Mouse problems

Heeven I agree with the others in saying that I think the animal who died under your floor boards was bigger than a mouse. I can't see a mouse having that much of a stench.

Mac and Montana: It wasn't seeing the mice, it was seeing what they did with them in that movie. Ugh!

I can imagine

I know this is old but still relevant (funny):

Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit).

Therefore if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.
Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls.

Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of the mouse.

Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method.

Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist-off method.

Mouse balls are not usually static-sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.

Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately. It is recommended each replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.

Any customer missing his balls should contact the local personnel in charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.

hahahaha!!! That's a riot!

Getting back to Never Cry Wolf: I read that book several years ago and found it to be very entertaining. As always, after I read a book like that, I do a little research on the background. Turns out the writer, Farley Mowatt, (I think that was his name) made a lot of stuff up in the book. Apparently he wasn't in the region nearly as long as he claimed to be and much of what he wrote was pure conjecture. His reputation was tarnished, to say the least. Publicly vilified and the object of derision by quite a few scholars, if I recall correctly. But the book is still entertaining and the movie was good as well.

That's interesting news Gus. Thanks for the heads up ;-)

The exact same thing happens to me! I was standing in the corner of my kitchen, cooking, when one bit me on the toe (i had unknowingly cornered it with my foot between cabinets). Now I will not go near there in bare feet! Once I heard little mouse noises and went with a wastebasket to catch it, turned out to be a beetle. I pay $600/month for my share of the apt. (1200/month total) which is ridiculously high (It's standard for on campus) and it's really run down.

Hey there Montanta,

Found the perfect mouse repeller for you and it doesn't cost all that much.




ThinkGeek Airzooka

Launch A Full Air Assault - Without Ever Leaving The Ground!

Airzooka is the 'fun gun' that blows a harmless ball of air towards any object, person (or animal!). The airball will travel up to thirty feet and beyond...

Cackle with amusement as, seemingly from nowhere, you are able to mess up a person's hair, ruffle their shirt, dress, or TPS reports from a distance, or just plain blow 'em away!.

LOL Butrfly. That's one heck of a contraption ;-)