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[vicarz]

Yesterday after chasing a squirrel off my window, again, because he was eating what is left of the plastic around the frame, I talked to a friend about spices that would discourage rodents from eating my windows. I don't cook, but I do have leftover spices and with some guidance mixed a foul mixture of spicy hell that would scare off any organic life forms. I put it in hot water and let it soak overnight. Only, I went into the kitchen this AM, and it smells delicious.

Yesterday I had a religious experience with a large black man (isn't that always how it is?) There is this ex-football player huge humpin dude in the boxy-conditioning class who my cohorts were complaining about because he hits so damn hard. With yesterday's small class, I was the only match-up so I worked with him. I knew he wasn't super fit or anything, but he is huge and humpin strong. This dude would be an awesome ball player, coz while he might not run for miles, if he smacked a ball it would be gone - that kind. I worked with him, and the odd thing was while he did John Wayne his punches - they weren't really that hard (John Wayne - lean back, drop you guard, telegraph from miles away and wail all your strength into one punch). I learned quickly that he was difficult to coach - with feedback he just looked annoyed and didn't really take it. If he threw wrong and got too tired to throw for each count, he'd just rest until he could throw his wailing punches again. So I was kid-glove nice and light on the feedback. He was nice to me as well, only giving feedback if my punches slacked a little or if I made noise about being tired. Thing was, I hit harder than him. I would never think about matching up with this guy on the street - but as I did work with him yesterday I realized I could toe-to-toe with him and stand a fair chance of winning. The longer we worked, the smaller he looked.

I'm about to get my ass kicked or some other humiliating experience because my confidence is outpacing my size.

Comments

[dnaspydir.livejournal.com]

I have two words for you, Bitter Apple. Andrea and I had to use it when our dogs were younger. One taste of it, and your squirrel will turn tail. It works on both dogs and cats, and I imagine it would have the same affect on those little buggers as well.

[vicar.livejournal.com]

Will check it out! I'll have to stop by a pet sore / home repair store.

[kelowna.livejournal.com]

I'm about to get my ass kicked or some other humiliating experience because my confidence is outpacing my size.

Ayup -- the special I watched did say size mattered. I really thinkyou would have totally dug it and when it repeats you should watch it. They discussed this fighting skill in thailand that blended boxing with martial arts and the special on taboo transexuality that followed the boxing special showed how a guy who wanted a sex change operation gained respect and acceptance by excelling in that sport.

--k

[utforsker.livejournal.com]

mmmm, muay thai

[azcra.livejournal.com]

my image of you is shattered now (ok, not really). I totally thought you'd be a good cook and cook all the time.

[grymnir.livejournal.com]

Take the easy way out; get buy some pepper spray and some spray on artist fixative. You spray put down the pepper spray first, allow it to dry, then seal it with the fixative. I *think* the fixative will keep moisture was washing it away, but will allow the tree rats to get a shot of HOT if they start nibbling. I don't know what the half-life is of the pepper spray, or of the bitter apple, but just a suggestion and fairly easy to use. The waterproof fixative can be found in most decent art supply stores; the pepper spray...sure you have other sources.

[cweaselle.livejournal.com]

If you don' go looking for a fight you will most likely get left alone.

[vicar.livejournal.com]

Not true when you're small and male.

[cweaselle.livejournal.com]

I'll have to take your word on that because I don't think I'll ever be a small male.

[predigested.livejournal.com]

If you go to the counter in a pharmacy, they will often sell you (without a scrip) a capsaicin/nail polish mixture. It is meant to be painted on a person's nails to discourage them from nail-biting.

I bet this would train your squirrels well. The only problem I see is getting it in sufficient quantity - I've only seen in little nail polish-sized bottles.