BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama

Subject: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 11:35 AM

After years of public debate, the State of Alabama has banned the use of tracking dogs in the hunting of Snarks. This legislation is quite notable since there are no recorded Snark sightings within Alabama nor, for that matter, the entire Southeast.

When asked for comment upon this apparent paradox, State Representative Wiley "Clem" Bodine responded, "All uh more reason t' ban dawg-huntin' fer 'em. If one uh them Snarks ever does show up here we shore don't want nobody turnin' a buncha Walker Hounds loose on it an' tearin' it t' shreds! Whut kinda trophy wud it be then, all tore up an' fulla holes?"

Wiley noted that the ban applies strictly to hunting using dogs. It is still perfectly legal to hunt Snarks from tree-stands, back porches and pickup trucks. For that matter, it is legal to hunt them using packs of cats, goats or any other domesticated animal.

It is expected that the Alabama ban will be a minor boon for Snark-hunting clubs in neighboring states as avid Snark hunters trek across state lines to pursue their hobby.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,Rapaire
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 11:53 AM

Well, dang, we kin still hunt 'em with dogs here in Idaho. Ain't no season on 'em, neither, nor boojums either. Ain't nothin' like settin' round a campfire, drinkin' a little rye, tellin' a couple er six lies, and lissenin' to them snark hounds a-singin' off over the mountain. With a full moon risin' and makin' diamonds outa the snow it's plumb poetical.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,Millicent P. Forshe
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 12:30 PM

I represent the Toy Hunting Dog Association of Alabama. Our association is seeking an exemption to the Snark dog-hunting ban in cases where the dogs in question weigh less than four pounds each, with an aggregate weight per pack of less than fifty pounds. We feel that, while the legislature may be justified in banning the use of large hunting hounds to track Snarks, banning the use of toy dogs while allowing the use of cats is both illogical and unfairly favors cat owners.

There are thousands of Alabamians who enjoy nothing greater that the yapping of a pack of well-trained Chihuahuas, Pomeranians or Dandie Dinmont Terriers hot on the trail of the elusive Snark. We would hate to have to drive to Mississippi to pursue our avocation.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 12:31 PM

NY restricts hunting snark with dogs to the 24 hours following a blue moon.

However - stalking them afoot with vorpal blades is allowed anytime as long as your bag does not exceed two snark in any 3 month period.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 02:02 PM

Although sightings have been reported here in New Brunswick, there is no confirmed evidence to suggest that The Great Northern Snark's range is much beyond Maine. However, due to the recent asymtotic change in habitat from Acadian Old Growth forest to New England Boreal Forest caused by heavy lumbering without adequate modern sylviculture enforcement, the arrival of the Great Northern Snark and like species is only a matter of time, the schedule of which is anyone's guess.

The DNRE, Department of Natural Resources and Energy, has indicated it will not allow a Snark season until their presence is confirmed by Department biologists and research studies have established the overall health and stability of the Snark population over time, ensuring a viable and sustainable hunt.

When contacted for comment, the NBAR's, New Brunswick Association of Rednecks, say they welcome anything new to supplement the local diet. NBAR's Chief Spokesman, Dale, is quoted as saying, "If she's brown, she's down. I like to eat - you like to eat? I don't got no fancy green uniform and no big government salary. You like to eat? I like to eat."

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 02:03 PM

Oops. gnu.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 03:43 PM

Safari International, the Longhunter Society, Boone & Crockett, and Pope and Young have all established minimum requirements for both snark and boojum, pending approval by the respective memberships. The Longhunter Society, for example, has defined length, breadth, height, and both intermediate and advanced temporal parameters for snark and/or boojum taken with a rifled matchlock weapon greater than .69 caliber, while Pope & Young require both spatial AND temporal parameters as well as the use of a longbow with a draw weight of at least 110 pounds drawn to the cheek and an arrow of at least 31 inches spined appropriately for the bow -- explosive heads are, of course, forbidden.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 03:50 PM

Thank goodness! The estimable Snark rapper is (are?) due to appear in Whitby this summer. Don't know what they'd be doing over there anyway...

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bunnahabhain
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 03:58 PM

Hunting morris dancers. Now why they do it is another matter entirely...

