Author Topic: House sitting again. Place your bets (Read 5426 times)

Harry Potter · « **on:** October 16, 2005, 11:27:19 am »

It's that time of the year again where a mate of mine goes on holidays and leaves his house and numerous animals in my care.

As few may remember, everytime I babysit the house, at least one animal manages to kick the bucket. Last time it was one of the birds.

The ~~victims~~ animals this time around are:
4 Rats
1 Bunny
1 Guinea pig
2 Birds (one is a replacement for the previous casualty)
2 cats

Which one will grow wings (not counting the birds which will go to hell anyway

) and go to that big zoo in the sky? Only time will tell.

Or will I ~~buckle~~ (grammar? Bah!) defeat the odds and have everything survive this time (so far that's never happened but it may be a lucky year).

Wish me luck.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2005, 01:48:54 pm »

My money is on the guinea pig first, and one of the rats second.

What do we win if we're correct, and how exactly did you "buckle" the odds? I didn't even know the odds came in belt form!

I vote you have to mail the dead animal to the person who guesses wrong, with a printed list of all who guessed wrong. They have to cross their name off the top of the list, and mail it to the next person. A chain letter scam of the worst kind.

Harry Potter · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2005, 02:06:22 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on October 16, 2005, 01:48:54 pm

My money is on the guinea pig first, and one of the rats second.

What do we win if we're correct, and how exactly did you "buckle" the odds? I didn't even know the odds came in belt form!

I vote you have to mail the dead animal to the person who guesses wrong, with a printed list of all who guessed wrong. They have to cross their name off the top of the list, and mail it to the next person. A chain letter scam of the worst kind.

Looks like we now have a prize for the winner.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2005, 07:56:02 pm »

I'm guessing one of the rats......

too bad they don't own a snake that has a tendency of getting loose... then things could get really interesting.........

remember if I'm wrong put me on the top of the list. I'd hate to be the last person to receive the carcase

Stingray · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2005, 08:59:11 am »

I'm betting that the animals have had enough of your "care" and will kill you in your sleep.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2005, 10:00:28 am »

The rats may chew me to death overnight.

Day and everything is still alive.

I may however commit cat-murder. I got to work this afternnon and everyone kept asking me why my normally black coat now apears to have a white tint to it. I hate molting season.

whammoed · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2005, 11:23:19 am »

Quote from: bosss7 on October 17, 2005, 10:00:28 am

I may however commit cat-murder. I got to work this afternnon and everyone kept asking me why my normally black coat now apears to have a white tint to it. I hate molting season.

Bones · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2005, 03:28:28 am »

I have the overwhelming urge to make a gerbil related comment but I am trying to clean my act up.

cdbrown · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2005, 04:48:29 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones on October 18, 2005, 03:28:28 am

I have the overwhelming urge to make a gerbil related comment but I am trying to clean my act up.

HAH - good luck bones

Santoro · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2005, 09:26:00 am »

Here's my thinking

Rats will survive anytihng
Rabbits are hearty and live long
Guinea Pigs seem to be sort of Fragile - possibility
You already killed a bird, what are the odds you will do it again?
Cats are long-lived as well.

Harry Potter · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2005, 11:41:29 am »

Nah, they only replaced the pig (something actually died while I wasn't there) about 3 months ago so not much chance there.

And Bones, feel free to make gerbil related jokes all you like. We know you can't resist.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2005, 01:05:46 pm »

I still say it's going to be a rat

Ed_McCarron · « **Reply #12 on:** October 18, 2005, 02:45:02 pm »

Hm... Need more data. How close are the cats allowed to the bird cages?

Harry Potter · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2005, 02:55:03 pm »

Not close enough. Damn noisy buggers.

And is it normal for a neighbour's rooster to be doing it's wake up call at 3am?
I'll send the cats over there instead.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2005, 02:56:03 pm »

if you send the cat it may not return.......

Harry Potter · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2005, 02:56:48 pm »

Hmmmmmm....

Stingray · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2005, 03:42:33 pm »

Quote from: bosss7 on October 18, 2005, 02:55:03 pm

And is it normal for a neighbour's rooster to be doing it's wake up call at 3am?

My father-in-law has a rooster that crows every ten to fifteen minutes all day and all night.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #17 on:** October 18, 2005, 03:48:54 pm »

I'll have it shot anyway.

Stingray · « **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2005, 03:58:42 pm »

Last time I talked to my father-in-law he implied that his would make a very tasty meal sometime soon.

-S

DrewKaree · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2005, 09:36:37 pm »

Quote from: bosss7 on October 18, 2005, 11:41:29 am

Nah, they only replaced the pig (something actually died while I wasn't there) about 3 months ago so not much chance there.

Your confidence is comical. I hereby am going with the guinea pig

Jabba · « **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2005, 09:46:48 pm »

My 3 nephews each had a pig, they died one after the other after a few months. Nasty little beasts, sh!tting all over the place (even in their food dish!!!)

Now, I'm afraid to lose, being in Canada, I know I'd end up with the carcase LAST. Wonder how long something like that would actually circulate in the mail system before someone got wind (pun intended) of it? Any known cases out there in Net land?

Harry Potter · « **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2005, 12:30:57 am »

Quote from: Jabba on October 18, 2005, 09:46:48 pm

Now, I'm afraid to lose, being in Canada, I know I'd end up with the carcase LAST. Wonder how long something like that would actually circulate in the mail system before someone got wind (pun intended) of it? Any known cases out there in Net land?

