At least 3-4 times a week I walk about 2 miles along the same path each day for a bit of moderate exercise. Today as I was walking I happened upon a little furry creature about 5 feet from the sidewalk that was either taking a nap or licking itself. When I got up close to it it turned out to be a raccoon and I think I startled it, because when I got a couple feet away from it, it jumped up, then crouched down and hissed at me as if it was going to attack me.

I'd always heard that raccoons are mean little critters and if they happen to attack you they can really tear you up, so I just continued my pace and walked past it yet kept my eye on it (because I figured the best thing to do is not act threatening towards it), but as I looked back I kind of shot it a mean glare myself, as to say, "Hey, I'll leave you alone but you'd better not mess with me either because I'll kick your ass." 

Which wasn't entirely true because I was more than a little scared but I figured the best thing to do was not show it any fear. However, my tactic worked because it didn't come after me.

I got to the end of my route, turned around, and was walking back home and sure enough it was still there in the same spot, curled up in a ball just like before. This time however, I figured I wasn't going to push my luck so I crossed the street about 20 yards before I got to it and made sure I got well past it before I crossed back over, and it didn't notice me.

I'm just glad that I didn't end up in the emergency room today getting a bunch of stitches and rabies shots.

At least 3-4 times a week I walk about 2 miles along the same path each day for a bit of moderate exercise. Today as I was walking I happened upon a little furry creature about 5 feet from the sidewalk that was either taking a nap or licking itself. When I got up close to it it turned out to be a raccoon and I think I startled it, because when I got a couple feet away from it, it jumped up, then crouched down and hissed at me as if it was going to attack me.

I'd always heard that raccoons are mean little critters and if they happen to attack you they can really tear you up, so I just continued my pace and walked past it yet kept my eye on it (because I figured the best thing to do is not act threatening towards it), but as I looked back I kind of shot it a mean glare myself, as to say, "Hey, I'll leave you alone but you'd better not mess with me either because I'll kick your ass." 

Which wasn't entirely true because I was more than a little scared but I figured the best thing to do was not show it any fear. However, my tactic worked because it didn't come after me.

I got to the end of my route, turned around, and was walking back home and sure enough it was still there in the same spot, curled up in a ball just like before. This time however, I figured I wasn't going to push my luck so I crossed the street about 20 yards before I got to it and made sure I got well past it before I crossed back over, and it didn't notice me.

I'm just glad that I didn't end up in the emergency room today getting a bunch of stitches and rabies shots.






You think YOU'VE got problems, Al ?   ???











Hey !  Check THIS one out ! ......


































http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4023/spidermanzu7.gif












:D

You think YOU'VE got problems, Al ?   ???











Hey !  Check THIS one out ! ......


































http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4023/spidermanzu7.gif












:D


LOL!

The raccoon that I encountered did appear to be licking his junk, if you know what I mean.

Maybe he was lonely and just wanted to hump my leg instead of tear me a new cornhole, but I didn't want to take my chances.

LOL!

The raccoon that I encountered did appear to be licking his junk, if you know what I mean.

Maybe he was lonely and just wanted to hump my leg instead of tear me a new cornhole, but I didn't want to take my chances.







'CORNhole' .........    ???  :o  ???




Never heard THAT expression before !!!











:D ;D :D







Beware, those raccoons .......... 'Big Al' !    ;D

So it is no good now just shoo-ing away the raccoon?

http://i32.tinypic.com/5k58qa.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/5k58qa.jpg


Yeah, that's about how it looked.  :o :o :o

Yeah, that's about how it looked.  :o :o :o
Nasty!!

Yesterday I stepped out of my front door and there was a large dog on the doorstep that made me jump out of my skin. Luckily it wasn't vicious (I'm not a fan of big dogs I don't know) Just tired and wanting to rest, preferably inside my house!  ;D The owner came and coaxed him away. 

http://i32.tinypic.com/5k58qa.jpg
There will be no shooing away with that, I will let it pass by.

There will be no shooing away with that, I will let it pass by.


It might rummage through your garbage.

It might rummage through your garbage.
...and frighten away the foxes?

...and frighten away the foxes?


They might eat the foxes.

