Mullet Update

For those of you eagerly awaiting news on Mullethunt '07, we've got an update. For the first time in my mullet-hunting experience, a fellow hunter has made an extraordinary find beyond the borders of the U.S.

Aussie Clare sent me this photo, which she explained she did not take herself. However, I'm giving her credit because she had the keen eye to spot it:

Usually we take great strides to protect the identies of mullets after they are tagged and set free. However, this mullet is in the public eye, and therefore used to the close scrutiny and not likely to turn violent.

This handsome fellow is Warrick Capper, former player for Aussie football team the Sydney Swans. (Swans?)

I am informed that Mr. Capper is now going into politics, I'm guessing in the hope that those golden locks (evidently provided by several boxes of Clairol) will contribute greatly to his political platform. I do hope his bangs do not impede his political progress. Go Warrick!

Next, we have the Italia Mullet, called so because it was spotted in a nice local Italian restaurant. This was definately a team effort, as it took no less than 6 mullet-hunters to capture. In truth, only two of us were successful, as this mullet proved to be wild and a bit crazed, which we attributed to finding itself so far from it's natural habitat.
Justin first captured this blurry shot using his zoom. Notice the full curls protruding from the cover. This mullet appears to be attempting to blend in, as it's not under a typical camo cover. However, the muscle shirt, unfortunately, negated any blending in attempts. However, while it stuck out like a sore thumb, this mullet turned out to be a hard capture.

Travis made this second capture, slightly clearer, but again from the back. This was turning out to be the hardest hunt in recent mullet-hunt history. It was clear that this mullet just didn't want to be caught, and we'd decided to cut our losses before someone got hurt.

However, upon exiting the restaurant, we were all 6 faced with the unthinkable - the mullet, there in all his glory - and Justin was the only one to have the presence of mind to caputure this, the Holy Grail of mullet-hunting - a full-body frontal.

Potter Pandalerium

I sit here today bleary-eyed and chugging coffee, suffering the effects of a very late night - all because of a single silly book. :)

I've been a Harry Potter fan since the 3rd book was out, when I finally started reading the series at the request of Mom, who asked that I read the first book and tell her if it was appropriate for her classroom. I was hooked from page #1. However, I've been content to be a patient fan of the series, usually buying my books days or even weeks after the release when the craziness is over.

However, this time I decided to join the fray. It's the last book, it's a huge part of pop culture, and darned if I'm going to wait to read it and let the ending get out!

Mr. Hooter bought me a Books-A-Million voucher months ago, and we decided to go join the ranks of the nutty and redeem it at midnight. It was "pure pandalerium!" as Jeff Foxworthy (or Marden) would say. People dressed in costume (some very clever), people having trivia contests, and mostly just people - young, old, and everywhere in between - just giddy with excitement.



And here it is...the fruit of our labor, all crisp and ready to be cracked open. If it were only not 2 a.m....

And The Summer Drags On...

So we're deep into summer now...hot, hot, hot...humid, humid...did I say humid? I feel at this point like December 1st - my departure date - will never arrive, and I'll be stuck in limbo between two locations forever, and forever too tired to do anything but go through the motions.

*sigh*

So I don't think that I reported that Matilda is now dubbed "Otis", since he is indeed a male. Unfortunately, Mr. Hooter did not utter those , "You were right..." words I was so longing to hear...intead he muttered something like, "Hm! Well isn't that interesting." Not only did we find that he is a male, but apparently nearly ALL orange cats are male, just like nearly all calico cats are female.

And Lucy's ordeal continues...the vet has now decided that her leg should just be amputated and she'll be a tripod. I think it's definately for the best, I just hate that it's coming at the worst possible time ever...what with remodeling a house 2+ hours away, having a gimp husband in a leg boot, and working way too many hours...now add nursing a dog? ARG!!!

Happy Blueberry Muffin Day

I've been informed today is Blueberry Muffin Day. So, Happy Blueberry Muffin Day. Sure would have been nice to celebrate Blueberry Muffin Day by having a blueberry muffin, but alas, the Hooter Household is grocery deficient. Best I could do was a tortilla with peanut butter, and I'm pretty sure there's not a Peanut Butter Tortilla Day.

Mullethunt '07 - Recent Captures

Mullethunt '07 continues to be a banner year for mullethunting, and also continues to yield impressive trophies. We believe proper management of these rare specimins has led directly to excellent mullet numbers, and there are rumors of consideration for removing mullets from the endangered species list along with the bald eagle.

Travis, Mullet-hunter of far and wide repute, captured this wily specimin with some quick-thinking action. This "camo-mullet" actually came to him of it's own accord. While it's fairly rare to catch a covered mullet, the camo cover is the most common-used method of protecting the "business end."

This is Kendra's first catch, and a fine catch it is! This is an EXTREMELY rare species, actually thought to have gone extinct in the early 1990's. However, Kendra proves at least one still exhists. Notice the extremely well-groomed appearance, and the care taken to tame this mullet into a perfect point. Even the gentleman to the side can't help but stare at it's utter perfection. With catches like this, Kendra will soon ascend to the pinnacle of mullet-hunting.

This is a recent catch of mine, caught at a local swim beach. Notice this mullet owner's reluctance to join the others in the water, and how can you blame him? Perfectly spiked on top, flowing waves in the back - he proudly dispays his mullet for all to enjoy.

July 4th Blues

Yep, here I go again, whining because once again I'm thwarted from enjoying a once much-anticipated holiday. I'll try not to whine too much. :) I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, as I was dividing my time between two parks being constantly at the beck and call of the lovely public - a public which has gotten increasingly hard to please with the increasing temperatures of summer.

I have 5 whole months left with my current job before I take off and follow Mr. Hooter west. I suppose there are many things I'm going to miss about being a park ranger that don't come to mind immediately, but I can think of a myriad of things I WON'T miss, and I do look forward to the days when I'll be a "normal" person again, enjoying holidays, weekends, and evenings with wild abandon.


I guess one thing I'm really going to miss are the critters. Every spring I end up with at least one baby animal to raise, and this year has been no different. Several coons, one skunk (see pic - this is "Perrywinkle" the skunk...this pic was taken post-spray-Ash-in-the-face-in-her-office), and a one-eyed wood duckling named Dewey. Not that I'll have any want for critters at the new Hooter Household - as of now we have 20 whole acres to fill. :)