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Old 2/11/11, 12:57 AM
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No matter how many times I run into this, I still flinch.
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The dead rodent isn't the only problem with this disconnect.
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Old 2/11/11, 8:08 AM
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Wonder how it got in there.
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Old 2/11/11, 9:00 AM
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Old 2/11/11, 9:15 AM
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I liked this one from the other day. He put a nail through the roof so that he could tie a string to hold the traps.

I was in an attic last week that had some sheathing above my head and heard a scratching noise. I got over to the edge so I could see what was there. Then like an idiot I tapped the bottom of the plywood with my flashlight. I had rats jumping at me from every direction. I'll never do that again.
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Old 2/11/11, 9:22 AM
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One of my favorite death scenes:




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Wonder how it got in there.
Maybe through that big hole with the missing KO on the bottom right.
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Old 2/11/11, 9:36 PM
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Maybe through that big hole with the missing KO on the bottom right.
That's part of the design of the trap.



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Old 2/11/11, 9:40 PM
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One of my favorite death scenes:


Now that's classic. That's definitely the most unusual I've seen



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Old 2/12/11, 7:50 AM
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Mr.Leahy. How many times have you seen this if you do not mind me asking.



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Old 2/12/11, 9:57 AM
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Mr.Leahy. How many times have you seen this if you do not mind me asking.
My memory isn't that good to count over the last 28 years!! Whenever you have outside panels with open KO's, you have a good chance of something getting in. I'll just stick with many .



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Old 2/12/11, 11:15 AM
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Mr.Leahy
I will carry that with me always.
I am use to opening most everything and seeing signs of habitation.
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Old 2/14/11, 2:11 PM
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Here's my favorites.
Carpenter ant party that ended early.
Bird nest was OK until the gable end fan happened to activate.
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Old 2/14/11, 3:41 PM
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