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guardian of my bromeliads

18 years ago

We wouldn't want someone to run off with our plants now would we? I heartily endorse these cute little guys for year-round protection in your yard.

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bihai
18 years ago
Jesus Mary and Joseph, Gonz was that guy REALLY in your yard?????? He looks to be over 6 ft long! Electric fence, huh? I ate some fried rattlesnake once, it actually wasn't half bad (you know us Texans, road kill and all heh heh).
catkim
18 years ago
Oh.

I was expecting a picture of a cute dog or something...
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chickadeedeedee
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Sorry to say but it may be too late for some mouth-to-mouth there Gonzer.

We use Blinky in these parts for the orchids.

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No squirrel damage this year!

3 D Chick
LisaCLV
18 years ago
LOL!!!

Chick, Gonzer: I want to see a showdown between your "pets". I'm taking all wagers.
jenks540
18 years ago
Dude, that is a big Python. Or is it a Boa ?

Blinky is back. I will be keeping an eye out for future appearances
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18 years ago
Lisa, I don't know about 3DChicKaDee, but my yard-guards are gonna smoke hers! Double up on your bet, 3D's goin' down!
LisaCLV
18 years ago
I dunno Gonz... your guy may look like the odds-on favorite, but I'm betting Blinky is wily and cunning. Five bucks says he saddles up ol' Jaws and rides him around the yard like a pony.
chickadeedeedee
18 years ago
Hey Gonzer,

Yes, Jenks, Blinkie is back. Hard to forget a dude like him, ehh?

I see that Lisa is an astute observer of pets. Just look at the arrogance in Blinky's pose.

~~C'mon an' get me Snakie-poo! Or is it Snakie Foo Foo?~~

He is one mean kitten! And he is pointing right at your snake, Gonzer! He has no teeth. Heck. Just look at him! He doesn't even have a nose! Blinky does have a full set of claws and knows how to use them.

Blinky's only diet since birth has been pure formalin! Day in and day out. No mother's milk for this bad kitty! She knew he was bad from the day he was born........Bad to the bone!

I truly like, trust and respect you Gonzer. I would not want our friendship damaged because Blikny goes into action and makes boots out of your snake! Then who is there to guard your brommies?

Think about it my friend, Gonzer. This isn't the Tiki where attacks from kitties are common. :-)

Kindest regards to you and yours!

bad C3D and the badder Blinky
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18 years ago
Boots outta my 'lil Fluffy, that's a good one! I'll have you know his snakeskin ensemble was made, or should I say taken, from Ted Nugent single-fangedly. Now THAT is tough!!!
chickadeedeedee
18 years ago
Blinky wants to give Fluffy a smooch. Is Fluffy a female? Blinky is all boy! (Not all everything else but he is all boy!)

One or the other *COULD* get hurt and then the collections they protect would be vulnerable to less than honest people.

Frankly Gonzer, I do not want to fight with you or Fluffy. This is not the depths of Gnat Gnation, after all.

Kindest regards to you and yours always!

Chick in 3 D

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LisaCLV
18 years ago
Wait a minute, you mean there's not going to be a Rumble in the Jungle? I am very *very* disappointed, but I guess Blinky's a lover, not a fighter.

In that case, I guess I have no choice than to put up my own bromeliad guardian. Sam is ready for action, and he smells victory! Well, he smells anyway....

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chickadeedeedee
18 years ago
A rumble in Gnat Gnation there likely will be again and again and again... Queen la Teeba has abdicated her thongy throne for friendlier settings. No kitty litter deposits to keep scooping here.

I can't rumble with Dr. GonZer! That would be like picking a fight with the esteemed and highly respected Stone Jaguar, Jenks, Bihai, Dave dAve DaVe or Abiu. (there's many others who remain incognito for safety sake). Sorry....Fight? No can do with these or others.......sans a few of course!

Sam looks like he is ready for action too! **LOVE** his doo. Is that a special hair gel that makes it set just right? Bet he can spit through his teeth too. I know a vet dentist that may be able to fix that gap with a partial.

Chick-a-teeb-teeb-teeb

btw.my ROSES are doing great! LOL! Now just saying that would have had me demoted to troll or something worse in Gnat Gnation.
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18 years ago
Lisa, love that Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) hairdo on 'ol Sam there! :-). I feel like you gals is gangin' up on Fluffy here, at best it looks like a 1 + 3/4 (har dee har) headed attack!
chickadeedeedee
18 years ago
Gonzer, Gonzer, Gonzer.........

US?? Ganging up on your sweet little Fluffy? No! We just feel we may need back up for such a formidable fellow.

Remember the Killer Rabbit from Monty Python and the Holy Grail? It has been a few years and here are some of the off -spring to offer assistance if needed.

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Safety in numbers, ehh?

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LisaCLV
18 years ago
Yes, as you can see, Sam not only has a personal trainer, he has a personal stylist as well. The dude who does his do was referred to him by Don King, and has a special way with wayward ear hair. He also gets daily rub-downs with fish emulsion, in order to maintain his silky-smooth complexion, and give him a much-needed nitrogen boost. You will notice, however that he does his own pedicures.

He don't need no dentist-- those are caps. Not only can he spit through his teeth, he can whistle 2 tunes at once! He may not be able to outfang Fluffy, but he racks up a lot of technical points for extreme flatulence.

A real triple threat, so better watch your back!

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