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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Never A Dull Moment

Seriously! There isn't! Between 5 men, 4 kittens, 2 birds and a rabbit loose in the house, there is always something going on. Yesterday afternoon I glanced out the back door and saw this. I think the snake had the mouse (first photo) and the kittens disrupted his dinner. I disposed of the mouse, which was dead. Taylor disposed of the snake, which was alive.

And this is what a saw a few minutes ago while sitting here at my desk. Tiger walking on the roof! It's a daily occurrence! Somehow he gets down just fine.
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57 comments:

  1. The Silver FoxOctober 17, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Wow, can I climb on your roof, too? Looks like a great view!

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  2. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Well, you'd have to be in charge of killing mice and fighting snakes, too. ha.

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  3. The Silver FoxOctober 17, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I'd gladly do both... when I wasn't peeking through the window!

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  4. The Better BakerOctober 17, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    It's a good thing you don't freak out over these kinds of things...cause you'd be freaked out a lot huh? Thanks for sharing your excitement with us! =)

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  5. MichelleOctober 17, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    The snake is just too much excitement for me. I also make my son remove them!

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  6. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Calm, cool and collected, Marsha. At least most of the time. lol....

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  7. RhondaOctober 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    yea for Taylor! those snakes and mice need to just stay in the woods,

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  8. A Brit in TennesseeOctober 17, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Eww, I just am not comfortable around snakes, we had one sunning himself at the pond last week, I think he ate my frogs !!
    Those kittens are getting grown, they keep you entertained don't they.....almost as much as your boys :)
    ~Jo

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  9. Pat HattOctober 17, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    haha another critter has stopped by your zoo
    What are you to do..haha
    The kitties did not seem scared of it at all
    Looked like they were having a ball
    And now you have snakes bringing you mice too
    Quite the animal planet crew
    haha love Tiger on the roof strutting about
    And funny how he gets down easily too without needing to shout

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  10. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Pat ~ Tiger and Marmalade take turns up there!
    It's like guard duty, just being aware
    of what's going on all over the neighborhood
    like all territorial cats should.
    ha.

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  11. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Marsha ~ pumpking sounds good...I'll have to try that next time!

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  12. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Oh such fun happenings around there!

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  13. RoyOctober 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Aw! The poor snake! Now it has to go find dinner all over again.

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  14. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Roy ~ haha...well, maybe he found the mouse I threw his way..it should have been easier to catch the second time around. lol...both went on the other side of the backyard fence. :)

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  15. Anita JohnsonOctober 17, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Oh, yuck. For being a nature loving person, a snake will get me running for the kitchen door ASAP!

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  16. WandaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Oh my I guess you do have an exciting life. Glad Taylor was there to dispose of the snake.

    Loved the pictures. Your window is so nice...

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  17. MarthaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    The homeschool mom in me comes out when things like snakes and mice appear. Not long ago a friend, also a homeschooling mom, tried to rescue a frog whose head was already being swallowed. (Why do I find that so hilarious?)

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  18. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Martha ~ I was perfectly content to pick up the snake myself. It's spiders that I don't like. lol.

    I think I'd leave the frog if already half inside a snake's mouth, though. haha.

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  19. L. D. October 17, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Cats are a one of a kind animal. We had a cat that loved to sit on the chimney and spent hours on our roof. Those kittens are all cat playing with the snake.

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  20. ReflectionsOctober 17, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Never a dull moment! Sounds like quite the crew you have - good at finding adventure.

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  21. Brian MillerOctober 17, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    yep my 2 month old kitten found the roof...sheer craziness...snake, my wife might disown the cat for that...

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  22. Christian - Modobject@HomeOctober 17, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Shivers. I'll take a lizard over a snake or a mouse any day! Aren't we lucky to have sons who dispose of unwanted reptiles for us?!

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  23. TannaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    LOL! NO, I'm sure there is never a dull SECOND in your house, Betsy! ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  24. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    unwanted reptiles...lol...

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  25. HeatherOctober 17, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    yikes a snake! my orange tabby used to love the roof_ not sure how they get up or donw, guess we don't want to know...lots of excitement at your place ! :)

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  26. ChristineOctober 17, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I know when I visit your blog, I will always get a chuckle or two.
    Today, you didn't let me down. :)

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  27. Betsy BrockOctober 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Christine ~ funny how everyone wanted to join me for pancakes but nobody has said they want to come over and see the snake! lol....

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  28. The Silver FoxOctober 17, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I did! I want to climb on your roof, too!

