Squirrels are funny

[SallyMander]

http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-obstacle-course.html


I just had to reinstall Vista (awesome!) and now my sound isn't working... so i have NO IDEA why this woman set up a squirrel obstacle course. It made me laugh though, as did the sneaky squirrel in the second clip.

(If anyone has a clue about the sound issue, let me know! I already reinstalled the driver and that didn't do it. Grrr.)

[BarenakedLady]

1. Wow

So smart!

[Xipe Totec]

2. This is one of the funniest squirrel stories

This is one of the funniest stories involving a squirrel I have ever heard:

http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=115

(Click on full episode)

Act Two. Squirrel Cop.

(about 20 minutes into the show)

The first day inevitably means mistakes, mishaps, fiascos. A true story, told by a former rookie cop. (14 minutes)

Song: " Fox Squirrel," Muddy Waters

[SallyMander]

5. I'm going to bookmark this

so that i can listen to it if i ever get my sound fixed!! Either that or i'll hijack MrMander's computer :evilgrin:

Thanks for the link! I love This American Life...

[Inchworm]

3. LoL! Great stuff!

And I was worried about them figuring out this contraption I put up this week.

Very hard to see due to the leaves...



Ok-ok.. I am trying to keep the aquirrels busy :)

Great Find!

:hi:

[SallyMander]

6. wow, that is fancy!

Let us know how long till they figure it out. ;-)

(Looks like you live in a gorgeous spot, by the way!)

[Inchworm]

8. 2 days later

I think I have them convinced they like corn :P

I keep a few ears on ground for them.

:rofl:

[porphyrian]

4. Squirrels chew the lead off of roof vent caps. They're all high and braindamaged. -n/t

[mockmonkey]

7. Years ago

They showed that program on the Discovery Channel. It was quite entertaining.

[Fire Walk With Me]

9. What a score- a candy bar a third your size!

[SallyMander]

10. I wonder if they can be trained to do that....

hmmm.... ;-)

[Fire Walk With Me]

11. I was also thinking "squirrel on a string"

:)

[Crabby Appleton]

12. Sound

You might try going to control panel | sound and select "speakers" and click "set default" button.

[Capn Sunshine]

13. or click the "volume" icon in the tray

Then ( sometimes you have to double click to get this screen) check all the volume bars. Usually the wave is turned all the way down; for some reason many apps default it that way, particularly if you use Appletunes (Itunes)

[SallyMander]

16. I got it working!

Apparently there is some conflict between modem and audio drivers... so i had to uninstall both, then reinstall the audio. Annoying, but now i'm back in action :-)

[Capn Sunshine]

14. Oh, and I think the lady is messing with the squirrels

as an experiment she set up the course. It's like a living video game!

[RushIsRot]

15. I am quite fond of squirrels. I used to hand-feed 25-30 a day in a

park in Louisiana. Most would just hop upon the table top and claim their prize, but several would scramble across my legs or climb them to got to their food. Squirrels are delightful rodents and I am very fond of them.