tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post8753849305183739917..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Raccoon! ( A story, but Scary, so not for Children)The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-46990963339460019912010-12-22T13:36:40.349-05:002010-12-22T13:36:40.349-05:00Hi,
Flew in from Pat T's bog
This story and ph...Hi,<br />Flew in from Pat T's bog<br />This story and photos is so sweet <br />I gotta be honest though - I cried.Gingersparkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661182496979443062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-73648643353901624212010-12-19T16:57:36.312-05:002010-12-19T16:57:36.312-05:00I have been wanting to read this one since the day...I have been wanting to read this one since the day you posted it, but my mind gave out on me so I had to rest for a few days. I'm sure the poor raccoon will be okay. And I'm also sure he was very glad you came along. It tears at me to see any animal in such a bad situation, but to see him freed is such a wonderful thing that my feelings can't be described.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-66951799612641440702010-12-17T01:39:14.204-05:002010-12-17T01:39:14.204-05:00His home seems to be comfortable.
The back figure...His home seems to be comfortable. <br />The back figure is pretty. <br /><br />Thank you. <br />rumarumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802179941417961681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41239231211052841202010-12-16T23:00:36.647-05:002010-12-16T23:00:36.647-05:00What a wonderful story Joan. That little raccoon i...What a wonderful story Joan. That little raccoon is so lucky you and your husband came along when you did, I hope he will be okay. The look of sadness on his face almost broke my heart. <br /><br />I really dislike traps like this, they are so cruel. I hope you disposed of the thing.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-44889584923781106732010-12-16T15:21:49.331-05:002010-12-16T15:21:49.331-05:00God Bless You. I am so thankful.God Bless You. I am so thankful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-35392263586899333052010-12-16T13:48:30.152-05:002010-12-16T13:48:30.152-05:00I just showed this post to my wife and asked me to...I just showed this post to my wife and asked me to thank you for her. She said you and your husband have kind hearts...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-77976759852109689322010-12-16T13:45:13.205-05:002010-12-16T13:45:13.205-05:00I knew I always like you guys a lot. Now I love yo...I knew I always like you guys a lot. Now I love you! I have to admit I got a bit misty reading this, first with sadness, then because you and your husband are so giving, and then for the very lucky racoon! You guys have just racked up MAJOR karma points...You just made my day!!!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-7596753812907296842010-12-16T12:50:50.867-05:002010-12-16T12:50:50.867-05:00Great ending, they are very intelligent and probab...Great ending, they are very intelligent and probably was saying thank you. So glad you were thereCarole Barketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18068078540295273489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-37969279833272327792010-12-16T11:00:41.551-05:002010-12-16T11:00:41.551-05:00Your pics said it all! Glad you were there to help...Your pics said it all! Glad you were there to help. 'hugs from afar'Cher' Shotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946818491901881410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-83569730824710754612010-12-15T22:44:14.844-05:002010-12-15T22:44:14.844-05:00This has got to be the best Christmas story ever!!...This has got to be the best Christmas story ever!!! Thank you so much for all the help to gave this poor little creature. God bless you and this lucky little raccoon.<br />Hugs, Mistaya mom, GailGail Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189808314223970576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-39332595513457610552010-12-15T19:36:36.569-05:002010-12-15T19:36:36.569-05:00Someone is running a trap line and this guy was un...Someone is running a trap line and this guy was unlucky enough to get caught. In Minnesota it is illegal to touch anyone elses traps..we had a similar situation with a beaver last spring..sad. I am sure your Raccoon was going to be just fine especially since he swam away:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-7303759525494968672010-12-15T18:30:35.191-05:002010-12-15T18:30:35.191-05:00What a terrifying thing for him to go through. But...What a terrifying thing for him to go through. But good for you for helping him and thanks for telling his story and getting such good photos. Our cruelty as a species is astounding.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-21028967010870474482010-12-15T18:05:06.660-05:002010-12-15T18:05:06.660-05:00Oh that's not a bad story, Joan... You two a...Oh that's not a bad story, Joan... You two are WONDERFUL people. You saved that little guy. People just don't think when they set out traps which could hurt other critters... That is what upsets me... <br /><br />Thanks for saving that little raccoon...<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-44282675769714385852010-12-15T16:39:39.674-05:002010-12-15T16:39:39.674-05:00Awwww....I'm glad you were able to save him. T...Awwww....I'm glad you were able to save him. The poor guy. I'm also glad no one was bitten in the process.Two Greyhound Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121726016336858051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-61887266587351718172010-12-15T14:31:40.709-05:002010-12-15T14:31:40.709-05:00That is such a sweet post. I know raccoons can be ...That is such a sweet post. I know raccoons can be vicious at times, but the look on this ones face just says it all. He looks like he could talk.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-70101206243013295482010-12-15T14:04:00.077-05:002010-12-15T14:04:00.077-05:00That story made me cry. I am so glad you chanced ...That story made me cry. I am so glad you chanced upon him and released him because, even if he did die, at least it was in the cold water but on land and, maybe, around others of his kind!RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-89444601781969190212010-12-15T12:11:07.812-05:002010-12-15T12:11:07.812-05:00nicenicePazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567652179692699929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-85229226435973503302010-12-15T11:40:30.978-05:002010-12-15T11:40:30.978-05:00You were in the right place and the right time. A...You were in the right place and the right time. And yes, it is a sad story even though it had a happy ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-52102858339306346442010-12-15T10:56:49.676-05:002010-12-15T10:56:49.676-05:00Phew! I was pretty sure you were gonna say he had ...Phew! I was pretty sure you were gonna say he had rabies, because seeing a raccoon who doesn't run away, in the daytime, screams rabies...<br /><br />And SO glad your hubby wore gloves! If either of you even got nipped in the tiniest of ways I would be SCREAMING at you to go get rabies shots immediately!!!<br /><br />Now, with that over.<br /><br />You two are awesome. Love you!Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-40304645761636987432010-12-15T10:56:33.168-05:002010-12-15T10:56:33.168-05:00Oh, how great that you were able to free him. poo...Oh, how great that you were able to free him. poor thing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-86872348813791704032010-12-15T10:03:19.620-05:002010-12-15T10:03:19.620-05:00That raccoon was so lucky it was you who came alon...That raccoon was so lucky it was you who came along and not someone else. Amazing how you can really see how scared he was!Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943128638748507880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-52234325470550330842010-12-15T10:02:37.660-05:002010-12-15T10:02:37.660-05:00fantastic story, we would have done the same thing...fantastic story, we would have done the same thing. i just hate that people set traps for anything. i don't get it and never have. good job on saving him and on your postMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-19719123685458997042010-12-15T09:51:01.763-05:002010-12-15T09:51:01.763-05:00Oh Joan, thank goodness you and your hubby came al...Oh Joan, thank goodness you and your hubby came along when you did! That poor racoon! I believe everything happens for a reason and it seems to be that ya'll were meant to save that poor little creature! Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-49775701449797485062010-12-15T08:26:16.190-05:002010-12-15T08:26:16.190-05:00What a wonderful thing you did, and I truly hope h...What a wonderful thing you did, and I truly hope he lived. What a story! And hopefully it was a good ending. He was probably already hypothermic which would explain his slow behavior. Thank you for the story, and I'm adding my own wishes for his recovery.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-11786546075898113752010-12-15T07:37:03.151-05:002010-12-15T07:37:03.151-05:00Great story... I hate to see animals
caught in t...Great story... I hate to see animals <br />caught in those situations. Glad your<br />husband set him/her free.fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673468419383240363noreply@blogger.com