Rodential Insurrection
''Glam Camping''? They'd have been better off in a tent18 total reviews
Comment from NANCY V. FORREST
I love it. White mice, though? I am no fan of camping, but if i were going, I think I would go. Hybrids tend to be problematic. I really enjoyed this tongue in cheek piece.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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I love it. White mice, though? I am no fan of camping, but if i were going, I think I would go. Hybrids tend to be problematic. I really enjoyed this tongue in cheek piece.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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Thanks! This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures! Newborn mice are often whitish--I googled images and my friend said the white ones matched the photo they took. Stop by anytime! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Father Flaps
Great Scot! What a way to have your vacation ruined, Liz! I'd be clearing out of there ASAP. Mice are so dirty! They make their nests out of whatever they can find. And they have no bathroom rules, letting things fly... wherever/whenever! ...TINK! You'd be surprised how many mice live in the woods. They are everywhere. Years ago, around 40 to be exact, I hunted with my uncles, brothers, and cousins. We had a hunting/fishing camp made of logs near Cappal Lake. One particular hunt, my youngest brother (Craig) and I arrived a couple of days after another brother and cousin (Peter and Blair) had been there for 3 days. As soon as we opened the door, the smell pretty nearly knocked us over. They were snoozing after a morning hunt, but the woodstove was blazing (it was November 11th week, so fairly cool outside). Their noses had become accustomed to the heavy scent of mouse urine and droppings coming from somewhere. Craig and I began the search while the other two lounged in the army bunks. I finally found the nest... Uncle Ralph (Blair's dad) had nailed a small cabinet to a beam in the ceiling, and the mice had moved into the penthouse suite. TINK! I pried the cabinet down, successfully evicting the furry little tenants. It took all afternoon, but with the door open wide, the smell finally dissipated so we could sleep that night.
Great story, Liz... took me right back to my own mouse tail... er, tale!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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Great Scot! What a way to have your vacation ruined, Liz! I'd be clearing out of there ASAP. Mice are so dirty! They make their nests out of whatever they can find. And they have no bathroom rules, letting things fly... wherever/whenever! ...TINK! You'd be surprised how many mice live in the woods. They are everywhere. Years ago, around 40 to be exact, I hunted with my uncles, brothers, and cousins. We had a hunting/fishing camp made of logs near Cappal Lake. One particular hunt, my youngest brother (Craig) and I arrived a couple of days after another brother and cousin (Peter and Blair) had been there for 3 days. As soon as we opened the door, the smell pretty nearly knocked us over. They were snoozing after a morning hunt, but the woodstove was blazing (it was November 11th week, so fairly cool outside). Their noses had become accustomed to the heavy scent of mouse urine and droppings coming from somewhere. Craig and I began the search while the other two lounged in the army bunks. I finally found the nest... Uncle Ralph (Blair's dad) had nailed a small cabinet to a beam in the ceiling, and the mice had moved into the penthouse suite. TINK! I pried the cabinet down, successfully evicting the furry little tenants. It took all afternoon, but with the door open wide, the smell finally dissipated so we could sleep that night.
Great story, Liz... took me right back to my own mouse tail... er, tale!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 05-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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POST YOUR STORY!
This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures! Newborn mice are often whitish--I googled images and Chuck said the white ones matched the photo they took.
Comment from lancellot
Hmm, an interesting flash fiction piece. I can see some people choosing to just leave the cabin and stay in a hotel. Those who grew up without rats or the very squeamish. Also, a guy who knows his woman would do the same without waiting.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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Hmm, an interesting flash fiction piece. I can see some people choosing to just leave the cabin and stay in a hotel. Those who grew up without rats or the very squeamish. Also, a guy who knows his woman would do the same without waiting.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. Nice to see you.
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Elizabeth:
What, white mice don't deserve to be born on a nice bed? Actually, my idea of camping has always been to stay at a Motel 6 - close enough - although I did go camping with my daughter several times when she was a Girl Scout. Love your story.
Jan
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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Elizabeth:
What, white mice don't deserve to be born on a nice bed? Actually, my idea of camping has always been to stay at a Motel 6 - close enough - although I did go camping with my daughter several times when she was a Girl Scout. Love your story.
Jan
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures!
