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Musk ox invasion keeps Nome wildlife managers busy
Anchorage Daily News ^ | comJuly 2, 2014 | SEAN DOOGAN

Posted on 07/03/2014 11:39:53 AM PDT by skeptoid

Nome is used to rowdy residents, but some relatively new transplants are making a real nuisance of themselves -- although unlike the colorful characters of the early 20th century gold rush days, these visitors have four legs, not two.

Musk oxen are wandering into the city on the Seward Peninsula, and despite loud noises, water hoses and even a blow-up bear coated in ursine urine, they don't want to leave.

(Excerpt) Read more at adn.com ...


TOPICS: Local News; Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: alaska; doomage; elk; freepun; hoth; koalaoil; monkeyfacerules; moose; muskox; nome; penguinhumor; undeadthread
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To: Tax-chick

Well, dang. If the mail person can’t pick up the mail because a vehicle is in his/her way, how can s/he deliver it? She asks, plaintively. Just about the time my outgoing was still hanging around with the incoming, I’d have to hit the USPS.com website with dates.

You can steal my car, break into my house, and eat my food. But DON’T mess with my mail! LOL!

Our favorite mail carrier is in Seattle, visiting her grandchildren until tomorrow, so we have had “iffy” mail deliveries. Since I know it’s temporary, I won’t complain. She’s pretty cool, and ultimately, anything that happens on her route is her responsibility.


1,561 posted on 08/04/2014 11:53:07 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you must burn our flag, please wrap yourself in it first.)
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To: ColdOne

Thanks for the update, CO. Dogs will always minimize an illness or a hurt in front of their owner, so try to watch him when he doesn’t know you’re around.

Not easy, I’m sure. But try.


1,562 posted on 08/04/2014 11:56:30 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you must burn our flag, please wrap yourself in it first.)
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To: moose07

So the computers had a tiff, eh? The bedtids. Tell them they can be replaced with newer models. THAT will straighten them out! LOLZ!


1,563 posted on 08/04/2014 11:58:17 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you must burn our flag, please wrap yourself in it first.)
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To: Monkey Face

I have been able to watch in thru the window when he is outside. He acts the same.

Tasha one time hurt herself and was limping, one day she limped out the front door. I looked out the kitchen window and she was running all over the place. Then she came in the house limping. It was funny.


1,564 posted on 08/04/2014 12:11:27 PM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
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To: Monkey Face; GeronL

It’s not “blocked” blocked, just parked close enough that the mailperson has to make an extra effort. The truck is gone today, and the car is in the driveway, but they still didn’t pick up the outgoing mail.


1,565 posted on 08/04/2014 12:11:36 PM PDT by Tax-chick (No power in the 'verse can stop me.)
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To: Tax-chick

We had a basketball goal in the way, by about 2 feet and he left a nasty note on an envelope. lol.

A few months ago the same thing happened and we got the code enforcement people sending us a letter.


1,566 posted on 08/04/2014 12:14:45 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: ColdOne

It’s good to know Fredd is improving, hope it continues!


1,567 posted on 08/04/2014 12:15:58 PM PDT by Tax-chick (No power in the 'verse can stop me.)
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To: GeronL

We’ve received several sticky-notes, each increasing in grumpiness.


1,568 posted on 08/04/2014 12:16:41 PM PDT by Tax-chick (No power in the 'verse can stop me.)
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To: Tax-chick

Any sad faces on them?


1,569 posted on 08/04/2014 12:23:11 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Tax-chick

thanks.


1,570 posted on 08/04/2014 12:26:09 PM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
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To: ColdOne

Glad I saw the update and he seems OK.....


1,571 posted on 08/04/2014 12:36:10 PM PDT by potlatch ("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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To: potlatch

He is still using only 3 legs, but does seem a tad bit better.


1,572 posted on 08/04/2014 12:42:26 PM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
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To: Tax-chick; GeronL

It would seem the carriers are exhibiting personal dislike for their jobs and are trying to blame it on the customers. USPS.com has an email site, so all you need to do is go there, write your complaint or counter complaint, and include your ZIP as well as the approximate dates.

If a carrier thinks s/he can get away with making your life miserable, then s/he will. So you might include something loosely along the line of “I’m afraid of reprisals [non-delivered mail, more complaints, etc] and let them know you are willing to compromise if you only know what the carrier expects of you above and beyond their job descriptions.

I refuse to be a victim, period. Steal my car, break into my house..... you know the drill...... ;o]


1,573 posted on 08/04/2014 12:46:47 PM PDT by Monkey Face (If you must burn our flag, please wrap yourself in it first.)
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To: ColdOne

I’m so glad. We love our dogs. Hopefully he will start using it and all will be well.


1,574 posted on 08/04/2014 12:47:36 PM PDT by potlatch ("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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To: Monkey Face

They are talking now.
....for now.
Memory stick o/s rebuilds are brilliant.
It’s the installation of the applications that takes the time ,afterwards.
Service restored :)


1,575 posted on 08/04/2014 12:54:39 PM PDT by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day. Doggies Rock.)
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To: moose07

I don’t know the work you do, and it’s OK if I don’t, but I DO resent the heck out of a computer that tries to do some Oneupsmanship. Now THAT really ticks me off!

BRAVO, Moosie!


1,576 posted on 08/04/2014 12:57:35 PM PDT by Monkey Face (If you must burn our flag, please wrap yourself in it first.)
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To: ColdOne

Have you checked Fredd’s Hips for displacement?
His backend will look twisted from above when he is laid down.


1,577 posted on 08/04/2014 12:59:34 PM PDT by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day. Doggies Rock.)
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To: Monkey Face

T’was a case of: Work or next stop Silicone heaven.
That is where all the calculators go.


1,578 posted on 08/04/2014 1:02:59 PM PDT by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day. Doggies Rock.)
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To: GeronL

Exclamation points!!!!


1,579 posted on 08/04/2014 1:05:29 PM PDT by Tax-chick (No power in the 'verse can stop me.)
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To: Tax-chick

Obviously trying to get your attention.


1,580 posted on 08/04/2014 1:21:03 PM PDT by Monkey Face (If you must burn our flag, please wrap yourself in it first.)
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