The other day I headed over to the Costco next to my office. I like going there about as much as I would like to have every tooth in my head drilled with no Novocaine. I don't really like it. Too many people in there for me. Anyway, when I have to go, I strategically pull into the lot and park way over on the far side of the lot so I can get in and out with relative ease.
When I drove up to the parking lot I noticed a bunch of the shopping carts grouped in a semicircle with that yellow caution tape threaded through the carts. I parked up from the carts, got out of me car and noticed two Canadian Geese waddling back to towards the carts.
It seems they built their nest there and the employees built a barricade around the nest. As I stood there and watched them, I watched the mama go, uncover the nest ( they cover it up when they leave) and sit back on it for awhile. Papa stood guard, posed for my pictures and kept guard of his little woman and their imminent brood.
I really like Canadian Geese. I know they poop all over the golf course, but that is life - watch where you are stepping. You know they are monogamous and will usually come back to where they were born and nest in that area every year. My neighbors have a pair that come back to the pond in their yard every year.
I was told by Duck hunters years ago that if they were hunting geese they could shoot 2 a day. The reason was that they were a pair. If one was shot, the mate would come back to look for it and then they would shoot it to put it out of it's misery. I'd like to put some of the hunters out of their misery as well. I know that is kind of morbid, but it shows the intense relationship that even animals can have!
So, my hat is off to the Costco employees for protecting the little couple and making the world a little bit nicer place :)
Audrey, what a cute story. Personally I love Costco but that's because I no longer have one close so only get to go once in a blue moon. Sams Club is much closer but I don't like it nearly as much as I like Costco. When we lived in Colorado we had one very close and I got in the habit. I guess old habits are hard to break.
I live next to a golf course and have lots of Canadian Geese around. Every morning when they wake up they start fussing as the ground crew start making their rounds. They don't move for anyone and it is funny to watch the golfers figuring out how to play around them.
I grew up in a city but now moved out to a rural area. I never thought I would change, until I stepped in a busy Walmart store. I can't handle crowds anymore at all, so I understand your problem. I'd make the long drive just to avoid the foot traffic as well.
Very cute blog. I love the sound of geese. I guess that's weird.
Lola, Thank you! When I figured out this group was yours, I knew I had to sign up :)
Kathy, it is kinda gross isn't it? I have turned into this person my husband doesn't recognize anymore!
Joan, I now live for my photos and my "stories".
Thanks, Kevin. That store is a disaster. It is just sooo crowded. I think it is one of the busiest they have. I don't mind the store, it is the crowd. I will go on strategically planned times and days to avoid crowds, NEVER on a Saturday.
Ahhhhhhh, Audrey, that is so cute. See? Costco isn't all that bad. I shop there all of the time. Great deals! And now I know they're compassionate as well. ;-)
Teri, I like Costco too. Just that the one next to my office is sooooo crowded!!
Jennifer, I LOVE the babies!!
Diane, I have to say, it made me smile when I saw the geese.
Patty & Scott, the folks at our store seem to like it too!
Bob, Oh yeah, glad you stopped by. I like Papa on guard too :)