On Target.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 5 comments link this postI stopped by Target tonight, after my flying lesson. I needed some Kleenex, floss, and industrial air freshener. The genius of Chrysler has struck again, and it always happens in the hottest month of the year.
When I got out to my car this afternoon, the smell of something rotten was overwhelming. I thought it might be the mostly empty Dairy Queen cup in the cup holder, the leftover milk bits turning sour.
But no. I tossed it and the problem was still there. I knew, then, that I had a dead mouse.
Again.
Another rotting rodent all thanks to Chrysler Corporation's decision to design their vehicles with easy access for rodents. I'm willing to bet, somewhere towards the front right side is a handicap accessible entrance for all those rodents who've dreamed of getting inside a Ford or Chevy but just never had the chance.
Regardless, I found the dead critter under one of my folded down seats. He'd probably only been there for two days, but he was bloated and looked like a furry balloon, his mouth puckered in consternation. I imagine getting smashed in a trap was consternating. I picked the trap up and dropped the mouse on the pavement under my car. I returned the trap to my vehicle for the next round, which I know is inevitable.
Despite the removal of the rotting carcass, the car still reeked. Hence, the air freshener. As in, seriously industrial strength.
While walking about Target, a rather large man in a wheelchair rolled down the aisle opposite of the one I was in. His wheel chair must not have been working correctly; it made odd clicking noises that I immediately thought of as a Geiger counter. He was in the sanitary supplies aisle.
Several amusing thoughts came to mind at that point, none of which are fit to share here and now, and none of which have anything to do with my previously gripping tale of the dead mouse.
Labels: humor, my life, summer 2008
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5 Comments:
Thanks for the reminder.
"Never ride with Julie."
Fess up, do you keep mice like I keep dogs? "Keeps the visitors away."
By 
Sarah Regan Snavely, at
14/7/08 22:47
Good Lord Woman,
Your life is filled with adventures . . . great and small. And as always, thanks for sharing them with us.
I too was wondering what that smell was. Thanks as well for clearing that up.
By Will, at
15/7/08 02:10
Julie I use a product called "Cab Fresh" or maybe "Fresh Cab". I can never remember. I get it at Fleet Farm (the man's mall). It's for tractor cabs, RV's, boats, auto's ect. It has a nice scent and I think it repels mice. Maybe it can work for you?
By 
robbiewobbles, at
15/7/08 07:44
Sarah, you complete me.
(ha ha ha)
By Julie R. Neidlinger, at
15/7/08 13:32
Just be happy you didn't have a mouse family in your heating fan area. Whew! Been there, done that.
You'll be checking your trap daily now? And could we have pictures?
By Anna, at
15/7/08 17:11