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  29. MrsupoleOctober 18, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Most of the snakes out here are rattlers, not ones to play with. Although I think the possums keep a handle on most of them. Bees are our big problem right now. I think a hive is growing in the neighbors chimney and they keep trying to start one over here. And lots of wasp nests too.

    Our cats never climb on our roof. I think cement tiles are not easy to climb on. Cute pictures.

    God bless.

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  30. A Lady's LifeOctober 18, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    You have a party every day at your place lol
    Always some excitement.
    My house was very active and now I miss it lol

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  31. KayrenOctober 18, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Oh!My!Word!
    Robert would hate the snake as much as I hate spiders. The roof cracks me up.

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  32. RebeccaOctober 18, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Ewwwww--the snake I mean. As for the cat on your roof--yeah that sounds like a kitty--they walk pretty much wherever they please. :)

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  33. Hilary Melton-ButcherOctober 18, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Hi Betsy .. Seriously I believe you! What sort of snake is it - I hope it still lives! Cats are amazing aren't they .. my brother's cat used to get on the roof, realise my bedroom window was open and occasionally after much mewing would 'screech' down land happily on the window frame, then plod into the house ... talk about 9 lives! Cheers Hilary

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  34. SueannOctober 18, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Great picture story! Love the snake and the kittens...so cute
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  35. Old KittyOctober 18, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Never a dull moment indeed!! Glad the snake was ok! Take care
    x

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  36. ZuzanaOctober 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    It seems like truly you have a lot on your hands at all times.;) I would have not enjoyed that snake sighting at all.;))
    xoxo

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  37. Betsy BrockOctober 18, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Mrs U ~ we have a wisteria growing up a pergola in a courtyard and I think they climb up that. At least they aren't leaping from the trees as I once thought they were! ha.

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  38. Betsy BrockOctober 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Silver ~ if you fell through, you'd be in big trouble. lol...

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  39. Betsy BrockOctober 18, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Hilary ~ yes, the snake was spared. ha. We just tossed it over the fence. I think it was a garter snake but really should look it up.

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  40. DEZMONDOctober 18, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    love the cats, Betsy, I have six myself, a mother and her five little brats :) Not to mention her lovers and boyfriends from the block :)

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  41. Betsy BrockOctober 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Dez ~ oh, cool! Well, these four are the litter of a stray mom who raised them in our back yard and then left. ha. She does come by occasionally to eat but I think the kittens are here to stay. :)

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  42. Tracy JoOctober 18, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Whoa! You are right about never a dull moment. I love how cats have no fear and are just playing with the snake! I have a tabby cat too. He is cross-eyed. :-) Is yours? I heard that is common in orange cats. Enjoy today's adventure!

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  43. The Silver FoxOctober 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I'd just have to hope I'd land on something soft, wouldn't I?

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  45. Jill from Killeny GlenOctober 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    That snake is BIG Betsy! BIG!
    That Tiger is a HOOT!

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  46. HeatherOctober 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Happy Birthday to your boys!!!!

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  47. Christie describeHappyOctober 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Oh dear! I was settling in for happy kitty antics and then I'm like wait... that a snake. A big snake. Glad everyone is ok and great pictures of the whole thing!!

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  48. BirdOctober 18, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Oh holy smokes! That's a big snake. LOL... My cats would be too scared to do that. I had one in the basement a few years back (We have no idea how it got down there. First and last time it ever happened.) And the cats were frozen in place, fur all puffed up and eyes wide opened about 7 feet from it. That's as close as they'd get.

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  49. YujiOctober 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    It must be a bit hard to believe that the boys are 18. Hope it is a happy one for all of you!

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  50. Gloria BakerOctober 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Oh dear I ad snakes when I arrived this house but know maybe by the dogs I never see them! (anyway I had hamsters, mousses, rabbits, and always Esperanza want bring other animal to the house)We have three dogs now and believe they make a lot of things too !! love yah, gloria

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  51. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Snakes, mice and kittens...oh my! Sounds like quite a day.
    Happy birthday to the boys from unks & me : )

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  52. Betsy BrockOctober 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Bird ~ well, as you can see, these kittens thought it was a really cool toy. I laughed when they sniffed it! :)

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  53. Betsy BrockOctober 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Yuji ~ thank you! Yes, it's been quite the whirlwind! :)

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  54. nannyOctober 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I had to scroll real fast to get past the picture....lol.....I don't do snakes.....(bad dreams follow)

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  55. mhoweOctober 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Happy 18th birthday to the boys! May God bless you greatly for the wonderful loving care you have given them for those years!

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  56. Pat HattOctober 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Wow Dez has six cats too
    Really adding to our cat crew..haha

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  57. bright starOctober 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    That is scary! we hardly see a snake here.

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