skymama 37 #1 November 5, 2006 Living in FL over the years, I've gotten used to being woken up by noises like hurricanes, the sonic boom from the Space Shuttle and even those annoying tree frogs that sound like ducks. This morning was a new sound though...we woke to the loud, trumpeting sound of Sandhill Cranes that decided to land right in the backyard! While beautiful, if you're never heard them, these suckers are LOUD and they don't stop their calls until they are scared off or find something to eat. My cat was all excited to get outside when she heard the ruckus, but when I opened the blinds and she saw how big they were, she opted to stay inside. The birds hung out for about 10 minutes until the neighbor boys ran them off.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 November 5, 2006 I love the cranes! Prior to the hurricane destroying the team rooms at Lake Whales, I would often sit and watch the cranes that would feed there. They are very loud, but also very beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #3 November 5, 2006 Me, too! Love them! Haven't had any land in my backyard, yet. But, we have geese that fly over the house at the same time every morning and they are pretty loud, too!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 November 5, 2006 Too Cool (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #5 November 5, 2006 they hunt them in wisconsin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 November 5, 2006 Quoteshe opted to stay inside. What a pussy! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #7 November 5, 2006 Actually, they aren't very timid. My friend has a pitbull. When the dog is around them, they spread their wings and walk towards him. Down at the end of my road is a wetland area. At dawn, you hear them leave. At dusk, they return. They are loud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #8 November 5, 2006 Yet, another reason to move to Idaho."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #9 November 5, 2006 I see the window reflection in the picture, cat's not the only one eh dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #10 November 5, 2006 QuoteYet, another reason to move to Idaho. Besides potatoes, what were the other reasons, again? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #11 November 5, 2006 I hear ya. I live in a camper on a state park in Florida, and during the winter months there are 30 to 50 cranes that call the area around my camper home. Not a thing I could do about it even if I wanted to. Good thing I'm a heavy sleeper!Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 November 5, 2006 QuoteI see the window reflection in the picture, cat's not the only one eh All I had on was a little robe! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #13 November 5, 2006 Finally some birds as short as me1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 November 5, 2006 We see a lot of Sandhill Cranes during their migration, here in West Texas. It'd get real interesting at times, when they'd be in the landing area at the DZ! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #15 November 5, 2006 QuoteQuoteYet, another reason to move to Idaho. Besides potatoes, what were the other reasons, again? The women are easy."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #16 November 5, 2006 QuoteYet, another reason to move to Idaho. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Besides potatoes, what were the other reasons, again? Safe havens for white supremecists. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #17 November 5, 2006 QuoteSafe havens for white supremecists. I know i shouldnt laugh and its a serious SC subject but thats ust funny.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #18 November 5, 2006 QuoteSafe havens for white supremecists. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I know i shouldnt laugh and its a serious SC subject but thats ust funny. That's just the way I meant it. I hope nobody is so uptight that they send this to SC. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #19 November 5, 2006 So, I guess you're packing your bags."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #20 November 5, 2006 Just as soon as i finish goose stepping around my room "Heil!"1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #21 November 5, 2006 Don't forget your riding crop."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #22 November 5, 2006 You probably look about as menancing as JOhn Cleese rather than anything else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #23 November 5, 2006 and hidden under too many clothes! Florida heat allows MUCH less clothing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #24 November 9, 2006 This morning the cat wanted to go outside again, but refused when I opened the door and she made really weird meows. When I looked out, I saw that there was a hawk sitting on the fence. No wonder she didn't want to go! I don't know why so many birds are landing in my yard, I just live in a typical production home neighborhood. Maybe word has gotten out that there's a tasty-looking, fat cat living here! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #25 November 9, 2006 Of course now we're all enhancing the photo and figuring your exact location by measuring the shadows-Expect a huge crowd for dinner tonightI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
