I think I have a new 'pet'...

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:08 am

I seem to have acquired a resident toad! (No, I'm not being derogatory to the other half, lol!) I keep finding this toad just inside my kitchen door every afternoon and the bizarre thing is, I have no idea how he's getting in!:-3

The only thing I can think of is that he has a bloody good aim at the catflap, but it seems pretty unlikely. I first saw him when I pulled the shed down a few days ago and burnt it, depriving the poor toad of his hideaway I guess.

Still, he's huge and I really don't think the corner of my kitchen is the best place for him...he seriously doesn't want to meet my monster cat! I guess it wouldn't hurt to think of a name for him in the meantime though.:-3

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:11 am

Do you think he's a former Prince?? and maybe you should kiss him???:D

Okay, maybe not.....

how about Darwin for a name?

I had a big toad that used to hang out on my front porch everynight for a summer, we'd go out and talk to him like he was a friendly neighbor!:wah:

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:14 am

WonderWendy3;949996 wrote: Do you think he's a former Prince?? and maybe you should kiss him???:D

Okay, maybe not.....

how about Darwin for a name?

I had a big toad that used to hang out on my front porch everynight for a summer, we'd go out and talk to him like he was a friendly neighbor!:wah:

:wah::wah:

I heard that if you lick 'em a few times, you get hallucinations enough to make you think it's a prince...damn, should have tried that with some of my exes!:D

Darwin's cool, now I'll be able to introduce him, especially when the MIL turns up!:sneaky:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:16 am

Now about this toad.........is his name Arthur and does he have a brother called Norman:-3Also if he answers to Fred........he owes me some money:sneaky:;):-4

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:19 am

There was panic in the parlours and howling in the halls,

There was crying in the cow-sheds and shrieking in the stalls,

When the Toad- came- home!

When the Toad- came- home!

There was smashing in of window and crashing in of door,

There was chivvying of weasels that fainted on the floor,

When the Toad-came home!

Bang! go the drums!

The trumpeters are tooting and the soldiers are saluting,

And the cannon they are shooting and the motor-cars are hooting,

As the- Hero- comes!

Shout- Hoo-ray!

And let each one of the crowd try and shout it very loud,

In honour of an animal of whom you’re justly proud,

For it’s Toad’s- great- day!

Id call him Ichabod:D

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:20 am

Carolly;950008 wrote: Now about this toad.........is his name Arthur and does he have a brother called Norman:-3Also if he answers to Fred........he owes me some money:sneaky:;):-4

I'll try and make him cough up as best I can for you mate!:D

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:21 am

Chezzie;950011 wrote: There was panic in the parlours and howling in the halls,

There was crying in the cow-sheds and shrieking in the stalls,

When the Toad- came- home!

When the Toad- came- home!

There was smashing in of window and crashing in of door,

There was chivvying of weasels that fainted on the floor,

When the Toad-came home!

Bang! go the drums!

The trumpeters are tooting and the soldiers are saluting,

And the cannon they are shooting and the motor-cars are hooting,

As the- Hero- comes!

Shout- Hoo-ray!

And let each one of the crowd try and shout it very loud,

In honour of an animal of whom you’re justly proud,

For it’s Toad’s- great- day!

Id call him Ichabod:D

LOL!!! Fantastic Chezzie!!!

Ichabod...why does that ring a bell?

It'll come to me in a minute....

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:01 am

Darwin, Ichabod... might prefer a toad house outside... you can make one out of an old clay flowerpot by knocking out a half-moon shape on the top rim of the flowerpot as a door and flipping it topside down out in the garden... he'd likely prefer to be placed near some water that he can access.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:11 am

G-man;950111 wrote: Darwin, Ichabod... might prefer a toad house outside... you can make one out of an old clay flowerpot by knocking out a half-moon shape on the top rim of the flowerpot as a door and flipping it topside down out in the garden... he'd likely prefer to be placed near some water that he can access.
G-Man-- The Toad whisperer..

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:16 am

What does one feed a toad

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:16 pm

YZGI;950138 wrote: G-Man-- The Toad whisperer..

:wah::wah:

jimbo;950229 wrote: toadsted sandwhiches

pinky if he has started staying out late all ready put your foot down and be sure he has toad the line

:wah::wah:

Make sure you check his stools:D

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:21 pm

He's your new familiar Pinky! I'd call him a good luck charm.

---------------- Listening to: Staind - Its Been Awhile via FoxyTunes

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:46 pm

Pinky;949985 wrote: I seem to have acquired a resident toad! (No, I'm not being derogatory to the other half, lol!) I keep finding this toad just inside my kitchen door every afternoon and the bizarre thing is, I have no idea how he's getting in!:-3

The only thing I can think of is that he has a bloody good aim at the catflap, but it seems pretty unlikely. I first saw him when I pulled the shed down a few days ago and burnt it, depriving the poor toad of his hideaway I guess.

Still, he's huge and I really don't think the corner of my kitchen is the best place for him...he seriously doesn't want to meet my monster cat! I guess it wouldn't hurt to think of a name for him in the meantime though.:-3
Call him "Lunch"! :p I hear frog legs tastes a lot like chicken! :wah:

(before being stoned, only kidding!)

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:51 pm

quite partial to toad in the hole:-3

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:21 pm

Chezzie;950328 wrote: quite partial to toad in the hole:-3
I bet you are--Sorry just feeling a bit froggy at the moment..

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:48 pm

Just give him a little top hat and cane and see what he does...........He may perform for ya...............and only you................

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Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:51 pm

YZGI;950355 wrote: I bet you are--Sorry just feeling a bit froggy at the moment..

you sound a little croaky:D

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:53 pm

along-for-the-ride;950395 wrote: Just give him a little top hat and cane and see what he does...........He may perform for ya...............and only you................

"Won't you come home, Bill Bailey.................won't you come home.........."

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:20 pm

jimbo;950229 wrote: toadsted sandwhiches

pinky if he has started staying out late all ready put your foot down and be sure he has toad the line

:o

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

You are hurting my rib-its by making me laugh so hard!

Pinky · Post by **Pinky** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:39 pm

Hehe...thanks for making me snort my tea this early in the morning guys, cracking up here!:wah:

I'm going to follow G's advice and make him a toad home...then he can be toad in the hole!:wah:

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:31 am

Pinky;950019 wrote: LOL!!! Fantastic Chezzie!!!

Ichabod...why does that ring a bell?

It'll come to me in a minute....
Spot - it's under his name.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:04 am

Well I was reffering to:

The 1949 Disney film adaptation The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, the character's full name is given as "J. Thaddeus Toad, Esq."

My ditty was Toad's Last Little Song on Toad of Toad Hall...