Off Subject: How to get rid of ground wasps.

[Giant_Jackpot]

This was a great read! All ideas sound good but the Lutefisk was the best one. My in-laws are 100% Norwegian and I have to put up with that stinky stuff every Christmas. NOT GOOD!

Ebass. I have used the spray stuff and it works great and keeps you far enough away from the activity that you don't have to run too fast when the start coming at you Two cans is a must just in case.

[Granny]

Crappie Tom,
Now the wood chuck is a whole different story. Yes, you can call doctor Remington to come and take care of it but why not have some fun. All you need is some really heavy fishing line, a fishing pole or a pair of gloves, and a wooden stake.
Step 1: Run about 25 yards of fishing line out(you can leave it on your rod for extra fight).
Step 2: Pound the wooden stake on the opposite side of the hole from you.
Step 3: Tie a noose in the fishing line and place the loop around the hole. The stake should be inside this loop!
Step 4: Almost forgot have a couple beers.
Step 5: Prop yourself up and wait for the wood chuck to pop his head up.
Step 6: Put gloves on and grab line if not using you fishing rod.
Step 7: Take in any loose line and "set the noose."
Step 8: Hold on for dear life.

[can it be luck?]

I wonder if some of these tactics could be applied on the "devil rays" that are thought to inhabit Lake Superior? KILL THE RAYS!!!

[CrappieJohn]

As long as we are all out on a thin limb here...If you have squirrel problems-getting into feeders etc- wire a cob of corn to the arm of a mechanical clay pigeon thrower and tie a long line to the release. Anchor and cock the thing where squirrels frequent and run the release cord into your house being careful not to pinch the line. When said trouble maker hops onboard for din-din, pull the cord. Try aiming it over your neighbors back yard. Ain't anything funnier than an airborne treerat going 70 mph. You'll rip your knickers.

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Sure life happens- why wait....The Crapster....good fishing guys!
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[JoJo]

Anyone heard from EBass?

Geez man, if you're still alive, give us a report.

Jo

[JP Z]

Crappie Tom,

Does that Clay thrower idea actually work?? Cause that would be a very fun project some winter.

[CrappieJohn]

JPZ...Ohhhhh yes! Mount the corn so that the cob restes against the lip that the clay fits into. That will leave about two and a half inches of blade for the squirrel to stand on....they have to be standing ON the blade in front of the cob of corn for it to work really good. They do not seem to mind the ride. I have had one come back that had a distictive marking on it's leg four times before he had enough of the fun. I've got a park in my back yard with a creek running thru it and I launched one squirrel across the creek by about thirty feet. They are like cats almost, landing with thier feet and legs stretched out in front of them and upon lift-off the look on trhier faces resembles a basset hound with it'd head out the car window while going down the hiway.

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[BLACKJACK]

EBass, are you still with us? Inquiring minds would like to know the results of your campaign!! Haven't heard any reports in the news of anyone being hurt by pyrotechnic displays over the weekend, but now you're starting to get us all worried!!!

[EBass]

I'm here but didn't get to them. Too much time chasing bass, of course. (notables were a 17, 18, and 19" for Saturday - for you bass lovers)

I guess for phase one and since I have it available I'm going to go with good ol 87 octane. I don't know about lighting it though. Insurance may not cover co-vert wasp operations:0 I may pick up some smoke balls for cover - I'm going to be installing two trolling motors on two boats tonight so I will con Bill-E-Bazz into assisting me with some cross fire or something.

Do you guys think that 10PM is too early?

[Dr. Bob]

A man left work one Friday afternoon.
But instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend,
fishing with the boys and spending his entire paycheck.

When he finally appeared at home, Sunday night,
he was confronted by his very angry wife
and was barraged for nearly 2 hours with a tirade about his actions.

Finally his wife stopped the nagging and simply said to him
"How would you like it if you didn't see me for 2 or 3 days?"

To which he replied, "That would be fine with me."

Monday went by and he didn't see his wife. Tuesday
and Wednesday came and went, and he didn't see her.

