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RATS

The cute mice just became the nasty rats.

Sure, we were interested in getting the vermin out of here; but somehow the objects of our disaffection were not 'the enemy'. We have rebooted our program.

Suddenly, there are scratchings in the walls, stolen dog food, comings and goings that are driving Franklin nuts. None of the traps have been 'taken'; the nice humane looking ones from DeCon (well they still kill, you just cannot see the body).

The Terminix termite guy was here for the annual inspection and he came in to report; no termites but plenty of signs of rats. He said, while it was not his 'business', the only thing was the big wooden trap and lots of them. I also gave in and realized that keeping the dog's food in 'bare' bags was not a good idea either. Duuuhhh. What else would reward the rats for coming inside and then looking all over the house for more more more?

Oh did I mention that last night when I went out to the garage refrigerator a little rat jumped off the shelf over the fridge, bounced off my arm, and took off for parts unknown? That did it.

So.

There are a bunch of real traps set. There is a big GI can for the dog food to sit in. There are no dead bodies yet but there is a wary scrambling. We shall see. Franklin is still muttering and whining but we promise early relief.