I Am Sooo Tired...

[JfromtheD]

Why, you ask?

Because I woke up at 3:00 A.M. to this...

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[ahall88nhl]

The would scare the hell outta me, at 3 AM.

[JfromtheD]

I thought someone was being murdered!

I ran outside to help and saw the fox... but didn't put two & two together until this morning.

Who knew? :o

[Jelena]

That is such a cool sound. :)

[LissaMarie]

The mystique of your life only grows deeper, JD. Your first thought was that someone was being murdered but it turned out to be a fox......where do you live where either of those things are a possibility?

[3d-aholic]

Why, you ask?

Because I woke up at 3:00 A.M. to this...


I don't know -- if I was woken up at 3:00am by a fox, I definetly would NOT be complaining about her waking me up. :p

[boutte]

Why, you ask?

Because I woke up at 3:00 A.M. to this...

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^ The reason I'm not opposed to hunting.

[JfromtheD]

The mystique of your life only grows deeper, JD. Your first thought was that someone was being murdered but it turned out to be a fox......where do you live where either of those things are a possibility?

I live in one of the top 10 safest cities in the country, and I've only seen one fox before in my life. (on vacation.)

So I guess both were equally strange. :D

[LissaMarie]

I live in one of the top 10 safest cities in the country, and I've only seen one fox before in my life. (on vacation.)

So I guess both were equally strange. :D

10 safest in the country? Really? That's incredible, JD! Sorry pal but I don't believe you. (Hahaha....little sentimental stroll of days gone by for ya. :D)

You know, something very strange is going on in the midwest. We've had a few coyotes, foxes and bobcats strolling around the burbs out here too. What is up with that?:confused:

[rachelskid]

so, after you went outside and saw the fox, then what happened? there must have been some reason you did not go back to sleep.

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz170/rachelskid/Foxy-Lady--55216.jpg

[JfromtheD]

:D Speaking of which, where is the count? He was a good guy. :confused:

I guess there was a coyote around here too, (a few cities over, but...) not long ago.
Normally, I would blame it on 'development' but there's not much of that going on, these days!

[LissaMarie]

Check this out....I stand corrected. They thought it was a cougar, not a bobcat. Bobcats were found 13 miles away....this is in the burb next door to me.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2342458/posts

[LissaMarie]

:D Speaking of which, where is the count? He was a good guy. :confused:


I catch up with him on FB from time to time but I think someone ticked him off and he left. It's truly our loss. :(

He's one of the few who actually meant it, I guess. :(

[JfromtheD]

so, after you went outside and saw the fox, then what happened? there must have been some reason you did not go back to sleep.

Cold shower. ;)

My neighbor was just here. I opened the door and he didn't even say hi... just says "ok what the f*ck was that?!?" :D

[JfromtheD]

That paw print looks about the size of my fist. :eek:


"supervise children and pets, and not to leave pet food outside." :D

[JfromtheD]

Mr fox came back last night, and brought a friend.

At least they had the courtesy to scream a little earlier than last time... 1:00 A.M. :rolleyes:

[mattyboyUK]

a fox run's along my back wall twice a day, usually chasing the squirrels that live in my garden...sends my dogs insane :D

[yokogleeton]

Mr fox came back last night, and brought a friend.

At least they had the courtesy to scream a little earlier than last time... 1:00 A.M. :rolleyes:

why do i picture something like this....

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[LissaMarie]

Mr fox came back last night, and brought a friend.

At least they had the courtesy to scream a little earlier than last time... 1:00 A.M. :rolleyes:

This is going to sound crazy but you can soak rags in ammonia and strategically place them around the perimeter of your yard. That should act as a stinky barrier and keep the little buggars at bay. (I'd be careful if there are any young kids who have access to your yard though.) I have to do the same thing every time I put my garbage out so the raccoons don't rip my garbage apart and leave it all over the yard. :cool:

[wiley]

Find a large tree and paint a bulls-eye below it. Hang a large boulder in a sling above the bulls-eye attached to a quick release pulley system with a pressure sensitive plate right below the boulder. Put some fox seed on the plate and when the fox eats some -- Splat.

[JfromtheD]

They aren't really coming into my yard. Both times, he/she/they have been in the street, in plain sight.

It's the scream that irks me... it's so blood curdling, and loud.

I almost posted that My Cousin Vinnie video... because that's pretty much exactly how I must have looked. :D

[LissaMarie]

Oh bummer. Sounds like you're just screwed, JD. I'd just move if I were you, seriously. You mess with my sleep and you are asking for it!!

[3d-aholic]

You can buy critter cages. One big enough to catch a fox though would be $30-50. You put the bait in and eventually you'll catch him. I've caught squirrels with the $25 jobs and then relocated them to some other neighborhood far, far away.

