This Hump Day I’m not focusing on anything in particular, which is easy with my bad eyesight. So here we go:
- I hate all insects, except the adorable ladybug. Until I saw pictures of one in its larva stage and one in a kung fu stance.
- I go out of my way to not walk under the trees near my office, just in case a pigeon decides to drop a payload on me. It happened to a co-worker so I’m not taking any chances.
- Do any kids REALLY need to be on a leash? I haven’t seen it in awhile, but I remember when it was popular.
- My cat Trixie weaves in and out between my feet every morning as I’m walking down the stairs. So, if I’m ever found with a broken neck at the bottom of the stairs, suspect feline foul play. Also, while I pour her food into her bowl, she sticks her face in it to start eating, which causes me to pour food on the back of her head – every time.
- (And for Jim at CoolStuffForDads.com) Should foxes be re-classified as belonging to the cat family, instead of dog? Who do we have to petition? This is one cool fox. He should have a pipe in his mouth and be wearing a smoking jacket.
32 kids playing along so far ↓
1 Otin
// Apr 29, 2009 at 3:49 am
A leash? Some kids do! LOL! And I had a bird shit on me onetime while I was riding a motorcycle!
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2 Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.com
// Apr 29, 2009 at 6:35 am
Hey! Thanks!! That is one cool looking fox. The family near our house are red foxes which are also pretty cool but would not look as good in smoking jackets. That guy looks like he is getting ready to say something really smart.
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3 ReformingGeek
// Apr 29, 2009 at 7:26 am
At least lady bugs are small. I got pooped on one time right after washing and drying my hair. I was so pissed.
Your cat and my MIL’s cat must be related.
That does look like a cat…..hum….
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4 grannyann
// Apr 29, 2009 at 8:12 am
They say a fox is really smart and yours sure looks smart. Curt got a pic a couple of years ago of a fox eyeing some geese in a field and he was just sitting there getting ready to pounce. As for the leash on kids, you know there are times in large crowds that it might be ok to keep your child safe since there are so many sick-o’s out there who grab kids. A stroller might be just as good.
I had a good laugh at your cat feeding story!!!
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5 Old School
// Apr 29, 2009 at 8:18 am
Having a bad week so far and have come down with a cold to make it even worse, but reading your blog always makes me chuckle a little bit. Thanks for that.
For the record, I am not fond of ladybugs because we have these things that look just like ladybugs but are some sort of Asian beetle that infest our area at the end of summer. They get in the house and are very annoying. Surprisingly annoying for a little bug like that. So because they look just like a ladybug, the poor ladybug gets the bad rap from me too.
Take care.
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6 dizzblnd
// Apr 29, 2009 at 8:42 am
cats are dumb that way! I am always tripping over them and pouring food on their heads.. dumasses…
Those flying rats are nasty creatures
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7 Shawn
// Apr 29, 2009 at 9:12 am
Just about every kid needs to be on a leash, if you ask me.
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8 marissa
// Apr 29, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Otin: Dang, that bird launched a laser-guided poop missile for a direct hit on a moving target! You couldn’t outrun it on a motorcycle?
Jim: He DOES look like he wants to say something! I bet he’s got a deep voice. I’d be sooo disappointed if he sounds like Mike Tyson.
ReformingGeek: I think birds stalk us to see if we’re looking Spring-fresh first. Then it’s bull’s-eye!
GrannyAnn: Oh nooo, tell me that pouncing fox just wanted to play with those geese! I have a hard time watching those nature shows because of the violence.
Old School: Sorry to hear you’re under the weather. I’m glad I can make you chuckle, but if you start to oink, better get medical attention for that flu.
Ugh, just the word “beetle” automatically sounds ickier than “bug.” I kill every bug I see in the house. If it’s too fat and juicy to stomp on, I vacuum it up instead.
dizzblnd: Yeah, pigeons are the rats and cockroaches of the sky. But apparently, they’re sharpshooters. Maybe we can use them as weapons against pirates.
Shawn: I think leashed kids may as well have fun and play the part: Walk on all fours and pee on trees.
9 marathoner81
// Apr 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I remember the whole kid on a leash thing…Unless you have a bunch of kids with you is it really that hard to just hold their hand?
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10 Carpe Diem
// Apr 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Marissa,
I think you should add that EVERYTIME we get our cars washed, the pigeons use their GPS (Gotta Poop on a Shiney car) system and manage to hit us everytime. What is up with that?
Also, that kid leash sign should be posted in every Wal-mart because wiithout fail, some kid gets lost and the drama begins.
Sb 04-29 LLFK – 2009 – Senate Bill 429 – Leash law for kids, let’s put this on the ballot for the upcoming special election next month.
