DirkWill
Advanced Member
Thought I'd pass this story along... I was camping in some desert area for a couple days and one night heard what I assumed was a mouse in the camper. It was annoying, I heard the sound change, turned on flash light and saw the little field mouse running all around my camper, doing amazing acrobatics and showing no fear. I went to sleep, figuring I'd deal with it next morning, thinking it's only one mouse, I think we could share get along another night or two as long as he didn't invite relatives... Next night noise repeated, I threw shoes etc till I ran out of ammo. Next morning I lit my stove for coffee and there was practically an explosion! Flame came out of the second burner to about eye level. I slammed the cover on, but that did not extinguish the fire. I grabbed the fire extinguisher and was prepared to blast away, but opened the cover to check the flame. It had subsided, but was still smoldering inside. I took a deep breath to give a blast to blow it out...then thought that it wasn't probably a good idea...(!!). Lots of smoke, still a glow of smoldering. I got the fan going, opened doors, got screwdriver and took the top off of the stove. My little mouse friend had a full blown nest going under the stove lid, made entirely of toilet tissue torn into small stripes. A touch of flame set it off with a bang! I couldn't believe it!
Although I am not Buddhist, I do have some leaning in that direction, however! I trapped the sucker without too much guilt. OK, none at all. SO!! Word to the wise...those little bastards can make a heck of a problem! I envisioned my Bobcat going up in smoke!
Although I am not Buddhist, I do have some leaning in that direction, however! I trapped the sucker without too much guilt. OK, none at all. SO!! Word to the wise...those little bastards can make a heck of a problem! I envisioned my Bobcat going up in smoke!