Of course, a fox might be worthy of harvesting the pelt....especially if its a Silver fox. Some fox pelts might pay for the cage (http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9A06E1DF133BE633A25755C2A9679C94 6296D6CF). In that case, I suggest relocating to off city premises and popping it in the head with a .22 so the pelt is not damaged in any way.

[yokogleeton]

I almost posted that My Cousin Vinnie video... because that's pretty much exactly how I must have looked. :D

including the revolver and leather jacket? nice :eek:

[boutte]

You can buy critter cages. One big enough to catch a fox though would be $30-50. You put the bait in and eventually you'll catch him. I've caught squirrels with the $25 jobs and then relocated them to some other neighborhood far, far away.

Of course, a fox might be worthy of harvesting the pelt....especially if its a Silver fox. Some fox pelts might pay for the cage (http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9A06E1DF133BE633A25755C2A9679C94 6296D6CF). In that case, I suggest relocating to off city premises and popping it in the head with a .22 so the pelt is not damaged in any way.
There should be a market for chihuahua and Pomeranian skins. And their masters. I have nothing against dogs. Just yappy little beasts.

[JfromtheD]

:D No leather jacket... just a flashlight and mace.

And I don't have a handgun, only shotguns. :o

[LissaMarie]

:( Geez, I check back in here and now we're shooting the poor thing in the head and harvesting his fur? :eek:

How about you try driving him out with annoying music, Branch Davidian style? :D

[JfromtheD]

"Branch Davidian" :D

That's so f'ing hilarious, I can't even begin to tell you!

[spartygirl]

Well ****...now I know where the bugger went....every year when I go out into the woods I always see the red fox ..and I havent seen him lately...he's moved your way JftD !!!! I miss seeing him...you can send him back !!!!

[JfromtheD]

I actually have a dictation device next to my flashlight, so people can hear it/them.
My friends are all making fun of me. :D

I have another issue. I could trap it, but we have a couple of cats that my neighbors feed, and I don't want them to get caught.

I'm making it sound like wild kingdom, but it really isn't.

These little guys were out in the cold all winter, and my neighbors and I are just good people... so we fed them.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/JfromtheD/day10.jpg

That's the walk to my garden, with my newly acquired pickle plant on the laft. :D

[JfromtheD]

Well ****...now I know where the bugger went....every year when I go out into the woods I always see the red fox ..and I havent seen him lately...he's moved your way JftD !!!! I miss seeing him...you can send him back !!!!

You can have the little bastage.

Didn't he scream like a murder victim?!?
It's so loud! :eek:

[LissaMarie]

I actually have a dictation device next to my flashlight, so people can hear it/them.
My friends are all making fun of me.

I have another issue. I could trap it, but we have a couple of cats that my neighbors feed, and I don't want them to get caught.

I'm making it sound like wild kingdom, but it really isn't.

These little guys were out in the cold all winter, and my neighbors and I are just good people... so we fed them.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/JfromtheD/day10.jpg

That's the walk to my garden, with my newly acquired pickle plant on the laft. :D

Heehee.....pickle plant. They start out as cucumbers first, right? :D

I envy your green thumb, JD. I can't grow anything except hair.

I wonder if the foxes aren't coming around to eat the cat food? I know they'll do that if there is a regular food source. Poor little kitties anyway! Someone needs to give them a home. :(

[JfromtheD]

I'm totally clueless regarding the pickle plant.

I figured I'd water it and *presto* a Clausen/Vlassic pickle would grow.
But they seem to become a pickle first, then a cucumber. :D

As far as the cats, they are really sweet. You have experienced midwest winters... theses little guys would come to my door, covered in snow and ice.

The one in the picture had his eye torn wide open from a fight... I didn't think he'd make it, but he did. He's the "Man in Black kitty." :cool: :D

[LissaMarie]

I'm totally clueless regarding the pickle plant.

I figured I'd water it and *presto* a Clausen/Vlassic pickle would grow.
But they seem to become a pickle first, then a cucumber. :D

As far as the cats, they are really sweet. You have experienced midwest winters... theses little guys would come to my door, covered in snow and ice.

The one in the picture had his eye torn wide open from a fight... I didn't think he'd make it, but he did. He's the "Man in Black kitty." :cool: :D

Ugh, you're killing me! If I didn't have too many critters already (and a HUGE fear of becoming the crazy cat lady at 40 :D) I would scoop them up and keep them forever. No kitty should be covered in snow and ice.

[JfromtheD]

I'm of the same opinion. As are my neighbors.

We all have little places they can keep shelter. I'm lucky to live here.

This is "Meow Meow." My Filipino neighbor named her...
The gate is to separate Gigi from the cats, but as you can see... the cats play by their own rules. :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/JfromtheD/meowmeow.jpg

[LissaMarie]

Heehee....that's one of the things I dig about cats the most. They're independant thinkers and amusingly tenacious. My cats are always getting themselves in the strangest pickles (I weaved pickles back into the convo just for you. ;)) and we get to sit back and watch them noodle it out. Quite amusing! :D

You're lucky to be so content with your home AND neighbors, JD. I think that's a rarity. I suppose that off-sets the occassional fox screaming in the middle of the night, huh?