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 04:39 PM

By way of clarification, the Alabama Department of Huntin' an' Fishin' has released a statement to the effect that the Snark-hunting ban should not be construed as a ban on hunting the closely related Boojum. The statement says, in part, "Boojums is mean-assed critters an' ya kin hunt them sumbitches wid whutever ya want. Dawgs iz good. Gators iz better. Fully-automatic rifles, portable rocket launchers, an' dynamite-filled booby-traps iz even better. An 'em folks whut likes t' hunt Snark wif them li'l bitty dawgs like Cheewawas an' such orta jus' leave them li'l guys at home 'cause a Boojum'll be eatin' a cuppla them fer breckfust."

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bill D
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 05:33 PM

Wild snark may be enticed within range with soap...a process called 'charming', but do NOT use modern scented soap, as this will enrage them, and require excess use of railway shares! Unscented Ivory is best, if you have no plain, homemade soap. Tie the soap in a mesh bag and hang it from your belt for easy access, as you will not enjoy digging through backpacks if a snark appears suddenly.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 05:47 PM

what about snipe hunting? is that allowed, then?

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Mingulay
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 06:16 PM

Shocking news indeed from Alabama as the Snark has long been held in high regard as the epitome of hunting trophies. Boojums of course are in a minor league as their entrapment can be brought about by simple means such as using shattered underpants as bait.

It is a little known fact that Snark hunting was originally started by English settlers in c1694. Back here in England they had habitually hunted the Bogget (a cross between a Badger and Rabbit) which roamed the Midland counties and was a shy and elusive quarry. As soon as they had established themselves in the New Country (or Colonies as we call them)they looked for something to do on their days off and decided that Snark hunting was the thing for them. Fox hunting was the sport of the aristocracy, Bogget hunting the sport of the hoi polloi and underclasses.

It is still practised in my native Northamptonshire to a degree, although catches are few since the widening of the A45 and the resultant heavy traffic. I have devoted much time in investigating this sport and the rituals associated with it, and in due course hope to publish a pamphlet of my findings.

I would urge my American friends to record all knowledge of Snarking whilst it is still in the minds of men and before it is lost forever. Maybe a small theme park funded by the estimable Mr Disney and National Geographic might be in order.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 06:21 PM

Snipe hunting is a different matter all together, since snipes (PICTURE HERE) do occur in Alabama.

However, the practice of hunting snipes at night using a flashlight and a burlap bag is totally bogus. Snipe are best hunted in broad daylight using a shotgun. However, chasing through the woods at night with a flashlight and a burlap bag is an excellent way to capture Trombicula alfreddugesi (PICTURE HERE), more commonly known as "chiggers", which, pound for pound, are a whole lot nastier than any Snarks or Boojums ever thought about being.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 07:03 PM

The Idaho Fishing Game people just reported that a guy up around Sandpoint way shot a world-trophy boojum just last week. Unfortunately, he ran over to the body aforen the critter was quite dead and softly and silently vanished away as he was sticking his fingers down the critter's throat.

Here's a picture the Fishing Game people released; it was taken by the guy's hunting pardner just before the whole bunch vanished.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: CarolC
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 07:51 PM

Hey Bee-dubya-ell, we passed through Pensacola on our way to Mobile (by way of Gulf Shores... man, what a mess) last week, but it was late at night and we were in a bit of a hurry. So what do you want us to do with these here snark we found in our yard that we were going to drop off at your place on our way through? We can ship them UPS if you want.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 07:55 PM

Carol, don't bother shippin' 'em UPS. Send 'em by US mail. They'll stink more when they arrive.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Sorcha
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 07:57 PM

Well, dang, at least it isn't snipes.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,Clint Keller
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 08:04 PM

I had a most witty post all written out but it softly and suddenly vanished away. I may never meet with it again.

clint

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 08:18 PM

That's prone to happen around Snarks and Boojums, Clint. Here one minute, gone the next.

And, Carol, those are not Snarks. Please reread the first post to this thread. There are no recorded sightings of Snarks in Alabama. Just like there are no recorded sightings of panthers/cougars here in northwest Florida even though lots of people, myself included, have seen them. They're just oversize bobcats with long tails or something. Perhaps what you think are Snarks are mutant coyotes.

And, if you think it's a mess around here now, ya shoulda been here in September and October.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: CarolC
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 11:33 PM

I don't know, Bee-dubya. They say "snark" right on the side of them. They also say, "if found, please return to Bee-dubya-ell just outside of Pensacola, Florida, ASAP.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: beardedbruce
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 11:42 PM

Snark in it's native habitat

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 23 Feb 05 - 11:55 PM

I dunno, Carol. Sounds awfully suspicious to me. You're sure they're not accordions?

