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OT - The Turtle
Last week I wrote about how DH saved a chipmunk from certain death on the
side of the road. Yesterday, we were able to save a turtle from death as it crossed a road. We were driving along, less than a mile from our home, when DH starts cursing, swerves and pulls over to the side of the road (I usually let him drive as he has a tendency to be overly critical of my driving - and he also has a tendency to motion sickness when he is not driving, no matter how short the trip). The road is *very* narrow there as the land on either side is wooded at that point. I had seen what looked like a shoe near the center line of the road. DH pops out of the vehicle and disappears for a split second. When he reappears and enters the vehicle, he plops the "shoe" down on the center console. It's not a shoe - it's a turtle! And Eastern Box Turtle (or one of it's sub-species) to be exact http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publi.../boxturtle.htm. These critters used to be abundant in Indiana when I was a kid, but have recently been added to the "protected species" list here, as of October of last year. It's illegal to keep them as pets, unless you had it before the beginning of the year & get a special permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). I pick it up to hold it so it won't crawl it's way off the center console and into the footwell on DH's side, limiting his driving abilities and causing a wreck. DNR recommends that if seeing one crossing a road, you should pick it up and move it to the side of the road it was heading for. It's too busy and narrow for that where he was (luck we didn't get rear-ended while we were stopped just to pick him up), but less that 50 yards away, the road widens. We pull over there. But by the time we get there, said turtle decides to empty it's bladder - all over my lap. These critters must have *huge* bladders Anyway, DH pulls over, and I hop out and run over to the edge of the wooded area, and set the turtle down. It immediately crawls to the safety of the woods. I, covered in turtle-pee, return to the car and we continue on our errand(s) - yes, I do get a few curious glances from people in the store(s) in regards to my wet lap, but I just smile and carry on. Chalk up *2* wildlife rescues in the course of *4* days! -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep |
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Magic Mood Jeep© wrote:
Last week I wrote about how DH saved a chipmunk from certain death on the side of the road. Yesterday, we were able to save a turtle from death as it crossed a road. We were driving along, less than a mile from our home, when DH starts cursing, swerves and pulls over to the side of the road (I usually let him drive as he has a tendency to be overly critical of my driving - and he also has a tendency to motion sickness when he is not driving, no matter how short the trip). The road is *very* narrow there as the land on either side is wooded at that point. I had seen what looked like a shoe near the center line of the road. DH pops out of the vehicle and disappears for a split second. When he reappears and enters the vehicle, he plops the "shoe" down on the center console. It's not a shoe - it's a turtle! And Eastern Box Turtle (or one of it's sub-species) to be exact http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publi.../boxturtle.htm. These critters used to be abundant in Indiana when I was a kid, but have recently been added to the "protected species" list here, as of October of last year. It's illegal to keep them as pets, unless you had it before the beginning of the year & get a special permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). I pick it up to hold it so it won't crawl it's way off the center console and into the footwell on DH's side, limiting his driving abilities and causing a wreck. DNR recommends that if seeing one crossing a road, you should pick it up and move it to the side of the road it was heading for. It's too busy and narrow for that where he was (luck we didn't get rear-ended while we were stopped just to pick him up), but less that 50 yards away, the road widens. We pull over there. But by the time we get there, said turtle decides to empty it's bladder - all over my lap. These critters must have *huge* bladders Anyway, DH pulls over, and I hop out and run over to the edge of the wooded area, and set the turtle down. It immediately crawls to the safety of the woods. I, covered in turtle-pee, return to the car and we continue on our errand(s) - yes, I do get a few curious glances from people in the store(s) in regards to my wet lap, but I just smile and carry on. Chalk up *2* wildlife rescues in the course of *4* days! -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep I'm so proud of you guys! (wiping away a tear) Jill |
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Magic Mood Jeep© wrote:
Chalk up *2* wildlife rescues in the course of *4* days! Good for you! -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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You and DH done good!
