Here in rural Oregon, I've learned that deer or elk in the road at this time of year is just part of the morning commute - which, to be fair, extends it from five minutes to seven minutes for me so it isn't much of an inconvenience. It's like living in the middle of a "Northern Exposure" episode!
Oh, wow. This place looks great. Oh, I feel like a witch in a magic shop.
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lcat - Jul 09, 2012 5:12:07 am PDT #16709 of 30001
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
Calli - Jul 09, 2012 5:15:24 am PDT #16710 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I have deer hanging out around my apartment complex--in the middle of town--all the time. We have to be careful coming in the driveway, especially in the evening, to avoid hitting them. There was a mother with a spotted fawn munching the lawn this morning. They're beautiful, but I'd rather they didn't see my garden as their own greengrocers.
flea - Jul 09, 2012 5:27:15 am PDT #16711 of 30001
information libertarian
I live in a major city and there are deer in front yards and 4-lane streets pretty often as we drive to the kids' school. We do not call 911 about it, though we do rubberneck.
I agree the zoo should capture the wayward elk. They clearly WANT to be in the zoo. (But first the zoo should figure out why all their elk died. That doesn't sound good.)
askye - Jul 09, 2012 6:26:48 am PDT #16712 of 30001
Thrive to spite them
For months I've been saying I'd call the community college to make an appointment and talk about going back to school.And I finally called today and did it. I have an appointment for next monday.
Polter-Cow - Jul 09, 2012 6:40:59 am PDT #16713 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I think my stroke is over. Mostly.
WindSparrow - Jul 09, 2012 7:09:11 am PDT #16714 of 30001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Good for you, askye!
Also good for you, P-C!
Hil R. - Jul 09, 2012 7:13:08 am PDT #16715 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Lifting those bikes all day yesterday made my arms and shoulders hurt. I need to do laundry, but I'm not sure if it would be better for me to wait, rather than carrying the basket up and down the stairs.
EpicTangent - Jul 09, 2012 7:24:53 am PDT #16716 of 30001
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Do you have clean underwear? Then it can wait for tomorrow.
Glad your brain's no longer attacking, P-C.
Good for you, askye - any idea of a field, or General Eds to start?
Sean K - Jul 09, 2012 7:30:34 am PDT #16717 of 30001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
We don't get deer in my neighborhood. We get coyote. And skunk. And the occasional raccoon (which are much bigger than I was expecting). Also bees.
Hil R. - Jul 09, 2012 7:31:57 am PDT #16718 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
For months I've been saying I'd call the community college to make an appointment and talk about going back to school.And I finally called today and did it. I have an appointment for next monday.
That is awesome!