We can make them in array of color, sizes and personalize those babies and make a killing.
11 Otin
// Apr 29, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I hate birds! unless they are fried or baked!
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12 marissa
// Apr 29, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Marathoner81: I’d much rather hold a kid’s hand. It’s also more affectionate. The leash thing just seems so impersonal and pet-like. But whatever is best of each kid, I guess. I wonder if I should get one for Husband?
Carpe Diem: GPS – Lol! Pigeons hate shiny cars. Yes – crying lost kids at Walmart. Why don’t they just hang out in the toy section and patiently wait for a predator to get them?
Disregard what I just said about “impersonal”. We can make a killing with that Leash Law idea – cha-ching! (For a minute, I thought that was a real Senate Bill. LOL)
Otin: How about “flipped”?
13 marissa
// Apr 29, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Otin: Shhhhhh… they can hear you. They’re planning their next bombing run and they have a map of your route to work.
14 Otin
// Apr 29, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Woo Hoo!! Yankees are winning!!
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15 Betty
// Apr 29, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I had leashes for my kids which I found in Walmart in NC… of course. However I found out during a trip to WA they were illegal there so I let my kids run around like heathens… their fault!
Oh and I heard bird poop is good for the complexion. I’m lying
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16 Bee
// Apr 29, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I love the Karate Kid Lady bug!
Oops! I just sneezed all over your blog! Let me just wipe it up with my alcohol wipes…
17 The Constant Complainer
// Apr 29, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Marissa, happy Wednesday!!!
I agree about the kids on leashes. I just don’t understand it. Way old school!
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18 Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.com
// Apr 30, 2009 at 6:54 am
Your comment on the fox voice reminded me of the attractive lady from the Steve Martin movie “The Man with Two Brains”, her voice was “unexpected”.
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19 C.B.Jones
// Apr 30, 2009 at 8:13 am
It needs a viking helmet, and clock necklace.
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20 marissa
// Apr 30, 2009 at 11:13 am
Otin: Yay for the Yankees!
Betty: Yeah, but I bet your kids were CUTE heathens.
Bee: Go ahead and sneeze to your heart’s desire – because I’ve already donned my HazMat suit. I hate it when I have to go potty though. Maybe I should also get those astronaut diapers.
Constant Complainer: I’m still considering one for the Husband, especially when we’re at Home Depot. I always lose him there.
Jim: And she wouldn’t stop talking or singing, “Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl, Earl, Earl.”
C.B. Jones: Hahahah!! I feel a photoshop session coming on…
21 Otin
// Apr 30, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Do you think that Tootie and Natalie were lesbians? LOL!
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22 marissa
// Apr 30, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Otin: Gosh, I hope so. LOL
23 Otin
// Apr 30, 2009 at 6:56 pm
How about Ralph and Potsie? a little sit on it in order? LMAO!!!
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24 Otin
// Apr 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Laverne and Shirley? Only Shirley was girly!
Am I annoying yet? LMAO!!!
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25 Otin
// Apr 30, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Mork from ork! Did Mork eat the pork! I’m sorry this is funny! HAHAHA!!!
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26 marissa
// Apr 30, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Heheheh. I am TRAUMATIZED. You’re like Dr. Seuss on acid. LOL.
Happy 100th Post!
27 Otin
// Apr 30, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Was Gilligan really the skippers little buddy?
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28 Otin
// Apr 30, 2009 at 7:43 pm
What was Greg really doing when he was yelling, “Marcia Marcia Marcia!”
Damn’ I ain’t right! LMAO Good night my friend!
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29 marissa
// Apr 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm
And thanks for putting the ADHD into my post!! LOL
30 alantru
// Apr 30, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Last summer, was, for me, the ultimate adventure in getting doused in pigeon payload. Three times. THREE TIMES. And I have to say, those flying rats always picked the best moments.
1.On my way to a work related meeting. A few hundred feet from the building. Splat! Had to go home. Didn’t get the gig.
2. At a wedding. Plop! No going home. Avoided by all. New nickname for the day, “The guy with pigeon crap on him.” Ah, memories..
3. Romantic picnic lunch in the country with my wife. Blam! She spent the rest of the day keeping her distance and doing her best not to laugh.
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31 marissa
// Apr 30, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Alantru: Aahahahahah!! You win! I bet it was the SAME pigeon each time. If you were to go to his pigeon home, he’s got tally marks on the wall with your name on it.
32 alantru
// May 1, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Hahaha!
I never thought of that!
I can see that damn pigeon now… Looking at those tally marks and laughing and cooing away.
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