#107 - All of the land I can see would reverberate with her mighty, yet horrific, scream. It really gives my scales a shake. It would be worth it just one time.
It took me a while to catch on to the lizard's point of view. Traitors and court intrigue, I'm looking forward to the next installment. Geckos are the most common lizard here abouts. My dog dug up a desert turtle earlier this summer and brought it to me in her mouth. Didn't hurt it, but the dog wouldn't leave it alone. I tried relocating it to my neighbor's yard, but it returned to its nesting place among the Mexican Birds of Paradise bushes in my backyard. So I took it to a neighbor's yard down the block.
Hi K.C. I should have suggested reading Part 1 first. That would probably help if readers hadn't read it. I'll have to think about another installment. Thanks for saying! Blue Belly lizards are local to us here in the Bay Area. Seems dogs, and cats, want to show us what they've been up to. What they fix on is entertaining - most of the time.
I just read Part 1, very authentic royal voice and outlook. Well, you put the link there, didn't you? I should have clicked on it. You are correct about dogs and cats, that was what my dog was doing when it brought me the turtle; it was seeking praise. I have enjoyed reading about the Lizard King and will read additional installments if you write them.
It is a battle for sure. They are relentless. I, too, have waved the white flag. "My garden is now on my front porch." - Pretty smart. BTW, re my gopher problem, Sharron B referred me to your Gopher Farm. : )
Oh, that was awesome, James. Many battles and terrors, including The White (the most fearsome all I think) to handle and hold. No more veggies, only the precipice of war.
Oh, the drama in Lizard Land! I had no idea. I thought they just dozed on rocks in the sun and slept in the woodpile. As for gophers, you can go by The Gopher Farm in Santa Cruz and they will offer you a bounty to blow their nasty little heads off. It is the only sure solution. I like this plan: "The head(s) of the snake must be cut off. There cannot be peace in my Kingdom until the threat is removed. There is no other way." Gives me ideas...
Ha! Well, I know of Sharon's Gopher Farm, but I thought you were talking about a real place down in S.C.?? Which was odd. I think "offer you a bounty" threw me off. Never heard of a gopher bounty before. Pretty funny. : )
Sharon’s home in Porter Gulch is actually called Gopher Farm. Sometimes they put out a sign that says” Gopher Barbecue Saturday. You kill ‘em , we grill ‘em”. Sometimes there is a sign that says, “Gophers: Catch your own. $1 ea. We pay you.” You know, just to make their neighbors laugh.
That gave "my scales a shake" too, James. As a fellow traveler from the lizard lattitudes, I enjoyed reading this tale of the quest for back yard territorial dominance. My money is on the cat.
Really enjoyed this, cowboy. Thanks for the smiles.
It took me a while to catch on to the lizard's point of view. Traitors and court intrigue, I'm looking forward to the next installment. Geckos are the most common lizard here abouts. My dog dug up a desert turtle earlier this summer and brought it to me in her mouth. Didn't hurt it, but the dog wouldn't leave it alone. I tried relocating it to my neighbor's yard, but it returned to its nesting place among the Mexican Birds of Paradise bushes in my backyard. So I took it to a neighbor's yard down the block.
Hi K.C. I should have suggested reading Part 1 first. That would probably help if readers hadn't read it. I'll have to think about another installment. Thanks for saying! Blue Belly lizards are local to us here in the Bay Area. Seems dogs, and cats, want to show us what they've been up to. What they fix on is entertaining - most of the time.
I just read Part 1, very authentic royal voice and outlook. Well, you put the link there, didn't you? I should have clicked on it. You are correct about dogs and cats, that was what my dog was doing when it brought me the turtle; it was seeking praise. I have enjoyed reading about the Lizard King and will read additional installments if you write them.
Whoa! Good luck in the battle zone!
The struggle is real, Ron. We have waved the white flag…they own us. My garden is now on my front porch.
It is a battle for sure. They are relentless. I, too, have waved the white flag. "My garden is now on my front porch." - Pretty smart. BTW, re my gopher problem, Sharron B referred me to your Gopher Farm. : )
Always fascinating James!
Thank you, Jim!!
Oh, that was awesome, James. Many battles and terrors, including The White (the most fearsome all I think) to handle and hold. No more veggies, only the precipice of war.
Thank you very much Victor. I most appreciate it. "The White (the most fearsome all I think)" : )
Oh, the drama in Lizard Land! I had no idea. I thought they just dozed on rocks in the sun and slept in the woodpile. As for gophers, you can go by The Gopher Farm in Santa Cruz and they will offer you a bounty to blow their nasty little heads off. It is the only sure solution. I like this plan: "The head(s) of the snake must be cut off. There cannot be peace in my Kingdom until the threat is removed. There is no other way." Gives me ideas...
It is a War of the Worlds in our own backyards. I'll check out The Gopher Farm. Hope to hear your ideas in the near future!
Here is the gopher farm. She is one of your subscribers
https://sharonhudson.substack.com/
Ha! Well, I know of Sharon's Gopher Farm, but I thought you were talking about a real place down in S.C.?? Which was odd. I think "offer you a bounty" threw me off. Never heard of a gopher bounty before. Pretty funny. : )
Sharon’s home in Porter Gulch is actually called Gopher Farm. Sometimes they put out a sign that says” Gopher Barbecue Saturday. You kill ‘em , we grill ‘em”. Sometimes there is a sign that says, “Gophers: Catch your own. $1 ea. We pay you.” You know, just to make their neighbors laugh.
Porter Gulch rings a bell from somewhere long ago.
Nicely done Ron. Intriguing narrative that drags you in by the scales. Hope you make it back from the night raid.
Thank you, Bob! Yes, it is a dangerous mission. : )
Dogs and ground squirrels. It’s God’s will.
I think so!
That gave "my scales a shake" too, James. As a fellow traveler from the lizard lattitudes, I enjoyed reading this tale of the quest for back yard territorial dominance. My money is on the cat.
Really enjoyed this, cowboy. Thanks for the smiles.
Hi, Jim. Thank you very much. I know the iguanas are really a problem in some areas of Florida. Hope they aren't taking over in your area.
We are co-existing for the moment. I send pictures of them to the grandchildren. They think they're cool.