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Old 09-16-2010, 02:00 PM
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The service manager just called me and said one problem I have is that the wiring to my MAP sensor is shredded. It's.... get ready for it.... squirrels. He thought "mouse" but I have tons and tons of squirrels. Old neighborhhod. Lots of old trees. In fact, a young one was sitting above the car watching David work on it the other night. I don't really want to put my cat, Pickle back outside but I may have to for a bit. Unbelieveable.
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 07:15 PM
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Pesky little devils
Maybe a bb gun would help?
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 08:15 PM
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Jo, you may want to give rat traps and some peanut butter a try. It worked good for my dad. The squirrels love peanut butter and as long as you get the big rat traps, it will be enough to end your pesky problem.
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 09:39 PM
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Rat traps?! I don't think I could do that. My parents had squirrels when I was a kid. The house backed up to woods. They would climb in my Mom's apron pockets looking for nuts when she put clothes out on the clothesline. I actually played with them, they were so tame. I'll just park in the garage. They won't go in there.
 
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geez thermo, you're gonna scare off the newbie bacliff. Explain the 'no-kill' PB method so you don't end up with one less fan.
 
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Old 09-17-2010, 03:15 AM
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They also love peach and what's more they're so agile . I believe drupe fruits are very attractive for them .
 
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Braised in a red wine sauce but hey I live in France.

Not tried them with peaches though.
 
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Braised in a red wine sauce but hey I live in France.

Not tried them with peaches though.
Bon Appetit
 
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LOL Oh you guys are having way too much fun with this! LOL Laughter is the best medicine.
 
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Is there enough meat on them to make squirrel jerky?
 
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Elle, the squirrels in VA are small little buggers. It would be a lot of work to get a little bit of meat from them. Granted, a teriyaki jerky recipe I bet would be pretty good on them little critters. LMAO.
 
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Teriyaki squirrels and a driveable car? I'm game.
They'd probably be good with some rice and duck sauce, too.
 
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