Missing Pet......:(

Kim~ · 04-01-2007, 10:50 PM

Okay...so this will sound silly. Maybe not, maybe...we lost a turtle today.

Maybe yesterday...probably yesterday... **sigh**

We have 4 red-eared slider turtles. Mike has had them since they were the size of a silver dollar. They are the size of a salad plate now. They live in a big tub out back. They love it out there...they swim, they sun...but they are getting big, and we have needed to get them a bigger tank...

A couple of weeks ago, Axle got out. He must have climbed onto one of his brothers and jumped out.

I know it sounds funny...but Axle is always wanting out. The others are more mellow...Axle wants to sow his wild oats.

I caught him on the grass as he was *making a break for it*.

We started looking for alternative living situations for them...

So tonight, I was BBQ-ing dinner, and I look down into the tank and count....1--2--3----3, only 3!!

Shit!!!! I call out the troops...we spent most of the rest of the daylight hours looking for Axle. No luck.

There is one spot in the fence where he could've gotten under...we have coyotes in the hills around us.

Bummer...he was my favorite turtle. He was always happy to see us. If he could wag his tail, he would. He has personality. So, now his brothers; Rod, Spike and Bubba have more room...but they just don't have the pizzaz that Axle did. Dang it. My poor turtle.

Haole · 04-01-2007, 11:22 PM

Maybe Dave has a new idea for a glitterbomb delivery system.

bgaidan · 04-02-2007, 05:02 AM

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So, now his brothers; Rod, Spike and Bubba have more room...but they just don't have the pizzaz that Axle did. Dang it. My poor turtle.

I don't mean to alarm you, but I think your turtles may be ghey. Don't fall for that "I was just giving him a masage" bullshit either.

4thJeep · 04-02-2007, 06:09 AM

I hope you find your way home Axle.

Co Pilot · 04-02-2007, 08:40 AM

poor Axle!

I hope he made it over the hedge. There is food out the wazoo over the hedge. (I watch far too many kids movies)

Runnnn... be freeeee... Stay safe!

CragRat · 04-02-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Haole

Maybe Dave has a new idea for a glitterbomb delivery system.

I have several new ways to deliver glitter ... none of them involve a turtle.

Kim, did you find Axle yet ?

criscfer · 04-02-2007, 08:58 AM

He's probably out drag racing the neighborhood hare.

Kim~ · 04-02-2007, 09:10 AM

No, we haven't found the poor dude yet...

You guys are funny though...

My friend Tracy, here at work, said that her friend thought that their turtle was a boy and it was a girl and it disappeared to lay eggs!!!

I thought they were all boys....?? Dunno....now I have to go searching in the dirt, maybe??

Kim~ · 04-02-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CragRat

I have several new ways to deliver glitter ... none of them involve a turtle.

Kim, did you find Axle yet ?

Speaking of glitter, Mr. Dave.....I have yet to remove your latest delivery from my home...dammit.

The kids want to deliver flyers to all the houses on the street...I think Michael is going to make them after work and the kids will hand them out...

Kitty Cat · 04-02-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim~

No, we haven't found the poor dude yet...

You guys are funny though...

My friend Tracy, here at work, said that her friend thought that their turtle was a boy and it was a girl and it disappeared to lay eggs!!!

I thought they were all boys....?? Dunno....now I have to go searching in the dirt, maybe??

I hope you find him or can I say her maybe. How old was he?

Roxywheels · 04-02-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim~

No, we haven't found the poor dude yet...

You guys are funny though...

My friend Tracy, here at work, said that her friend thought that their turtle was a boy and it was a girl and it disappeared to lay eggs!!!

I thought they were all boys....?? Dunno....now I have to go searching in the dirt, maybe??

Do they all have a weiner? Thats how you can tell

Juztyn00 · 04-02-2007, 10:29 AM

if you do happen to find him he will most likely be covered in random offroad stickers.