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 06:15 AM

beardedbruce... good one.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 06:36 AM

thanks. This is one snark that was definitly a bojum...



snark in flight

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 42 ft. 3 in.
Length: 67 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 48,147 lbs. without boosters

Armament: Nuclear Warhead

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 06:42 AM

Oh. When I first clicked the blueie I got a "Page cannot be displayed" and thought it was a joke about the "elusiveness" of the Snark.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 07:42 AM

that would have been even better- too bad I did not think of it!

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 08:38 AM

So Sorcha - what's the problem with SNIPE?


Reminds me of the scoutmaster we had that sent us off into the salt marshes on a snipe hunt. He was a little dscombabulated when two of the teams returned with snipe!

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 09:13 AM

Is a person on a snipe hunt a sniper? Is someone hunting a snark a snarker?

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Charley Noble
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 09:23 AM

Rapaire-

Shame on you! Your link above to a "dying boojum" is really to that of a giant squid. May you fry long for your frippery!

Charles Noble, who is not amused

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: frogprince
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 12:11 PM

A giant squid? are you sure? That looked an awful lot like something I saw once in Chicago, when an unthinkably old stripper laid down and lifted one leg way up...

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 12:17 PM

It was a boojum. It was posted to the WWW as a giant squid so that the squeamish wouldn't be frightened. You can tell by all the teeth.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 12:24 PM

Moreover, if you will check out the only correct illustration of a Jabberwock you will immediately see the relationship between that, a boojum, and and snark.

Indeed, several extinguished scientists have attempted to classify these by genus and species, but all were extinguished during their labors.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 12:37 PM

many biologists are now of the opinion that Boojums, snarks and jabberwocks are different life stages of the same organism. They haven't quite agreed whether there is an alternation of generation thing going on or if possibly a metamorphosis but most do agree that boojums occur in both an aquatic form that is typically mobile - and a non-aquatic form which may or may not be sessile. Posible the sessile land form is a boojum entering into pupation.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,The Bellman
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 12:38 PM

You lot of inbred colonials obviously know bollocks about Snark hunting. There are only a handful of approved sporting methods used in a proper Snark hunt. One may seek it with thimbles. One may seek it with care. One may pursue it with forks and hope. One may threaten its life with a railway-share. One may charm it with smiles and soap. One may not assault it with AK-47s, RPGs or dynamite-laden booby-traps!

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 01:18 PM

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 01:19 PM

"approved"?
"proper"?

I fear for you, Bellman.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 01:43 PM

The New Brunswick Minister of the DNRE, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, as it is called this Thursday, has just held a press conference at which he said he was extremely upset that yesterday's Federal budget contained no funding for Environment Canada which would allow the The Canadian Wildlife Service to participate in the necessary field research to determine the advance of the Great Northern Snark's range into Atlantic Canada. He called upon the other Atlantic Canadian Ministers to join him in pressing the Federal Government to honour it's funding committment promised at the last round table discussion held by the CCME, Canadian Coucil of Ministers of the Environment. In calling for solidarity, the Minister reminded the other Atlantic Canada Ministers that New Brunswick is the "hub" for ground transportation, and, "If we get Snarks, you get Snarks." As well, he reminded Central and Western Ministers that this year's round table discussioin just might get a bit snarky, but declined to elaborate further.

New brunswick Association of Rednecks, NBARs, spokesman, Dale, said he and the boys questioned why the Minister appeared apprehensive about the expansion of the Great Northern Snark's range and were informed of the possibility of rabies existing within the Snark population. In response, Dale issued the following news release. "God damned government. Them fuckers just want an excuse to have another meetin at some big fancy resort at the taxpayers expense. And they won't be out lookin fer Snarks. They'll be winin and dinin and playin golf at one a them government sudsidized courses, on MY dime. Them sum bitches like to eat? I like to eat. They can have their meetin at my camp. We'll get some Snarks from my cousin Dayle in the States and cook the rabies out of em. Just like we cook the toolareamea and cadmeeum outta the rest a the critters around here. I like to eat. You like to eat?"

