Skunked--right in the face---

12-01-2012, 08:10 PM	#1
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,335	Skunked--right in the face--- Pardon me for a few minutes--dinner will be delayed--- I went out to check the trap==a raccoon has been causing trouble-- I didn't grab a flashlight--rocked the cage with my foot--and got a full blast of skunk right in my face---- I'm going to shower and dose up with 'skunk off'-- Yuck-- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

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12-01-2012, 08:13 PM	#2
frenchelectrican " Euro " electrician     Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WI & France { in France for now } Posts: 4,998	Skunked--right in the face--- I have ran into skunks from time to time and you will not forget what they smell. But otherhand sure I have fought racoons before. Merci, Marc __________________ The answer will be based on NEC ( National Electrical code ) or CEC ( Cananda Electrical code ) or ECF ( Electrique Code France )

12-01-2012, 08:22 PM	#3
ddawg16 JOATMON     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: S. California Posts: 4,167	Skunked--right in the face--- It's gonna take a LOT of scrubing..... __________________ Common Sense is like Deodorant. Those that need it the most don't use it. My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-01-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
creeper Member     Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: As always..beside myself. Posts: 3,272	Skunked--right in the face--- EWWWW Mike you reek !!! Did you ever wonder why close up skunk smells like burning tires

12-01-2012, 08:25 PM	#5
Doc Holliday I'm Your Huckleberry   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 5,087	Skunked--right in the face--- Quote: Originally Posted by oh'mike Pardon me for a few minutes--dinner will be delayed--- I went out to check the trap==a raccoon has been causing trouble-- I didn't grab a flashlight--rocked the cage with my foot--and got a full blast of skunk right in my face---- I'm going to shower and dose up with 'skunk off'-- Yuck-- I can't resist. __________________ Thanks.

12-01-2012, 08:30 PM	#6
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,335	Skunked--right in the face--- I stink========= __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

12-01-2012, 08:34 PM	#7
Davejss Member     Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northern Massachusetts Posts: 119	Skunked--right in the face--- Peroxide, baking soda and a little Dawn soap works great.

12-01-2012, 08:39 PM	#8
kwikfishron Moderator     Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas/Oregon Coast Posts: 4,540	Skunked--right in the face--- Quote: This has turned my day upside down----I have at do some thinking----crap-o Quote: Originally Posted by oh'mike Pardon me for a few minutes--dinner will be delayed--- I went out to check the trap==a raccoon has been causing trouble-- I didn't grab a flashlight--rocked the cage with my foot--and got a full blast of skunk right in my face---- I'm going to shower and dose up with 'skunk off'-- Yuck-- So this is the rest of today's story??? Merry Christmas and I hope you have a Happy New Year. __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Especially In The DIY Chatroom -NEW MEMBERS- Please include your basic location in your profile. Some of the answers given are specific to a Region or State.

12-01-2012, 08:41 PM	#9
Fairview Member   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 552	Skunked--right in the face--- You omitted step one in the procedure where you get on the ground and rub your head ( both sides ) on the grass and weeds or whatever you can find.

12-01-2012, 08:46 PM	#10
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,335	Skunked--right in the face--- I stink============= __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

12-01-2012, 08:47 PM	#11
frenchelectrican " Euro " electrician     Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WI & France { in France for now } Posts: 4,998	Skunked--right in the face--- Quote: Originally Posted by Fairview You omitted step one in the procedure where you get on the ground and rub your head ( both sides ) on the grass and weeds or whatever you can find. MDR !!!!! ( LOL in French ) Merci, Marc __________________ The answer will be based on NEC ( National Electrical code ) or CEC ( Cananda Electrical code ) or ECF ( Electrique Code France )

12-01-2012, 08:48 PM	#12
creeper Member     Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: As always..beside myself. Posts: 3,272	Skunked--right in the face--- You are a good sport for posting this..I'm not sure I would have shared it..snicker

12-01-2012, 09:25 PM	#13
rusty baker Pro Flooring Installer     Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 3,142	Skunked--right in the face--- Tomato juice will kill the smell. __________________ "I'm twisted, not sick. Sick implies, I'll get better" Semi-Retired Installer Installing since 1973

12-01-2012, 09:28 PM	#14
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,335	Skunked--right in the face--- Thanks Rusty---Skunk off and vinegar is all I have---I'm not letting a stinker like me go grocery shopping in MY truck. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

12-02-2012, 05:19 AM	#15
ddawg16 JOATMON     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: S. California Posts: 4,167	Skunked--right in the face--- I think we need to change your screen name from Oh' Mike to Oh' No....or maybe Oh' Crap.....better yet..Oh' Sh!t __________________ Common Sense is like Deodorant. Those that need it the most don't use it. My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.