Roxywheels · 04-02-2007, 10:37 AM

I told you to watch the other turtles. Axle is off working low paying maual labor jobs for cash right now, until he can save up enough money to send home to the others to help get them across the *border* too.

CragRat · 04-02-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim~

Speaking of glitter, Mr. Dave.....I have yet to remove your latest delivery from my home...dammit.

I did not install it ...

Kim~ · 04-02-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitty Cat

I hope you find him or can I say her maybe. How old was he?

He was/is about 12 years old.

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Originally Posted by Roxywheels

Do they all have a weiner? Thats how you can tell

I don't think they have a visible penis.

I think you can tell my their feet. The length of the claws.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juztyn00

if you do happen to find him he will most likely be covered in random offroad stickers.

That would be great!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxywheels

I told you to watch the other turtles. Axle is off working low paying maual labor jobs for cash right now, until he can save up enough money to send home to the others to help get them across the *border* too.

I know!!

He's a crafty little devil. He is probably tired of lliving with 3 men and went out looking for a **piece of shell**

Haole · 04-02-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim~

I don't think they have a visible penis.

I think you can tell my their feet. The length of the claws.

Sure, you'll look at Axles wiener, but not Eric's.

Kim~ · 04-02-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Haole

Sure, you'll look at Axles wiener, but not Eric's.

I looked at Erics....inadvertently....but I looked.

criscfer · 04-02-2007, 02:42 PM

I wonder if a turtle weiner has foreskin

These things would have been good to know before you made the flyers.

Mo · 04-02-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Co Pilot

poor Axle!

I hope he made it over the hedge. There is food out the wazoo over the hedge. (I watch far too many kids movies)

Runnnn... be freeeee... Stay safe!

But I like the cookie.

good luck finding your turtle.

Jeepskickass · 04-02-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Haole

Sure, you'll look at Axles wiener, but not Eric's.

First thing she said was "Eric's hung like a turtle."

criscfer · 04-02-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeepskickass

First thing she said was "Eric's hung like a prepubescent, boy or maybe girl, turtle."

damn, I'd keep that in my shell.

Kim~ · 04-02-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CragRat

I did not install it ...

I'll remember that little loophole....

fourlofirst · 04-02-2007, 04:05 PM

we're getting some turtles soon, same type!

Glad to know they're entertaining, when they aren't on the "run".

Good luck!!

Roxywheels · 04-02-2007, 04:13 PM

Have you made the fliers yet to post in the neighborhood??? I can't man this rescue mission on my own, dammit!!!

mxracer33x · 04-02-2007, 04:14 PM

My aunt had a few sliders. they liked to burrow in the lawn when they got out. Look for speed bumps in your grass, or any sandy areas.

04-01-2007, 10:50 PM	#1
Kim~ I'm the momma Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31430 Location: On a hill Posts: 420	Missing Pet......:( Okay...so this will sound silly. Maybe not, maybe...we lost a turtle today. Maybe yesterday...probably yesterday... sigh We have 4 red-eared slider turtles. Mike has had them since they were the size of a silver dollar. They are the size of a salad plate now. They live in a big tub out back. They love it out there...they swim, they sun...but they are getting big, and we have needed to get them a bigger tank... A couple of weeks ago, Axle got out. He must have climbed onto one of his brothers and jumped out. I know it sounds funny...but Axle is always wanting out. The others are more mellow...Axle wants to sow his wild oats. I caught him on the grass as he was making a break for it. We started looking for alternative living situations for them... So tonight, I was BBQ-ing dinner, and I look down into the tank and count....1--2--3----3, only 3!! Shit!!!! I call out the troops...we spent most of the rest of the daylight hours looking for Axle. No luck. There is one spot in the fence where he could've gotten under...we have coyotes in the hills around us. Bummer...he was my favorite turtle. He was always happy to see us. If he could wag his tail, he would. He has personality. So, now his brothers; Rod, Spike and Bubba have more room...but they just don't have the pizzaz that Axle did. Dang it. My poor turtle. Attached Images __________________ TinBenders SAVE THE HAMMERS!!! Food fixes everything....except for my weight problem. Last edited by Kim~; 04-01-2007 at 10:53 PM.

