Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

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Is there cushion at the bottom for the wee mouse to land on?

A foot of water i hope

No water. I considered it but can't stand the thought on anything dying a slow death, (except maybe that bloke on the PPI advert)

@ BobblehAt -  How many have I caught so far? None.

They are visiting because the tell tale smear of peanut butter I leave on the churn rim is disappearing. So, they are either not venturing out on the the bottle or they are falling in but then escaping wall of death stylee.

Today I will mark the position of the bottle to see if it has turned.

[Nakor]

I think your wire needs to hang lower into the vessel? From the pics I think they will be able to leap to freedom.

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I think your wire needs to hang lower into the vessel? From the pics I think they will be able to leap to freedom.

That's interesting, I thought it needed to be higher because they are reluctant to reach down into the abyss.

If the bottle shows signs if being disturbed tomorrow I think your theory will be correct.

[Doobs]

How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

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How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

[Doobs]

How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

I know it is a milk churn.  Think it is not a good sign describing it as an urn.

Squirrels pretty much eat anything I plant, and they are pretty shrewd at breaking through the defences.  I am getting better with netting now though.  Still would be happier if they stuck to looking cute and bouncing along the walls to keep my kids happy.

[MANTIS01]

You should try pitching your mousetrap in Dragon's Den mate, think you might get a couple of offers.

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How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

I know it is a milk churn.  Think it is not a good sign describing it as an urn.

Squirrels pretty much eat anything I plant, and they are pretty shrewd at breaking through the defences.  I am getting better with netting now though.  Still would be happier if they stuck to looking cute and bouncing along the walls to keep my kids happy.

Have you tried one of these? I think the kids would like it too. Its win win. (Unless you're a squirrel)

[tikay]

How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

I know it is a milk churn.  Think it is not a good sign describing it as an urn.

Squirrels pretty much eat anything I plant, and they are pretty shrewd at breaking through the defences.  I am getting better with netting now though.  Still would be happier if they stuck to looking cute and bouncing along the walls to keep my kids happy.

Have you tried one of these? I think the kids would like it too. Its win win. (Unless you're a squirrel)

In future, when you upload a Video with loud, shite music, please post a warning.

That's an outrageous infringement of my peace & quiet.

I hope I make myself clear.

[tikay]

How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

Same as you & moles.

The pair of you need to be a little more tolerant of God's wonderful creatures, be they mice, squirrels or moles. You'd not treat a dog, cat or a horse in such a way, why the discrimination?

How are the moles, anyway? Still living happily in the bit of land they try to call home?

[Doobs]

How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

Same as you & moles.

The pair of you need to be a little more tolerant of God's wonderful creatures, be they mice, squirrels or moles. You'd not treat a dog, cat or a horse in such a way, why the discrimination?

How are the moles, anyway? Still living happily in the bit of land they try to call home?

I have seen the squirrel launcher before.  God's wonderful creature would dust himself down, come back and crack open another apple.  Absolutely no doubt in my mind. 

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How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

I know it is a milk churn.  Think it is not a good sign describing it as an urn.

Squirrels pretty much eat anything I plant, and they are pretty shrewd at breaking through the defences.  I am getting better with netting now though.  Still would be happier if they stuck to looking cute and bouncing along the walls to keep my kids happy.

Have you tried one of these? I think the kids would like it too. Its win win. (Unless you're a squirrel)

In future, when you upload a Video with loud, shite music, please post a warning.

That's an outrageous infringement of my peace & quiet.

I hope I make myself clear.

Sorry.

The default volume setting on my lappy is 'Mute'. That way, only sound with an invite gets into my ears.

I thought an old curmudgeon like you would have adopted that unwanted noise filtration method years ago.

[tikay]

How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

I know it is a milk churn.  Think it is not a good sign describing it as an urn.

Squirrels pretty much eat anything I plant, and they are pretty shrewd at breaking through the defences.  I am getting better with netting now though.  Still would be happier if they stuck to looking cute and bouncing along the walls to keep my kids happy.

Have you tried one of these? I think the kids would like it too. Its win win. (Unless you're a squirrel)

In future, when you upload a Video with loud, shite music, please post a warning.

That's an outrageous infringement of my peace & quiet.

I hope I make myself clear.

Sorry.

The default volume setting on my lappy is 'Mute'. That way, only sound with an invite gets into my ears.

I thought an old curmudgeon like you would have adopted that unwanted noise filtration method years ago.

What a spiffing dodge that is. You are not as daft as you look.

I'm thinking of buying a set of those noise reduction headphone things. Everywhere I go, frigging background music, even during decent nature programmes on TV. Go Online, & it's all these aural alerts, bings, bongs, squawks, bells & so on. Gets right on my tits.

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How do they climb up the urn?  If they can climb outside, can't they climb inside?

No idea what to do.  They are pretty good at finding their way home if you don't kill them.  I have one that lives inside my lawnmower.  I have destroyed its nest, launched it over the wall and it just comes back and rebuilds.  Need a new shed without massive holes that a cat could get through, never mind a mouse, obv.

Don't start me on sqirrels.

Why, what is it with u and squirrels?

The churn is standing next to an easy climbable box and I have an old towel bridging the gap to the rim.

PS- I've never noticed the urn in churn before.

Same as you & moles.

The pair of you need to be a little more tolerant of God's wonderful creatures, be they mice, squirrels or moles. You'd not treat a dog, cat or a horse in such a way, why the discrimination?

How are the moles, anyway? Still living happily in the bit of land they try to call home?

I have told the moles that they are welcome to live here. All I ask in return is that they show a little consideration but no, two acres of empty field isn't good enough for them

PS- I take your point about how I treat the other animals, but I've never had a horse that digs a burrow under the door mat of my caravan.

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Every time one of the kids/grandkids come in, (which adds up to about 100 times a day) they slam the door.
I've asked them not to do it a thousand times but they have the attention span of a goldfish, so I came up with this nifty idea.

When you close the door, the bottle gets trapped in the crack you have to push it out of the way with you finger and close the door carefully, withdrawing your finger slowly as the gap gets smaller. Once the gap is too small for the bottle you can remove your finger altogether and close the door the last inch.

It's driving them crazy but it works like a charm.

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