Have You Ever Stroked A Beaver ?

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  1. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    I went to London Zoo yesterday afternoon and for the first time i stroked a Beaver, it is an amphibious rodent with big big flat tail, but really reminded me of a rabbit with its cute face

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    StormRyderposted 14 years ago

    I got to bottle feed a baby tiger once when I volunteered at a zoo...it was the most awesome thing ever!!! As for the beaver...maybe I have??

    1. blondepoet profile image66
      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Maybe??? Please do elaborate.

      1. myownworld profile image73
        myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        yep, either you have or you haven't! Out with it Storm....! wink

        1. blondepoet profile image66
          blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yea spill the beans (not the baked beans). MOW and I demand an explanation, hey MOW???

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        StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Okay,okay...I have dabbled a few times and it was fun..Not that I want to do it all the time but an occasional stroking is wonderful smile

        1. blondepoet profile image66
          blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Oh wow you finally came back. Nothing wrong with that Storm we are all exploring. smile

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            StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Sorry it took so long to reply...I have been at the doctors most of the day...I took a bad spill on some ice and injured my hip and lower back...I got some good pain pills!! Took one of those and had a beer...I'm doing better...but getting sleepy. smile

            1. Flightkeeper profile image67
              Flightkeeperposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Should you be mixing medication and alcohol?

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                StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Probably not...but I do a lot of things I shouldn't tongue

      3. seanorjohn profile image70
        seanorjohnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Blondepoet, you could do your magic again. I just posted in the sandpit" drink and... 3 words to describe your favourite drink".
        As you know it reveals what you like about s..

  3. thisisoli profile image71
    thisisoliposted 14 years ago

    No, but i have stroked my friends snake before...

    She owns one of the largest corn snakes in England big_smile

    1. blondepoet profile image66
      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm lucky have stroked many a snake.

  4. Pearldiver profile image67
    Pearldiverposted 14 years ago

    If you attempted to stroke a Beaver or indeed any Zoo animal here you would get arrested for 'Dubious Intent!' yikes

    Beaver are often subjected to unwanted attention from people who have the urge to 'stroke' them.  yikes lol

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      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      it can get annoying....

  5. earnestshub profile image82
    earnestshubposted 14 years ago

    I would love to stroke a beaver! smile

    1. blondepoet profile image66
      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I am with Earnest I have yet to feel one of your beavers. You guys are lucky you would have way more beavers over there.

  6. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    I really enjoyed stroking the beaver, I have also stroked a snake, it actually feels warm and soft not slimey as you wound imagine.

  7. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    I think that if you have stroked a beaver you will remember it

    1. blondepoet profile image66
      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Unless one is in denial.

      1. myownworld profile image73
        myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        lol (or feeling cold...! london weather is not the most conducive for outdoor..um fun u know...)

        1. blondepoet profile image66
          blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I'm going to pop some pop-corn while I await the out-come here. Don't worry MOW will bring plenty back and a couple of poofs to put our feet up on smile

    2. myownworld profile image73
      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      ...while BP and I wait for Storm, how about you elaborate on that one for us....! wink

  8. waynet profile image68
    waynetposted 14 years ago

    I've stroked many beavers.... wink

    1. myownworld profile image73
      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      yikes many???

      1. waynet profile image68
        waynetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Nah I was just lying to make myself look hunky...only two and they were at the animal rescue... and one special beaver...

  9. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    why would anyone deny stroking a beaver?

    1. myownworld profile image73
      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      hmm  not clean enough perhaps...? too hairy...? I dunno....

  10. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    Myownworld you are right about the cold weather, when I was stroking the beaver yesterday the lips were almost froozen.

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    china manposted 14 years ago

    I admit to stroking a Beaver - does that make me a bad person?

    I also saw a man mounting one in a shop in London once.

  12. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    china man, I dont like anyone who abuses beaver, did you report him

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      china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      There were no beaver-lines in those days to report to, things were really tough don't you know !   Very unusual to see a beaver in public.

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    zampanoposted 14 years ago

    Nice things indeed. Soft, furry, warm.
    You may even be tempted to kiss them.

  14. habee profile image92
    habeeposted 14 years ago

    I love you guys!

    1. earnestshub profile image82
      earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      smile

  15. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    Yes I was surprised to see beaver so exposed in the zoo yesterday..

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    zampanoposted 14 years ago

    It means spring is coming...

  17. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    oh, is that why they were out, do they hybernate do you know, I suppose I should google that question

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    zampanoposted 14 years ago

    I don't know if they hybernate... sorry.
    But I know some beavers don't have a minute of rest.
    Always creating barriers, stubbornly ignoring their dampness.

  19. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    Yesterday at the zoo, the zoologist activly encouraged me to stroke the beaver...so there cant be any real harm stroking it when someone else is encouraging you to do so

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      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      well, that is different. Its the unwanted attention that gets annoying.
      wink

  20. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    Well I can certainly imagine what it must be like to be a beaver getting unwanted attention but I think this beaver really enjoyed the attention

  21. Hokey profile image61
    Hokeyposted 14 years ago

    I love Beavers!!!!    big_smile

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    sophsposted 14 years ago

    I stroke beavers aaaaalllll the time! It's great fun! smile

  23. Hokey profile image61
    Hokeyposted 14 years ago

    Beavers Are Great Fun!!!   big_smile

  24. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    I see my serious topic has been moved into the Sandpit, why is that?