04-01-2007, 11:22 PM	#2
Haole Wahine keiki Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5859 Location: Here Posts: 2,412	Maybe Dave has a new idea for a glitterbomb delivery system. __________________ Ka 'aina uluwehi, ko kakou kuleana. - The lush life-giving land, our personal responsibility. RIP Dennis Mayer Ventura County Axle SnappersNorCal

04-02-2007, 06:09 AM	#4
4thJeep Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63083 Location: Charleston, TN Posts: 83	I hope you find your way home Axle. __________________ 4thJeep a.k.a. April Hammers Rally #376 Tellico Rally #353

04-02-2007, 08:40 AM	#5
Co Pilot Mustard Slurp'er Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10700 Location: 45 minutes from the lakebed. Posts: 3,906	poor Axle! I hope he made it over the hedge. There is food out the wazoo over the hedge. (I watch far too many kids movies) Runnnn... be freeeee... Stay safe! __________________ Butterfly Woodworks TinBenders.org "Momma's got a squeezebox, Daddy never sleeps at night"

04-02-2007, 08:58 AM	#7
criscfer Long Horn Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8448 Location: 10aC Posts: 402	He's probably out drag racing the neighborhood hare. __________________ Bad decisions make good stories.

04-02-2007, 09:10 AM	#8
Kim~ I'm the momma Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31430 Location: On a hill Posts: 420	No, we haven't found the poor dude yet... You guys are funny though... My friend Tracy, here at work, said that her friend thought that their turtle was a boy and it was a girl and it disappeared to lay eggs!!! I thought they were all boys....?? Dunno....now I have to go searching in the dirt, maybe?? __________________ TinBenders SAVE THE HAMMERS!!! Food fixes everything....except for my weight problem.

04-02-2007, 10:29 AM	#12
Juztyn00 I see what you did. Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52569 Location: OFallon, IL Posts: 443	if you do happen to find him he will most likely be covered in random offroad stickers.

04-02-2007, 10:37 AM	#13
Roxywheels Girly Bender Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1842 Location: In the wilderness!! Posts: 19,833	I told you to watch the other turtles. Axle is off working low paying maual labor jobs for cash right now, until he can save up enough money to send home to the others to help get them across the border too. __________________ I'm not a bitch, I just play one in your life

04-02-2007, 02:42 PM	#18
criscfer Long Horn Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8448 Location: 10aC Posts: 402	I wonder if a turtle weiner has foreskin These things would have been good to know before you made the flyers. __________________ Bad decisions make good stories. Last edited by criscfer; 04-02-2007 at 02:44 PM.

04-02-2007, 04:05 PM	#23
fourlofirst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3184 Location: Say "Log-ooh-knee-tas" Posts: 1,281	we're getting some turtles soon, same type! Glad to know they're entertaining, when they aren't on the "run". Good luck!! __________________ I live out on the backroads, where I walk my country mile. If it's so good in the city, why don't anybody smile? The traffic's always heavy, and the air ain't fit to breathe. I ain't sayin' that it's wrong for you, it just don't make sense to me.-TK

04-02-2007, 04:13 PM	#24
Roxywheels Girly Bender Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1842 Location: In the wilderness!! Posts: 19,833	Have you made the fliers yet to post in the neighborhood??? I can't man this rescue mission on my own, dammit!!! __________________ I'm not a bitch, I just play one in your life

04-02-2007, 04:14 PM	#25
mxracer33x where am I? Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43110 Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 582	My aunt had a few sliders. they liked to burrow in the lawn when they got out. Look for speed bumps in your grass, or any sandy areas.

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