First, I must admit an irrational fear I have...it's not so much a 'fear' as 'intense hatred for.' The object of my hatred: Peacocks. Ever hear a peacock? They have the most horrible call ever. Peacocks, when not startled or calling one another, make a little sound like a child yelling, "help! help!" Zoos that have peacocks wandering the grounds (as most do) are full of little 'help!' screams. Call me irrational; I'm not going to change for you. Peacocks, because of this sound, are the most horrible bird in the world. This is why my family does not have a peacock.
Next: Wrong Number Of The Week! We've got a 1-800 service that forwards our voicemails as a WAV email attachment...this week's wrong number came from a carpet layer, calling to make an appointment to measure for installation. My wife says it's a euphemism for something else, but I don't get it.
I have a similer hatered for all birds
--Sparky, 02/26/2005 0:43:25