thinking pot pie.

I love pot pies - as long as they have crust all around.

AZGman wrote:I love pot pies - as long as they have crust all around.

i think i've had "pot pie" that looks like some sort of stew with a crusty block of something dropped in the middle. didn't like it that way.