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snurri ([personal profile] snurri) wrote2008-02-13 02:30 pm
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Yes I Am Posting Again

As you've probably seen elsewhere, a rare white stag has been spotted (and photographed) in the Scottish Highlands. From the article:

In Celtic traditions, white stags represent messengers from the afterlife. Arthurian legend has it that the creature can never be caught -- King Arthur's pursuit of the animal represents mankind's spiritual quest.

It is also said that for those who set eyes on the animal, a momentous moment is near.

"They say their appearance is meant to herald some profound change in life for those who encounter them -- but I am still waiting," said Lockhart.

Her dog, though, stood transfixed for 45 minutes watching the white stag, instead of his usual scampering around.


My parents have a coyote living in their neighborhood, but all the dogs do is bark at it.

In other news of mysterious animals, scientists think a dinosaur found in Mexico (one Velafrons coahuilensis) may have been musically inclined. I mean, what else are you going to do with a resonating chamber on your head?

In the spirit of weird animals, I give you a poll:

[Poll #1137992]

[identity profile] sarah-prineas.livejournal.com 2008-02-13 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
You forgot the dragon ticky box.

[identity profile] silk-noir.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Is that what you guys say instead of nom nom nom?

[identity profile] timakers.livejournal.com 2008-02-13 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Seeing the Secret City stuff reminds me to point you to this, with hearty recommendations.

[identity profile] snurri.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Cool; will have to check it out BUT NOT LET IT INFLUENCE ME IN ANY WAY.

[identity profile] rnb.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
You know what animal I'd really like to see? The now-extinctMegalodon. Pardon my language but not my capitals: IT WAS A FUCKING FIFTY FOOT LONG SHARK THAT ATE WHALES.

If that's not the coolest thing ever, well.

[identity profile] tacithydra.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, but do you really want to encounter that, D&D style?
Edited 2008-02-14 04:54 (UTC)

[identity profile] snurri.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Saving throw vs. swallowing!

[identity profile] tacithydra.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Is that a Dexterity or a Wisdom-based save?

[identity profile] rnb.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, sure, if it's D&D style. I have a Helm of Resistance, +10 vs. extinct sharks.

[identity profile] snurri.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
You and your sharks. SHARK-LOVER.

[identity profile] silk-noir.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Dude, that's pretty cool.

[identity profile] snurri.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes.

Wait, which part?

[identity profile] tanaise.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it sounds like the profound life change took place with the dog, not with the person.

[identity profile] snurri.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe the dog has taken up meditation and sand mandalas.

[identity profile] tanaise.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
He's stopped wearing clothing, and disdains the comfort of beds, prefering to sleep only on the floor.

[identity profile] snurri.livejournal.com 2008-02-14 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Win.