Well, we'll see...

Oct 22, 2020 19:33

There is a fairly large lake adjacent to P's office complex that has a resident population of Canada geese. One of them has a fishing line wrapped around its leg, and it is swelling.

Tomorrow I am going to try and catch the poor thing and get it treated. This is likely to resemble a 3 Stooges video, but I will do the best I can. The goose and I are ( Read more... )

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amedia October 23 2020, 01:44:17 UTC
I probably shouldn't mention how Metherion's previous employer dealt with an overabundance of geese on the lake by the factory. Suffice it to say, Metherion & Daughter had a feast shortly thereafter.

More seriously, I'm glad you're taking steps to help the critter out. ♥ ♥ ♥ Seeing animals suffer because of human carelessness is heartbreaking. What you're doing redeems my faith in human nature.

Also, the mental image of you limping after the goose while it hops along trying to get airborne is actually pretty funny. For certain values of fun.

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lash_larue October 23 2020, 19:14:16 UTC
I blanked on my rescue attempt. No sign of the bird, but I did mess up my knee a bit!

We'll keep watch and call a pro if we see the goose.

L

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therealsnape October 23 2020, 06:16:33 UTC
It's great that you're doing this. I just hope all will go well - keep us posted. I'm worried about both knee and shoulder.
Best of luck!

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lash_larue October 23 2020, 19:16:37 UTC
No sign of the goose, but my knee is calling me unkind names after the hike around the lake. We'll pay an expert if we can find the poor bird.

I was kidding myself thinking I could actually pull this off. Oh, well. The old gray Lash just ain't what it used to be.

L

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squibstress October 24 2020, 01:56:23 UTC
Good luck! Don't hurt yourself.

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lash_larue October 24 2020, 13:47:51 UTC
I didn't see the goose. My knee hates me extra this morning, though!

L

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