It figures, my last afternoon at The Parrot and the power goes out across the whole island. Folks checking in couldn't get through the Main gate because the code reader wasn't working and neither was the gate.

One guy who showed up, I think he was a fireman, suggested we wait until a car left the Exit gate and maybe we could find a way to keep it open. I reminded him that the power's out and he said it was battery operated because of fire codes. People needed a way out.

So we walked over and when a car leaving opened the gate, he stood in front of the light beam and held it open, and I found the perfect rock on one try.

It fit perfectly, snug and just the right size to block the light and keep the gate open. Then I spent the rest of my time telling folks that were trying to use the keypad at the other gate, to use this one.

I've also found the perfect rock to smash ants that have invaded the chicken treats. I left the bag open in the shed and they got in, I found that out one day when I stuck my hand in to grab a scoop, and the ants bit the hell out of me.

Now I pour some onto a paper plate and pound the shit out of the treats with a great rock, until the ants are dead. Then I include them in the treats when I give it to the chickens.

Rocks are good.