[JfromtheD]

So lucky! We are a nice little tight knit group.

I can leave my door unlocked and have no fear of any shady business.

We'll let each others pets out, if asked... and we're all there for each other when a home improvement project pops up.

I can't say enough nice things about them. :)

[1hourisntlongenough]

LOVE the kitty story!!! You're a good man, JD!! He doesn't look like he's starving, either!!! :)

[JfromtheD]

Starving, no. They eat better than I do... they're "fat cats." :D

[InTheBeginning]

Foxy! :D

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[JfromtheD]

"You, me... and these furry little paws." :D

[lostcom]

Is JD the guy who taught his dog to bark in Spanish?

The mystique of your life only grows deeper, JD...

[JfromtheD]

:D I don't know why I find that so funny... but I do. :D

[LissaMarie]

Is JD the guy who taught his dog to bark in Spanish?

Que?! What words are you saying, Moe? How does a dog say "woof" in Spanish? YouTube clip please....... :D

[JfromtheD]

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[JfromtheD]

If anyone is interested...

I recorded my fox last night, it was about 2:00.
It was pretty far away, so it's very faint.

There are no sudden loud noises, so feel free to turn up the volume with out any scares. :D

http://www.filedropper.com/foxjune16th1

[notsolost42]

I can't get it to work unless I sign up for at least a free trial or something. What am I doing wrong?

[JfromtheD]

Try refreshing it. All you do is click download, and enter the little 4 letters you see for verification... it will open up windows player.

[notsolost42]

Try refreshing it. All you do is click download, and enter the little 4 letters you see for verification... it will open up windows player.

Okay, I got it now. WOW! That is crazy! It may be distant but it is very clear and not all that quiet sounding at all!!!! :eek:

[1hourisntlongenough]

OMG:eek: Sounds like a serious crime is being committed!!! Holy moly...........:eek:

[JfromtheD]

Imagine how I felt being woke up to it, at 3 A.M... :eek:
:D

[1hourisntlongenough]

YIKES!!! I'd be startled right out of my jammies!!!:eek: That's a SERIOUS scream.....

[Unbridled Pageantry]

I'm of the same opinion. As are my neighbors.

We all have little places they can keep shelter. I'm lucky to live here.

This is "Meow Meow." My Filipino neighbor named her...
The gate is to separate Gigi from the cats, but as you can see... the cats play by their own rules. :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/JfromtheD/meowmeow.jpg


Didn't I see this cat posted in your Summer Grilling thread???

[LissaMarie]

If anyone is interested...

I recorded my fox last night, it was about 2:00.
It was pretty far away, so it's very faint.

There are no sudden loud noises, so feel free to turn up the volume with out any scares. :D

http://www.filedropper.com/foxjune16th1

Holy hell......that does sound like a woman being murdered! VERY disturbing, JD. Now I get it. :eek:

[InTheBeginning]

Holy hell......that does sound like a woman being murdered! VERY disturbing, JD. Now I get it. :eek:

I thought it sounded like a woman, but not being murdered...were you outside any bedroom windows? :eek:

[LissaMarie]

I thought it sounded like a woman, but not being murdered...were you outside any bedroom windows? :eek:

HA! Nope. Wasn't me. I've been here the whole time, I swear! :cool: :D

[JfromtheD]

Didn't I see this cat posted in your Summer Grilling thread???

Mmm... feline kabobs. :cool:

[JfromtheD]

Holy hell......that does sound like a woman being murdered! VERY disturbing, JD. Now I get it. :eek:

:D I'm tellin ya!

That first night, I thought I was going to find some woman fighting for her life.

Now, it's like "oh jeez, there's that stupid fox again." :rolleyes:

[krakup]

If anyone is interested...

I recorded my fox last night, it was about 2:00.
It was pretty far away, so it's very faint.

There are no sudden loud noises, so feel free to turn up the volume with out any scares. :D

http://www.filedropper.com/foxjune16th1

yeah success, the great white hunter prevails :D

[Unbridled Pageantry]

Mmm... feline kabobs. :cool:

I love chinese too.

[boutte]

I love chinese too.
I thought it was Mexican.

[KatieShephard]

JD--did you ever catch the little effer?

your story reminds me of that scene from My Cousin Vinny with the owl. That's how I picture you and the fox :D

[losttime]

JD--did you ever catch the little effer?

your story reminds me of that scene from My Cousin Vinny with the owl. That's how I picture you and the fox :D

Great movie Katie

[JfromtheD]

I haven't set any traps, I'm hoping it will just move on.

Haven't hear form the little screamer in a few days, so "fingers crossed." :D