Nasty!!

Yesterday I stepped out of my front door and there was a large dog on the doorstep that made me jump out of my skin. Luckily it wasn't vicious (I'm not a fan of big dogs I don't know) Just tired and wanting to rest, preferably inside my house!  ;D The owner came and coaxed him away. 


Once when I was about 5 years old, I was sitting in the back seat of my dad's car when this huge Great Dane just kind of moseyed up to the window. I remember being kind of freaked out since when you're that small, a Great Dane looks as big as a horse, but I also remember that it had a gentle demeanor to it so I wasn't completely scared, and it just walked up to the car, stuck its head through the window, and started licking my face.  ;D

http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/onion_news838.article.jpg

I wonder if raccoons ever organized a walk across Abbey Road?

I wonder if raccoons ever organized a walk across Abbey Road?


Yes they did.

And one of them bit Paul McCartney, and he died of rabies in 1969.

Yes they did.

And one of them bit Paul McCartney, and he died of rabies in 1969.


I wonder if that was Rocky Raccoon?  They sung about him on the White Album.  ;D

I had heard rumours that Paul died...and always wondered what he died of.  Thanks for the update.  ;D

I wonder if raccoons ever organized a walk across Abbey Road?










Yes they did.

And one of them bit Paul McCartney, and he died of rabies in 1969.
































http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/6500/abbeyroadlondon2el0.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/6500/abbeyroadlondon2el0.jpg


I hope they get run over.

I hope they get run over.


You must be an 'animal lover', Howard !  ::)

You must be an 'animal lover', Howard !   ::)



I hate raccoons.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/6500/abbeyroadlondon2el0.jpg
Pesky little things!

I hate raccoons.
Which sauce did you have when consuming them?

Which sauce did you have when consuming them?


hot mustard?

hot mustard?
...and curried?

...and curried?


curry mustard on raccoon? :P

curry mustard on raccoon? :P


Try raccoon with ranch dressing.

Ranch dressing is the bomb!  ;D

Try raccoon with ranch dressing.

Ranch dressing is the bomb!  ;D


It sounds awful. :P

Try raccoon with ranch dressing.

Ranch dressing is the bomb!  ;D
What is ranch dressing?

What is ranch dressing?



salad dressing.

Did the raccoon win?

Did the raccoon win?
i think it was a stalemate.

i think it was a stalemate.
Staring at each other eyeball-to-eyeball?

Staring at each other eyeball-to-eyeball?
Daggers at dawn?

The raccoon will chew his eyeball out.  :o

The raccoon will chew his eyeball out.  :o
The raccoon can have nasty and sharp teeth?

The raccoon can have nasty and sharp teeth?


and claws.

and claws.
It is best to keep well away from it.

It is best to keep well away from it.


Or it'll attack you and your garbage.

Or it'll attack you and your garbage.
Can you hide your garbage?

Can you hide your garbage?



You would have to wrap your garbage really tight or use a bungee cord to cover your lid.

You would have to wrap your garbage really tight or use a bungee cord to cover your lid.
But the raccoon can still smell the garbage.

But the raccoon can still smell the garbage.


I know,he'll rip the garbage can lid open.

I know,he'll rip the garbage can lid open.
...and have a feast.

...and have a feast.


and I'd have to sweep it up the next morning. ::) :P

and I'd have to sweep it up the next morning. ::) :P
Not a nice job to do.

Not a nice job to do.


that's why we should kill raccoons with something.

that's why we should kill raccoons with something.
Can it be done legally?

Can it be done legally?


I hope so.

I hope so.
Done at night time, no one will notice?

Done at night time, no one will notice?


But have to do it carefully.

But have to do it carefully.
With a torch?

With a torch?


No torch Ant and Bug Spray.

No torch Ant and Bug Spray.
You have to see where to use the spray.

You have to see where to use the spray.


On the bottom of the can to deter the raccoon away.

On the bottom of the can to deter the raccoon away.
Can you buy Raccoon Repellemt Spray?

Can you buy Raccoon Repellemt Spray?


Where do they sell it?

Where do they sell it?
Pathmark?

Pathmark?


I forgot to check it out.

I forgot to check it out.
I'll wait for your reply.

