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Karen Davis's avatar

Ohhhhh so sorry about the skunk in the house! Wishing you rain.

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Ken Lamberton's avatar

Thanks Karen...yeah, still dealing with the smell...sometimes I think someone is brewing coffee!

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Pat Bean's avatar

I like your backyard Ken.

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Ken Lamberton's avatar

Me too! Feel free to visit any time!

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Arlene Ripley's avatar

OMG what a nightmare about the skunk!! More envy about the blue-throated, I'm down to 4 common species, the Anna's of which will be the only one to spend the winter.

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Ken Lamberton's avatar

And this morning the Flame-colored Tanager is back!

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SpinyCactusflower's avatar

My gosh, we share your drought frustration from a couple hundred miles away & even smell skunk from your descriptions! The folk remedy of crushed tomatoes; canned, diced, whole or sliced, even ketchup or juice rubbed onto clothes, skin, feathers, furnishings or fur works wonders to alleviate that unsavory smell. Rub, rinse, repeat if needed. Good luck & hopes for rain ☔️ 🌧️

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Ken Lamberton's avatar

When we moved into the place 15 years ago, I found giant cans

of tomato juice under the sink...I had no idea what they were for but should have taken it as a warning!

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michael hogan's avatar

Yecch! Have had some experience when our dog got sprayed by a skunk. But the whole house? That's a spray of epic proportions. You and your wife have my deepest sympathy.

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