Well, I'm about to go out for the day, but I just HAD to check this thread!

First, Rick...OK, if you say so, but the Barcalounger thing could still be a problem. Watch him Heather!

Karen and I have a very small yard and were into "Postage Stamp" gardening and doing pretty well. Then Jaeger the weimaraner arrived. DOGS ARE NOT A DETERRENT---THEY ARE THE PEST!!!!! The simple ass proceeded to devour the tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and zuchini RIGHT OFF THE VINE!!! I love weims; they are gentle, docile, loyal, loving, and the dumbest hounds on the planet. You might try a dog, just don't get a weimaraner!

RE: Roadkill------I think some of these animals are simply committing suicide and they are choosing which vehicle so they can go out in style. I have seen groundhogs stand by the side of the road and seemingly wait for the nicest car to come along. I can understand this. I mean who the hell wants to be sent to eternity by a '63 Valiant?

And for those of you who have an iterest in the flight or fright thing, you gotta' read a James Thurber story called "Sex ex Machina." I'm a Thurber fan but everyone enjoys this one.

catspaw