I'll wait for your reply.


I was too busy this morning so probably I'll do it tomorrow.
It was a rush day.

I was too busy this morning so probably I'll do it tomorrow.
It was a rush day.
Have you seen a raccoon at Pathmark?

Ever see a dead raccoon on the side of the highway, lying on its side with its legs sticking up in the air after rigor mortis has set in? (I saw one like that just the other day as a matter-of-fact.) I've always thought it would be funny (in a sick and twisted way, of course) to pull over, back up to one, pick it up and stand it right side up.  ;D

Ever see a dead raccoon on the side of the highway, lying on its side with its legs sticking up in the air after rigor mortis has set in? (I saw one like that just the other day as a matter-of-fact.) I've always thought it would be funny (in a sick and twisted way, of course) to pull over, back up to one, pick it up and stand it right side up.  ;D
Evil, evil.  ;D

Ever see a dead raccoon on the side of the highway, lying on its side with its legs sticking up in the air after rigor mortis has set in? (I saw one like that just the other day as a matter-of-fact.) I've always thought it would be funny (in a sick and twisted way, of course) to pull over, back up to one, pick it up and stand it right side up.  ;D
that would be funny, and whenever we drive by one,  I always put my finger to my mouth and go shhh, he's sleeping...

Have you seen a raccoon at Pathmark?


No can't say that I have.

No can't say that I have.
Are Pathmark selling any Raccoon Repellent?

Are Pathmark selling any Raccoon Repellent?


No only Bug/Ant Spray repellant.

Ever see a dead raccoon on the side of the highway, lying on its side with its legs sticking up in the air after rigor mortis has set in? (I saw one like that just the other day as a matter-of-fact.) I've always thought it would be funny (in a sick and twisted way, of course) to pull over, back up to one, pick it up and stand it right side up.  ;D


And spray-paint a cardboard sign next to the highway, reading "FREE RACCOON"...

Thank god,I didn't see the raccoon last night.

No only Bug/Ant Spray repellant.
Would Raccoon Repellent be in the larger branches?

Would Raccoon Repellent be in the larger branches?


I doubt it.

I doubt it.
So you may have to go somewhere else to purchase some?

So you may have to go somewhere else to purchase some?


I wouldn't know where they sell it.

I wouldn't know where they sell it.
A very good hardware store?

A very good hardware store?


I'll try to look around and see what they sell.

I'll try to look around and see what they sell.
Have you checked online?

Have you checked online?


I'll check it later.

I'll check it later.
Tomorrow?

Tomorrow?


Sunday,my day off today.

Sunday,my day off today.
Look deep behind the shelves.

Look deep behind the shelves.


They should sell it,I don't know why not.  ???

They should sell it,I don't know why not.  ???
Have you ask other members of staff like the shelf stackers?

Have you ask other members of staff like the shelf stackers?


I'll ask tomorrow in the morning.

I'll ask tomorrow in the morning.
Go into a different branch and ask?

Go into a different branch and ask?


No I'll stick to this one. ;)

No I'll stick to this one. ;)
Showing you loyalty.

I'll have to remind myself to look for repellant.

I'll have to remind myself to look for repellant.
Write on the back of your hand.

Write on the back of your hand.


No,it's ok I'll remember.

No,it's ok I'll remember.
You have made a note in your diary?

You have made a note in your diary?


No,It's in my head.  ;)

No,It's in my head.  ;)
I trust that your memory is better than mine.

I trust that your memory is better than mine.


Damn It,I forgot again. >:(

I'll remind myself again tomorrow. ::)

Damn It,I forgot again. >:(

I'll remind myself again tomorrow. ::)
If you had written it down, you would not have forgotten.

If you had written it down, you would not have forgotten.



That's the problem I forget to write things down. ;D

That's the problem I forget to write things down. ;D
...and have a pen that works.

...and have a pen that works.


without running out of ink.

without running out of ink.
Have several pens with you, just in case.

Any raccoon spottings?

...and have a pen that works.


Hey, do you know where a pen is?  ;D

Hey, do you know where a pen is?  ;D


has the raccoon seen it? ;D

has the raccoon seen it? ;D
Do raccoon have good eyesight?

