How is it trapped?
I'll nurse you back to health. I'll wear the nurse outfit!
"BuffyBot" ,'Dirty Girls'
Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Ginger - Aug 03, 2008 5:51:45 pm PDT #1106 of 10003
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
sarameg - Aug 03, 2008 5:58:21 pm PDT #1107 of 10003
Sheets. Swooping sheets herding it to an opening.
If you can corner it with the sheet in the fireplace, blocking the upward escape, and lay your hands on it, carry it outside and all is good.
If it's stuck in the chimney, or not coming out, just block out its entrance to the house. It will get out as long as nothing is seriously wrong with it.
Man, I wish I were there. I'm good at that shit.
Ginger - Aug 03, 2008 6:06:52 pm PDT #1108 of 10003
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I've gotten several birds out of stoves safely. As Sarameg says, block off its ability to go anywhere but the nearest exit and open that exit. They usually find their way out pretty quickly. You can shoo them in the right direction with a broom.
Kat - Aug 03, 2008 6:10:48 pm PDT #1109 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I called Lori. She brought a lacrosse stick. I don't like birds enough to lay my hands on one.
Kat - Aug 03, 2008 6:12:55 pm PDT #1110 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Our fireplace is gas. My other thought was turn on the gas without lighting the pilot until it passes out, then take care of it. People pointed out that was a bad idea because it might make the house go boom.
The bird freaked out the dog who thought, Toy! an lunged for it while it was on the other side of the glass doors in the fireplace. Noah FREAKED OUT completely. Poor baby.
Sophia Brooks - Aug 03, 2008 6:14:52 pm PDT #1111 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Good Luck kat!
My PBS station is playing This is the Army, for no apparent reason. They credited the cast/crew with their army ranks. Costumes by Pvt. Orry-Kelly is making me laugh!
Tamara - Aug 03, 2008 6:39:44 pm PDT #1112 of 10003
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
Good luck with the bird, Kat. I wouldn't touch it either. ick.
The above conversation made me think that I should check my work email, but my password is expired and it won't let me set a new one. Good. I think.
I love the subject matter of my job. I just wish it was more challenging. I guess I am never satisfied.
Kat - Aug 03, 2008 6:41:38 pm PDT #1113 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Lori got the bird out without any incident. Thank god.
Alibelle - Aug 03, 2008 6:52:22 pm PDT #1114 of 10003
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
Yay, Lori!
Burrell - Aug 03, 2008 7:44:13 pm PDT #1115 of 10003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Yeeps, I've just been reading the birdie play by play. Thank goodness for Lori.
We've been dealing with broken plumbing all day. DH tried to snake it with ours but it wasn't long enough, feh. (Yeah, that's right, our plumbing is so bad that we own our own snake.) Not a huge deal except that it still isn't fixed and I don't think I'll be showering until it is.