  25. mega1 profile image80
    mega1posted 14 years ago

    I feel like I am cheating a little - poor Irishman, I am unfaithful to even talk to you about your beaver experience.  You know, there was a time when beaver hats were all the rage!

  26. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    beaver hats were worn by Davy Crocket...I suppose he was a beaver pilgrim

  27. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    stormryder what zoo was that, I would love to do that

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    A Texanposted 14 years ago

    I like stroking beavers two at a time!

    God gave us two hands didn't he?

    Yep, two at a time!

  29. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    Oh Texan you sound so big and virile, two beavers at a time, you must be a real animal lover

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I want to kiss the beaver and hug the beaver and touch the beaver, I love beaver, even the hairy ones!

  30. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    Tex I can tell you are a very caring man, if I ever had a beaver I would let you look after it for me.

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I would take very good care of it too, I'm very gentle, but rough when its needed, gotta keep beavers in line or they will stray!

  31. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    great tex, thats what I would like, my beaver kept under control, but not too harsh, I dont want it where it would retreat into its borrow and not come out again

  32. mega1 profile image80
    mega1posted 14 years ago

    do you suppose there are actual lesbian beavers?

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      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Ive seen lesbian cows

      1. blondepoet profile image66
        blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        And lesbian poodles.

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          Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          and gay ducks

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            Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            my father in law shot them
            gay ducks are tasty.

          2. blondepoet profile image66
            blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Hahaha.

      2. mega1 profile image80
        mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        what were they doing?  ok, don't go there - I know. . .

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          Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          uhhh....Im not kidding. lesbian cow stuff....

          1. mega1 profile image80
            mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            quick, quick, get the image outta my mind!  seriously . . .

  33. Alota profile image60
    Alotaposted 14 years ago

    I dont know for sure but if I was a beaver I sure would hope so

  34. blondepoet profile image66
    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    I just knew there would be a lot of beaver strokers. My momma always told me I have ESP.

    1. Hokey profile image61
      Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Extra

      Stroking

      Power

      1. blondepoet profile image66
        blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        How did you know Hokey?

        1. Hokey profile image61
          Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Psychotic, yikes  Uh! I mean psychic. neutral Yeah! That's it big_smile

          1. blondepoet profile image66
            blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Why don't we roll the dice between the two?

            1. Hokey profile image61
              Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Come on 7!!   Daddy needs a New Beaver!!!


                            lol

              1. blondepoet profile image66
                blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                LMAO

    2. earnestshub profile image82
      earnestshubposted 14 years ago

      Geeze it is 8 am here and not a beaver in sight! Are beavers night lovers?

      1. Hokey profile image61
        Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I think Beavers are lovers period!   big_smile

      2. blondepoet profile image66
        blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        That is strange Earnest I can spot one as we speak.

        1. trooper22 profile image59
          trooper22posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Oh my!

          1. blondepoet profile image66
            blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            It is true Trooper would you care for me to show evidence. smile

            1. earnestshub profile image82
              earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              lol lol lol  that is to say smile

        2. earnestshub profile image82
          earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          lol lol lol err I mean smile

          1. blondepoet profile image66
            blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Yes the Geographical Nationwide show is on ROFL...

            1. earnestshub profile image82
              earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Just in time BP, just in time! smile

              1. blondepoet profile image66
                blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I had to quickly cover my back LMAO

                1. earnestshub profile image82
                  earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  lol Not just a pretty face! smile

                  1. blondepoet profile image66
                    blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    Tis why I love u smile

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

      Canada has lots of Beavers

      1. Hokey profile image61
        Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I LOVE CANADA!!!!!    big_smile

    4. mega1 profile image80
      mega1posted 14 years ago

      did you know all slugs are gay - well they're hermaphrodites!  I don't even care . . .

      1. Hokey profile image61
        Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        This is like animal kingdom!     cool

        1. mega1 profile image80
          mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          saw a coyote in the meadow this morning!  real nice looking coyote - wanted to run off with him, too!  maybe we would find some beavers - I don't know!

          1. Hokey profile image61
            Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            That beaver is huge! Must be a mega1!!  lol

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        Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        worms too

        1. Hokey profile image61
          Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          and gay people too.....    neutral

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            Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            uhhh
            ok?
            you lost me....gay people are hermaphrodites?

            1. Hokey profile image61
              Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Just spiritually.

              1. mega1 profile image80
                mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                ba da boom!

    5. myownworld profile image73
      myownworldposted 14 years ago

      lol

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        Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        hi MOW

        1. myownworld profile image73
          myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          ((hello there...am juts laughing at some of the crazy jokes in here!! )))

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      Stevennix2001posted 14 years ago

      a real beaver?  nope, sure haven't.

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        Jared in Vegasposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        You stroked a fake one? What was that like?

    7. Flightkeeper profile image67
      Flightkeeperposted 14 years ago

      Alota, you and Irish must be competing for the "Most Intriguing Question Posed on Hubpages" contest. wink

    8. figment profile image76
      figmentposted 14 years ago

      cant say i have

     
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