So, you’ve heard about our raccoon adventure. How about our groundhogs? Our neighbour has a big concrete patio at the back of his house. Last year we had a groundhog living under it and we named him Willie. This spring there were 3 babies, and still only one adult. We assume that Willie was actually Wanda (and apparently was a floozy). Occasionally we would see all 4 of them out at the same time. Over the last week or more, we’ve only seen one of the smaller ones out.
Anyway, yesterday it came out, and I followed it to the front yard. It hid beside our air conditioner, so I had Matthew grab a net and after a bit of work I caught it. Dad and I took it across the canal and set it free. We’ll see if there are any left…
Matthew is beginning to think that I can catch anything. His friend told him they had a mouse and Matthew said that his dad could catch it 
Published on
May 31, 2010 in
General.
It’s official! I am graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University on June 10th with a Bachelor of Arts in Honours North American Prehistoric Archaeology with a minor in Anthropology. I’m quite excited!
Published on
May 20, 2010 in
General and Photos.
Tags: andrew, babies, baby raccoon, chimney, elder hanks, fire, fireplace, missionaries, raccoon, raccoons.
Yesterday we had around 15 people over to help us with our yard. We shovelled dirt into our hole, we leveled the front yard, and we dug up weeds all over the place. The missionaries came over just after everyone had left and apologized for not making it over earlier, but they’d been at an appointment. We were talking with them outside when we saw a raccoon around our chimney. Let me fill you in on that a little more…
On Wednesday morning Lisa heard a noise coming from the fireplace. There were “chirps” and even some growling. It was apparent we had an animal with babies in our chimney, which we assumed were raccoons. Lisa called around to a few places, and it was going to be $300 or more to have someone come and remove them. When Dean first showed up, I asked him what he would suggest, and he said he’d had success with loud music.
So, back to the missionaries… I threw some rocks at the raccoon to scare it away so it wouldn’t go back down the chimney. Now the problem was how to get the babies out. We decided to “smoke ‘em out” (as someone said). We got a fire going and not too long after, a baby raccoon fell down. Elder Hanks had some gloves on (and one of my t-shirts over his dress shirt) and grabbed it right away and took it outside. Another 10 minutes or so later another one fell down. We still heard some chirping, but the last one wasn’t coming out. Elder Hanks was using some different sticks/rods/hooks to try to get it out, but it just wouldn’t come. He eventually knocked it down and we got rid of it as well. I then covered the chimney and so we’re good now.
By the time Elder Hanks put the third raccoon outside, the other two were already gone, so we assume the mother took them. This morning, the last one was gone as well. As far as we know they were all alive when we left them in the ravine.
As Elder Hanks was leaving, he said with a big smile, “Is it wrong that this is the highlight of my mission?!” (he’s from the midwest and loves the outdoors and hunting).
Here is a picture of Elder Hanks with Andrew and the second raccoon.
Published on
December 8, 2009 in
General.
This may be the saddest picture I have ever seen…
Published on
May 31, 2009 in
General.
Hello family.
I am currently in the great north of Canada! There was even a blizzard today. I’m currently in Kirkland Lake working on a forensic case with my professor Dr. Dean Knight. I thought I would give you a couple links that talk about it so you know what I’m doing. So far it’s been one of the best experiences of my academic career but I’m not allowed to talk about it much because I’m still here working and it’s an active murder investigation. I even had to sign a form saying I wouldn’t talk about it and everything!
http://www.northernnews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1581854
http://www.northernnews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1585164
Everyone mentioned in those articles is so ridiculously nice and friendly and they couldn’t be better people.
Oh! I’m not afraid of cops anymore. Working all day with 15 officers quickly removes that fear.
That is all for now. Hope you enjoyed the articles. I don’t know if any of you saw something about it on the news (I know it was on in Toronto because one of my friends saw it) but if you did see a segment then you saw my butt!
Here is a link to a slideshow of pics I took yesterday.
Thanks everyone, we had a great time.
Published on
May 4, 2009 in
General.
We had a nice visit with Brie this weekend. She didn’t know that she would be waking up early on Sunday for blueberry waffles and a parade! Here are a few pics from the Forsythia Festival.
We think we should get Poppy to audition for – So you think you can dance..
Dance -1
After a quick wardrobe change
Dance – 2
What do you think?
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January 7, 2009 in
General.
Hello Family!
Ron and I are so excited. We have heard back from Balls Falls and we got Saturday March 28th!!!!!!
We will have an Hors d’œuvre, dessert and dancing reception at the Balls FallsConservation area at 6pm.
Jason is making beautiful invitations as we speak, so they should be out in the mail in a couple of weeks if not sooner.
I will keep everyone updated as time goes on.
Published on
October 24, 2008 in
General.
So, to make answering everyone’s questions a lot easier… I got a new job at Future Shop in the Falls. I’ll be making $15 an hour. I start training on Monday and have given my notice to HOCO. My last day there is the 2nd. And I also have to attend Cell University in Toronto from November 3rd to 6th. It’s a paid business trip. Since I’m not seasonal I don’t believe I get a staff discount until 90 days have passed.
Any questions… leave a comment I guess.
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