Do raccoon have good eyesight?


They have good eyesight.

They have good eyesight.
...and a healthy apetite?

...and a healthy apetite?


No,not really,garbage is what they mostly eat.

No,not really,garbage is what they mostly eat.
Leftover fast food?

Leftover fast food?


Yes,just the other day,my garbage can was tipped over and they ate our food that was thrown out. :P ::)

Yes,just the other day,my garbage can was tipped over and they ate our food that was thrown out. :P ::)
Disgraceful

Disgraceful



Disgraceful and disgusting. >:(

Disgraceful and disgusting. >:(
The garbage can needs a secure lid on it.

The garbage can needs a secure lid on it.


We tried using a bungee cord but thyey pull at it. ::)

Any further news on the raccoon?

Any further news on the raccoon?



Haven't seen the raccoon in a while.

Haven't seen the raccoon in a while.
Hibernation?

I had a cat that bought home a raccoon to pal around with. It used to eat the cats food alongside of the cat. We did not let the raccoon inside the house though. We ended up keeping the garbage in the garage, on garbage day we hjad these cans that secured the lids on somehow. Been a while can't really remember.
If you have a few bucks and the room you could check out those Rubbermaid things you put garbage cans in. I think they either lock or have some device that would make it more secure. Plus they would be too difficult for the critters to knock over. Unless they have been eating steroids from your garbage!!!! ;D ;D ;D

But be careful they are full of rabies and all sorts of cooties.

Hibernation?


No,the winter's coming and when it gets cold,they don't come out.

No,the winter's coming and when it gets cold,they don't come out.
The raccoons stay awake for winter?

The raccoons stay awake for winter?


It's too cold for them to come out.

It's too cold for them to come out.
May as well sleep forthe winter then?

May as well sleep for the winter then?


They do and they don't come out till next Summer.

They do and they don't come out till next Summer.
That is hibernation.

That is hibernation.



and that's good for me and my garbage can stays closed.

http://www.nottonight.com/web/raccoon_repellent.shtml

http://www.nottonight.com/web/raccoon_repellent.shtml
Will a water pistol work?

http://www.nottonight.com/web/raccoon_repellent.shtml



Thanks Karen,I'll talk to my father about it.

Thanks Karen,I'll talk to my father about it.
It must be good stuff?

It must be good stuff?


never used it before.

never used it before.
Do you anyone who has?

Do you anyone who has?


No I haven't but maybe they've never heard of it either.

No I haven't but maybe they've never heard of it either.
Is there a messageboard on this subject?

Is there a messageboard on this subject?


I doubt it.

I doubt it.
Ten I will not go looking for one.

The raccoon wasn't near our garbage last night,the bungee cord works well sometimes.

The raccoon wasn't near our garbage last night,the bungee cord works well sometimes.
It is learning... ?

It is learning... ?


Sometimes it does,it has a keen sense of smell.

Sometimes it does,it has a keen sense of smell.
...and a good memory?

...and a good memory?


It basically knows where the garbage was put.

It basically knows where the garbage was put.
...and at what time of the day?

...and at what time of the day?


It's when people are asleep.

It's when people are asleep.
At night, unless you work the nighshift?

At night, unless you work the nighshift?


I don't work the nightshift.

I don't work the nightshift.
So the noise must wake you up?

So the noise must wake you up?


I rarely hear the raccoon,sometimes I hear the garbage can getting turned over.

I rarely hear the raccoon,sometimes I hear the garbage can getting turned over.
Turned over, not by a raccoon though?

Turned over, not by a raccoon though?


Yes by a raccoon,my garbage bags are ripped apart by shreds and stuff is scattered all over the place so that had to be the evidence of a raccoon.

Yes by a raccoon,my garbage bags are ripped apart by shreds and stuff is scattered all over the place so that had to be the evidence of a raccoon.
Could it still be another animal?

Could it still be another animal?



My father thinks it could be a few cats or it could be a squirrel,they rummage through garbages,this morning I had to pick up some garbage in the wet rain. 8-P

My father thinks it could be a few cats or it could be a squirrel,they rummage through garbages,this morning I had to pick up some garbage in the wet rain. 8-P
Squirrels sleep at night and are not nocturnal.

