Ishkabibbles (as referred to in my previous post) are the creatures that now have found refuge in the valleys of the cattle guards. The ones that I am most familiar with dwell in the mountain ranges of northeastern Arizona, the White Mountains. Because our family has been very careful to protect the species, I would venture to say that we probably have the highest population of these creatures on any on the several Nicoll-Naegle properties.
As stated in the carefully documented research provided recently by Kevin Nicoll, (doctorate in crap folklore, tasteful, tactful and dedicated artist of the strange things he sees in the shadows of his mind) posted here, we are not sure where our conservatory had its beginnings. Was it 1st, second or third generation (of AZ Ranchers) that taught us the careful rules of protecting these precious beings? We will never know, but it is what it is.
You will notice that due to the fact that I now live closer to the border (again-thanks for reminding me of that, Marla) than most of the family, I use the true South American spelling of the is creatures name.
I do wonder though if the new and glorious president-elect (with all of his heaven-sent, glorified and annointed powers) would consider helping our plight by placing these wonderful creatures that guard our cattleguards on the endangered species list.
You decide. Just remember though, every ishkabibble you save from extinction helps put a star in you crown. Mom must have a full crown because she is the one that taught us how to do it.
5 comments:
hehe...I can't wait to teach Danica about saving Ishkabibbles (I will use the same spelling since I don't think I live that far from you now)...although I am not sure that Corey is really convinced of the importance of saving them...yet. :)
Thank you for joining this wonderful effort of holiday spirit in looking out for those who look out for us and get run over. I see you have a new acronym for me: DICFTTDASTHSISOHS. i can live with this one.
Cuz'n Kevin
If Nobama was to get involved in this cause, we would be inviting all manner of federal mandated crap upon the whole White Mountain region. All of those yahoo neighbors with extra wives and 2nd Amendment zealots would come unclued. Granting the Ish's protection under the endangered species act would reguire millions of tax dollars in studies and regulation of traffic crossing cattle guards across the country
And who would be but in charge, the gov of IL? He is certainly full of it. Or Janet who will be safeguarding our borders.
Maybe a federal bailout of the ranch is not a bad idea, let's get on the band wagon.
Love the picture, though the above one should probably be the poster child. =)
What Marla said. =) Cept I'm one of the 2nd amendment zealots. LOL!
Up here in the Rocky Mountains in Montana, the Ishkabibbles must have opposable thumbs as they play little records on their little record players. We are very cautious near all cattle guards and honk, so the Ishkabibbles have fair warning to get the little needles off the little records. Nobody likes a scratched record.
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