Dog in Elk has no competitors. Everything else (whatever it might be) is a runner-up. I hope this gets lots of posts. I could use a good laugh in this weather.

If you "search" dog in elk, you'll be directed to a list of posts that includes runktrun's "what's the thread that stiched your gw quilt" or something close. That has ''dog in elk' but also some other funny ones. I'd love to hear some new funny ones, too.
\Does anyone remember a wonderful post a woman gardener told about falling head over heels over or down something and landing with her legs in the air (she may have been in her nightgown) And as somone else said, the composter stories are beyond funny...they with their thermometers measuring their compost temps at all times of the night and in all seasons...

Marie, too funny! I literally just came from the WSing forum and read, once again, the dog in elk story. I do think that has to be the funniest thread ever. And yes, there are some amusing threads on the compost forum. Of course, I can't think of a single one at the moment...

:)
Dee

The one I remember on the compost forum started something like "You know over the edge when...." But that could be the beginning of any post about any aspect garden passion.

ok, on the compost forum find "How do I make a people repelling compost?" and try searching for "You know you're a compost wacko" on I think The SE Gardening Forum, on general search.

I agree that the "Weirdest/Oddest" and "Dog in Elk" threads are both hysterical.

The "Compost whacko" series are very funny too. Some time back there was another thread about some poster making a compost tea with fish and molasses or something, and how it practically blew the top off his bucket, and how badly some of these concoctions smelled. That was really funny, although I think it might have dropped off?

Here's a link to the "People-repelling compost" thread. This one really tickles my funny bone. I've known a neighbor or two I'd like to repel! Hehe

Here is a link that might be useful: How to make a people repelling compost

I was too busy being horrified and not just a little queasy to be amused by dog in elk. I think I may be the only one at GW who wasn't LOLing. Stinky exploding compost tea is funny though! Wasn't there one where the poster stirred his compost tea with his arm and then couldn't get the stink off?

Oh, thought of another funny one that has been archived - "So you want to grow a gardenia, huh? (also known as the infamous suicidal gardenia thread)"

The hoops people will jump through to grow plants sometimes, it can be very funny.

Here is a link that might be useful: So you want to grow a gardenia, huh?

Idabean:

You deserve a medal for alerting us to that WS post on
pornographic plants. . .maybe you should re-post your
original with the PP headline so that more folks will pick up on it ! Despite the outrageous photos and comments, for me, the funniest image of all, was the one poster who exploded with laughter, spewing her PC with soda through
her nostrils. . .priceless !

Marie,
I am with Carl & Cloud9 the WS post What's the Wierdest/Oddest thing you are WSing this spring is hilarious.

And here I thought some of my flowing vines were x-rated!

OH MY! This thread should be flagged now. Lol.

I like this thread on how to get rid of a yucca. Apparently there is only one way... at least short of major explosives. No one suggested major explosives. Come to think of it, perhaps one might just get thousands of little yuccas due to the dispersal of the blast>

Here is a link that might be useful: how to get rid of yucca FOREVER?

I am going to figure out how to post a link tonight, even if it takes all night. But I can't wait that long to post, so copy and paste if you will. Someone I don't even know sent me this link as a "funny." I'm curious to know what your reaction to it is. Tell me, please.

http://www.joespc.com/carlos/redneck.htm

Well, I'll be.....It took me 2 minutes to do it, after all these years. I'm embarassed at my laziness.
Marie

Here is a link that might be useful: wacky neighbor

Marie,

Thank you for that! I'll never complain about my messy neibor again! JD makes her place look good.

Did the house ever sell?

Lisa

Lisa,
I don't know, it is a pretty old chestnut that's been around awhile. I think picture of where the barbecue burned through the porch is pretty funny. By that time the neighbor (op) was into trespassing in a major way!
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Marie,
To be honest I found the tone of the wacky neighbor thread condescending and elitist. Let alone the fact that the author seems to have so much free time on her hands that he/she is consumed by nearly every action her neighbor takes. I canÂt help but wonder if this type of attitude is created/promoted by a society that equates the big brother dictates of neighborhood associations with property values. If we can no longer be free to create our own nests based on our individual needs and skills where then would we be free to express ourselves? I am certain based on many a visitors initial reaction that my landscape is not everyoneÂs cup of tea but take away my right to play in my yard as I see fitÂhonestly I might be a very different person. I should mention that I inherited property out of state that does have a property association and frankly it drives me crazy, it is expensive, exclusive rather than inclusive (the biggest fear/threat is single women with children might want to move into the neighborhood), and spends way too much time nit picking (I just received a letter of complaint that the light bulb in an exterior lamp has been burned out for longer than allowed!) What do you think?

Sorry I just can't let this rant go and hope that many folks will respond with their view but I felt the need to expand on one point.
(I just received a letter of complaint that the light bulb in an exterior lamp has been burned out for longer than allowed!)
It should be noted that the property is empty as the home was destroyed in a hurricane a few years ago so the burnt out light bulb is the only remaining thing on the lot. The association required lamp post is lighting the way for ????? trespassers perhaps. What a waste of time and energy.
Thanks I feel much better.

I completely agree with you Katy, and that's why in my initial post I asked for reactions without posting my own. My first reaction was sadness. I wondered whether this was the first home "the neighbor" had owned, and whether he hadn't a clue about how to proceed. I saw that he many attempts to make the house "his" and none of them turned out very well. My reaction to him standing on the trunk of his car, putting up the flag with his son, was "look, a dad doing something with his son" and that maybe he didn't have a 12 foot ladder.

Finally, I wondered how he bought the house, and whether he was among all those folks who were given mortgages they couldn't afford. However, note that it is not a new post, and that thought might be irrelevant.

Still, if the thread were a comic strip and the homeowner was who....Dagwood or Fibber McGee or Plugger, the pictures would be funny. But since I'm a sucker for people who try and fall short, and it isn't my neighbor and I don't have the time to spy, trespass and take pictures and post them the whole thing left me feeling queasy.

Alright, I now admit I'm a bleeding heart liberal. But suddenly, that may be a bit more acceptable nowadays!

Evonne, that Yucca thread was very funny, don't know how I missed that on the Perennials forum. I've always thought Yucca looked kind of exotic, but don't think I'll be growing any after reading that!

Idabean, the wacky neighbor website is pretty funny. This neighbor would probably drive me nuts too - not because of what is unsightly or poorly built or even the dog and chickens, but because of the noise late at night and the motor oil he dumped on the ground.

terrene,
I completely agree with you there.

Yes... I really like Yucca but only admire them from afar after reading that thread.

I just read Dogs in Elk. Lol. They have a New Guinea Singing Dog. I put up a link if you want to hear some dog songs.

Here is a link that might be useful: Listen to the dogs sing. :)

I don't think I will be purchasing a gardenia any time soon either. :-0

This is young yet, but showing some potential! Interesting subject too.

Here is a link that might be useful: Anyone Gorilla Gardening?

I need to know the identity of that vine, Katy.

evonnest,
Yes I think "gorilla gardening" should be included. Lovely and subversive.

Nan,
The vine is Aristolochia gigantea "Pelican Flower", I have had it a couple of years now as it is very forgiving. After the last frost date I plant it in the garden in morning sun, afternoon shade, it seems to quickly recover from my neglect in doors all winter. I keep it by my mudroom door as a conversation plant. I bought mine locally but I know you can buy this through "Logees" . Is anyone still planning a Logees trip in March or April?