Squirrels sleep at night and are not nocturnal.


So I guess it must be the cats.

So I guess it must be the cats.
Cats are up at all hours and only sleep for a short while, hence cat-naps.

Cats are up at all hours and only sleep for a short while, hence cat-naps.


must be why my cans are turned over.

must be why my cans are turned over.
Ask Catwoman she should know.

My can was turned over but the lid wasn't open,thank god!

My can was turned over but the lid wasn't open,thank god!
The critter put the lid back on the can after shifting for the food.

My father thinks it could be a few cats or it could be a squirrel,they rummage through garbages,this morning I had to pick up some garbage in the wet rain. 8-P


I've got it!

It's not raccoons or cats or squirrels it's

http://culturepush.com/x/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/sesamstrasse-sesame-street-oscar-the-grouch-9911499.jpg

The critter put the lid back on the can after shifting for the food.


He just let the food be scattered while I have to sweep it up in the morning. >:(

He just let the food be scattered while I have to sweep it up in the morning. >:(
Why not hide you garbage somewhere else?

We have two or three raccoons that are flat now in the middle of the road...unless it's the same raccoon in...three pieces.  8-P  :\'(  Poor raccoon!

We have two or three raccoons that are flat now in the middle of the road...unless it's the same raccoon in...three pieces.   8-P   :\'(  Poor raccoon!
Does it have to be reported to the police?

Why not hide you garbage somewhere else?



Good idea but we feel that they might smell it.

Good idea but we feel that they might smell it.
Hide your garbage in your neighbours' garbage.

Hide your garbage in your neighbours' garbage.


But chances are it could get mixed up,maybe we should talk to our neighbors about it and see what they say.

But chances are it could get mixed up,maybe we should talk to our neighbors about it and see what they say.
Does your neighbour have a higher fence?

Does your neighbour have a higher fence?



No we both have the same fence.

No we both have the same fence.
How about the fence to the other side of the garden?

How about the fence to the other side of the garden?



Our fence are both the same sizes.

Our fence are both the same sizes.
...and raccoon-proof?

...and raccoon-proof?


I've never seen the raccoon on our neighbor's side but why does it like ours?  ???

...and raccoon-proof?
A raccoon-proof fence...


I've never seen the raccoon on our neighbor's side but why does it like ours?  ???
So the fence must work?

A raccoon-proof fence...
So the fence must work?



It doesn't go over the fence.

It doesn't go over the fence.
Can a raccoon burrow under a fence?

Can a raccoon burrow under a fence?


I think it could,it has very sharp claws.

I think it could,it has very sharp claws.
...with a snout to push the topsoil away?

...with a snout to push the topsoil away?




Their snout isn't big enough to push soil away.

Their snout isn't big enough to push soil away.
Is there a good picture of one?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/1393232028_40366d90bd.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/1393232028_40366d90bd.jpg?v=0
I cannot see the snout.

I cannot see the snout.


He's rummaging through garbage.

He's rummaging through garbage.
Are McDonald's garbage?

Are McDonald's garbage?



yes it looks like that.

yes it looks like that.
It must be tasty for the raccoon?

It must be tasty for the raccoon?



It doesn't matter,raccoons will eat anything.

It doesn't matter,raccoons will eat anything.
Not fussy over they food?

Not fussy over they food?



They smell it,they'll eat it.

They smell it,they'll eat it.
I wish I could eat like that.

No raccoons stopped by last night,which is good.

No raccoons stopped by last night,which is good.
Did some shut the gate to the garden?

Did some shut the gate to the garden?



I don't think they know how.

I don't think they know how.
Push with the body?

Push with the body?


or push withe paws.

or push withe paws.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2512013560_0951402ec9.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2512013560_0951402ec9.jpg?v=0


That's about the same size.

That's about the same size.
...and looks hungry too?

Our garbage can was tipped over again,more sweeping to do. ::)

Our garbage can was tipped over again,more sweeping to do. ::)
Can a better garbage can be purchased, on that does not topple over?

Can a better garbage can be purchased, on that does not topple over?



