tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post3954168983954533916..comments2024-03-13T04:40:03.184-07:00Comments on I'm Retired -- Adventures of a Simpler Life: More Than You Probably Wanted to KnowCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-10929488682416369512016-03-14T07:31:42.039-07:002016-03-14T07:31:42.039-07:00I didn't realise they still thrive in your par...I didn't realise they still thrive in your part of the world. Such a pre-historic looking creature. Other than cars and humans I don't expect they have many predators.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-2121804576820620912016-03-12T04:04:43.455-08:002016-03-12T04:04:43.455-08:00The armadillo looks smaller than I imagined.The armadillo looks smaller than I imagined.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-37011231537583070842016-03-10T22:42:54.027-08:002016-03-10T22:42:54.027-08:00Interesting creature and obviously good to have ar...Interesting creature and obviously good to have around, well they would be for me.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-65971242965799735362016-03-10T20:12:25.357-08:002016-03-10T20:12:25.357-08:00Greetings! I have not seen a live armadillos befor...Greetings! I have not seen a live armadillos before. Anything that eats roaches and fire ants is also a friend of mine. Thank you for the interesting facts and story. I am following you on GFC. Have a beautiful day!Nancy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790364807514237397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-84724872292087988532016-03-10T11:16:03.948-08:002016-03-10T11:16:03.948-08:00They sound like great guests - the sort of visitor...They sound like great guests - the sort of visitor we probably wouldn't mind. They don't have any nasty tricks like bite or smell?Anne@ArtyGreen in Paradise https://www.blogger.com/profile/09611134831811637266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-7673579528041791442016-03-10T06:34:01.496-08:002016-03-10T06:34:01.496-08:00How exciting! We have seen them in the yard, along...How exciting! We have seen them in the yard, along with possums, but did not have them settle in. I had no idea they reproduced in quads of all the same sex. Really amazing creatures.Olde Dame Penniwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871888334179316997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-38755066239451726692016-03-10T03:41:12.996-08:002016-03-10T03:41:12.996-08:00I always had this idea (mistaken obviously though)...I always had this idea (mistaken obviously though) that armadillos only lived in Sth America, so I found your post so enlightening, Cynthia. How fabulous to have one under your deck. And thank you for all those interesting facts about armadillos. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594244181463706442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-65519645119650194672016-03-10T03:09:40.042-08:002016-03-10T03:09:40.042-08:00How sweet they know to find your place, to hussle ...How sweet they know to find your place, to hussle around, maybe it is your Erma!biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-25479822192626385572016-03-09T23:24:33.593-08:002016-03-09T23:24:33.593-08:00Those are some armadillo facts I did not know. Wow...Those are some armadillo facts I did not know. Wow to sleep for 18.5 hrs.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-39867116046631038082016-03-09T22:27:22.547-08:002016-03-09T22:27:22.547-08:00I have never come across one before but they seem ...I have never come across one before but they seem harmless enough.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-2985833432769435062016-03-09T17:11:27.289-08:002016-03-09T17:11:27.289-08:00They do seem kind of creepy to me, but if they eat...They do seem kind of creepy to me, but if they eat roaches they are awesome! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-34632367482490555962016-03-09T15:48:15.058-08:002016-03-09T15:48:15.058-08:00Your grandson was right. They don't fare well...Your grandson was right. They don't fare well jumping up when a vehicle is over them. They also roll when they're being chased...learned that as Hubby tried years ago to catch one. When he would get close, it would curl up and roll down the hill faster than either could run.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-17360684282352986102016-03-09T15:34:36.108-08:002016-03-09T15:34:36.108-08:00Still don't like armadillos, not cute at all, ...Still don't like armadillos, not cute at all, prefer our alligator.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-9416818095458762262016-03-09T14:36:54.646-08:002016-03-09T14:36:54.646-08:00Cynthia, I am so interested in your armadillo fact...Cynthia, I am so interested in your armadillo facts. Now, I want one under my deck, too. However, I seem to only get porcupines (that do not eat either fire ants or roaches). Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-64109961347995223062016-03-09T13:56:49.724-08:002016-03-09T13:56:49.724-08:00Good news Erma is back, she may be ugly but she...Good news Erma is back, she may be ugly but she's as tough as anything if she gives birth to four all at the same time.... good job you told us they all had soft shells, otherwise that's a big ouch!!! Sorry you've had difficulty leaving a comment on my blog, think I need a big overhaul at LWW.... just need the time to do it, but as always I always appreciate all your comments :)<br />Have a lovely week<br />Wren xLittle Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-33794040203406706662016-03-09T13:44:03.051-08:002016-03-09T13:44:03.051-08:00Me, too!Me, too!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-66616143958724324182016-03-09T13:43:17.388-08:002016-03-09T13:43:17.388-08:00Love it Bob the Border Collie!! Perfect even for ...Love it Bob the Border Collie!! Perfect even for a she! How about a photo sometime?:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-35785477284425076202016-03-09T13:15:37.648-08:002016-03-09T13:15:37.648-08:00And COCKROACHES, too excited over the fire ants to...And COCKROACHES, too excited over the fire ants to notice the wretched filthy<br />"roaches".<br />That makes the rather ugly armadillos, a "double life long friend of mine".<br />ColinHuggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-71288091815668011552016-03-09T13:12:12.265-08:002016-03-09T13:12:12.265-08:00Anything that eats "fire ants" is a frie...Anything that eats "fire ants" is a friend of mine.<br />ColinHuggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-35922587790047460822016-03-09T13:06:41.082-08:002016-03-09T13:06:41.082-08:00It is beautiful animal but I am afraid of it. Is i...It is beautiful animal but I am afraid of it. Is it dangerous - and is it reptile? But it is so sleepy creatureGosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.com