Comments for Happy Easter! -and a request for assistance.

Happy Easter! -and a request for assistance.

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:39:11 -0600

Of course, every day is an Egg Hunt at Castle Argghhh! as the guineas and chickens are free range in the most broad interpretation of the term.And I do mean a hunt. There are at least 8 chickens in this shot across the barbican to the pond that feeds the moat. They're a little more obvious in this shot. Emphasis on little. And they'll lay just about anywhere, though we're beginning to decipher a pattern, which makes locating them easier. Yes, we know, we could fence them in, etc - but they're also part of our organic pest control, and feed...

Comment from Robin from Anchorage on 2009-04-14

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:30:38 -0600

I would suggest Romeo and Juliet for the peacritters. If they start screaming in the middle of the night they may well end up like those other star-crossed lovers.
For the doeling, how about Ki-Rin? That's the Chinese version of the unicorn, and these days even the unicorns are made in China...

Comment from Maggie on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:38:08 -0600

"Once someone gets tawdry, it's all over. "

I completely disagree. But then, you knew I would.

Comment from Josh on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:35:47 -0600

Kinda like calling someone a "Nazi" in a debate? You lose?

That's the corollary to Godwin's Law.

The Law itself being "As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1." Any internet discussion can be substituted for Usenet, these days.

Comment from Kevin on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:30:57 -0600

"Kind of a Godwin's Law of Castle Threads."

Forgot an "O" didn'tcha?

"Once someone gets tawdry, it's all over. "

Kinda like calling someone a "Nazi" in a debate? You lose?

Comment from Josh on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:32:44 -0600

Gotta love Godwin's Law. Not really sure if it's a sign that the internet is great, or that it sucks.

I once got Godwin'd in the very first response to a thread I posted in a politics forum. Somebody declared that a world record.

Comment from Maggie on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:12:04 -0600

I come here to gain knowledge and expand my horizons. I have learned things here that the nuns never dreamed of...........

Ducks have to be the horniest of all fowl.

Comment from Fishmugger on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:48:50 -0600

There it is...John you're a genius...TAWDRY...great name.

And...you also have to be happy I didn't answer Maggie.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:34:29 -0600

Yeah, it went downhill from there. Kind of a Godwin's Law of Castle Threads.

Once someone gets tawdry, it's all over.

Comment from Maggie on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:30:15 -0600

You're welcome.

Now I'm thinking about this one from Fishmugger -

Doeling?? Ah...Doeling. Didn't know it was a chinese female goat. But I still think Navy is a good name for either...as the Navy is now bisexual.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:18:58 -0600

Oh, good golly gee, Kevin manages to not go there... but Princess Crabby does!

Comment from Boquisucio on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:17:19 -0600

If I were Mexican, I'd call the doeling: Birria. If I were a Paki, maybe Vindaloo.

Comment from Maggie on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:56:25 -0600

And from all the Navy talk - "Maggie" is in contention for the doeling's name, too...

But....but.....*quiet sob*

If it has a name, we don't eat it, at Castle Argghhh!

Comment from Cricket on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:43:29 -0600

I am so sorry for the loss of your kitty...My own Measle Mutt (Tigger's son) is my best buddy; he keeps me company in the kitchen when I study. *dang moisture*

But life on the farm is grand, isn't it? I am so glad for you both and I do love reading about it.

Names...for the peafowl...George and Laura.
For the wee girlie doe, Sue.

Comment from Cricket on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:37:52 -0600

Comment from htom on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:05:31 -0600

Claudia? Who was I thinking ... oh, sorry; anyway, I meant: Xander and Cordelia.

Comment from AFSister on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:28:25 -0600

Fishmugger- I thought the Navy only had that problem on submarines...

Comment from Fishmugger on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:32:41 -0600

Doeling?? Ah...Doeling. Didn't know it was a chinese female goat. But I still think Navy is a good name for either...as the Navy is now bisexual.

Comment from Boquisucio on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:45:34 -0600

The Fowl of Argghhh should stop watching T.V.