Christine "Magic Mood Jeep©" wrote in message news:44PCe.184799$xm3.8898@attbi_s21... Last week I wrote about how DH saved a chipmunk from certain death on the side of the road. Yesterday, we were able to save a turtle from death as it crossed a road. We were driving along, less than a mile from our home, when DH starts cursing, swerves and pulls over to the side of the road (I usually let him drive as he has a tendency to be overly critical of my driving - and he also has a tendency to motion sickness when he is not driving, no matter how short the trip). The road is *very* narrow there as the land on either side is wooded at that point. I had seen what looked like a shoe near the center line of the road. DH pops out of the vehicle and disappears for a split second. When he reappears and enters the vehicle, he plops the "shoe" down on the center console. It's not a shoe - it's a turtle! And Eastern Box Turtle (or one of it's sub-species) to be exact http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publi.../boxturtle.htm. These critters used to be abundant in Indiana when I was a kid, but have recently been added to the "protected species" list here, as of October of last year. It's illegal to keep them as pets, unless you had it before the beginning of the year & get a special permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). I pick it up to hold it so it won't crawl it's way off the center console and into the footwell on DH's side, limiting his driving abilities and causing a wreck. DNR recommends that if seeing one crossing a road, you should pick it up and move it to the side of the road it was heading for. It's too busy and narrow for that where he was (luck we didn't get rear-ended while we were stopped just to pick him up), but less that 50 yards away, the road widens. We pull over there. But by the time we get there, said turtle decides to empty it's bladder - all over my lap. These critters must have *huge* bladders Anyway, DH pulls over, and I hop out and run over to the edge of the wooded area, and set the turtle down. It immediately crawls to the safety of the woods. I, covered in turtle-pee, return to the car and we continue on our errand(s) - yes, I do get a few curious glances from people in the store(s) in regards to my wet lap, but I just smile and carry on. Chalk up *2* wildlife rescues in the course of *4* days! -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep |
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On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:32:32 GMT, "Magic Mood Jeep©"
wrote: Excellent!! You done good! Kudos. jbh |
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"Magic Mood Jeep©" wrote in message
news:44PCe.184799$xm3.8898@attbi_s21... Last week I wrote about how DH saved a chipmunk from certain death on the side of the road. Yesterday, we were able to save a turtle from death as it crossed a road. We were driving along, less than a mile from our home, when DH starts cursing, swerves and pulls over to the side of the road (I usually let him drive as he has a tendency to be overly critical of my driving - and he also has a tendency to motion sickness when he is not driving, no matter how short the trip). The road is *very* narrow there as the land on either side is wooded at that point. I had seen what looked like a shoe near the center line of the road. DH pops out of the vehicle and disappears for a split second. When he reappears and enters the vehicle, he plops the "shoe" down on the center console. It's not a shoe - it's a turtle! And Eastern Box Turtle (or one of it's sub-species) to be exact http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/publi.../boxturtle.htm. These critters used to be abundant in Indiana when I was a kid, but have recently been added to the "protected species" list here, as of October of last year. It's illegal to keep them as pets, unless you had it before the beginning of the year & get a special permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). I pick it up to hold it so it won't crawl it's way off the center console and into the footwell on DH's side, limiting his driving abilities and causing a wreck. DNR recommends that if seeing one crossing a road, you should pick it up and move it to the side of the road it was heading for. It's too busy and narrow for that where he was (luck we didn't get rear-ended while we were stopped just to pick him up), but less that 50 yards away, the road widens. We pull over there. But by the time we get there, said turtle decides to empty it's bladder - all over my lap. These critters must have *huge* bladders Anyway, DH pulls over, and I hop out and run over to the edge of the wooded area, and set the turtle down. It immediately crawls to the safety of the woods. I, covered in turtle-pee, return to the car and we continue on our errand(s) - yes, I do get a few curious glances from people in the store(s) in regards to my wet lap, but I just smile and carry on. Chalk up *2* wildlife rescues in the course of *4* days! -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep We too once saved a very ungrateful turtle from becoming roadkill. We driving back to Toronto from Muskoka ("cottage country") and I spotted a big snapper heading onto highway 11 ahead of us. I pulled over and grabbed him by the tail - normally a no-no, but this was a rescue operation, and slung him into a large washtub in the back of our wagon. We drove on, looking for a lake or river near the road where we could release our hitchhiker. I happened to look in the rearview mirror and saw Mr. Jaws had escaped from his tub and was marching towards us! Luckily, water appeared just ahead. I pulled over quickly, manoeuvred Mr. Jaws into the washtub and dumped him in the lake. It's a tossup who was more relieved - Mr. Jaws or us. |
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On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:32:32 GMT, "Magic Mood Jeep©"
yodeled: Last week I wrote about how DH saved a chipmunk from certain death on the side of the road. (snip) I, covered in turtle-pee, return to the car and we continue on our errand(s) - yes, I do get a few curious glances from people in the store(s) in regards to my wet lap, but I just smile and carry on. Chalk up *2* wildlife rescues in the course of *4* days! You should get some kind of medal for this, but I hesitate to think what this medal should look like. "The Order of the Peeing Turtle"? Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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Kreisleriana wrote:
On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:32:32 GMT, "Magic Mood Jeep©" yodeled: Last week I wrote about how DH saved a chipmunk from certain death on the side of the road. (snip) I, covered in turtle-pee, return to the car and we continue on our errand(s) - yes, I do get a few curious glances from people in the store(s) in regards to my wet lap, but I just smile and carry on. Chalk up *2* wildlife rescues in the course of *4* days! You should get some kind of medal for this, but I hesitate to think what this medal should look like. "The Order of the Peeing Turtle"? That sounds almost like something out of Harry Potter LOL -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep |
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Bobcat wrote:
We too once saved a very ungrateful turtle from becoming roadkill. We driving back to Toronto from Muskoka ("cottage country") and I spotted a big snapper heading onto highway 11 ahead of us. I pulled over and grabbed him by the tail - normally a no-no, but this was a rescue operation, and slung him into a large washtub in the back of our wagon. We drove on, looking for a lake or river near the road where we could release our hitchhiker. I happened to look in the rearview mirror and saw Mr. Jaws had escaped from his tub and was marching towards us! Luckily, water appeared just ahead. I pulled over quickly, manoeuvred Mr. Jaws into the washtub and dumped him in the lake. It's a tossup who was more relieved - Mr. Jaws or us. I think that'd be a tie. You out of relief that you came through with all digits attached, Mr. Jaws relieved that he did not become a meal himself (but probably wishing that a few digits strayed nearer his mouth so he could have a snack). -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep |
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JBHajos wrote:
Excellent!! You done good! Kudos. jbh blush |
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