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@BeachGoat

I suspect it was running over a Mexican that did the damage (back roads in Bakersfield?)

Okay, THIS^ was what did it. It was half-buried in the hard pan and i ran over one end, kicking it up into my exhaust.

Yes, I went back and got it.

this

@Richard_Parker

What is that thing? It's beautiful.

G. atlanticus is able to feed on P. physalis due to its immunity to the venomous nematocysts. The slug consumes the entire organism and appears to select and store the most venomous nematocysts for its own use. The venom is collected in specialized sacs (cnidosacs), on the tip of their cerata, the thin feather-like "fingers" on its body.[4] Because Glaucus stores the venom, it can produce a more powerful and deadly sting than the Man o' War upon which it feeds.

Oh, meep.

@spankerchief

I took the back road out of work today. It was getting dark out and I heard a :THUNK: meep. I got out and checked for damage, but couldn't see anything. I get back in the truck and continue driving home and now there's some vibe in the engine when I hit the gas. :Oh meep.: :DON"T BE THE TRANNYDON"T BE THE TRANNYDON"T BE THE TRANNY...: (I can fix just about anything but the transmission) I limp home and here's what I find: This is my luck in a nutshell: It was a perfect hit. DEAD center on an easily removed part. (No other damage.) But THIS is what the part costs:

The catalyst in that catalytic converter is platinum, hence the four figure price tag. Is that a lead wiring conduit?

^Nope. It's just a foot-and-a-half long piece of heavy-gauge fence post.
I paid $1250 for it, so it's gonna become SOMETHING as soon as inspiration hits.

Meanwhile I'm looking up a place that'll buy the old one for recycling.
Maybe I can recoup something.

@dragonstaff this guy was in our shower stall. he's pretty typical for the brisbane area. for scale, take a fifty cent coin and double it for leg span

@sunny77

Only little ones in Brissy then eh?

there're bigger ones but i haven't encountered them personally. he's about what i'm used to seeing

prequel:

w00t!!!

Graphic novel edition. First edition and signed by all three.

Can you still crack a floppie?

@sunny77

meep. That's going to tear someone up real good.

i liek pie (charts)

carrie cake

i want a pair.