Comment from XBradTC on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:41:02 -0600

Xander and Claudia? Who's Claudia? How about Anya?

Comment from AFSister on 2009-04-13

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:53:22 -0600

*snort*
In light of the AFLAC/Mrs. Duck action... I'm suggesting Zack and Miri for the new littles.

Perhaps Hope for the new white baby goat? Or Lilly, as in "lilly-white".

Comment from John (not the armorer) on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:44:20 -0600

This made up story about where this new critter came from is simply not credible.

Our Dear Leader promised everyone a damn Unicorn, and you got yours delivered while the rest of us are still waiting.

"Unicorn" it should be called.

Or, call it "Pirate" after a newly endangered species.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:35:27 -0600

Kirk - yeah, I'm thinking Adolf and Eva doesn't work so well.

Willow has potential.

And from all the Navy talk - "Maggie" is in contention for the doeling's name, too...

Comment from Beth on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:28:22 -0600

AFSis - that's pretty funny. I don't care who you are - that's funny!

Comment from AFSister on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:19:27 -0600

BUWAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAH!!!!

AFLAC and Mrs. Duck Make A Prono.... as directed from above by Mr. Peacock.

Comment from Kirk on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:17:30 -0600

Mable is a good name for the nannygoat. Adolf and Eva for the peacock and peahen?? What...too historical?

Comment from htom on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:37:22 -0600

Since you have Buffy ... Willow the Goat (or Joyce the Nannygoat), and the fowl could be Xander and Claudia?

Comment from Boquisucio on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:38:34 -0600

That picture where Aflac is the "star", reminds me of a poster that I saw back in the Mid 80's.

It was a picture of Vail, Colo. in the middle of winter. Picture a busy downtown, with freshly plowed streets, salted roads, and snow piled upon the busy sidewalks. People walking to and fro; cars tooling up and down the streets. And the majestic Rockies all snow-capped in the background.

And in the middle of the hustle-bustle, there is this pair of mutts, standing in the middle of the street *er* placing an order for some puppies. No one notices the dawggies, except for the photographer. About 30 yards away "daddy" dog looks straight to the camera.

The Caption: Have Your Next Affair At Vail.

Comment from Grumpy on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:19:47 -0600

Springtime brings out the some of the funniest memories over a lifetime. This one morning, after completely rebuilding a computer system and getting all of the bugs out. The previous week, the weather was rotten, chilly, windy and rain. The computer was finished, up and running, with no bugs. The weather was great, warm, dry and sunny. I was feeling pretty good. I got out of bed, early in the morning, there was only one thing I really wanted to do on that morning. I shaved, showered and got dressed, then I wanted a mug full of hot black coffee in my favorite mug. So, I get my coffee and go outside and soak up the weather. It appears this pigeon figured I was not "following the program". It proceeded to take corrective action with one laser guided dump and creamed my coffee. Arrghhh! This pigeon flew across a corner of the house, a big hawk had it.

I have a huge solid red oak in my front yard, canopy is over 120' wide, over 300 years old and at breast height or 4.5 feet above grade, she is about 4' in diameter. There is a point where these trees stop growing. The neat thing is this is the place where the hawks will gather when ever the pigeon or other varmint populations get a little too high. The last thing is watching other people when they realize the size of these birds.

Enjoy your Easter!

Comment from BillT on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:34:59 -0600

Happy Easter, all!

Even to those of you who are clueless as to which gender "doe" refers.

No names submitted because, around here, "goat" is synonymous with -- "It's what's for dinner"...

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:16:29 -0600

While that's pretty good, Kevin, what, you bored this afternoon?

Comment from Foxfier on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:01:41 -0600

For the goat: Oopsie.

Comment from Kevin on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:00:35 -0600

"As it appears to be unclear - doeling means... gurl! Not a billygoat, but a nanny. "

So our Federal gubbermint folks are goats?

Afterall, they are busy being nanny(staters) and doeling out tax dollars.......

