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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 10:25:08 AM
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Yesterday afternoon I was chatting on the phone and happened to look outside. Thank goodness I looked! The alligator was in the yard right behind my husbands shop. My husband was in the shop. My five outside cats were ten feet away, all asleep! I tiptoed to the shop, shaking like a leaf!!!!! By the time my hubby came out with (heard a gun shot) his gun, the alligator was back in the lake. All of the cats are fine. They slept through the entire thing.
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
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Molly
Arizona
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 11:09:01 AM
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Any way to fence the yard? I know that the cats can get over it but it would save your hubby.
I also worry about the snakes and frogs I have come to an understanding with them but don't know if I could with an alligator.
Nothing like toten around a hoe a shovel and a gun to go to the garden.
Good luck!!!
Diana
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 11:18:11 AM
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Thanks girls. As I was posting the post about the Alligator in Yard, I heard a shotgun go off. I went to check but saw nothing in the lake. I'd love to go out and weed the flower gardens but with that thing out there, I am a bit concerned. I put in another (like the 20th) call to the wildlife folks. We'll see what happens.
Marly |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 12:32:49 PM
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Diana:
No fences are allowed. We really have to keep the gun at hand. I hate saying that. But, for our protection, we do. The wildlife people tell us we can't shoot an alligator if it comes after the pets. Well!!!!!!! That made me very upset! However, this alligator is walking in our yard endangering us.
The shot I heard while posting about the alligator was from one of the neighbors. The alligator decided to try out their deck! Alligators run very fast. By the time the neighbor got his gun, the thing was back in the lake.
I believe it is looking for food. Still waiting on the call from the Wildlife folks. Of course, I won't hold my breath!
Thanks, Aunt Jenny. We are being extra careful.
Marly |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 2:25:33 PM
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I'd shoot it if it got near my pets. They would never know the difference.What is that saying a wise farmgirl used here not long ago? Oh yes, "shoot, shovel and shut up." As far as I am concerned, my pets are my family. I'm sure you feel the same Marly. My goodness!!! If you can't put up a fence, what about a hot wire? Right at their level should do the trick! I am afraid for all of you over there, kitties included.
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Edited by - Homespun Livin on Aug 11 2008 2:28:00 PM |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 2:37:41 PM
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I would have been shaking in my boots. Glad that everyone is okay including the cats. I sooo love my cats.
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 2:47:01 PM
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Marly! WAIT!!!!! Don't do the shovel thingie! What I should have said was "shoot, cook and swallow fast!" LOL. I had a black out where I forgot that gators are tasty. :) I'll come help and together we will bury the evidence! :p
"Love one another." |
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gracieinhollow
True Blue Farmgirl
121 Posts
wilma
mchenry
KENTUCKY
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 3:40:19 PM
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Marly:
I catch what you are saying, Brenda. I just don't want to put it in writing. Those Wildlife people know I have called a trillion times, so if they do find a dead alligator, they'll try to fine me. No sir! My cats are family to me. I have told the Wildlife people that I would protect my cats, but they say the alligators have more rights. Yep, we'll see! I've been checking the lake with the binoculars all day, and haven't seen any in our area of the lake. Tomorrow, I'll check again. The gun is loaded. Thanks for the postings. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 3:45:26 PM
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Wilma:
In 2005, Louisiana was hit by Hurricane Rita, and we had a tidal surge. With that came many alligators from the Gulf of Mexico, and the Intracoastal Canal. Where I live, we are surrounded by water on three sides. Before the hurricane we had never seen an alligator in the lake. For almost three years now, we have been begging the Wildlife people to come and do something. No help there. As far as I can tell, I see only two alligators now. One is about 6 feet, the other about 5 feet. They are becoming a threat to the people around here. So, I do believe we're going to have to do what we have to do. LOL
As I said, the gun is loaded. I can shoot. But, I started shaking so much when I saw that darn thing in the yard, I couldn't have held the gun still. My hubby is an excellent gunsman.
