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Title: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 5th, 2006, 10:57pm O.k. folks more adventures of the idiot in Phoenix. This tale is true. As you all may know my wife and I are animal lovers and we love to walk out in the desert in the evening and see the wildlife. Coyote(came close to one tonight) rabbits and the occasional javelina. Well tonight we were out a little later than usual and it was getting fairly dark, as we were almost out of the desert I stepped down and Kathy started yelling, being one who reads lips (can't do that in the dark) I threw my dog to the side and stepped down and felt something squishy. I finally heard the word snake and I jumped really quick. I cannot believe I didn't get bit but coiled up a few feet away was a large rattlesnake. A very pissed one mind you. All I can figure is I stepped close enough to his head to limit his intitial movements. Of course I was in my desert gear sandals which we all know provide great protection ::) |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by JenniferD on Sep 5th, 2006, 11:21pm do the words, "tread lightly" mean anything to you? :) |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by georgej on Sep 5th, 2006, 11:37pm http://www.bold-and-sassy.com/Best-of-the-web/4thofjuly/tread.gif |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Kevin_M on Sep 5th, 2006, 11:37pm on 09/05/06 at 22:57:35, alchemy wrote:
Them deserts down your way can make walking in the night suddenly very unromantic. Nothing dangerous up this way, I'm just afraid of dark. :) Quote:
raspberry cream or masabi green http://www.elmshoes.com/largeview/naturalizerregisrasberry.jpg http://www.elmshoes.com/largeview/naturalizerregiswasabi.jpg mighta got a heel on it with these "kitten heels" for around the house, and for desert use, "snake spikers". http://z.about.com/d/shoes/1/0/u/M/sexy_kitten_heel_sandals.jpg ;) ;;D |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 5th, 2006, 11:56pm definately the rasberry cream [smiley=laugh.gif] Kathy is so freaked out I feel bad for her this really scared the crap out of her. She has declared no more late evening walks :'( |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Ree on Sep 5th, 2006, 11:56pm ain't never seen me a rattle snake here in Massachusetts..... I'd be moving.... lol glad ya didnt get bit.....love ree |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by nani on Sep 6th, 2006, 12:00am on 09/05/06 at 23:56:15, alchemy wrote:
Two words: flashlights ;) Yikes, dude... that was close! Glad you're venom free. hugs, nani |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by zwibbs/Scott on Sep 6th, 2006, 1:24am Wow Jim , you are one lucky person. Don't discontinue the walks in the evening--just bring a flashlight. |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by georgej on Sep 6th, 2006, 2:06am on 09/06/06 at 01:24:16, zwibbs/Scott wrote:
And an ultraviolet lantern. Scorpions glow in ultraviolet light--wouldn't want you to have yet another close encounter with yet another venomous species. Royal blue in ultraviolet light. They're kinda pretty. Of course, it could be a bit enlightening and off-putting when you discover just how many there are everywhere around you. Best, George |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by TxBasslady on Sep 6th, 2006, 2:39am Yea, a flashlight....and one of these nice little additions..LMAO http://www.gokart.net/shop-utopia/mccann/rifles/458garand/458lt4sm.jpg Have Gun Will Travel.... [smiley=smokin.gif] :-* Jean |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by BarbaraD on Sep 6th, 2006, 5:38am Have you considered getting some really HIGH boots? Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 6th, 2006, 5:44am on 09/06/06 at 02:39:29, TxBasslady wrote:
Oh I have one of the those with 30 round clips but I had the 45 handgun with me. doesn't freak neighbors out as bad [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by JeffB on Sep 6th, 2006, 11:23am on 09/06/06 at 02:39:29, TxBasslady wrote:
Hi, Can anyone direct me to the closest clock tower?? |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Linda_Howell on Sep 6th, 2006, 1:03pm Quote:
