[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

Oh NOOOOO! You were feeding turtles? And possibly alligators too?? How DARE you bring a smile to your grandchildren's face by doing something that might infringe on the earths wildlife.

All I can say is I BEST not catch you feeding any ducks and don't you dare try feeding seagulls at the beach! That might break a "rule" and you wouldn't want to break a "rule" because the "rules" can NEVER be broken. EVER!!!!! Do you understand? EVER!

Not smart to feed the gators!

[buggyone]

Hope Village Girl knows that feeding the alligators is a $500 fine in Florida. Maybe she would also like to explain to grandchildren that the alligator will become used to people and will be determined a nuisance. The gator will be hooked with a huge treble hook and shot in the head to kill it. Let the grandkids watch what happens as a consequence to feeding the gator.

See if that brings a smile to their little faces.

[bimmertl]

Many of us keep forgetting that anything is OK as long as it puts a smile on your grand kids face.

Feed the buffalo, no problem, they smiled,

Drive golf carts, no problem, they smiled.

Feed the gators, nor problem, they smiled.

You must be kidding!!

[billethkid]

the real feelings will come out when one of the kids gets grabbed by a gator. Couldn't happen? Why not?

There is no room for doing what one feels like when it comes to wild animals. And even though we are part of a way too permissive society....follow the rules....and show your grandkids by good example that doing what is right is far better than "cute".

btk

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by gingin410

Does anyone know why the "powers that be" have not arranged for a professional alligator trapper to remove the alligator from Lake Sumter? I love taking the grandchildren to feed the turtles and have frequently ended up with the alligator joining in with the turtles and fish. It's against the law to feed the alligator, but that means not feeding the turtles at all.

Did anyone read the OP post? This poster was not trying to feed the alligator and if it's against the law to feed the turtles then just state it. This post is no exception to just about any other post on this site lately!

Clearly, no one read the original post because all most wanted to do was talk about feeding the alligator when the poster made a point that that is NOT what they were trying to do.

As I recall, only one poster tried to come up with an answer to this question.

Can we TRY to just answer the question and NOT beat up the poster? Did anyone pay attention enough to see this poster has only posted a few times? Well, I think they must REALLY feel welcome now!

Oh, if it makes you feel better to direct your wrath on me, so be it!

[cappyjon431]

I go out paddle boarding on Lake Miona a few times a week and always see gators. They don't bother me and I don't bother them. They usually leave in a hurry if I get too close. I love seeing them in their natural habitat exhibiting their natural behaviors.

The problem with feeding them is that it changes their behavior. They soon begin to associate humans with food (remember, their brains are slightly larger than a walnut). They begin to lose their natural fear of humans. It is this association of humans/food which makes them nuisance gators and will frequently lead to the gators being destroyed. It also leads to an increased risk for all those tasty little grandkids.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

Did anyone read the OP post? This poster was not trying to feed the alligator and if it's against the law to feed the turtles then just state it. This post is no exception to just about any other post on this site lately!

Clearly, no one read the original post because all most wanted to do was talk about feeding the alligator when the poster made a point that that is NOT what they were trying to do.

As I recall, only one poster tried to come up with an answer to this question.

Can we TRY to just answer the question and NOT beat up the poster? Did anyone pay attention enough to see this poster has only posted a few times? Well, I think they must REALLY feel welcome now!

Oh, if it makes you feel better to direct your wrath on me, so be it!

Your point is well taken. On the other hand, it is important to realize that gators EAT turtles. If you feed turtles regularly they tend to congregate in THAT area (another example of how feeding changes wild animal behavior). If the turtles congregate in one area regularly to be fed, it can/will attract gators, which would certainly be a threat to the turtles and possibly be a threat to those feeding the turtles. It is best to avoid feeding wild animals so as not to change their behaviors.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

Oh NOOOOO! You were feeding turtles? And possibly alligators too?? How DARE you bring a smile to your grandchildren's face by doing something that might infringe on the earths wildlife.

All I can say is I BEST not catch you feeding any ducks and don't you dare try feeding seagulls at the beach! That might break a "rule" and you wouldn't want to break a "rule" because the "rules" can NEVER be broken. EVER!!!!! Do you understand? EVER!

And what is it you are trying to say in this post. Is it tongue in cheek or do you really mean rules are there to be broken??

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

Your point is well taken. On the other hand, it is important to realize that gators EAT turtles. If you feed turtles regularly they tend to congregate in THAT area (another example of how feeding changes wild animal behavior). If the turtles congregate in one area regularly to be fed, it can/will attract gators, which would certainly be a threat to the turtles and possibly be a threat to those feeding the turtles. It is best to avoid feeding wild animals so as not to change their behaviors.

Yes, I agree cappyjon. And to state that would be enough. I understood that the first time it was said and the second, and the third. So have the 800 people who came to this thread. Why do people have to jump on a poster AND why a new poster?

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment in a nice way. It is greatly appreciated.

I feel that more people would post and come on this site if people would post their answers nicely.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by The Village Girl

Yes, I agree cappyjon. And to state that would be enough. I understood that the first time it was said and the second, and the third. So have the 800 people who came to this thread. Why do people have to jump on a poster AND why a new poster?

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment in a nice way. It is greatly appreciated.

I feel that more people would post and come on this site if people would post their answers nicely.

Agreed. My wife no longer uses TOTV because she dared to (God Forbid!) give a poor review of the restaurant at Glenview Country Club. It was one of her first posts, and she was jumped on by all sides--accused of being an ex-employee with an axe to grind as well as someone saying that it is frequently the poster's fault if the service is poor. People were downright nasty. At least the moderator removed some of the more personal attacks. She was so turned off by the experience that she no longer even looks at TOTV.

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

Agreed. My wife no longer uses TOTV because she dared to (God Forbid!) give a poor review of the restaurant at Glenview Country Club. It was one of her first posts, and she was jumped on by all sides--accused of being an ex-employee with an axe to grind as well as someone saying that it is frequently the poster's fault if the service is poor. People were downright nasty. At least the moderator removed some of the more personal attacks. She was so turned off by the experience that she no longer even looks at TOTV.

Yes, I remember that one. I remember you were the hero who came to her defense. I won't forget it!

[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I swear to goodness we seniors can argue about anything...

Boy Howdy.

Good Morning everyone!

It's gonna be a hoot in about 15 years. I envision after banging on the keyboards for so long we'll have athritic hands, won't be able to golf and we'all will just be having a grand ole time arguing non stop making a million typoes long the way. By the way, when you play with matches....

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by aljetmet

It's gonna be a hoot in about 15 years. I envision after banging on the keyboards for so long we'll have athritic hands, won't be able to golf and we'all will just be having a grand ole time arguing non stop making a million typoes long the way. By the way, when you play with matches....

You gotta love Gracie! A little Gracie never hurt any thread! Thanks!

[BigLew]

yeah! flame.....flame....crap....yadayadayada

Ginny, you are intruding on their environment, be happy they don't feed on you, the end!

[Posh 08]

Somebody will complain. I had a thread today and asked folks living in TV if they missed snow. We were all cruising along, no fights, all was well. Then somebody complained that my thread was in the wrong place. BAM, it was moved. Snow balls to the complainers.