In retaliation for last night's losses, one (or more) Mice Team player(s), yet-to be identified, has turned to vandalism to express their outrage. Although the details are still under investigation, it appears that anger and frustration led one or more individuals to tear one of the offending traps appart from the outside with their bare teeth, an act that left one door off it's pivot and caused irreparable damage to the side of the Crazy Lady's equipment. Not content with simple destruction, the suspect or suspects then deficated all over the crime scene to express their displeasure (see exhibits 1 and 2).
When asked to comment on the incident, Coach Whiskers insisted he had not condoned the act, which he termed "damaging to our image as a team," and that he was unsure at this time who was to blame. "I can't comment on whether or not the Crazy Lady had it coming to her, but I will say that most of our players are good, decent rodents, dedicated to beating the humans fairly and, you know, eating as much as possible. This is a stain on our good name. Not to mention the garage counter tops."
As for the impact on the Crazy Lady team? Well, after laughing hysterically, crying for a moment, and doing a strange, shuffling little jig, the Crazy Lady spokeswoman responded to questioning with a crazy smile and shrugged. Our best guess is that this act can mean only one thing...
I'm loving this take on your tale!
Posted by: Jessica | May 13, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Thanks, Jessica! It's a fun little diversion for us. We spend so much time and energy battling invisible challenges that the concrete challenge of catching mice is strangely rewarding. :) Happy I could entertain in the process!
Posted by: LeahP | May 14, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Wow! Mice sure do a lot of poops!
Looks like you need more traps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwxIX-K4rhE
Happy Hunting!
Posted by: Kim | May 17, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Kim - Yes, they DO poop a lot, especially once they're inside the little traps. Whoa! But not all of the black things in that picture are poops - just some. The others are little pieces of plastic they shaved off the trap with their teeth to disable it!
Posted by: LeahP | May 17, 2011 at 06:45 AM