I think the map is B.S.  The area of upper Michigan that is dark blue only has a population of about 12 - unless you include mosquitoes and woodticks, and I didn't know they were able to tweet...

Two of our barn cats sleep on my horse's back at night. He moves very carefully to avoid them sliding off.

I believe someone once said something like "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it."  Sorry, I don't remember who, and it's probably not an exact quote, but close enough.

Red_Phoenix - this is why you go to a LICENSED tattoo studio, not to some hack's basement.

I'd take a Pit over a Lab any day of the week.

phResH1996 - I'm pro-gun, but what does a "gun free zone" have to do with this story?  It happened in Mexico, and Mexico is certainly not gun-free.

I was on my way to work here in central Wisconsin about a month ago.  I work 2nd shift, so it was about 5:00 p.m. and dusk-dark.  A bobcat crossed the road in front of me, and stopped on the shoulder to turn and keep an eye on me as I stopped the car to look at him.  He was very confident and unafraid, and I was kickin...more

dasco's an idiot.  Fey, you're right, and I think that's a wonderful idea.  Bobcats can be very successfully raised to be gentle, I know of two here in Wisconsin that have been with families for a decade.  Chips would make a wonderful wildlife ambassador.

I understand it's not a "tan", I was just using that as a term because I didn't know what else to call it.  It's still hideous-looking on his body, and I can't imagine how hideous it would be on his face - nor can I imagine who in the body-building world ever thought this would be a good idea to begin with!.  Isn't the...more