Canadian Geese

It happened again today. 

A flock of Canadian Geese were crossing the LFT as I approached. I've quacked at them mercilessly but most of them just ignore me.

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I know it's only a matter of time before one of them pulls a gun on me.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 16, 2016 at 4:34pm

You can kinda tell the American ones. They're more obese, louder, cruder and generally more mean spirited than the Canadians, and they don't pay taxes either. Maybe they're smarter?

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 23, 2016 at 9:03pm

But you really have to be careful around the ones that wear shades, sport teardrop tattoos on their beaks and have a suspicious bulge under their wing feathers. You see some of them around town driving BMW's. Cops won't even get near them and believe me, around this time of year, you don't want to either.

Permalink Reply by Paul Lazzaro on March 2, 2017 at 7:29am

Yes, if they're Canadian, a stern talking-to should be enough to make them reconsider their behavior.

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on November 15, 2016 at 10:54am

It wouldn't surprise me.  Geese are jerks.  Look at how they pick on everybody.  They're lucky they're protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 23, 2016 at 3:50pm

Hmmm, didn't know that, although I was aware of the jerk factor. I figured they just didn't taste very good. Foie gras, anyone? 

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on November 16, 2016 at 4:45am

Canada (not Canadian) geese can attack. My son was attacked by one when he got too close to their nest. Mama goose flew at him and used the elbow of her wing as a club to whack him. He got six stitches in his head.

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 16, 2016 at 7:00am

Whoa.

I'm beginning to have second thoughts now about Canada. I was thinking I'd better get moving before they start constructing their wall. I always wanted to learn French.

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on November 16, 2016 at 11:57am

Quebec is irritating because all the automatic devices use French abbreviations, so good luck parking.

Permalink Reply by Bob Hoel on November 21, 2016 at 5:06am

After reading this thread, no one can say that cyclists don't have a sense of humor.  Quite entertaining!

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on November 22, 2016 at 4:00am

This thread is great fun, eh? ;)

Permalink Reply by Jon Cunningham on November 24, 2016 at 8:03am

I start to steadily ring my bell as I approach, and continue as I pass. They always move quickly out of the way. No problem. Works in the car with the horn as well. Just slowly creep up on them with steady toots. I never could understand why people will sit and back up traffic while geese block the road. I am not advocating hitting them, but with the above methods, they will remove themselves from harm on their own.

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 25, 2016 at 7:47am

I guess a little firm but gentle persuasion is most effective. Good to know, thx.

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