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When Squirrels attack.
« on: April 22, 2005, 06:42:32 pm »
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A part-time inventor from West Yorkshire suffered whiplash injuries when a squirrel landed on his head as he was testing out a feeding tray mounted on a hat.

Mike Madden, 48, was walking through woodland when the grey squirrel spied the nuts on the headwear.

The squirrel landed with such force that Mr Madden was knocked to the ground and injured his neck.

He said: "It felt solid when it hit me but I was lucky really because it could have taken my head off."


It has been theorized that this squirrel was in fact a mutant genetically engineered with enhancements from the Australian Drop Bear.
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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2005, 07:54:20 am »
Possibly it was this squirrel?

 ;)

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2005, 02:43:50 pm »
That's just nuts. ;D


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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2005, 09:41:28 pm »
Possibly it was this squirrel?

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Since the squirrel apparently survived uninjured it might have been.
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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2005, 07:48:27 am »

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2005, 09:24:07 am »
Man I hope J'inn doesn't see this thread, It will put him into Immediate shock.

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2005, 09:40:44 am »
Man I hope J'inn doesn't see this thread, It will put him into Immediate shock.

Stephen
 


Don't worry Stephen, the Scotch will get him through it, tho' he may want to charge the squirrel.

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2005, 10:22:07 am »
When I was in basic, on the day we went through the gas chamber, while we were going through chemical warfare stuff, the drill sergeants used to scare us into not leaning on the trees (don't know why thatbothered them so much)by telling us about the extremely rabd and territorial squirrels that would attack us if we leaned on the trees.  Everyone believed the drill sergeants too, until I showed them they they were full of crapby leaning on a tree.   ::)
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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2005, 10:33:26 am »
Then there is the Australian Drop Bear.  Makes the squirrel look tame.

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The Drop Bear is described as an arboreal, (tree dwelling) carnivorous mammal of Australia, Phascolarctus Bityness, growing to around 4 feet in height. This description is not far wrong. Believed to have evolved from a similar line to koalas, Drop Bears vary from 3 to 5 feet in hight, but are extremely strong. They are covered in a dense fur, which can range from almost black to the Alpine Drop Bear's snowy white coat. They have broad shoulders and razor sharp claws on all four limbs. They are able to walk for short distances on two legs, but are much faster on all four, being capable of bursts of speed approaching 60 km/h at full gallop. Their heads are similar to those of koalas, but with enlarged canine teeth, not unlike those of bears or other carnivorous animals. There are no reported photographs of them, and only a select and very lucky few have laid eyes on them and lived to tell the tale.
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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2005, 10:34:39 am »
When I was in basic, on the day we went through the gas chamber, while we were going through chemical warfare stuff, the drill sergeants used to scare us into not leaning on the trees (don't know why thatbothered them so much)by telling us about the extremely rabd and territorial squirrels that would attack us if we leaned on the trees.  Everyone believed the drill sergeants too, until I showed them they they were full of crapby leaning on a tree.   ::)

Shoot, I remember that day myself. Had to Clear the mask, and also sing all the versus to The Marine Corps Hymn. Talk about alot of spit and Bile hitting the ground. I think I was in the last 10 though to put on the gas mask. That's of course out of 90, and I remember , Man I need a Dip of Cope after this. Of course we had no Caffien, Tobacco, Or alchohol in Basic.

Man I hope J'inn doesn't see this thread, It will put him into Immediate shock.

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Don't worry Stephen, the Scotch will get him through it, tho' he may want to charge the squirrel.

Mike


Shoot, I'm surprised J'inn , Scippy, and Chutt, Haven't Payed off Scottlands National debt by now.  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2005, 10:49:59 am »
When I was in basic, on the day we went through the gas chamber, while we were going through chemical warfare stuff, the drill sergeants used to scare us into not leaning on the trees (don't know why thatbothered them so much)by telling us about the extremely rabd and territorial squirrels that would attack us if we leaned on the trees.  Everyone believed the drill sergeants too, until I showed them they they were full of crapby leaning on a tree.   ::)

Shoot, I remember that day myself. Had to Clear the mask, and also sing all the versus to The Marine Corps Hymn. Talk about alot of spit and Bile hitting the ground. I think I was in the last 10 though to put on the gas mask. That's of course out of 90, and I remember , Man I need a Dip of Cope after this. Of course we had no Caffien, Tobacco, Or alchohol in Basic.

