My First day in Tampa-St. Pete...... by RodS
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Well, I arrived in Florida Monday afternoon, and got all settled into my home away from home.
Today was the first day of training. As my counterpart Al and I pulled into the parking lot, I couldn't help noticing this sign about 20 feet from the door of the building. Nice.
We were trying to figure out the creatures represented on the sign's graphic - the snake is pretty obvious. We finally decided the one on the left must be a rather foul-mannered raccoon. I've never been flipped off by a raccoon before, but then the last time I was in Florida was 30 years ago. Perhaps Florida raccoons have developed a little different attitude than Missouri raccoons.
Anyway, being me, I just had to take a photo of this sign. I'll be posting more photos, assuming I don't end up being eaten by an alligator or something! LOL!
Thanks as always for your comments, faves, and support!
P.S. I'm a little behind on commenting, but I'll try to get caught up over the next few days! :-D
Comments (27)
alessimarco
Those raccoons can be quite rude!! ;) Great capture Rod! Hope you have a great training session and avoid getting flipped off by too many of the local wildlife!
ragouc
Cool shot.
Faemike55
ROFLMAO! The isgn is eexcellent, but it is your commentary that puts it over the top! I can see the newspaper headlines - RodS, A member of the Renderosity community was visciously flipped off by a tribe of rude raccoons. He is expected to make a full recovery as soon as he stops laughing.
MrsLubner
LOL! Love your comments and the photo is funny too. I know the last time I was in Florida, I kept an eye out for gators and wasn't disappointed. Snakes...well, never saw one but I knew they were there. :-) Great shot and tale.
mgtcs
Wonderful photo Rob, excellent place but, please be careful, it looks dangerous!
mrestey
LOL! Yes Rod, it IS a raccoon. Why are they so dangerous you ask? Well, look carefully at the graphic again. It would appear to me that the raccoons in Florida not only wear masks but carry pistols and hold up anyone they can - even snakes! Poor snake doesn't even have hands it can put up. Now that's just MEAN! Talk about adding insult to injury! LOL! Thanks for sharing Rod. Looking forward to what else you might come across to shoot. HEY! I have an assignment for you .... find a nice BIG alligator and get us a picture of it - from a SAFE distance of course! I know what you're thinking - Don't be crazy!
Treasurer_and_Battle
Forget about the animals, look out for the Floridians!
eekdog
great shot rod, hope you come back safe my friend, enjoy the stay.
Erestorfan
Oh my goodness!! Raccoons flipping people off...what's next? Armadillos mooning? Alligators flashing their breasts? Is there no end to rude wildlife? Well, I have to tell you, seeing the snake image on that sign, they wouldn't have to worry about me getting any where near that water!!! Can you say second floor hotel room? Hope to see more great pics from you!! Stay safe!!! And if a raccoon flips you off, you flip him off right back!!!!
bazza
Hey Rod hate to tell you this but they only erected that sign yesterday to warn everyone else, when they heard you were back in town.. they have good memories what did you get up to 30 years ago..lol... Nice shot..
schonee
your gonna make me homesick lol.
MagikUnicorn
lol Schonee Croc Area NO FISHING ALLOWED :) GREAT SHOT
bmac62
Oh, funny Rod. That racoon just thinks you are a tourist from New York. Tell him you are from Missouri and he'll treat you with the respect you deserve. LOL.
auntietk
Rude racoon flipping you off? Beaver with a fork, trying to steal your food? Some sort of bizarre hybrid mammal singing karaoke? Man, I'll tell you what ... no matter WHAT that thing is, I'm staying away! LOL! Have a great time, and keep us posted. Especially if you find out what that thing really is!
pixeluna
Barry might be right, Rod. They might know that you just came in town and so the sign is there LOL. Good luck to your new work!
angelafair
LOL!!! The raccoon is FLIPPING you off it looks like! This is an AWESOME shot my friend! Gotta fave it! Be safe down there in HOT, HUMID, MUGGY Florida!
renecyberdoc
did they put that sign there before or after your arrival??? muahahahaha. lol now i see barrys comment he was on the same line of thoughts he beat me just by a little. be safe brother.
UteBigSmile
Hi Rod, be aware when walking into such aereas, great picture! Have a nice day, Ute
njb2000
The nice thing about being on holiday somewhere else is finding items like this What may seem common to those living there is a joy to others!
wjames
Great picture!
Rainastorm
lol uh huh!
Miska7
Really nice scene and funny sign! Great shot!
BIGBEAR1965
LMAO! Cool shot and great story Rod!
Timbo1138
Too funny great picture
Raddar
Racoons with anger issues??? Man Fl. has it bad. LOL, Hope you are having some fun while there.
NefariousDrO
That is too funny! I'd have thought they'd put gators and such on there, but hey, I've seen some pretty brazen raccoons over the years so why not? Fun photo!
mistressotdark
careful where you walk..nice!