tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post5112771516550127891..comments2024-03-23T10:59:54.394-06:00Comments on The 7MSN Ranch: Stuck in the middlethe7msnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-27464234043962773552011-05-14T09:25:57.558-06:002011-05-14T09:25:57.558-06:00Gives new meaning to "there's no such thi...Gives new meaning to "there's no such thing as a free lunch" ......<br /><br />I'm betting the WD-40 helped ...BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-13446255664357144052011-05-12T08:21:55.312-06:002011-05-12T08:21:55.312-06:00Great story and now you can add snake wrangler on ...Great story and now you can add snake wrangler on your resume.lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17265676156938917940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-57311678763665619172011-05-11T17:27:39.450-06:002011-05-11T17:27:39.450-06:00this story and those photos just made my day :-) ...this story and those photos just made my day :-) thanks!jmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295140724737185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-82453157087463858512011-05-11T06:48:10.663-06:002011-05-11T06:48:10.663-06:00Holy crap! That thing was huge! I have chills all...Holy crap! That thing was huge! I have chills all the way over here! Very pretty though. And for the record, I'd submit it anyway. It's a pretty cool story!Michellehttp://www.fromthehorsesback.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-62512583386545214332011-05-11T03:56:35.281-06:002011-05-11T03:56:35.281-06:00If you let the makers of WD-40 know about that sto...If you let the makers of WD-40 know about that story, they might give you a lifetime supply! Oh, I see, on your twitter thingy that you you already did share it with them. <br />I kinda figured "somebody" had enlarged the snake after s/he got inside that hole. Geez. Y'gotta wonder how often that happens out there in the wild where nobody's got a can of WD-40...Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-75994088941117126392011-05-10T21:40:18.982-06:002011-05-10T21:40:18.982-06:00Wow - this is the funniest story ever! And you'...Wow - this is the funniest story ever! And you're very brave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-4566993537406171802011-05-10T21:31:10.794-06:002011-05-10T21:31:10.794-06:00I *love* the look on Smooch's face when you ca...I *love* the look on Smooch's face when you catch her in the act of digging that (damn big) hole. Adorable.<br />I was cheering when I saw you actually grab that big ol' snake with your hand. That was totally awesome! :-)Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-61470360059027467832011-05-10T20:36:37.534-06:002011-05-10T20:36:37.534-06:00Smooch is a superhero in my eyes. I just hate snak...Smooch is a superhero in my eyes. I just hate snakes. Great story and I would submit it to WD-40.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-15071163136548440202011-05-10T18:06:22.750-06:002011-05-10T18:06:22.750-06:00i am always entertained by your posts; but I have ...i am always entertained by your posts; but I have been this level of entertained since the whole George and Alan argument 3 part episodes: that'll always be my fav.<br /><br />BUT, I think the wd40 prob helped; the cool of the spray helped to contract and then it got slippery plus it digested whatever. love your theory and the diagrams to support. this rocks. and seriously, what are the odds of the snake getting caught in the trailer jack. (the improbability of it would drive the space ship in Hitchhikers Guide quite a long distance)JaneKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-2901083784524512702011-05-10T17:52:56.442-06:002011-05-10T17:52:56.442-06:00Oh my gosh! You have the most interesting adventur...Oh my gosh! You have the most interesting adventures with your animals! I agree with others, send it to WD-40. It obviously helped in some way, since the snake couldn't get out right before you used the lubricant.sphinx63https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317276940761331808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-42739665449068616002011-05-10T17:41:25.866-06:002011-05-10T17:41:25.866-06:00What an absolutely cool post! I like the respect ...What an absolutely cool post! I like the respect you showed for the snake, and your patience. And your slippers!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-70454254019709247712011-05-10T17:32:42.017-06:002011-05-10T17:32:42.017-06:00What a tale!What a tale!Sharon Creechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297551991159941966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-30274163703351412052011-05-10T17:06:16.398-06:002011-05-10T17:06:16.398-06:00Oh my GOSH! My husband would have flipped out if ...Oh my GOSH! My husband would have flipped out if he found that! Great story. And I love the "theory" picture! Too funny!The Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938837778452220569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-69730365138465100422011-05-10T16:07:30.076-06:002011-05-10T16:07:30.076-06:00This was the best! I loved your theory. Makes pe...This was the best! I loved your theory. Makes perfect sense to me. My goodness that was a big snake. So glad he was not a rattler but since the tail was out I assume you could tell w/o much fear. Whew!beckygtxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697089739615656607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-53652016097476465562011-05-10T15:31:33.612-06:002011-05-10T15:31:33.612-06:00Girl, you so crazy!Girl, you so crazy!Nelly Frittatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272023898898217466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-29785232301799253712011-05-10T14:50:28.409-06:002011-05-10T14:50:28.409-06:00I think the makers of WD-40 would love to hear thi...I think the makers of WD-40 would love to hear this story! Smooch deserves a special treat for doing her job so well. :)Rosannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-47680352914838225302011-05-10T14:33:14.752-06:002011-05-10T14:33:14.752-06:00Okay, once I stopped laughing, I went to the WD 40...Okay, once I stopped laughing, I went to the WD 40 website and you definitely have to send them the photos and the story if you haven't already. They will appreciate it as much as we all did. Go Smooch! Love the slippers.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-33565336440176345902011-05-10T13:56:55.252-06:002011-05-10T13:56:55.252-06:00You may want to keep bull snakes.....
