Another Morning Scare...NOT A GATOR!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

First of all, I don't want anyone thinking I am trying to compete with Jane's gator scare yesterday. If I lived there, I would already be packing my bags. We had a salamander in the basement and I almost did (in my pants) what Stuart was doing when the gator showed up, when I saw that thing. On top of that, Jane got hit on by her Gastro doctor yesterday and I am lucky if I can get my own husband to hit on me.  Finally, if that wasn't enough, she was almost run over by a small horse/Great Dane, and I did once stop a runaway horse, but it did not happen yesterday, so this is in no way a competition. Now, with that being said, I had a very big scare yesterday too and when my husband got home he said he had the same experience.

 

I got up yesterday morning like I always do and since I don't drink coffee, I took the dogs out without any drink. I had on my best terry cloth robe dating back to 2004 and if you remember, I lost the belt somewhere along the way, so I used a LL Bean butterfly scarf for the belt. As usual, my shoes were not at the door, so I put on my old rubber boots and opened the door. The dogs were enjoying running around and I was walking around minding my own business when I spotted this in the bushes....please hold on to your coffee cups, because I am taking no responsibility if what you are about to see causes a heart attack:

 

Here is an even better angle:

Ok, I realize this does not have large teeth that can hurt you, but if you are wandering around and happen to glance down and see this motley looking thing in your bushes, one has a tendency to scream and assume it is a dead animal.  What it really happens to be is a large stuffed Polar Bear that reminded me of Vern and even more so now that is it filthy dirty.

 

See the resemblance?

I do not like to accuse anyone of planting this in the bushes in order to collect my life insurance, but I was suspicious. Luckily, my husband mentioned having the same reaction before I said a word about it, so I felt confident in clearing him as my number one suspect. In my opinion, that left two other culprits or perps, whichever you prefer. All my evidence seems to be pointing to one large Doodle who seems to think these same bushes are a hiding place for his toys and also his new dog bed.

Although, he may have had an accomplice. I cannot be certain.

I would love to hear what everyone thinks really happened!!

[Gail+Kathleen,(Sydney+Olivia:)]

I am laughing so hard, you have me crying.  As you know, I need this BIG time these days!  I'm so naive, that when I looked at your first pic,  I actually thought it was a possum.  Thanks for lifting my heart!!!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I thought it was a possum too and really did scream!! I am glad I could make you laugh :)

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

I thought it was an possum too.  We have had numerous 'possum encounters' in our backyard before we replaced our fence.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

We have had them too. They are so gross!

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

So relieved to find out it was just a stuffie! it looked really nasty lol

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, Kaytlin, for not thinking I was nuts :)

[Carol and Banjo]

Hysterical Laurie!   You had me SO fooled!!!!!   I began to try to think of what kind of native critters you had in your parts of the country!    I think Vern may have placed it there to get back at you for the "girl's day out" you had recently with his sister.  He does seem like the type that doesn't "let things go"......

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Carol, Good point about Vern. I just know sweet Fudge was not involved :)

[Rose Ann and Amante]

Oh my you have your hands full don't u.  You really need to consider installing doodle cams on your property!!! LMAO

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Rose Ann, That is a good idea and then I would know for sure it was not my husband :)

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Is Vern the beneficiary of your life insurance policy?  You know those situations where siblings knock off the parents to get their $$$ early???  I wouldn't put it past those two...

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Deanna, Now, you put another thought into my head. It could have been my DD...she is a beneficiary. I will interrogate her when she gets home. I don't think I ever added Vern and Fudge :)