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July 19, 2008

Attack of the Canada Geese

I stopped to take a photo of the tranquil evening scene over the reservoir at Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, and....

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It was ugly for a while but luckily, after some vicious pecking and a few broken wings and flying feathers, we managed to clear up the misunderstanding. I explained the difference between a camera and a loaf of bread, and I think both sides came away with a clearer understanding of the issues, and perhaps a greater respect for the others' point of view.

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I love them, especially their calls, but no one else does on the east coast as far as I know. They're called dogs that fly. I think you know what I mean ...

Yep, I am closely familiar with the ways of these fellows. Almost offed my tomcat once.

http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zgoos19.html
The second ingredient had ME sold!

Has anyone ever built a machine-gun that fires shotgun cartridges?

Ask a silly question...;)
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1082027/aa_12_automatic_shotgun/

Not a lot of meat left on the duck.

I want one. In fact, I want about a dozen.

"Damn poop machines! I'll show you."
http://www.defensereview.com/1_31_2004/FRAG%2012.pdf

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