Comment from karenina
Yuck! I laughed out loud at their idea of "roughing it"--even I can do ten minutes of hiking on level ground! (Just point me toward a shopping mall and watch me go!). When I was a young mom I thought nothing at all of gathering my little ones and really truly roughing it. Tent/hole in the ground "commodes"--campfire when the wood wasn't wet, hotdogs on sticks burnt to a crisp for supper... When I got older my only sort of camping had something vaguely to do with the Hilton and room service.
Pre-surgery I walked our river walk daily. Hardly roughing it, I assure you.
A writhing mass of semi-living wild creature regardless of size? Yup...I'd be outta there faster than a mouse can shriek!
Karenina
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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Yuck! I laughed out loud at their idea of "roughing it"--even I can do ten minutes of hiking on level ground! (Just point me toward a shopping mall and watch me go!). When I was a young mom I thought nothing at all of gathering my little ones and really truly roughing it. Tent/hole in the ground "commodes"--campfire when the wood wasn't wet, hotdogs on sticks burnt to a crisp for supper... When I got older my only sort of camping had something vaguely to do with the Hilton and room service.
Pre-surgery I walked our river walk daily. Hardly roughing it, I assure you.
A writhing mass of semi-living wild creature regardless of size? Yup...I'd be outta there faster than a mouse can shriek!
Karenina
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures! Nice to see you --thanks to Jess. Hang in as best you can.
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OH yes! Furry critters in my bed would definitely end any camping trip!
Karenina
Comment from Ric Myworld
LOL. Good for them. All my friends used to go hiding in the mountains of Red River Gorge. Twelve to fifteen of them roughing it. I would always have them drop me off with with two quarts of whiskey and a carton of cigarettes for the weekend, then pick me up on their way home Sunday evening. Of course, now that I don't drink or smoke, maybe I could play with the mice, but I'd do it in an airconditioned room, not on a mountain side. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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LOL. Good for them. All my friends used to go hiding in the mountains of Red River Gorge. Twelve to fifteen of them roughing it. I would always have them drop me off with with two quarts of whiskey and a carton of cigarettes for the weekend, then pick me up on their way home Sunday evening. Of course, now that I don't drink or smoke, maybe I could play with the mice, but I'd do it in an airconditioned room, not on a mountain side. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
So Glam camps have the some of the same issues as old fashioned camping. My version of camping, a Holidome with room service. Having raised 4 boys, my husband hasn't hit maturity yet, they all like to go camping. I let them go and I stayed home. They worried about me being by myself without them. I can promise you, I was not bored and actually enjoyed the peace. LOL Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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So Glam camps have the some of the same issues as old fashioned camping. My version of camping, a Holidome with room service. Having raised 4 boys, my husband hasn't hit maturity yet, they all like to go camping. I let them go and I stayed home. They worried about me being by myself without them. I can promise you, I was not bored and actually enjoyed the peace. LOL Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Liz.
Well it's an interesting discovery that they made. When I'm thinking about going somewhere, glamping never enters my mind. I spent four years in the military and slept places I wouldn't even walk by today. It seems the mice, or mouse, enjoy glamping too.
Robert
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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Hello Liz.
Well it's an interesting discovery that they made. When I'm thinking about going somewhere, glamping never enters my mind. I spent four years in the military and slept places I wouldn't even walk by today. It seems the mice, or mouse, enjoy glamping too.
Robert
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures!
Comment from robyn corum
Liz,
Shut.
The.
Door.
hahahahahaha! No way. I don't even like ONE mouse - can't imagine a hairy (or slick) multitude. YUCK. I agree - on to bigger and better! (Though, really, is Motel 6 a step up?)
Thanks!
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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Liz,
Shut.
The.
Door.
hahahahahaha! No way. I don't even like ONE mouse - can't imagine a hairy (or slick) multitude. YUCK. I agree - on to bigger and better! (Though, really, is Motel 6 a step up?)
Thanks!
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures!
Comment from Begin Again
I grew up in the country and have now returned to my family home...mice, chipmunks, spiders and bugs are a part of the natural setting. I don't care for them, of course, and I do take proper steps to keep them from my house....but my daughter and granddaughters scream when they see them. I laugh! City folks, I guess!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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I grew up in the country and have now returned to my family home...mice, chipmunks, spiders and bugs are a part of the natural setting. I don't care for them, of course, and I do take proper steps to keep them from my house....but my daughter and granddaughters scream when they see them. I laugh! City folks, I guess!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2021
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This was based on a true event--newborn mice on her bed--I fabricated the rest. I'm fine with bugs--but no furred or feathered creatures!
