Watch your mouth, the kids are listening!!!
By JJ
@JolietJake (50190)
May 2, 2016 7:26am CST
Yep, and they probably learned a LOT of new words while they watched me fight to start the van this morning. 
They're a bit used to me, they are right under the carport at head level and see me get in and out of the van all the time, I've been watching them grow from ugly featherless chicks to young teenagers...looks like they'll be leaving the nest soon.
Anyway, the van was throwing a fit this morning, and I was out there with a battery charger (which did no good) and climbing under to check the starter (which did no good) and FINALLY traced it down to corrosion on the inside of the positive battery clamp.
Pretty sure they were relieved to see me stop cursing.
They're a bit used to me, they are right under the carport at head level and see me get in and out of the van all the time, I've been watching them grow from ugly featherless chicks to young teenagers...looks like they'll be leaving the nest soon.
Anyway, the van was throwing a fit this morning, and I was out there with a battery charger (which did no good) and climbing under to check the starter (which did no good) and FINALLY traced it down to corrosion on the inside of the positive battery clamp.
Pretty sure they were relieved to see me stop cursing. 33 people like this
34 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85296)
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 May 16
You should have at least covered their ears first! 
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@JolietJake (50190)
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2 May 16
It's gonna be a bit sad when I go out there soon and the nest is empty again
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
2 May 16
Cute birds. It's always something with cars, good you figured it out.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
2 May 16
Cute lil fellas.
Good they will be able to fly soon JJ.
Unlike your van lolz
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
2 May 16
@JolietJake Aw gee..hope you can get a new one.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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2 May 16
My poor van is an old telephone van, it's had a rough life. I ought to retire the poor thing...seriously, the tires are almost bald. 
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
2 May 16
@Asylum My fault - I was referring to a typo in your auto complete and autocorrect can be a real nuisance post, made me smile!
It is vey rare for me to use my tablet for internet access because I have a laptop. However, the tablet can prove useful on some occasions. Last night I was...
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@sgbrown (1638)
• United States
2 May 16
The "kids" are growing up so fast! I love your picture and they are so cute with those little tufts of feathers! I'm sure they will forgive you for your choice words. Sorry you had trouble with the van this morning, but at least you figured out what the problem was and it was nothing expensive!
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@sgbrown (1638)
• United States
2 May 16
@JolietJake I hate it when that happens! Something that we overlook that is really an easy fix. I'm glad you got if figured out and didn't have to call him! Saved you some money and embarrassment!
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@JolietJake (50190)
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2 May 16
I was almost to the point of calling my mechanic, and he would have got here and laughed at me...like he normally does
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@GardenGerty (164763)
• United States
2 May 16
Were you cussing up a blue streak. I am being picky and would say that they were relieved to hear you stop cursing.
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
2 May 16
You know they pick up the bad words quick. LOL
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@JolietJake (50190)
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2 May 16
And I can imagine all four using them at the same time like a pack of rugrats
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@JolietJake (50190)
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2 May 16
They've really been pretty quiet, I haven't heard them yell for food or anything
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
2 May 16
It's not good to curse especially in front of young ones for surely they will copy all that you said. Anyway, good to know you have chicks in your carport.
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@JolietJake (50190)
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2 May 16
Yeah, but sometimes a good ol' (expletive deleted) is the only proper word
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
2 May 16
At least they have some new words to use when they fly away.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 May 16
prob was thinking why doesn't that big hooman just fly like normal birds.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
2 May 16
I'd still be cursing because I know absolutely nothing about cars.
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