I would have to talk to My father about this,maybe a metal one could be purchased. ???

I would have to talk to My father about this,maybe a metal one could be purchased. ???
With a more secure lid?

http://joshreads.com/images/08/11/i081119marktrail.jpg

With a more secure lid?


a much tighter lid with a bungee cord.

a much tighter lid with a bungee cord.
Double the security of the lid?

a friend for AL-B
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh78/rajohi/4e3f86039c963035ad8ac968e6c6c7a32f1.jpg

a friend for AL-B
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh78/rajohi/4e3f86039c963035ad8ac968e6c6c7a32f1.jpg
"This town ain't big enough for the two of us!"

Double the security of the lid?


That way he won't be able to topple it over.

That way he won't be able to topple it over.
Can you get a bungee cord at Pathmark for the use of tonight?

"This town ain't big enough for the two of us!"

It's going to be a showdown.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd114/hhamilton891/raccoon.jpg

Can you get a bungee cord at Pathmark for the use of tonight?


No,we already have some at home.

No,we already have some at home.
Strapped on tonight?

Strapped on tonight?


No,Sanitation is coming tonight.

No,Sanitation is coming tonight.
Hopefully the bins will be emptied before the raccoons arrive.

"This town ain't big enough for the two of us!"


(runs away screaming like a little girl)

Hopefully the bins will be emptied before the raccoons arrive.



yes but then we have more garbage coming.

yes but then we have more garbage coming.
Was last night quiet and raccoon free?

Was last night quiet and raccoon free?



Yes I guess so,It must have been too cold for it to come out.

Yes I guess so,It must have been too cold for it to come out.
The raccon may still be hungry though?

(runs away screaming like a little girl)
http://images.quickblogcast.com/110818-103566/pervert.jpg

http://images.quickblogcast.com/110818-103566/pervert.jpg
Can a raccoon be a pervert?

Can a raccoon be a pervert?

YES ;)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/akb1921/raccoon.jpg

YES ;)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/akb1921/raccoon.jpg
Disgraceful!

YES ;)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/akb1921/raccoon.jpg


Oh sheet,What the hell is that?  :o^

The raccon may still be hungry though?



Who knows,It may come out tonight. ::)

Who knows,It may come out tonight. ::)
Be prepared for that.

The garbage can was closed but it was toppled over.

The garbage can was closed but it was toppled over.
...and it was not the wind that caused that?

...and it was not the wind that caused that?



might have been the cold wind.

might have been the cold wind.
Naughty wind?

Can a raccoon be a pervert?


Just ask Spider-Man.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4023/spidermanzu7.gif

Just ask Spider-Man.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4023/spidermanzu7.gif



That looks more like a squirrel. ;D

That looks more like a squirrel. ;D
It could be a small raccoon

It could be a small raccoon



It's hard to tell.

It's hard to tell.
Enlarge the picture?

That looks more like a squirrel. ;D


It could be a small raccoon


Either way, Spidey just can't shake his love.  :o :o :o

Either way, Spidey just can't shake his love.  :o :o :o
Can spiderman go deaf?

Can spiderman go deaf?


No, but that raccoon might go blind if he doesn't quit.

No, but that raccoon might go blind if he doesn't quit.
blinding!

Can spiderman go deaf?


Spiderman is already deaf,He can't hear anyway.

Has the raccoon got the better of Al?

Is the raccoon stil rampant?

Is the raccoon stil rampant?


not much in this area.

not much in this area.
It has move elsewhere, but do we know where?

It has move elsewhere, but do we know where?


Yeah,my garbage can again. ::)

Yes! Yes! Revenge is mine!

I squished one of the bastards on I-29!  :D

Yes! Yes! Revenge is mine!

I squished one of the bastards on I-29!  :D


take it home and cook it for dinner. ;D

I saw it last night and that was one big huge motherfudger and it was ripping it's claws right into our garbage bags eating the trash,I waited until the morning to clean it up cause I had to go to sleep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC17nmfGF14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC17nmfGF14


That is one pissed off raccoon.  :o

That is one pissed off raccoon.  :o
MY MAYNG AIN'T HAVIN' IT. HE AIN'T HAVIN' IT.