I'd like to strangle that fn groundhog!!

BeachBuzz · Post by **BeachBuzz** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:49 pm

Were finally getting some RAIN in the NE. Very nice all day event to wash the salt/sand/crap off the streets and melt whats left of the compacted snow/ice. There was a brief glimmer of hope that I could get back on 2 wheels by the end of the week and now they're calling for more snow Thursday/Friday. Somebody needs to make a hat outta that rodent

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:34 pm

We're suffering a little down here as our weather is somewhat colder than usual but nothing like you guys. But I gotta say, you have a great way of stating your frustration.

Spring will be that much more beautiful and welcome.

rsrider · Post by **rsrider** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:23 pm

Almost a dozen species of spring flowers have bloomed here on the CA central coast in the past couple of weeks. We will get more rain, but spring is here. It takes a while for the roads to dry though, so I haven't been out as much as I'd like. It's only Feb., so things are looking good for a nice riding season.

I bought a 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R in January, because of the killer deals they're having right now (and the fact that I was totally done with my Triumph Daytona 650 and looking for any reason to chuck it), and I'm pretty stoked about getting out on this state of the art MC and ripping it up. MMMM, technology.........

BeachBuzz · Post by **BeachBuzz** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:49 pm

that's right - rub it in!! go ride your cowadoggie thru the flowers, I'll get my shovel ready

Post by **Lostmycage** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:03 pm

Seems to me like running it over would be a more fitting end.

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:35 pm

Watch it guys, conversations like this inevitably lead to the pitter-patter of the PETA-pixies.

BTW: Are groundhogs reasonably edible? I've got a couple that occasionally make digging forays into my yard and was wondering how they'd turn out in a cacciatore.

Post by **Lostmycage** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:46 pm

Everything's edible. Toxicity and taste of course not-withstanding. Also, some things are hard to chew.

Seasoning is everything!

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:00 pm

Central Ohio checking in. It is a mess here and if you want to set up a posse to hut that furball down, I am in!

I hurt my shoulder and I have had to deal with recordbreaking snowfall in February and the inability to shovel it for myself! Talk about feeling even more helpless!

I am so happy to see February winding down!

Now to get rid of the snow, and get new gutters on my house to replace the ones that the 12' long icicles pulled off before my basement floods!

Please hurry up and get here, Spring!
Winter has worn out it's welcome.
-v

BuddyLicious · Post by **BuddyLicious** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:18 pm

Believe it was last week when I heard it on the tube,first time in recorded history 49 of the 50 states had snow on the ground.Only Hawaii did not have snow.It's been a doozy for sure this winter.

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:19 pm

BeachBuzz;
If you need help holding that little bugger down while you work on him; just give me a ring.
Though; the weather man was wrong here, he said snow, not; we have full sun but @ 40°F

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:28 pm

I was talking to a lady on the phone at work today and she suddenly squeaked with great excitement, "Oh look, it's snowing! Yay!"

After I got up off the floor I asked here where the heck she is...

San Antonio.

I told her that up here we say with great sarcasm tempered by not-insignificant amounts of disgust, "Oh look,

it's snowing...

Yay!

"

-v

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:01 pm

Lostmycage wrote:Everything's edible. Toxicity and taste of course not-withstanding. Also, some things are hard to chew.

Seasoning is everything!

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:48 pm

Lemme at him. I am seriously contemplating cruelty to that particular critter. They are mentioning possibility of snow here too maybe end of week. And I know where weatherman lives (right across the street from me). Someone, catch the critter, I will deliver him to the weatherman and the 2 of them can have a chat about predicting snow. I've been getting psyched out about putting battery back in, dragging Dobby out of hibernation and now they are saying snow? Who do I complain to? Who is in charge?

Post by **polianarchy** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:54 pm

BRING ME THE HEAD OF PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:20 am

Looks like someone ratted us out.

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:21 am

Nothing unites a group like a common enemy.

It rained all day yesterday, even poured, but we still have about 9 inches of snow on the grassy areas and some not shoveled sidewalks.

iwabj · Post by **iwabj** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:22 am

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:51 am

I killed a groundhog once. Ran over him. On my bicycle.

I was wearing a helmet, and landed in the tall grass along the side of the road (where he'd been hiding before he jumped in front of me), so I got away with just some scrapes, bruises, and a shoulder I couldn't use for a few weeks. Never did find my glasses. But I came out of it better than he did.

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:33 am

The widow, Mrs. Hog got your glasses

As compensation for vehicular homicide of her dearly beloved Mr. Hog and to make sure that with glasses on she can see you coming.

jmkjr72 · Post by **jmkjr72** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:35 am

i say we pass the hat and take a hit out on that rodent
all we need is a few bags of cat food and i can send a couple of mangy barn cats with attitude problems to work him over good

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:50 pm

Just grab him and run!

(Warning: this scenario may not end well.)

Post by **Lostmycage** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:24 pm

Don't drive angry!

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:15 pm

It's snowing again, supposedly for the next three days.

I'm in.

jmkjr72 · Post by **jmkjr72** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:50 pm

what to do with the rodent after we wack him you know we cant leave a body around as evidence

===================================

Oriental Groundhog

Recipe By: Hunters Information Service

Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
1 Ground hog
2 quarts Water
1/4 cup Salt
1/2 cup Soy sauce
2 cloves Garlic whole
1 Naga Jolokia pepper whole
1/4 Onion
2 tablespoon Uncle Steve's Mild Chile powder
1/4 bunch Parsley whole
4 Beef bouillon cubes
1/4 teaspoon Freshly-ground white pepper
1 cup Beef or chicken broth
Teriyaki glaze

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cut meat into serving pieces and soak in 1 quart water and salt
for 3 hours. Transfer meat to 1 quart clear water and soak 4
hours. Drain and dry meat. Place meat in a baking pan with beef
broth, soy sauce, garlic cloves, Naga Jolokia pepper, onion, Mild Chile powder,
parsley, bouillon cubes and white pepper. Cover and bake at 350
degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Baste frequently. Brush with
teriyaki glaze while cooking.

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:07 am

I can use warm furry hand protectors for riding in the cold. NO one will ever know

BeachBuzz · Post by **BeachBuzz** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:48 pm

Stormswift wrote:I can use warm furry hand protectors for riding in the cold. NO one will ever know

now that's an idea I can can get on board with

jasondavis48108 · Post by **jasondavis48108** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:50 pm

TVB wrote:I killed a groundhog once. Ran over him. On my bicycle.

I was wearing a helmet, and landed in the tall grass along the side of the road (where he'd been hiding before he jumped in front of me), so I got away with just some scrapes, bruises, and a shoulder I couldn't use for a few weeks. Never did find my glasses. But I came out of it better than he did.

OMG! I thought I was the only one who ever ran over a groundhog on a bicycle! Luckily both the groundhog and myself were unhurt, but the little guy was pretty pissed off. He was laying flat in the grass very close to the sidewalk and just darted right between my front and rear tire. Felt like a large speed bump

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:59 am

C'mon now y'all, don't worry about the winter and snow, just throw something like this down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8T3gA8PAH0

It's gotta be a ton of fun!

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:19 pm

jasondavis48108 wrote:OMG! I thought I was the only one who ever ran over a groundhog on a bicycle! Luckily both the groundhog and myself were unhurt, but the little guy was pretty pissed off. He was laying flat in the grass very close to the sidewalk and just darted right between my front and rear tire. Felt like a large speed bump

Must be something about the Michigan breed of groundhog that makes them play games with bicycles like this.