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 01:54 PM

leeneia - don't forget that snark hunting in most of Europe and the British Isles** has become an effete and much regulated sport of the elite. This of course is only possible because the European Snark is so much smaller and milder in temper then are any of the New World species of snark

**with the exception of a few remote areas of Cornwall,minor parts of the Basque countryside and Kingston-on-Hull

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 02:31 PM

Well! It's about time someone drug Hull pitching and screaming into this mess. It was inevitable, seeing that Hull is one of the few places in the entire world where you can get a good bowl of Curried Snark with Chutney or a nice dish of Boojum Vindaloo with Rice. Not only are the Snark-hunting techniques used in Hull not effete, they're downright brutish. They have to be to keep the curry shops adequately stocked with fresh Snark steak and Boojum burger.

On a related note, rumour has it that the infamous Hull-based Irish band "Punch the Horse" will be changing their name to "Slap the Snark".

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,skipy
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 05:06 PM

MISSILE TYPE:

SM-62, S/N 57-0005, SNARK

SIGNIFICANCE OF TYPE : The Northrop Snark (SM-62) was an Intercontinental Cruise Missile (ICM), the only weapon of its type to be deployed in the strategic role by any nation. (The Germans had a development program for such a missile, designated A-10, during World War II.) Sn ark development began in 1946 and flight test vehicles began flying in 1951. In essence, the Snark was a pilotless bomber with a high-altitude, subsonic (615-mph) flight profile. Compared to contemporary bomber aircraft, the Snark offered low investment a nd operating costs, a small radar cross section, and a relatively large warhead. A major Snark development was planned. The first missile was declared operationally ready at Presque Isle AFB, Maine, on 18 March 1961. However, less that four months later , on 25 June 1961, the Snark force was deactivated, having been made obsolescent by the large U.S. strategic bomber and missile programs.

The missile had a long, sleep configuration with swept-back wings and a vertical fin stabilizer without any horizontal tail surfaces. Its guidance was self-contained, pre-set with inertial updating and thus unjammable. It had turbojet propulsion with two solid-propellant boosters for "zero-length" launching. As the missile approached the target the warhead was ejected from the airframe, achieving an ultimate velocity of about Mach 1 (the airframe would then begin to tumble and break up).

The KGB where probably hunting the snark for many years!
Skipy (with a kevlar helmet on)

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Mingulay
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 05:56 PM

Good citizens of mudcatshire, is it just me or are the rest of you potty too? I find that this thread makes perfect sense and displays a wide range of knowledge concerning Snarks and other mammalian bivalves of a marsupial persuasion.

Why are those large men carrying a backwards jacket in my direction? NOOOOOooooooooo!!!!!!! it's someone called Bee-dubya-ell you want. He started...............

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: CarolC
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 05:57 PM

Interesting thought, Bee-dubya-ell. An accordion with your name on it.

Yes, I like that idea. Maybe a nice rhinestone jobbie in red and gold 'mother of toilet seat" finish. Yes, I think that would look quite stunning on you now that I think about it... with your purple cape and the black patent leather Wayne Newton tap shoes.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,Shaven Cletus the slack jawed yokel
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 06:05 PM

beardedbruce, now I know why Granny couldnt cook those suckers. I tried marinading them in sulphuric acid and used a 10 pound maul but could not tenderise that meat fer nuthing....

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 06:31 PM

Yep, Cletus, them B-62 Snarks ain't much good fer eatin'. Onliest part's any good is th' wings. An' even then ya gotta bleed 'em real good afore ya skin 'em 'cause they got tanks fulla jet fuel an' hydraulic fluid thet'll make ya sick. It ain't hardly worth th' trouble. 'Cause ya still got thet big ol' body thet ain't no good fer nuthin' an ya gotta dig a hole t' bury it in. Ya cain't burn 'em. Some ol' boys over Opelika way set one of 'em on fire once an' now they's jus' a big hole where thet part uh th' county useta be.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 08:13 PM

snark in attack mode.... DUCK!

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 08:26 PM

best angle to sneak up on a sleeping snark

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 05 - 09:03 PM

best way to hunt sleeping snarks...

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 07:19 AM

Dale's got some questions on them there specs : Span: 12 ft. 2 in. , Length: 42 ft. 6 in. , Height: 9 ft. 4 in. , Weight: 10,147 lbs. ,
Armament: Thermonuclear Warhead , Engine: One Pratt & Whitney J52 , turbojet of 7,500 lbs. , Cost: $609,073 , Crew: None

Does that $609,073 include freight, license and PDI? And a full tank of gas? Do they take trade-ins?

