First the bees, now the acorns

Cloud · 11-29-2008, 10:26 PM

This stuff really freaks me out. If you hear any stories about crazy squirrels . . .

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...topnews&sub=AR

Elspode · 11-29-2008, 10:42 PM

There were plenty of hickory nuts here in the Midwest. Haven't noticed on the acorns, but I'll keep my eyes open now for sure.

Beestie · 11-29-2008, 10:53 PM

First I've heard of it. We have both squirrels and acorns. Not all that many acorns but a lot more than none. And the squirrels seem as hyper as usual but not moreso. And we live just outside DC in Virginia.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-30-2008, 01:14 AM

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ZenGum · 11-30-2008, 07:48 AM

Disturbing ... but not quite as disturbing as Bruce's pic!

Seriously, we are trashing this planet and it wouldn't surprise me if this is an unexpected result of something we have done. But on the other hand, I noticed that the article said last year was a bumper year for acorns. That means lots more squirrels. That means that this year, assuming a below-average-but-within-normal-range crop, all the acorns would be promptly consumed by the over-populated squirrels, creating the appearance of none at all. I hope it is something natural and self-correcting like that.

glatt · 11-30-2008, 08:29 AM

Our 2 oak trees (which are in the region this article is covering) have zero acorns, but the squirrels this year are the fattest I've seen them. I've commented on it a few times to my wife. They ate our jack o lantern. The entire thing. They are finding other food sources.

TheMercenary · 11-30-2008, 08:51 AM

It will be a problem for the deer as well. That is a good food source when the green is gone.

busterb · 11-30-2008, 09:04 AM

Best crop in years here. Street in front of house was yellow from crushed acorns

TheMercenary · 11-30-2008, 09:06 AM

We have not had a problem in the South with lack of acorns.

sweetwater · 11-30-2008, 09:26 AM

Too many squirrels here, as always, and there are some acorns - or at least caps and things left. I wonder if some of the negative press about ACORN during the presidential election was somehow responsible?

TheMercenary · 11-30-2008, 09:52 AM

Maybe they should just open up the season on squirrels and cull them out.

Aliantha · 11-30-2008, 03:15 PM

Dazza got chased by a squirrel in Vancouver. He thinks it was hungry.

monster · 11-30-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Dazza got chased by a squirrel in Vancouver. He thinks it was hungry.

See, even the squirrels know all Aussies are nuts!

Aliantha · 11-30-2008, 03:30 PM

We're not nuts. Some of us are a bit fruity though.

ZenGum · 11-30-2008, 05:24 PM

No, Monster, we just have BIG nuts.

11-29-2008, 10:26 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	First the bees, now the acorns This stuff really freaks me out. If you hear any stories about crazy squirrels . . . http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...topnews&sub=AR __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

11-29-2008, 10:42 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	There were plenty of hickory nuts here in the Midwest. Haven't noticed on the acorns, but I'll keep my eyes open now for sure. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-29-2008, 10:53 PM	#3
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	First I've heard of it. We have both squirrels and acorns. Not all that many acorns but a lot more than none. And the squirrels seem as hyper as usual but not moreso. And we live just outside DC in Virginia. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

11-30-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Gimme yur nuts . Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-30-2008, 07:48 AM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Disturbing ... but not quite as disturbing as Bruce's pic! Seriously, we are trashing this planet and it wouldn't surprise me if this is an unexpected result of something we have done. But on the other hand, I noticed that the article said last year was a bumper year for acorns. That means lots more squirrels. That means that this year, assuming a below-average-but-within-normal-range crop, all the acorns would be promptly consumed by the over-populated squirrels, creating the appearance of none at all. I hope it is something natural and self-correcting like that. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-30-2008, 08:29 AM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Our 2 oak trees (which are in the region this article is covering) have zero acorns, but the squirrels this year are the fattest I've seen them. I've commented on it a few times to my wife. They ate our jack o lantern. The entire thing. They are finding other food sources.

11-30-2008, 08:51 AM	#7
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	It will be a problem for the deer as well. That is a good food source when the green is gone. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-30-2008, 09:04 AM	#8
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Best crop in years here. Street in front of house was yellow from crushed acorns __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

11-30-2008, 09:06 AM	#9
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	We have not had a problem in the South with lack of acorns. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-30-2008, 09:26 AM	#10
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	Too many squirrels here, as always, and there are some acorns - or at least caps and things left. I wonder if some of the negative press about ACORN during the presidential election was somehow responsible? __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

11-30-2008, 09:52 AM	#11
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Maybe they should just open up the season on squirrels and cull them out. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-30-2008, 03:15 PM	#12
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Dazza got chased by a squirrel in Vancouver. He thinks it was hungry. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-30-2008, 03:30 PM	#14
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	We're not nuts. Some of us are a bit fruity though. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-30-2008, 05:24 PM	#15
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	No, Monster, we just have BIG nuts. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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