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beam me up scottie

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45. Tennessee, Reelfoot Lake.

Sat Jan 16, 2016, 06:20 AM

Jan 2016

I also had to convince a very determined Water Moccasin that he was not welcome in my kayak, he tried to climb in three times.

Much more friendly than the turtle but ultimately not someone you want sharing the ride.

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Cornel West [View all] wilt the stilt Jan 2016 OP

I like turtles. Coventina Jan 2016 #1

I like turtles also. Autumn Jan 2016 #3

They're so mellow and laid-back. Coventina Jan 2016 #6

They are awesome critters and they also have the best Autumn Jan 2016 #7

I know what you mean! I used to turtle-sit for a friend and they would fascinate me. Coventina Jan 2016 #9

I went to a pet store to get some nectar for my Granddaughters sugar glider and there was Autumn Jan 2016 #10

Yes, they can move surprisingly fast sometimes. Coventina Jan 2016 #13

turtles like strawberries 840high Jan 2016 #20

As does any advanced creature FrodosPet Jan 2016 #23

Here is a pic of my strawberries DirtyHippyBastard Jan 2016 #30

Sweet! FrodosPet Jan 2016 #38

my cousin & i caught a rather large snapping turtle on the lakes road when we were kids. pansypoo53219 Jan 2016 #44

I love turtles, they make me happy. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #25

That is not a turtle. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #27

Raaaarrr! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #33

Fucking awesome. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #34

It is, it's an Alligator Snapping Turtle, watch those fingers! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #36

I love those pics. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #40

No they live in rivers, lakes and swamps. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #41

So cool! ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #43

Tennessee, Reelfoot Lake. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #45

Seems like a fun memory. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #47

I've also encountered a Hellbender. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #51

That's cool too. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #66

I will! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #67

I use a similar method to lure people in. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #69

I collect turtles. Not live ones, of course. Solly Mack Jan 2016 #37

mmmmmm, chocolate turtles... beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #46

Tasty! We've got turtles from all over the world, made from all kinds of stuff. Solly Mack Jan 2016 #70

i've felt for years he is one of the best! juxtaposed Jan 2016 #2

Do you like turtles? Turtles are cool. Autumn Jan 2016 #4

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Jan 2016 #5

The art of communicating wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #8

A litigator's language is similar to that of any sales closer, the objective is to guide and even Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #52

by using his diction and slang wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #54

Ah, you don't like his black accent, then? EvolveOrConvolve Jan 2016 #60

The art of communicating also involves posting threads that don't spin off to turtle distractions. DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2016 #61

Context is everything. H2O Man Jan 2016 #63

He talks like that all the time wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #64

Pie, I want pie. haikugal Jan 2016 #11

I imagine turtles would like pie. Autumn Jan 2016 #12

Judging by the turtles I've known, they'd especially like banana cream pie! Coventina Jan 2016 #14

If I had a turtle I would bake it a pie, a banana cream pie. Autumn Jan 2016 #15

I haven't had one myself, but several different friends of mine do, and they all love them!! Coventina Jan 2016 #16

I bet they would be great to have. Just roaming around in a garden. Autumn Jan 2016 #17

If I was a turtle DirtyHippyBastard Jan 2016 #32

Well I was thinking my next pet was going to be a parakeet Kalidurga Jan 2016 #48

I have birds, little diamond doves I like them but they make a mess with Autumn Jan 2016 #57

I had one as a kid. a la izquierda Jan 2016 #49

Mostly, I find his MurrayDelph Jan 2016 #18

Turtles do like pie. JEB Jan 2016 #19

Not a fan n/t hibbing Jan 2016 #21

Sea Turtles are pretty kick ass too Paulie Jan 2016 #22

Do they dance with them first? FrodosPet Jan 2016 #24

If you think that shtick is pathetic this turtle thinks he's a shark: beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #26

That is not a turtle. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #28

Wiki disagrees: beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #29

Look at the feet of the "sharks" in the wiki pictures, ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #31

If you insist then I like tortoises too. And terrapins. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #35

As someone who has headstarted several Eastern Box Turtles, Curmudgeoness Jan 2016 #65

I am reading up on box turtles, because for some reason, ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #68

I got a little more curious myself. Curmudgeoness Jan 2016 #71

I tried to box a turtle but I got shellacked! Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #72

Is he not turtley enough? FrodosPet Jan 2016 #39

That was goofy. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #42

Damn it. I have got to get me one of those. And a fricking laser for it's head Autumn Jan 2016 #62

TURTLE PIE!!! underpants Jan 2016 #50

The people whom he inspires don't really care what your meaningless thoughts are. nt RedCappedBandit Jan 2016 #53

It is a very small group of people in the long run wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #55

Cornel West makes some liberal white folks feel really good about themselves Empowerer Jan 2016 #56

I'm sorry, but what does this have to do with turtles? truebrit71 Jan 2016 #58

I think it's ironic that you're complaining about his communication EvolveOrConvolve Jan 2016 #59