panic

Father and son went hunting together for the first time.

The father said, "Stay here and be very QUIET. I'll be across the field."

A hour later, the father heard a bloodcurdling scream and ran back to his son.

"What's wrong?" the father asked. "I told you to be quiet."

The son answered, "Look, I was quiet when the snake slithered across my feet. I was quiet when the bear breathed down my neck. I didn't move a muscle when the skunk climbed over my shoulder. I closed my eyes and held my breath when the wasp stung me. I didn't cough when I swallowed the gnat. I didn't cuss or scratch when the poison oak started itching. But when the two chipmunks crawled up my pant legs and said, 'Should we eat them here or take them with us?' Well, I guess I just panicked

[Requiem]

Funny one, AM. Reminds me of the ancient & manly sport of Ferret Legging.

It's unclear where ferret legging originated, but it is practiced primarily in Yorkshire, England, and parts of Scotland. It's also a featured event at places such as the Meadow Highland Games and Celtic Festival in Richmond, Virginia.

The rules of ferret legging are quite simple. The competitor—usually a man (perhaps because women are too smart for this sport)—places two ferrets into his pants and sees how long he can keep them there. The competitors' pants must be tightly fastened at waist and ankles, neither the competitors nor their ferrets may be sedated in any way, and the ferrets' teeth may not be removed or blunted. In addition, competitors are not allowed to wear underwear.

This unusual sport is believed to have been in existence for centuries, gaining a greatly increased popularity among Yorkshire coal miners in the 1970s, and rapidly declining again popularity since. It's a dying sport, but it's not entirely dead. As mentioned before, it is still seen at Celtic Festivals in the United States, and it is still practiced sometimes at festivals in Yorkshire. In addition, some ferret enthusiasts, such as those of the Manitoba Ferret Association in Canada, have staged ferret legging contests to promote awareness of ferrets and raise money for their protection.

Link.

-Susan

[lksteve]

Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL

Both wrong and highly disturbing. Don't these people have jobs?

In this economy? Probably not...

But at least it's not curling...

[echoes]

Originally Posted by lksteve

In this economy? Probably not...

But at least it's not curling...

Indeed Steve!!! Me and "B" watched this Curling thing this past weekend, oh and my lord....WTH???

Holly