Marly |
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gracieinhollow
True Blue Farmgirl
121 Posts
wilma
mchenry
KENTUCKY
USA
121 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 3:54:27 PM
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| Well Marty, a person must do what they have to protect their family and pets! i know you have had a lot of hard times in past few years but you must be a survior, to have stayed, so try to be safe i would love to see your state some time,but i saw enoght alligators when we went to Florida, but thank you for taking the time to answer me. Be safe. Wilma |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 8:03:06 PM
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I think the group of us could find some recipes to send your way for that aligator - you know aligators run into bullets all the time and heck they say it tastes like chicken. We could do canned aligator, dried aligator, frozen aligator, pickled aligator, backed aligator, now I feel like the guy on Forest Gump..... When you chop them up into little pieces no one can find that bullet hole... Be Safe
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 06:33:35 AM
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ROFLOL!! Woo-hoo Grace! Now your talking girlfriend.
Marly: I was thinking, do you think there is a way to go over the heads of those at the W & F dept.? Maybe put in a call to radio station such as Moon Grafon or something? He would surely put it out there to the public about what is going on and what is not getting done about it. I know that the people in higher offices listen to his show. Maybe he would know someone who would come get them and relocate them for ya. I am so afraid for y'all. Stay safe!
"Love one another." |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 12:21:27 PM
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| I myself would shoot it and if asked questions, I would tell them my spouse or whomever was there. I like the shoot, shovel, shut up saying. I am shocked the news is going after this, I am sure John Kerry would love it if they did. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 4:17:02 PM
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Dang on the fence how about the tire strips that the put on the highway to blow people tires in hot pursit.
Nails in a 2X4 in the yard or something maybe of that nature. I know that they have a tough hide but feet on the nails it is also something that is evident enough for you to be able to see and avoid.
Noise fire crackers very large firecrackers. Or even the water cannons that you can get for deer that come on only when the deer gets in the sensor.
We have a organic compound that snakes don't like to cross over. Any plant or something nonhaz mat that gators don't like.
Could the local university give you some pointers and or a gator farm. They may know something that fish and game doesn't.
Again makes my snake thing look silly by a long shot.
Good luck
Diana
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2907 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2907 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 6:16:29 PM
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| Oh Marly you are makin Ohio look pretty dang good right about now(although we have trapped 2 coons in the last 2 days & one was MEAN) But an ALLIGATOR!!! Can you say..Adult Depends!!! |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 6:25:35 PM
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I'm thinking boots, a nice new purse.....maybe a matching wallet....
Dawn M. Sista #279 (big grin!)
www.harvestthymefarm.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 7:18:30 PM
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Dinah, those are all great ideas!
"Love one another." |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 8:05:18 PM
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Brenda:
Yes, I bet Moon Grafon would get the word out. However, when I called last week about the alligator being in the yard, it was the same old same old. They want to stick some big long poles in the yard with dead chickens hanging on them over the lake. The alligators are supposed to come and eat the chickens. But- my cats will be so curious at seeing this dead chickens hanging there, and the cats will certainly smell them! So- that is out for me. Now, if they'd say they'd come and trap them to take them away that would be fine.
Do you listen to the Moon Grafon show? I do. But, when he starts the yelling, I turn it off. LOL
Thanks for the posting. You are really a sweetie.
Marly |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 8:12:27 PM
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Lisa:
I'm still laughing about the "Adult Depends"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those darn alligators are getting too dangerous. I found out today that the lady at the end of the lake is throwing old food in the lake, and the alligators are eating the food. So, I guess the alligators think we are all going to start feeding them. I don't think so! I told my hubby that if I see that thing in the yard one more time, I'm bring all five outside cats inside. I already have two cats inside. Hubby is not too fond of them, so when I mentioned the outside cats coming in- well- that got his attention. He came home with a box of bullets. LOL Thanks for the post. I'll laugh all night now.
Marly |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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