Poncho Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I just got home from the cottage so for dinner I decided to throw a steak on the BBQ. Anyway, as I was BBQing I was looking out over the pool thinking about summer fun when I noticed what looked like a little creature in the pool.....I walked out to investigate and there under the water was Mr Possum, I knew he wasn't in the water for more than a day or so, but he was very dead, so I reached in (cloves on) and pulled out a nice Possum! Beauty little guy. Too bad, I could have saved $20.00 on the steak and cooked him.....anyway I took some pics and then pitched him over the fence for the coyotes. We have so much wildlife in my area, great to be on the forest.....not so good for Mr Possum. Edited March 27, 2017 by Poncho 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Now I believe those are Opossums , u don't know what the diff is , but someone told me that . But there are alot around now , that's for sure . I bet they cook up good Uncle Jed ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Granny has dinner on...... Edited March 27, 2017 by Poncho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) I've seen a couple of 'possums in Ontario. The 1 I know for sure was on Ritson Road east of Columbus. Lots of them as road kill in NC & Virginia. I was in Missouri & Arkansas last spring. I'd never seen an armadillo before. They were dead all over the place. Edited March 27, 2017 by revrnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted March 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Poncho said: I just got home from the cottage so for dinner I decided to throw a steak on the BBQ. Anyway, as I was BBQing I was looking out over the pool thinking about summer fun when I noticed what looked like a little creature in the pool.....I walked out to investigate and there under the water was Mr Possum, I knew he wasn't in the water for more than a day or so, but he was very dead, so I reached in (cloves on) and pulled out a nice Possum! Beauty little guy. Too bad, I could have saved $20.00 on the steak and cooked him.....anyway I took some pics and then pitched him over the fence for the coyotes. We have so much wildlife in my area, great to be on the forest.....not so good for Mr Possum. You need a safety cover. No more dead rodents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Blackstar said: You need a safety cover. No more dead rodents. Well that would take the fun out of it ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yep, I might have you install one next fall....., last year I had 6 dead baby ducks, and numerous squirrels too.....rabbit few years back as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Poncho's backyard Stew .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted March 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 48 minutes ago, Poncho said: Yep, I might have you install one next fall....., last year I had 6 dead baby ducks, and numerous squirrels too.....rabbit few years back as well.. Get me some dimensions and I will get you a quote. http://covertechind.com/ Covertech's deluxe cover works well. Less light penetration so the water doesn't turn, heavier straps and springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I think they are called Opossum's everywhere but New Zealand, at least that is what I was told. We should all be thankful they are around as one of their main diets are Ticks. With those little bastards breeding like crazy lately and the increase in lyme disease, these are a great to have around! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Insert Jethro Bodine's possum recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 9 hours ago, Blackstar said: Get me some dimensions and I will get you a quote. http://covertechind.com/ Covertech's deluxe cover works well. Less light penetration so the water doesn't turn, heavier straps and springs. 15 x 29 Emerald shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Poncho, post that rodent in the whats for dinner thread in CE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 6 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said: Insert Jethro Bodine's possum recipe. LOL, I was thinking of posting a comment about sounds like they're getting into Poncho's 'ce-ment pond'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Don't forget to eat your possum stew on the fancy eatin table and use the pot passers. Maybe even have some golf eggs with the meal Edited March 27, 2017 by 02sled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Neither will be down for dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I found a couple cougars in the hot tub on Saturday..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Puzzleboy said: I found a couple cougars in the hot tub on Saturday..... Do some sleddin' this past weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddawg Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 9 hours ago, Puzzleboy said: I found a couple cougars in the hot tub on Saturday..... I hope you took your yellow pill??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 What's a yellow pill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Not exactly. And besides, there are no hot women in snowmobiling..... they don't exist, unfortunately. 6 hours ago, Garth said: Do some sleddin' this past weekend? Edited March 28, 2017 by Puzzleboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Those critters carry their young in their pouch....given the time of the year, I would think there is a greater chance you might find a dead one with babies still in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I hope that was addressed to Poncho, and not me...... would be a bit disturbing. 1 minute ago, Stoney said: Those critters carry their young in their pouch....given the time of the year, I would think there is a greater chance you might find a dead one with babies still in them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Puzzleboy said: I hope that was addressed to Poncho, and not me...... would be a bit disturbing. LOL...If that is the sort of thing you are into, I agree, just at tad disturbing...might want to get that sort of behaviour looked at... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Might be time to drain the tub in that case.... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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