Guinea Pigs
Grandad September 27th, 2008
According to Wikipedia…..
Guinea Pig
The Guinea pig (also commonly called the cavy after its scientific name) is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not pigs, nor do they come from Guinea. They are native to the Andes, and while now extinct in the wild, they are closely related to several species that are commonly found in the grassy plains and plateaus of the region.
WRONG
The Guinea pig (also commonly called the cavy after its scientific name) is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not pigs, nor do they come from Guinea. They are native to the Andes, and
while now extinct in the wild,they are closely related to several species that are commonly found in the grassy plains and plateaus of the region. They are also to be found in the mountains of Ireland, in the area known as Head Rambles Manor.
I don’t know where the little bugger came from but he is living in my hedge.
So far, he hasn’t bothered me [or Sandy]. He has, however devoured two of the neighbour’s children and an oil-delivery man. It would also explain the mysterious disappearance of several cattle from the neighbourhood, and how a local vegetable farm lost its entire crop in one night.
I don’t mind him living there, though he never asked for permission first. I don’t like squatters on my land.
He has also taken to greeting me when I come in the gate which is cute in a funny sort of way.
I have called him McCain, because he runs and hides whenever there is trouble.
He’s a nasty little bollix.
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Oh dear – i’m surprised it has survived in the hedge – strange he’s going for a carnivore diet? Are you sure he’s a guinea pig?
I’ve just checked Hendrix’s cage – he’s safe and warbling over here – so – not guilty!!
There could be a small child somewhere who is missing your little maneater!!!
The kids were probaly asking for it .I wish I had one in my hedge to keep the kids away bah humbug!
Kate – I don’t know why he’s carnivorous. Maybe he sampled some of my crop? I have put a notice in the local shop, but I think it’s a waste of time – I don’t think guinea pigs can read.
Wolfy – I’m afraid he may have eaten his owner. Then no one will call to claim him….
You’re right McCain is a nasty little bollix. You might find this interesting :-
http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/cin_declassified_landing.htm
Don’t despise it – if you had a breeding pair, it could help you beat the recession.
http://www.shelfordfeast.co.uk/guineapig.html
That’s a cool name, McCain. You should get another and call it Maxi!
Those things totally creep me out. I have no idea why.. My children are always begging for one, but I have enough to worry about with a cat and an out of control puppy… Our cat actually caught a chipmunk the other day (a little one) and for a moment I thought it was a hamster. Maybe it’s a chipmunk you have? Anyway, they requested a funeral and all, but I kindly disposed of it and told them it must have come back to life as it had disappeared. Another McCain trick
Oh and I had another brilliant idea – buy another one, call it Obama, set it loose with McCain and watch them destroy each other… Problem solved.
TT – Don’t tell me that McCain has been telling porkies? That’s very naughty of him?
Ian – Recession? What recession? That only applies to people with money.
Maxi – Do you want to make up the pair? It would be handy to have one that is already named.
Tricia – I have to confess, I find them rather endearing, especially when they are ripping a cat’s throat out. It’s certainly not a chipmunk.We don’t allow them in Ireland. But you know that.
Actually, I should have called my guinea pig Obama. It’s black [*cough*]
I believe they’re quite tasty barbecued!
Baino – I’ll get the recipe off K8.
I don’t eat pellets and you wouldn’t want to have to clean out my cage!
Good God, Maxi! Surely you have learned to wipe your own arse by now?
Not exactly, I’ve learned which way to lean so that someone else can do it for me.
Like the Queen? You have your own Royal Arsewipe?
Yeah, but I wouldn’t get worried until you see my face on our money!
I’d never lick another stamp…….
Really? I wouldn’t do anything else!
Maybe you should name one after an English politician(s) that wants to stop teaching about the Holocaust because the Muslims don’t believe it happened????
John O – Jayzus!! Don’t start me off again on Political Correctness…..
-never, never, we don’t have enough semtex!!!!!!
Rodent is the operative word here. They are disgusting rodents or better yet vermin!
Take some rifle practice and put the little fecker out of your misery.
btw, McCain is probably much easier to say than Comrade Obama.
Brianf – You are full of heart. I was out feeding him today. He had steak and chips. He’s quite cute.
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