Made out of Titanium? ;;D |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Cathi04 on Sep 6th, 2006, 1:24pm (wriggling and squirming and making faces).........gluhhhhhh-euuuwwwww..........arrrrggghhh! Blecchh! Glad you're both safe........now I'm afraid to go in the dark! :o Stay safe! Cathi |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Tiannia on Sep 6th, 2006, 1:26pm >:(Dont you know that yu are not supposed to walk anywhere in the dessert without a walking stick to prodd the ground in front of you. That is desert hiking 101. Also, Hiking boots, min half calf and jeans. The idea is that if the snake strikes then it will hit the jeans and not you. Bah..... You are damn lucky. ok inistial rant over. Please be careful. you get sidewinder in AZ as well. They are aggressive asses as well. Please be careful next time. |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by tanner on Sep 6th, 2006, 1:31pm Wow! nice gun Jean! do you use that for fishing? Zwibby...Run ...Hide...JeffB is looking for a clock tower! Jim I would go with the boot idea, been there done that and have two little needle size marks on my right boot to prove it! The blacklight sounds like a great idea but then you will have to watch out for ravenous hippies ;;D .....Tim |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Charlie on Sep 6th, 2006, 4:51pm Forchrissakes be careful next time. The gun works better later in the morning though. Not many rattlers here in New York State but they do exist not far from my little town. Charlie |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Kingjames1 on Sep 6th, 2006, 4:54pm Hey alchemy- I too was an idiot in Phoenix once, when I was the golf course superintendent at The Wigwam Resort and later at Ancala CC. Came very close to bites several times...those bastards loved to sleep in the pump stations for the irrigation system. I learned to take a flashlight in for the 5am check. The one time I did get nailed was by a scorpion that was in my shoe when I put it on. Ouch! I guess I didn't pay enough attention to the old westerns where the cowboys shook their boots out before they put them on...but I learned the hard way :) |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 6th, 2006, 8:46pm on 09/06/06 at 16:51:46, Charlie wrote:
Wow this is the first time I've been chastised by Charlie. |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by TxBasslady on Sep 6th, 2006, 11:42pm on 09/06/06 at 20:46:00, alchemy wrote:
That's a good thang! [smiley=smokin.gif] He only chastises the ones he loves... :-* But then...Charlie loves everybody.. [smiley=winkkiss.gif] Jean |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by LeLimey on Sep 7th, 2006, 4:20am on 09/05/06 at 23:37:35, Kevin_M wrote:
Ohh Kevvie.. I'm getting YOU to take me shoe shopping! Who'da guessed our Kev had such good taste in shoes?! ;) |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Kirk on Sep 7th, 2006, 10:31am Fer evening walks in Nevada I wear my boats, Levis, a .25 Mag. and my walking stick. Usually I have a flashlight, but I have been known to fergit it. A blacklight is really kewl for watching the Scorpions. Although with your boots on they are'nt a prob. Snakes usually find a nice warm rock or sumthin to be under fer the nite. You must have found a lazy rattler. Probably why you didn't get bit. [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 7th, 2006, 11:09am I think my problem is I became very complacent. I hadn't run into a rattlesnake on a walk out here in eleven yrs. Saw other snakes but nothing dangerous. I got preoccupied with the beautiful larger wildlife and forgot to look down to check the path. I'm trying to get into photography and would love to capture a snake like that on film but in better gear. [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by zwibbs/Scott on Sep 7th, 2006, 11:12am Hey Dude---I heard that they " think " they may have the baseline (?) killer in custody ??? |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 7th, 2006, 11:30am Well the guy they got can be linked forensicaly to one of the murders a yr ago. they're now checking the other evidence they have on other ones. I hope they got the not a very nice person. |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Margi on Sep 7th, 2006, 11:36am Jim, the word is a-s-s-h-o-l-e. ;) Friggin censors. |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 7th, 2006, 9:00pm on 09/07/06 at 11:36:41, Margi wrote:
that may the way you talk Margi but not me I wouldn't say shit if I had a mouthful |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Jonny on Sep 7th, 2006, 9:39pm Lin Sue, wants me ;;D |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by paulc on Sep 7th, 2006, 10:01pm on 09/07/06 at 21:39:33, Jonny wrote:
In your beautiful new desert shoes? ::) |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by Jonny on Sep 7th, 2006, 10:03pm on 09/07/06 at 22:01:38, paulc wrote:
Save it, CHTom.....you will be gone soon ;;D |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by paulc on Sep 7th, 2006, 10:08pm Ah worries 'bout you sometime, son :-[-Dad |
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Title: Re: An idiot in Phoenix Post by alchemy on Sep 7th, 2006, 10:15pm on 09/07/06 at 21:39:33, Jonny wrote:
yeah she does she wants you to stop calling [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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