On Thursday, the swelling went down just enough
where he could see her, a little, out of the corner of his left eye.

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[swampman]

Thats funny doctor bob to close to home but funny.E BASS this has got to the point where you cant sell us all out by taking some easy way out like SCOTT S suggested . you have brought this upon yourself by asking for our help and now its time to deliver, gas , fireworks i dont care but step up to the plate and make us proud.

[Granny]

This post keeps getting better and better....as long as we hear from EBASS soon! I may go out and buy a clay thrower just to try it out. I'm sure McGuyver would have liked to use some of these ideas. Keep em coming!

[Dr. Bob]

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[EBass]

CNN News Flash. There was a terrible disturbance last night around 9PM in the St. Louis Park area, specifically EBass's home.

Witnesses says that, "It was a huge flame coming outa the ground. I had to bring my children inside. It was to terrible to watch."

General EBass consulted with the FM Joint Chiefs of Staff on the possible approaches. After gathering the facts and looking in his garage EBass decided that good ol gasoline would be the first and hopefully the final stage of phase one.

A recon mission was under way around dusk. Contracted agent Redneck Rob got up close and personal. He reported that a few straglers are still coming in. The main wave of offence was put back about 45 mins to allow the cover of darkness to be the cloak.

After a few beers went by the staging began. For safety reasons a garden hose and a big bucket of water was in place along with a fire extinguisher.

Redneck Rob took matters into his own hands as EBass was swilling and "wasting time". Rob poured the gas down the hole and poured a lot of it. Then with a paper towel half soaked in gas he flicked his bic and tossed the flaming paper towel towards the enemies dug out position.

(I wish I had a camera, you all would've been SO proud!!)

Flames shot about three feet high and started toasting the general area. Some water was used to not let the fire get out of control. (Which it kinda did for a min)

The flames went on for about 1/2 hour before we put them out and laid the enemines to rest.

Confirmation of sucess hasn't been given out as of yet. EBass was running late to work and didn't check on ground zero. Operation recap will be underway @ 17:30 this evening.

A side note Bill-E-Bazz was there and made sure everything went smooth as he has Paper Wasps at his place in St. Paul. So Shock and Awe #2 maybe underway once the enemies hide out is located.

Thanks for everyone suggestions. I'm pretty sure they were toasted!! Now about the ground contamination.

[Granny]

Way to kick some a$$ EBASS!!
Ground contamination could have been minimized with the M-80's. The explosions would have dispersed the contaminated materials and left a less concentrated area. Sounds like a good spot to put a fire pit now. Good to hear the mission was a success!

[BLACKJACK]

Way to go Ebass!! We're all proud of you!! Glad to hear you went with good old gas, we'd have all been sorely disapointed to hear any sevin stories. And good job on recruiting the fool, I mean person, to light the gas for you!!! That was the best move you made!!!! Kind of reminds me of the time I hit a cantalope sized rock with my riding lawn mower, sheared the pin and drove the blade up thru the deck. Now my wife won't let me mow the lawn anymore Kind of wished I'd have saved that rock and had it bronzed!!

Flame on!!

[Bill-E-Bazz]

Was a quick strike and ambush. Went very smoothly as we conquered the ever evil wasp. We had sent spies out before sunset to watch the activities and movements of the evil squadron. It was a very beautiful shock and awe campaign set up by Gen. Ebass. Glad I could be a part of this experience!!

[swampman]

E BASS & PYRRO BAZZ awsome job i knew you wouldnt dissapoint us , to bad you didnt have a camera to show us pics of the battle front but a job well done . thanks for letting us share in this major operation. if you have any other jobs that require our expertice we are all heer for you.

[Hookmaster]

The solution I've used several times for ground wasps is a Raid Bug Bomb. Wait 'til after dark when most have returned to roost. Set off the bomb (water-activated) next to the hole (kinda like a smoke bomb) and cover with a plastic garbage bag to hold in the insecticide. Uncover before first light the next morning. Any stragglers will enter the hive and leave soon after. A little safer, but not as exciting as gasoline.