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Carolina Photo Guy

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"Out Shopping"

I went outside and caught this little boy doing some shopping. I had about 5 seconds before he faded out of sight.

Enjoy.
 
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Vermontster

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Nice one Pete. Sorry to hear about your cats losing some crap the other day. On the bright side, its nothing more than a tasty tootsie roll for my dogs! Apparently we felt some of y'alls quake way up north here. A guy came running done the hall and excitedly ran into my office asking if I felt the earthquake? I said no, and then he said he didn't either, but apparently some talking heads on the radio said we did.
 
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Mike150

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Our building is only one floor so once I realized an earthquake was happening (my first one) I got up and started walking toward the emergency exit door. That's when I was passed by our CFO. He was waving his arms in a panic and yelling "Everyone Get Out! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!.

I actually stopped for a few seconds and laughed at him.
 
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jengajoh

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I didn't feel it, but most people I know said it was really scary. I heard it, though, but I thought my noisy roommate had come home. I was in my basement at the time. Apparently my whole office building felt like it was swaying. This is the only time I can say I wish I had been at work.
 
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Mike150

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jengajoh said:
I didn't feel it, but most people I know said it was really scary. I heard it, though, but I thought my noisy roommate had come home. I was in my basement at the time. Apparently my whole office building felt like it was swaying. This is the only time I can say I wish I had been at work.
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Consider yourself fortunate that you did miss it. I've always been able to remain calm during stressful events. I did so this time, but only for a few moments. Initially, I thought something hit the building. Then it sounded like something very heavy being drug across the roof. When the floor and shelving started shaking, realized what was happening and got up to leave. I didn't realize till later that the more it shook, the more nervous I got and the more my composure started to erode. I must point out that I have emphysema and strenuous physical activity is a real problem for me, but before it was over, I was running for the door just to get out of there. I had to sit in the parking lot and perform my breathing control exercises..
 
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Mike150

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At the base of our front steps is a small planter (8x8) that just never got planted this year. Upon returning from work today, I looked in the pot and found this frog/toad (I don't know the difference) digging his way into the pot.

Now this critter has been at the house most of the summer sitting on the edge of the driveway under the spotlights. I've never seen him in the grass or dirt. I can only assume he is prepareing himself for the impending hurricane this weekend.

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AxeMan - Rick S.

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Mike150 said:
I can only assume he is prepareing himself for the impending hurricane this weekend.
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Burrowing offers protection from predators, from high temperatures and from dessication. Therefore many anurans often dig themselves (most often digging backwards using their feet, which are often equipped with spade-like tubercles) into the mud.

When the dry season starts, these frogs burrow into the soil and become dormant. During the extended dry season, which can last several months, these frogs perform a neat trick: they shed several intact layers of skin, forming a virtually waterproof cocoon that envelopes the entire body, leaving only the nostrils exposed, which allows them to breathe. These herpetological mummies remain in their cocoons for the duration of the dry season. When the rains return, the frogs free themselves of their shrouds and make their way up through the moist soil to the surface.

<taken from the web>
 
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Mike150

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AxeMan said:
Burrowing offers protection from predators, from high temperatures and from dessication. Therefore many anurans often dig themselves (most often digging backwards using their feet, which are often equipped with spade-like tubercles) into the mud.

When the dry season starts, these frogs burrow into the soil and become dormant. During the extended dry season, which can last several months, these frogs perform a neat trick: they shed several intact layers of skin, forming a virtually waterproof cocoon that envelopes the entire body, leaving only the nostrils exposed, which allows them to breathe. These herpetological mummies remain in their cocoons for the duration of the dry season. When the rains return, the frogs free themselves of their shrouds and make their way up through the moist soil to the surface.

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Rick, if I correctly understood what you typed, it simply means that "Frogs Dig". It hasn't been HOT or DRY here for the last week, so I guess he's afraid of that red tailed hawk that only shows up now and then.
 
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AxeMan - Rick S.

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I did a web search on why toads / frogs burrow. I was curious too, never know they did that on dry? land. That's what I can up with. I would guess your right, it afraid of something, too early for hibernation

Thanks for sharing the photo, you learn something everyday. :cool:
 
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