According t...You may want to keep bull snakes.....<br /><br />According to <a href="http://vetontheedge.blogspot.com/2011/05/great-snake-escape.html" rel="nofollow">Vet on the Edge</a>, where you see bull snakes, you are less likely to see rattlers.I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-64774253436864363992011-05-10T13:48:07.284-06:002011-05-10T13:48:07.284-06:00OMG! That is one big snake! I thought it was a r...OMG! That is one big snake! I thought it was a rattler at first. Glad you know your snakes. Smooch did an excellent job of alarming you. Love the drawing of the mouse family!! You are a hoot!! Never a dull moment in the country! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-53140916699991089812011-05-10T12:40:47.341-06:002011-05-10T12:40:47.341-06:00We have this one bullsnake that visits us at least...We have this one bullsnake that visits us at least once every summer. I am guessing it is the same one. It usually starts with the dog bark alert. I take the dogs in. The snake makes it's way around the yard and is gone.lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17265676156938917940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-44630435111912799172011-05-10T12:38:37.301-06:002011-05-10T12:38:37.301-06:00Poor baby mice, probably terrifed! Having a huge d...Poor baby mice, probably terrifed! Having a huge dragon invade their home and eat their mom! and then not leave. And then noxious fumes vanquish the dragon and they are left motherless... Not to mention all the carrying on in the neighborhood! <br />PS: thats not a slipper, its a all purpose indoor/outdoor shoe. Goes from snake wrangling to couch lounging in one step!The Village Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217713420032264946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-91499679228113441602011-05-10T12:19:15.968-06:002011-05-10T12:19:15.968-06:00This may go down as one of my favorite blog posts ...This may go down as one of my favorite blog posts ever!!!! I love that you stopped to take pictures, I love that you commented on the feelings of embarrassment of the snake, and I love that you drew what you think may have cause the snake to get stuck!!!! <br /><br />Great job on the snake rescue!!!! <br />He/she was a beauty!!!!Kellee the Caffeinatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833728386726914379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-57608097651251235042011-05-10T11:38:29.750-06:002011-05-10T11:38:29.750-06:00I just laughed hard enough that my head hurts...be...I just laughed hard enough that my head hurts...best blog post ever.<br />WD40..AHAHAHAH!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783813516976594115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-53728522712207627252011-05-10T11:18:26.812-06:002011-05-10T11:18:26.812-06:00Good on you, Carson. WD40 is my best friend too. I...Good on you, Carson. WD40 is my best friend too. I use olive oil on delicate situations as well. Great news that the snake escaped into snakeland. They come with the territory. We'll be waiting for more snake and coyote stories. All in a day at the farm.<br />Best always, SandraSandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-37384990023650739922011-05-10T11:09:29.973-06:002011-05-10T11:09:29.973-06:00Ha! You are a hoot!!
I would never have thought...Ha! You are a hoot!! <br />I would never have thought WD-40 would be a good idea--I would worry it would harm the snake. <br />I'm so glad you didn't just chop the snake off at the obvious point and be done with it. Bull snakes are very good to have around and it's clear you know it. :)Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685492126157550044noreply@blogger.com