If it's sent by Australia Post, the carcass would probably come back to life out of frustration.

Bones · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2005, 01:49:16 am »

If nothing dies you could always buy something and kill it.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2005, 12:43:06 am »

anything six feet under four paws up yet?

DrewKaree · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2005, 01:14:38 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on October 21, 2005, 12:43:06 am

anything six feet under four paws up yet?

The ~~guinea pig's~~ check's in the mail

Harry Potter · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2005, 12:48:40 pm »

Grrr. All is alive and well. Time to cut the food rations in half.

Harry Potter · « **Reply #26 on:** October 22, 2005, 01:33:34 pm »

This is a nice place to house sit. I'm having a smoke outside when two possums decide to start rooting about 3 meters from me.

That reminds me, Seph's mum has an appointment with me tonight.

Stingray · « **Reply #27 on:** October 24, 2005, 10:55:36 am »

Quote from: bosss7 on October 22, 2005, 01:33:34 pm

This is a nice place to house sit. I'm having a smoke outside when two possums decide to start rooting about 3 meters from me.

Man, Australian television must be really, really boring.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #28 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:33:29 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on October 24, 2005, 10:55:36 am

Quote from: bosss7 on October 22, 2005, 01:33:34 pm
This is a nice place to house sit. I'm having a smoke outside when two possums decide to start rooting about 3 meters from me.

Man, Australian television must be really, really boring.

-S

My friend's too cheap to get cable TV so I have to watch infomercials all night.

And the bad news: All is still alive. 1 day to go.

Stingray · « **Reply #29 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:35:52 pm »

You're not trying hard enough. Imagine how dissapointed he's going to be when he gets home. The only reason he asks you to house sit is to thin the herd.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #30 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:37:19 pm »

I wonder if I can feed a rabbit to a parrot.

Stingray · « **Reply #31 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:38:12 pm »

Quote from: bosss7 on October 24, 2005, 12:37:19 pm

I wonder if I can feed a rabbit to a parrot.

You can if you believe you can.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #32 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:40:43 pm »

I'll get really drunk first.

Stingray · « **Reply #33 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:44:27 pm »

Quote from: bosss7 on October 24, 2005, 12:40:43 pm

I'll get really drunk first.

That's how all really good plans start.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #34 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:48:27 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on October 24, 2005, 12:44:27 pm

Quote from: bosss7 on October 24, 2005, 12:40:43 pm
I'll get really drunk first.

That's how all really good plans start.

-S

There's a scientific reason for that. When I'm trying to shove the bunny into the bird cage, it'll put up a convincing fight and scratch the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out of me. Also I can't seem to find any other paink-killers in the house.

Stingray · « **Reply #35 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:49:44 pm »

I see someone has been playing with the auto filter again.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #36 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:52:28 pm »

If thy're not sending out bad t-shirts to 1000th posters, they're messing with the english language.

Stingray · « **Reply #37 on:** October 24, 2005, 12:57:23 pm »

Quote from: bosss7 on October 24, 2005, 12:52:28 pm

If thy're not sending out bad t-shirts to 1000th posters, they're messing with the english language.

Okay, I know you said you were going to get really drunk, but that was fast. What are you drinking?

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #38 on:** October 24, 2005, 01:01:31 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on October 24, 2005, 12:57:23 pm

Quote from: bosss7 on October 24, 2005, 12:52:28 pm
If thy're not sending out bad t-shirts to 1000th posters, they're messing with the english language.

Okay, I know you said you were going to get really drunk, but that was fast. What are you drinking?

-S

I phoundd thish hole inn deh side of mi cccccccar. Ishh nishe *hic*

losht thee danm lid fro it....

missioncontrol · « **Reply #39 on:** October 24, 2005, 04:58:43 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on October 24, 2005, 12:44:27 pm

Quote from: bosss7 on October 24, 2005, 12:40:43 pm
I'll get really drunk first.

That's how all really good plans start.

-S

followed by the words:

"hey ya'll watch this"

Stingray · « **Reply #40 on:** October 25, 2005, 08:58:34 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on October 24, 2005, 04:58:43 pm

Quote from: Stingray on October 24, 2005, 12:44:27 pm
Quote from: bosss7 on October 24, 2005, 12:40:43 pm
I'll get really drunk first.

That's how all really good plans start.

-S

followed by the words:

"hey ya'll watch this"

That's your cue to take cover.

-S

Jabba · « **Reply #41 on:** October 25, 2005, 09:06:45 am »

When he's screaming like a banchee and throwing heavy stuff out of a moving vehicle, THAT is your time to take cover...

Harry Potter · « **Reply #42 on:** October 25, 2005, 09:57:16 am »

Game over. Everything survived.
Feeding the bunny Drano only turned it blue but the little bugger still lives.

Better luck next time.

Stingray · « **Reply #43 on:** October 25, 2005, 10:03:39 am »

Did you wait around to see if he turned into a monster mutant bunny? He might have gone on a rampage and killed everying else after you left.

-S

Harry Potter · « **Reply #44 on:** October 25, 2005, 10:05:34 am »

Quote from: Stingray on October 25, 2005, 10:03:39 am

Did you wait around to see if he turned into a monster mutant bunny? He might have gone on a rampage and killed everying else after you left.

-S

There were used condoms all over the place and the birds were a bit quieter than usual, otherwise everything's normal.


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