this mornings catch

[cathryn]

we got alot of rain last night so the water was up a bit. we checked 6 traps so far and heres what we caught.

no smartazz comments please, i know to some of you it was only a possum but Alexys dug the pocket and baited it and i set the trap.

shes proud of it and im proud of her.

believe it or not she told me where to make the set.

shes really picking up on things alot more this year like location.

we set it loose cause it wasnt very big.

[KySongDog]

There better not be any smartazz comments. 

That is a beautiful picture!   I can see why you are proud of her.   She done good!    Congrats to Alexys.   

[pitw]

Great pic's and I like seeing your child out doing the good life.  Haven't got any of them grinner's here so they look good to me too.  Is that big mouth on them strong?  Look's like they sould eat steel to me.

[Hawks Feather]

Tell Alexys congratulations on not only the catch, but knowing where to set the trap.         You can also tell her that she is braver than I am because I really don't want to grab a live possum's tail - even if it is in a trap.   Cute picture.

Jerry

[cathryn]

it was already out of the trap when she was holding it by the tail,lol.

[cathryn]

they can definitely do some damage with their teeth but most of them are docile when caught. every now and then you get one that wants to take ya on.

i always check them by picking them up first by the tail fore i let her get near em.

[Silencer]

I remember as a youngin catching, skinnin, stretchin and selling them grinners.  If I can recall correctly I got 2 bucks a piece for them. 

Priceless picture !!!   

[HaMeR]

Congratulations & I hope that picture gets framed & hung on the wall.

[Coulter]

Awesome pic Cathryn..I only wish my daughters still trapped with me. She looks to be catching on nicely. Keep up the great work

Steve

[WhiteHare]

Nice job Alexys.  I remember the grinners I caught as a youngun would hiss like crazy.
I was much older than you before I would grab one by the tail.

Keep up the good work Cathryn.

Richard

[ohiodeer]

Great pic! Congrats to the young lady.

[Frogman]

That's really neat!!  I like it when the kids get involved.

Jim

[iahntr]

Very cool !!   
She sure is a cutie !

I remember catchin my first possum when I was young.
Up in an old haymow with no lights, climbin up there and shinin
the light on him, man that thing looked evil to me !   

[FinsnFur]

I'm scared to reply for fear you'll beat me down cathryn Why ya gotta be so hard on us? You know how stupid we are when we aint plugged into a genius.

Ok, that's the extent of my smart comments. Now let me say that you have every reason to be proud of her. I know my girls wouldnt go near the thing
And I adore the fact that she's willing to pick up on this stuff with you. I commend you both.

[alscalls]

Nice job Alexys!! Definitely proud of ya both   Any pic of that beautiful girl needs a frame.

[cathryn]

thansk guys,. all of you have been very nice and supportive. i read her your posts of congratulations and encouragement.