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BRUMP

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During one of my games today as a BU, a large group of Canadian (figures) geese fly overhead and you guessed it. It appears one of them had a little too much Taco Bell and I paid the price. All over my cap, arm and powder blue shirt. Judging by the amount of excrement thrown my way today, I have a lot of good luck coming.

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Stretch
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Did you eject the geese? I believe getting hit with excrement is one of the automatic ejection scenarios. "You, you, and you get the "flock" out of here!"

Jocko
Jocko

you should know, Ranger Smitty!

cyclonehokiece
cyclonehokiece

Migratory? At some of the parks I go to they are in there 24/7/365, and this was also in WI and IA as well as VA. I know the law has a purpose but these gaggles that stick around all the time and eat

JHSump

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hahaha...Sorry, but that's a funny story.

I have noticed the flocks flying over during games, but I have only thought of them as a distraction --- as they honk, players look up, coaches look up. I try to keep my eye on the ball. I haven't thought about the other "issues" that might result!

I hope the "signs of your involvement in today's action" do come out in the wash.

BRUMP

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hahaha...Sorry, but that's a funny story.

I have noticed the flocks flying over during games, but I have only thought of them as a distraction --- as they honk, players look up, coaches look up. I try to keep my eye on the ball. I haven't thought about the other "issues" that might result!

I hope the "signs of your involvement in today's action" do come out in the wash.

Ya I really hope it comes out. I think it will come out of the shirt, but I may need another cap.

BRUMP

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Oh yeah...I'll bet this takes struggling with caps stains to a whole new level.

I tried and failed to get it out. Time to give my mom a crack at it.

JaxRolo

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You shoulda called a better game! A fan probably arranged it to happen.

Stretch

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Did you eject the geese? I believe getting hit with excrement is one of the automatic ejection scenarios.

"You, you, and you get the "flock" out of here!"

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Mudder

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I read somewhere that those geese crap every 9 minutes or something, and judging by the condition of the parks around here where there is literally nowhere to walk cause of all the crap, I believe it!!

Dannytheman

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Geese tend to lighten thei load just prior to takeoff, but I guess enough knew you to be an umpire and held it. :rollinglaugh::nod::yippie:

Adding that to my list of fall ball issues!

Umpire in Chief

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When I lived in MD there was a news story about one of the counties in the area adopting dogs and having the dogs keep the geese of the playgrounds because of the amount of droppings they would leave. People were concerned about kids getting sick after coming in contact with all the droppings.

I tell you I thought it was a good idea. I hope they got Shelties. I have a Sheltie and have not had a bird of any kind land in my back yard for 7 years while my dog is out. My dog will lay in the center of my back porch and just continuously scan for intruders. If he sees one approaching he is off. My back yard is almost 2 acres and he has nearly every square inch covered. He can be out playing with the kids and if he sees a bird, game over, the bird comes first.

The southwestern boundary of my property is a creek. Sometimes an egret or heron will get in under his radar, and can't be seen in as the creek is in a little gully. But when he sees it, although shelties aren't water lovers, all bets are off.

BRUMP

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How old was it? Might just be time to retire it anyway, let it go out with a story.

brand new...just got a new one before the fall season this was probably the 10th game its seen

cyclonehokiece

cyclonehokiece

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How old was it? Might just be time to retire it anyway, let it go out with a story.

brand new...just got a new one before the fall season this was probably the 10th game its seen

That's too bad, hope it comes out. But who knows, if not, could maybe be a charity auction item ;)

BRUMP

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i know you are all very concerned about the status of my cap...unfortunately after a hard fought battle with bird SH*#...i had to retire the cap..the stain wouldnt come out

JaxRolo

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Canada Geese are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1918 . This Act makes it illegal to harm or injure a goose and damage or move its eggs and nest, without a Federal permit. Not complying with the Federal Act can result in fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and this also applies to an untrained dog’s actions.

By Law you have to let Canadian Geese $hit on you!

Jocko

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Canada Geese are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1918 . This Act makes it illegal to harm or injure a goose and damage or move its eggs and nest, without a Federal permit. Not complying with the Federal Act can result in fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and this also applies to an untrained dog’s actions.

By Law you have to let Canadian Geese $hit on you!

you should know, Ranger Smitty!
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BRUMP

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Canadian (figures) geese

Sorry?

meant it as a joke. dont mean to offend any of our brothers to north.

BRUMP

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Canada Geese are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1918 . This Act makes it illegal to harm or injure a goose and damage or move its eggs and nest, without a Federal permit. Not complying with the Federal Act can result in fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and this also applies to an untrained dog’s actions.

By Law you have to let Canadian Geese $hit on you!

these birds do nothing besides SH*# and 4 years ago they took down a plane flying over the hudson

cyclonehokiece

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Canada Geese are protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1918 . This Act makes it illegal to harm or injure a goose and damage or move its eggs and nest, without a Federal permit. Not complying with the Federal Act can result in fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and this also applies to an untrained dog’s actions.

By Law you have to let Canadian Geese $hit on you!

Migratory? At some of the parks I go to they are in there 24/7/365, and this was also in WI and IA as well as VA. I know the law has a purpose but these gaggles that stick around all the time and eat and $hit everywhere, some culling needs to be done.

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Jocko

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That's what happens when you stand around like a statue. Try moving once in awhile! :fuel: :)

UMP45

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That's what happens when you stand around like a statue. Try moving once in awhile! :fuel::)

Nah. If it were buzzards THEN I would be worried about moving around! :rollinglaugh:
CS-Blue

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By the way...there is no such thing as a Canadian goose (unless of course it was born and resides there). They are CANADA geese. And that concludes your ornithological lesson for the day...

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