We Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way: October 2009

why is it that skunks are taking over the world? Aren't they varmints? doesn't that mean you can shoot them whenever you darn well please?

well, here in Greenlee County, they are taking over. I kid you not, everyday, no really, EVERYDAY on my way to school I see at least 3 dead skunks on the road. Every night on my way home at least 1 runs across the road. Well, to add to this disgusting stinkiness, we have had a resident skunk on our farm over the past week. I don't usually mind when we have animal visitors, in fact I enjoy seein the toads and the various species of birds. I could live without the snakes and spiders and I absoultley despise the skunks.

Tonight I arrived home to a putrid, rancid stench of skunk. I knew he was close by as I started towards the door, as I got closer, both dogs, Pancho and Clyde stopped in their tracks and even Choco the Goat quit moving. I knew I better make a run for it before I got sprayed. Luckily, I made it in the house and immediately Eric asked, "where is he?" Turns out I wasn't as lucky as I thought. Darn. Hopefully I don't smell like rotten garlic/onions and permanent markers tommorrow, that is not the scent of a rockstar. (besides the point, but tomorrow is rockstar day for our spirit week)

So here goes the story:

Eric says come on, we are going to kill this skunk and you are to hold the flashlight. Now let me tell you, I hate being the flashlight girl, because regardless of what we are killing (last week it was a rattlesnake, tonight, a skunk) I ALWAYS have to STAND STILL NEXT TO THE ANIMAL. Not fun!!

Luckily, Eric is a pretty good shot and once we located the skunk, which happened to have been very comfortable under neath Cases' jogging stroller... another location I don't need perfume de skunk... he shot it directly between the eyes! Yay! One skunk down and hopefully that is the last skunk at the house!!!

Pictures below: sorry, they are out of order

Step 5: haul skunk off with dogs on 4 wheeler. Pray they don't drag the rancid thing back to the house.

Step 4: Find pliers to carry the skunk to 4

wheeler. Note: I did offer up my precious and well taken care of fencing pliers. Thankfully, Eric found his in the farm truck.. thats right, he can have the skunk scented pliers.

Step 3: shoot skunk between the eyes on the first shot, so you don't have to shoot the nasty thing again. Sorry if you are grossed out by blood, but I need you to udnerstand how disgusting this is.

Step 2: skunk has been found, me serving as flashlight girl and camera girl, believe you me, its a tough job, but yes, someone has to do it.