Morning Notes

by ARLnow.com September 9, 2011 at 8:44 am 1,675 20 Comments

Wild Animals Rescued During Hurricane — Given this week’s weather, Hurricane Irene is increasingly looking like a brief summer rain shower. Nonetheless, the hurricane created a dangerous situation for humans and animals alike. Animal control officers from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington rescued more than 20 wild animals during the storm, mostly baby squirrels. [Washington Post]

Defense Contractor Moving HQ to Arlington — Defense contractor ATK is moving its headquarters from Minneapolis to Rosslyn. The move will only affect the top brass at the company, however. Fewer than 10 employees, mostly executives, are expected to make the move. [DefenseNews]

Arlington Man Found Dead in N.J. — Arlington resident David C. Williams, 47, was found slumped over in the driver’s seat of his car in Woodbine, N.J. on Wednesday. Foul play is not suspected. [Shore News Today]

Arlington Arts Center Happy Hour — The Arlington Arts Center will be starting its series of fall happy hours on Thursday, Sept. 15. [Clarendon Nights]

Flickr photo courtesy of Brendan L.

Lou

I’m glad someone thought of the baby squirrels.

Really??
- drax
  
  Yeah, there are soldiers in Afghanistan!
- Don Ager
  
  really?
  someone comes to the aid of squirrels, and you take offense at it?
  somehow I think we can care for the animals and hear about it in the media and still support our troops in harm’s way.
  - Lauren
    
    +1000
- baby squirrel
  
  It’s the day after a big storm. You see me lying there in your yard, about to slowly starve or get eaten by a crow or a dog, and you can’t be bothered to just make a phone call?
  - Mother Nature
    
    Yes. That’s correct.
    - Lou
      
      They need to find their boot straps.
      - Overgrown Bush
        
        You need to find your humanity.
      - Lou
        
        You need to find your meta-humor.
        
        Sorry the rain has everyone in a foul mood this morning. I’ll let you guys vent in peace.
    - baby squirrel
      
      Wasn’t talking to you, Mother. Can’t you ever leave me alone?
      - Hungry Raccoon
        
        You taste great. And best of all, you won’t live to pass on any of your clumsy DNA.
- Overgrown Bush
  
  Congrats! You get the award for the uncaring remark of the day!
  - Humorometer Adjuster
    
    Hello – it appears your humor detect-o-meter is in need of recalibration. Please call to make an appointment. I have an opening this afternoon, right after I’m finished with steve[number withheld to protect anonymity].
ed

Posted at 8:44, first complaint at 8:54. Good morning, everyone.
Swag

Why do all art-related boozefests have to revolve around wine and cheese? Most artists I know drink hard liquor.
- Richard Cranium
  
  Marketing. “Wine and Cheese” sounds better than “Jack Daniels and pork rinds.”
  - DarkHeart
    
    Or Crown Royal and Bull Testes.
Baby Chipmunk

This discrimination is getting ridiculous.
- baby squirrel
  
  Stay away from my nuts.
  - Baby Chipmunk
    
    That does it. I’m getting Alvin, Theodore and Simon and we’re coming for you.

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