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: beardedbruce
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 07:30 AM

NOT a delivered cost- exclusive of all fuel and warheads. Trade-ins NOT accepted.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:36 AM

I know a guy who's got a bunch of 'em and he'll let 'em go pritty cheap. You gotta go up to Corn Creek and haul 'em out yourself, though.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 08:51 AM

"NOT"? Gee, you should see Dale's Toyota. Fully jacked; 33" Mudders; triple roll bars; five front and five back roll bar mounted Day-Lites (250,000 candles each - you can light up the whole 600 miles with them), box mounted fuel tank (well, it's a plastic five gallon gas can, on accounta tearin a big hole in the gas tank); just-installed 1/4" skid plate from bumper to bumper; front and rear 10,000 pound winches with 100 feet of cable each (you can hoist the truck and all yer gear up a tree and use it as a tree stand for huntin or for just havin a look see or for when the wardens are bein persistant); 4000 pound box mounted winch; front and rear trailer hitches; fold-down tail gate ramp; sealed doors and firewall for fishin IN the beaver dams; tinted windows and hand painted dark green matte finish over the entire vehicle so there's no sun or search light glint; bush bar with headlight screens; twenty foot fold-down whip antenna with coon tail; CB and scanner; and, the license plates are mounted upside down - every second counts. Oh yeah, there's three more trucks for spare parts.

Dale's offerin the whole shootin match plus $9,073, Canadian, and a full tank of gas. But, if it's still "NOT", d'ya know anyone with an
old three-ought-three or somethin similar? Serial number's not important.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 09:00 AM

I kin git him an late model WW2 Enfield, 10 round magazine, .303 caliber, in like new condition fer abour two hunnert dollars US. He kin grind the serial number off.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 09:29 AM

US$200! Dale says no thanks as he's savin up for some night vision goggles so he can watch nighthawks and owls and such.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 09:43 AM

When he gits 'em, tell him to be careful lookin' at birds around folks bedroom windows.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 10:29 AM

Where Dale goes, ah, bird watchin, there ain't no windows, just blackflies and bog and blackflies. 'Course, the gun is for self-protection. You never know when the dreaded swamp donkey will appear.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,gnu
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 10:30 AM

Darn. Forgot to sign that.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 10:59 AM

Ya'll got Dreaded Swamp Donkeys up there in Canadee? Hot damn! Useta have 'em down 'ere in Floribama but they went an' drained mosta th' swamps an' th' Swamp Donkeys moved on. We wuz wunnerin' where they went. Closest thing to 'em that's still aroun' here is 'em Bad-ass Bayou Burros over in Louisiana. But them an' th' Swamp Donkeys don' git along too good. An' there's th' Ornery Okeefenokee Onagers over in Georgia, but they's a pertected species an' ya cain't shoot 'em no more so who cares?

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 11:01 AM

I thought swamp donkeys were extinct? I could have sworn the International Journal of Declining Species reported the last specimen (a aged female named Bayou Belle) died last spring.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 11:24 AM

the dreaded swamp donkey

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 02:11 PM

Old Swampies DNA has been taken for cloning

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 03:34 PM

All right! Mmario has found Ziggy Marley's lost donkey!

But that's not a Dreaded Swamp Donkey. It's a Dreadlocked Ganja Donkey. Nattie dreads though, Mon!

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,Skip
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 03:45 PM

Hell Mario! that a petty one!
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 03:52 PM

swamp donkey

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 03:54 PM

Well, now, we's talkin two different mules here. Round here, we got the Great Northern Swamp Donkey.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: gnu
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 03:55 PM

BTW, that there's a little small fer Dale.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 04:02 PM

And here's one of those Bad-Ass Bayou Burros from Louisiana.

Yes, pirogues are their preferred mens of travel.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 04:22 PM

a Poitou in a bateau, eh?

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 04:38 PM

The last (and only) photo of a "hodag," the Wisconsin species of snark, taken just before it ate the cyclists, the bike, and the picture taker.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 07:57 PM

That may be the only known photo of a hodag, but the Web is just chock full of photos of hobags. Like this one.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Feb 05 - 09:23 PM

Hodag'd eat that, too.

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 03:51 PM

We have open season, unlimited bag limit on those critters here in Uppity Canada.... ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Snark Hunting Banned in Alabama
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 26 Feb 05 - 04:42 PM

Rapaire neglected to mention that the "Hodag" subspecies of Snark has been domesticated. In some areas the police use trained Hodags instead of work dogs like German Shepards and Labradors. When an officer works with a trained Hodag his cruiser is emblazoned with a Hodag emblem so citizens will be aware that a potentially dangerous Hodag is in the car. Like this one.