Man I hope J'inn doesn't see this thread, It will put him into Immediate shock.

Stephen



Don't worry Stephen, the Scotch will get him through it, tho' he may want to charge the squirrel.

Mike


Shoot, I'm surprised J'inn , Scippy, and Chutt, Haven't Payed off Scottlands National debt by now.  ;D ;D ;D

Stephen


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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2005, 11:02:49 am »
LOL @ Iceman  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Your starting to sound more and more Like Brother Ravok every day Bro.  ;D

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2005, 11:52:09 am »
And this is precisely why Iceman joined the Air Force.

Well, I don't know about you fancy pants wannabe officer types, but we had to go through the gas chamber too, in fifth week. That gas cleaned out my sinuses really well. ;D

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2005, 01:26:58 pm »
I HATE THE FURRY LITTLE BASTARDS!!

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2005, 01:34:40 pm »
And this is precisely why Iceman joined the Air Force.

Well, I don't know about you fancy pants wannabe officer types, but we had to go through the gas chamber too, in fifth week. That gas cleaned out my sinuses really well. ;D



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« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2005, 01:36:12 pm »
Then there is the Australian Drop Bear.  Makes the squirrel look tame.

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The Drop Bear is described as an arboreal, (tree dwelling) carnivorous mammal of Australia, Phascolarctus Bityness, growing to around 4 feet in height. This description is not far wrong. Believed to have evolved from a similar line to koalas, Drop Bears vary from 3 to 5 feet in hight, but are extremely strong. They are covered in a dense fur, which can range from almost black to the Alpine Drop Bear's snowy white coat. They have broad shoulders and razor sharp claws on all four limbs. They are able to walk for short distances on two legs, but are much faster on all four, being capable of bursts of speed approaching 60 km/h at full gallop. Their heads are similar to those of koalas, but with enlarged canine teeth, not unlike those of bears or other carnivorous animals. There are no reported photographs of them, and only a select and very lucky few have laid eyes on them and lived to tell the tale.



  Is this for real? Or is it the Aussie version, of the Chubacabra?

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #16 on: April 25, 2005, 02:04:05 pm »
I HATE THE FURRY LITTLE BASTARDS!!

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LOL, Well Between Squrills and home made gas, Your batting a thousand Brother J'inn.  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2005, 02:55:14 pm »
Sounds like the Aussie version of a Snipe hunt.

Then there is the Australian Drop Bear.  Makes the squirrel look tame.

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Description
The Drop Bear is described as an arboreal, (tree dwelling) carnivorous mammal of Australia, Phascolarctus Bityness, growing to around 4 feet in height. This description is not far wrong. Believed to have evolved from a similar line to koalas, Drop Bears vary from 3 to 5 feet in hight, but are extremely strong. They are covered in a dense fur, which can range from almost black to the Alpine Drop Bear's snowy white coat. They have broad shoulders and razor sharp claws on all four limbs. They are able to walk for short distances on two legs, but are much faster on all four, being capable of bursts of speed approaching 60 km/h at full gallop. Their heads are similar to those of koalas, but with enlarged canine teeth, not unlike those of bears or other carnivorous animals. There are no reported photographs of them, and only a select and very lucky few have laid eyes on them and lived to tell the tale.



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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #18 on: April 25, 2005, 05:42:07 pm »
Sounds like the Aussie version of a Snipe hunt.

shhh!! I think I almost have him believing it.  ;)
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Re: When Squirrels attack.
« Reply #19 on: April 26, 2005, 12:20:14 am »
And this is precisely why Iceman joined the Air Force.

Well, I don't know about you fancy pants wannabe officer types, but we had to go through the gas chamber too, in fifth week. That gas cleaned out my sinuses really well. ;D



  :skeptic: :skeptic: :skeptic: :skeptic: :skeptic: :cuss: You never call an career enlisted man a Officer wanna be , EVER. ;D

Bro, I was talking to Ice, not you. Iceman's a ROTC at whereever it is he goes to college. Trust me, Chief, I remember you were career enlisted, and I know better than to suggest anything else. ;D
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