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Michael Williamson writes: Brian Colwell wrote: "Mary Shafer" wrote in message ... For those of you who got money for Christmas, here's something to consider. I'd consider it myself, but it's a C and I want an E. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=2451179065&ca tegory=26428 You guys did see the aircraft carrier auction, didn't you? Mary -- Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer Boy.... That sure would be a topic of conversation, parked in the driveway !!! :-)) The local homeowners' association, or the zoning folks, would likely have a fit- just no sense of humor... That all depends on where you are. Nobody's ever complained about the family's tanks, or the guy up the road from my folks who flies an H-34 (Sikorsky S-58) from his backyard. Some folks did complain a bit about the guy in hte next town who was flying his DC-3 out of _his_ back yard, but I think it had more to so with the Exotic Reptile importatin business he had. -- Pete Stickney A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. -- Daniel Webster |
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"Gord Beaman" ) writes: (Peter Stickney) wrote: That all depends on where you are. Nobody's ever complained about the family's tanks, or the guy up the road from my folks who flies an H-34 (Sikorsky S-58) from his backyard. Some folks did complain a bit about the guy in hte next town who was flying his DC-3 out of _his_ back yard, but I think it had more to so with the Exotic Reptile importatin business he had. Interesting neighbours you got there Peter. We did have an 'adventurous' (read 'stunned') couple here who brought in a pair of adult Bengal Tigers, put 'em in a home-made cage in their back yard (inside city limits) and named them "Bonnie & Clyde". That sort of folk has always creeped me out. I don't see any circumstances where Tigers, say, make good pets. Or for that matter, any predator more hungry than an Ocelot. The reptiles (Snakes mostly) don't worry me too much. None are venomous, and Pythons tend not to do well in a foot of snow. Neighbours had a fit, they called the LOCAL city cops, who said (really!) "Oh, this cage is quite safe". (local newspaper named and quoted them!) Brilliant. Bet then again, I'd be a bit disinclined to walk up to that cage & gove it a shake, too. Not that that excuses them. Those things are supposed to be taken care of before tha animals are brought in. Can you imagine the level of competency of these louts...not to mention their Chief? (bout the same as the cats I'd say). Anyhow, long story short, due to public pressure they got rid of them to a zoo in Halifax. Best outcome, I'd say. What utter stupidity, can you imagine one of those things getting out and killing some toddler? all I can say is it hadn't better be my grandson...I'd be forced to spend what time I have left to financially ruining the local police force and this city in the courts. Down here in the Excited Snakes, you're supposed to have special permits & such for livestock with more than the usual potential for danger. I'd be jumping all over whoever allowed that. Hitting them in the COurts would, of couse, be just the beginning. I'd also use the Press. And TV. If the CBC won't run it, the folks that pick up the U.S. syndicated stuff, like Oprah and all that lot would. -- Pete Stickney A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. -- Daniel Webster |
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