Arrrgh!
Damn it!
My wonderful, impregnable, Raccoon Check strap-equipped raccoon-proofed green bin was violated last night.
It seems I didn't cinch up the buckles tight enough, though it certainly looked air tight. The procyon horribilis managed to tip it over and top the top open a crack - enough to fish out a bag of stale bread and coffee rinds and redecorate my porch.
To its credit, though, the strap kept the lid mostly shut, so only one of the five bags inside was ripped open. I'll have to be more careful with keeping it buckled up tight.
This isn't over, vermin.
(The cynic in me expects that one day I'll discover my impish neighbours have read this blog, and are sneaking out at night to open the bins themselves. Actually, that'd be a pretty funny joke. Except that they'd soon discover that raccoons have learned to key their car.)
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December 7th, 2006 - 18:00
Ha! The buggers tried it again last night and failed. Nice to wake up to find the bin knocked over but shut tight.
I did a little dance.
December 18th, 2006 - 17:06
Could you tell me where I can get a Raccoon Check? I haven’t seen any at stores here in the States, and don’t see a site for ordering online. Is there one?
December 19th, 2006 - 01:55
Hmmm, good question! I did a search also, and couldn’t even find it on eBay or MSN Shopping. If I find a dealer that sells to the U.S., I’ll let you know. I think both our nations can get behind this fight!
December 19th, 2006 - 10:01
We called a Home Hardware Store in Ontario… they’re looking into shipping a few to us. This is truly an untapped market down here… someone should look into expanding the operation.
January 2nd, 2007 - 18:15
I feel your pain, i really do.
Got rid of the damn things outta my house finally!
UGH.
January 2nd, 2007 - 18:39
Good work, Pary… That’s a mean looking contraption you built, like something out of Home Alone!
April 13th, 2007 - 12:24
Can you advise which Home Hardware you contacted and was willing to ship product to US? The product manufacturer has an enormous market here! I live in Westchester County just north of NYC and if they work, they’d be golden!
September 16th, 2007 - 10:21
I would LOVE to have this product, I just cleaned up (AGAIN) the remains from these flippin’ raccoons party that was held in my trash can!!
I can’t stand these animals!
October 17th, 2007 - 18:00
Where do I get “raccoon check” in Sutheast Idaho?
August 1st, 2008 - 13:52
You are doing a wonderful thing here on the Internet. I wish you the very best. Kindest regards.