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The flock is complete (for now)

Discussion in 'Pets and Wildlife' started by deweychop, May 16, 2010.

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  1. May 25, 2010 #21
    Candace

    Candace Kept Woman Supporting Member

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    Yeah, that's why we're sticking with larger type hens. A neighborhood cat has been stalking them the last couple of days with no success. He's not attacked them, just watches, but they're getting so large now they just stare at the cat, unconcerned. They still have a bit of growing to do, but are getting to be big birds with large wing spans. I'm glad we don't have Bantams as I suspect the hawk or cats would have eaten them by now. We also have a clothes line hanging in the back constantly now to break up the flight path of a hawk. It's not swooped again since we've put it up. From what I've read, they have to have a certain flying distance and clearance for their wings, and if you put obstacles in their flight path, they won't fly through the area. So far, so good.
     
  2. Jun 8, 2010 #22
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Hey Dew!

    How's dem yardbirds a'comin' along?
     
  3. Jun 8, 2010 #23
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Hey MJ
    Dem yard birds are eatin and crappin factories. No eggs yet (them sonsabitches)
    Cajun is on meds to clear an upper respitory infection. Poor guy has the most pathetic (a.k.a. hilarious) crow you have ever heard. Neighbors thought I ate him because they haven't heard him in a while :)
    BTW.... Those hens are getting HUGE
     
  4. Jun 9, 2010 #24
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Those lazy sonsabitches, no eggs?? Whazzup with that?? Ole Cajun shooting blanks??
    A couple years back, somebody in the neighborhood had chickens and a rooster and by the description you've given on Cajun's crow, I now suspect this rooster also had some UP issues. Sounded like he was gargling/strangling/yodeling. I would crack up every time I heard it..

    Hey guess what. I've decided I'm going to get my MC license and my own bike. 54 isn't too old to learn new tricks, right? Right??
     
  5. Jun 9, 2010 #25
    Kitty

    Kitty AKA\Debby

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    MJ, you go girl!
     
  6. Jun 9, 2010 #26
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Thats awesome MJ!!!!!! Hell no it's not to old. If you have any questions or want advice, PM me, or you can call me. Seriously! Thats exciting.
    So guess what I got. Nevermind, you'll probably guess "the clap" or something like that. I bought a BMW K1200LT touring motorcycle. The friggin thing has a 6 disc cd changer, cruise control and reverse. :)
     
  7. Jun 9, 2010 #27
    Brant

    Brant dazed

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    OMG not REVERSE

    "the clap" is a nice present to yourself as well but not as nice as a BMW
     
  8. Jun 10, 2010 #28
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Reverse?
     
  9. Jun 10, 2010 #29
    Alexis

    Alexis New Member

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    Oh Dew *shaking head* I thought we had you convinced you needed a sportbike next. You gonna start riding with the retired Naples crowd now? :D
     
  10. Jun 10, 2010 #30
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Ah, that's a nice ride, Dew.
    I'm thinkig of getting an HD Sporster 48. Just my size!
     
  11. Jun 10, 2010 #31
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Alexis, this bike is amazing. One ride and you'll be convinced. Seriously. Anyways, the old people crowd is riding Goldwings. Those things are U-G-L-Y.

    MJ, that HD 48 is hot. Ironically, I was talking about that bike this morning with a friend.
    Sportsters wouldn't be my choice for a first bike. They're a little top heavy, but if you can ride that, you can ride anything.
     
  12. Jun 10, 2010 #32
    Alexis

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    Just teasing you, Dew! You'd be cool on a child's bike with tassels on the handlebars. Seriously.
     
  13. Jun 10, 2010 #33
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Dew the 48 is shorter then a regular Sportster. Of course, I've not even sat on it yet..
    Hell, I don't have my license yet! I love window shopping, though!
     
  14. Jun 10, 2010 #34
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    MJ, you'd be a hot li'l cougar on a 48 with your leathers on. MEOW!!
    :)

    I know you're just f'ing with me, Alexis. How did you guess that my Schwinn had tassles and ape hangers ?
     
  15. Jun 10, 2010 #35
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    You're right, of course. It's hell being me.

    So, where will you be touring to first??
     
  16. Jun 10, 2010 #36
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    LOL:D

    I rode it from Ft Lauderdale where I bought it. 2hr ride. Does that count?
    First real trip is Key West in mid September for Key West bike week. I normally take the chopper to that, but I think we'll run the big girl this year. The weekend after is the AMA Superbike Championship at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama and I REALLY want to do that trip too. Thats a lot of miles in 2 weekends. Get your license, a ride, and come to the Keys with us. YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!! PARTY!!!! I could always use another drinking buddy :evil:
     
  17. Jun 10, 2010 #37
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Man, is this your bike??


    dews.jpg
    dews.jpg
     
  18. Jun 10, 2010 #38
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Nope, this is. :D
    my beemer.JPG
     
  19. Jun 10, 2010 #39
    Mary Jane

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    Damn, Dew. That is one good looking bike. I bet that is comfortable as hell, too. So tell me, what prompted this purchase? And please tell me you didn't sell your chopper...

    Reverse?
     
  20. Jun 10, 2010 #40
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Thank You! Very comfortable, but HEAVY. 850lbs
    Yup, reverse. I used it once just to show a buddy how it works. I don't need it (I think).

    Just an observation - when I'm on the chopper, I get comments or thumbs up from the blue collar crowd. My people. Almost everyday since I got the BMW someone in a Beemer, Benz, Audi, Jag, Range Rover has commented on this bike. It's funny what that silly logo does for people.
     
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