Loud horn to scare squirrels

[Watson A.Name - \"Watt Su]

"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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Anthony Fremont wrote:

"Michael A. Terrell" wrote:

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The link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project deleted
after
threats were telephoned to my church.

Really? I'd be curious as to what kind of threats were made. What
kind
of person has it in for disabled vets? At any rate, I don't think
you
should let that stop you. You have rights too.


Actually, it was intended to cause me trouble. Someone who has
been
stalking me online for several years made the call, and the local
Sheriff was informed. A report is on file, and they will follow up on
it after the hurricane passes, and they finish their drill following
the
London bombings.

What's their beef? It seems to me that if they file a fictitious report
with the sheriff, they would be subject to prosecution. Calif has laws
against those who do SLAPPs. http://www.casp.net/intro.html#what%20are

The project is still alive, but I removed the link from my Sig file
and message headers. I collect, repair and give used computers to
disabled veterans who can't afford to buy a system of their own. My
goal
is 100 systems from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006. That is about two
systems a week. So far, people have been giving enough equipment that
I'll meet my goal as long as my health holds up.

--
Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted
after threats were telephoned to my church.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

 

[Jim Douglas]

What about the sound of a 12G shotgun blasting the shi& out of them! Of
course a recording that was triggered from some type of string that the
squirrel would trip!


"Timbo" <carrfamily@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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I've had it! I've put up all kinds of physical obstacles to prevent
squirrels from getting to the bird feeder outside my study window, but the
gymnastic squirrels keep outsmarting me and mastering the obstacles.

I'd like to be able to push a button on my study desk when I see a
squirrel
climbing up to the feeder, and have an ear-splitting horn next to the
feeder
blast him.

I've googled (actually froogled) horns, but don't know what I'm seeing. I
would be grately deepful if you could recommend a relatively inexpensive
setup.

Thanks
Tim Carr

 

[Rick Y]

"Watson A.Name - "Watt Sun, the Dark Remover"" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com> wrote
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"Rick Y" <ryouells@verizondotnet.net> wrote in message

Take down your bird feeder and buy some peanuts.

Rick

So, what are you supposed to do with the peanuts?

You feed them to the squirrels. I have a friend who has about 5 or six
squirrels taking peanuts out of his hand and one of them will even take a
peanut from his mouth. His neighbor shoots squirrels who get on the bird
feeder, so the two haven't spoken for months.

Rick

 

[Watson A.Name - \"Watt Su]

"Rick Y" <ryouells@verizondotnet.net> wrote in message
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"Watson A.Name - "Watt Sun, the Dark Remover"" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com
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"Rick Y" <ryouells@verizondotnet.net> wrote in message

Take down your bird feeder and buy some peanuts.

Rick

So, what are you supposed to do with the peanuts?

You feed them to the squirrels. I have a friend who has about 5 or
six
squirrels taking peanuts out of his hand and one of them will even
take a
peanut from his mouth. His neighbor shoots squirrels who get on the
bird
feeder, so the two haven't spoken for months.

Rick

Oh, I see. Peace offering. I thought that maybe you were implying that
the peanuts were laced with rat poison or something like that. ;-)

 

[quietguy]

Put grease on the feeder pole?

David

Timbo wrote:

I've had it! I've put up all kinds of physical obstacles to prevent
squirrels from getting to the bird feeder outside my study window, but the
gymnastic squirrels keep outsmarting me and mastering the obstacles.

I'd like to be able to push a button on my study desk when I see a squirrel
climbing up to the feeder, and have an ear-splitting horn next to the feeder
blast him.

I've googled (actually froogled) horns, but don't know what I'm seeing. I
would be grately deepful if you could recommend a relatively inexpensive
setup.

Thanks
Tim Carr

 

[Michael A. Terrell]

quietguy wrote:

Put grease on the feeder pole?

David

Install a second pole a few inches away and use them for a "Jacobs
Ladder". ;-)


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Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

 

[Watson A.Name - \"Watt Su]

"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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quietguy wrote:

Put grease on the feeder pole?

David


Install a second pole a few inches away and use them for a "Jacobs
Ladder". ;-)

Hey, did'ya see the news today? That's exactly what happened to four
boy scout leaders when their tent pole went askew and touched the
overhead power lines. They got electrocuted and some others injured.
Helluva way to start off a jamboree.

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???

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

 

[Michael A. Terrell]

"Watson A.Name - \"Watt Sun, the Dark Remover\"" wrote:

Hey, did'ya see the news today? That's exactly what happened to four
boy scout leaders when their tent pole went askew and touched the
overhead power lines. They got electrocuted and some others injured.
Helluva way to start off a jamboree.

I heard it on the news. The last jamboree I went to was back in the
late '60s a scout was trying to cook a minute steak and dumped the
grease into the fire. The kid was severely burned over most of his body
for that thoughtless act. He was crying "Why me" over and over as they
carried him away on the stretcher.

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Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted
after threats were telephoned to my church.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

 

[Watson A.Name - \"Watt Su]

"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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"Watson A.Name - \"Watt Sun, the Dark Remover\"" wrote:

Hey, did'ya see the news today? That's exactly what happened to
four
boy scout leaders when their tent pole went askew and touched the
overhead power lines. They got electrocuted and some others
injured.
Helluva way to start off a jamboree.


I heard it on the news. The last jamboree I went to was back in
the
late '60s a scout was trying to cook a minute steak and dumped the
grease into the fire. The kid was severely burned over most of his
body
for that thoughtless act. He was crying "Why me" over and over as
they
carried him away on the stretcher.

Oof! Here's a better use for used cooking oil.
http://www.vegpoweredsystems.com/

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Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted
after threats were telephoned to my church.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

 

[G.Vasilev]

"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message

The kid was severely burned over most of his body
for that thoughtless act. He was crying "Why me" over and over as they
carried him away on the stretcher.

--
Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted
after threats were telephoned to my church.

What a pity! My heart is crying.

 

[Fred Abse]

On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 23:03:43 +0400, G.Vasilev wrote:

"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
The kid was severely burned over most of his body
for that thoughtless act. He was crying "Why me" over and over as they
carried him away on the stretcher.

--
Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted
after threats were telephoned to my church.


What a pity! My heart is crying.

PLONK!

--
"Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference
is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more
durable; the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it."
(Stephen Leacock)

 

[Peter]

If you want to keep squirrels away check out www.shuroo.com - see stray
ban product.

Peter

Anthony Fremont wrote:

"Blueyonder" wrote

Personally, my view is anyone that feeds wild birds that, in return,

shit on

their washing deserves to be plagued by squirrels.

How often do squirrels ever shit on anyones washing ?.


They are too busy destroying peoples homes to take time out to dirty
some laundry. They have eaten numerous holes in my soffet as well as a
couple of holes directly thru the siding. Of course it wouldn't be
quite so picturesque without the nearly perfectly round holes gnawed
thru the wooden end caps of the overhangs (from the inside out, of
course). And what self respecting squirrel would build a nest without
the complete insulation cover for a 25' piece of HVAC flexible ducting.
They are simply very smart rats with furry tails and nothing more and
will systematically destroy your home if given half a chance. They are
also carnivorous and eat baby birds. You are absolutely right,
squirrels are indeed a plague. Oh yeah, they really enjoyed devouring
my A/C overflow pipe too.