Brainerd Lakes Real Estate News

With two large German Shepherds and a lovable but nosy mutt "it" could happen soon.  One of these days, while checking under a wood pile or shed , at least one of the dogs will encounter a peppermint kitty and he will let them have "it".  Skunk spray , one of the most obnoxious smells, works quite well for the sprayer.  The sprayed upon however have burning eyes, nausea, and owners who no longer want them as close companions. 

There are a number of commercial preparations, none of which I have found to be worth their price.  So grab a glass of tomato juice and drink that as you prepare the following recipe:

• ONE QUART OF 3 PERCENT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
• 1 CUP BAKING SODA
• 1 TEASPOON OF LIQUID SOAP 

This needs to be used shortly after mixing and should not be stored, as it gives off oxygen gas, which could case a closed container to burst.  For large or long haired dogs, you will need more batches. Don't hesitate to repeat the process if odors linger.

Accoding to Wikipedia:

Skunks have two glands, on either side of the anus, that produce a mixture of sulfur-containing chemicals (methyl and butyl thiols) that has a highly offensive smell that most people describe as a combination of the odors of rotten eggs, garlic and burnt rubber. The odor of the fluid is strong enough to ward off bears and other potential attackers, and can be difficult to remove from clothing. Muscles located next to the scent glands allow them to spray with high accuracy as far as 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 ft).

The singular musk-spraying ability of the skunk has not escaped the attention of biologists: the names of the family and the most common genus (Mephitidae, Mephitis) mean "stench", and Spilogale putorius means "stinking spotted weasel". The word skunk is a corruption of an Abenaki name for them, segongw or segonku, which means "one who squirts" in the Algonquian dialect

Keep in mind that skunks go into inactivity during our long Minnesota winters and winter is always just around the corner.

ENJOY! 

Kathleen Lordbock- Home Staging and Interior Redesign in the Brainerd Lakes area

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    The Washington Educational Services Building at 804 Oak Street in Brainerd will be the site of the Minnesota House K-12 Education Finance Division meeting.  The public Brainerd meeting on June 16, 2008, co-chaired by Representative John Ward will include a K-12 education finance update.

    Representative Mindy Greiling, chair of the K-12 Education Finance Division stated her pleasure at the short term relief that has been slated by the Legislature    The Brainerd school system, like many others in the state, has seen a number of reductions in staff and programming.  Various efforts are underway to raise funds to keep some music programs and sports in place.

    The All Veterans Memorial next to the Crow Wing County Courthouse is the site of the June 14th annual Flag Day Program. Hosted by the Brainerd Elks Lodge Number 615, the program starts at 5 P.M.  The public is invited to come and see the various flags and learn more about the history of the flags of the United States.

    A proper burning of old flags will be conducted starting at 6 P.M.  Anyone needing to dispose of old flags may bring them to the Brainerd Elks Lodge at 915 South Ninth Street.

    Food will be available following the disposal ceremony.

    Call 218-829-2643 for more information.