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Old 12-10-2019, 02:57 PM
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I was wondering why the blue jays and magpies were making such a fuss in the backyard. They usually only make a commotion like this in the spring when the are trying to eat each other's young. Looked out the patio door and saw this:

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It has been scientifically proven that a 308 round will not leave your property -- they essentially fall dead at the fence line. But a 38 round, when fired from a handgun, will of its own accord leave your property and destroy any small schools nearby.
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Nice. Love how they always look like they don’t give a slightest **** about what is going around them.
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Old 12-10-2019, 03:11 PM
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We've got one in the neighborhood as well. He's taking care of the jack rabbits these days. Had one the other day on the ground, picked it up and flew away with it.

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Old 12-10-2019, 04:02 PM
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I'm thinking we need to keep a close eye on the 10 lb shih tzu cross when she goes out in the back yard.

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Old 12-10-2019, 04:27 PM
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Nice. Love how they always look like they don’t give a slightest **** about what is going around them.
I believe the scientific term for that look is "The Stink Eye".
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