It's Gonna Get Ugly Before It Gets Worse

That's what my co-worker said last night after a grueling three and a half day work week, with the prospect of a two day week to follow. Mandatory plant shut down Monday and Tuesday for the second time in two months, and probably not the last time this month. Most of us don't bother to come in on Fridays, since there's usually no work to do. Things are getting worrisome. Might be time to explore new avenues of employment.

I wonder if the good folks at "Rodenator Pro" are hiring? This is a wonderful business that provides "Professional Squirrel Detonation".

Just savor that one for a minute.

Yes, these are professional squirrel assassins who were hired by the city of Spokane Washington to eradicate an estimated 100 to 150 little nut eaters. Their method of choice? Pump propane and oxygen into squirrel tunnels, then send an electric spark that causes an explosion. The shock waves "kill the squirrels and collapse their tunnels - but in a humane way".

Yeah, I can see that.

Park officials warn they will be blasting all week, as timing is crucial. Must detonate the prey before they can reproduce! Thus, the company's motto: "Their population is exploding, now so will they!". Hopefully, there are no gas leaks in the vicinity, or there could be more than squirrels flying.

This method is also reputed to be effective against the saber-toothed-gopher, a cunning and resourceful opponent! The Neanderthals tried to eradicate them, and look what happened. When was the last time you saw a Neanderthal?

Those in the Spokane area might want to reschedule any plans to picnic this weekend. The screams of the mangled survivors trapped underground might put one off one's bologna.