Comment from Flag Gazer on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:53:46 -0600

Congratulations on your new little doe and the beautiful pea fowl!

Nothing like a Spring kid to welcome the season!!! She is a beauty, as is her colored Angora mom!

Happy Easter and Happy Spring!

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:53:37 -0600

As it appears to be unclear - doeling means... gurl! Not a billygoat, but a nanny.

Comment from Foxfier on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:46:37 -0600

For the peacocks-- how about Argus and Hera?

Comment from Fishmugger on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:35:38 -0600

Coachman...the most famous family of trout flies...as in Royal Coachman. Peacock hurl is used in tying all types; dry, wet, streamers. (and no, nothing ~~fowl~~...foul is done to the birds...just pick up a discarded tail feather)

Cyan...for the hen.

William for the goat...his friends call him Billy...but I do like Navy.

And...nice little bass pond you have there John. Just another reason to stop by and help clean guns.

Comment from Beth on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:15:03 -0600

No geese, thank you! They avoid our pond and land elsewhere, thankfully! I only want laying chickens - I'm not about to go into business butchering hens.
We have a Livestock Guardian Dog, Buffy the Coyote Slayer.

I would like some more little banty hens. They are so cute!

No Llama, they can be quite mean. I may eventually get an Alpaca if I can find one that is cheap enough. In the meantime, I hope to grow my little goat herd by a couple of goats a year.

Comment from Kevin on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:08:38 -0600

Nice pic of members of the Castle Arggghhh Dragoon Corps in the meadow.

But, I still don't see no attack Llama...

Or those Irish miniature cows I mentioned.

If you need more chickens, my sisters farm has an overabundance of the fryers. You want some? She has so many that she hopes that the Chickenhawks cull the squabble.

Get enough of them and you can get over the 'we don't eat it if it has a name' squeamishness.

Also, if you haven't already been plagued by them, I'm sure she would GLADLY give you as many of the damned geese that infest her place as you would want. Filthy, nasty noisy things have slimed the whole back yard, pond and dock. Her husband and she had hoped that placing a couple swans in the pond would get rid of them.... no such luck.

No, you can't just go out and shoot them or smash their eggs.... cause the gubmint says that's a no-no.

Soooo, how many geese/chickens ya want?.

And fer goodness sake, get an attack Llama!

Comment from Beth on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:54:00 -0600

OMG! I can't believe I didn't notice Aflack and Mrs. Duck doing it in the picture of the Peacock!
LOL!!!
Ducks have to be the horniest of all fowl. If Mrs. Duck avoids them, they go for my poor little hens - but then, Mike and Spike, our two big roosters, will attack the ducks to save the hens.... for themselves.

Comment from Josh on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:37:58 -0600

Mmmm, I LOVE split pea soup. My mother used to make it for me. I haven't had that in years.

Hmm, since this IS the home of the armoury, after all, maybe the peacock could be "Plus"?

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:37:52 -0600

Leave it to the Latin element here at Castle Argghhh! to notice the goings on in the corner of the picture.

Mrs. Duck gets that a lot, both from Mr. Duck and Aflac. Though she's really not that kind of girl. Mr. Duck and Aflac *are* that kind of male, however.

Even the hens aren't safe from the Dastardly Duo.

Comment from AW1 Tim on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:37:18 -0600

John,

If it's a goat, you ought to name it "Chief". That would fit with a variety of genres...

Happy Easter!

Comment from Boquisucio on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:25:56 -0600

Ah Spring. A time where AFLAC gets FRISKY; even if it's Sunday of Resurrection

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:17:33 -0600

Memo to Kevin: If it has a name, we don't eat it, at Castle Argghhh!

Comment from Kevin on 2009-04-12

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:57:05 -0600

Names? For the goat, call it "Navy", if that is, an old Army gunbunny can manage to spit out such a four letter word.

Peahens? Call the cock, "Split" and the hen, "Chick". Perhaps as a foreboding of a possible future in the castles cooking pots sometime in the future....