#gatorchomp

[softmarsh]

hiiiiiii y'all... hoping to come out with some new family tree stuff soon along with a post about a super duper cool privilege you earn if you become a leader of the VPC (it's like their version of 9 lives and it's kinda NOT super duper cool i'm sorry. i lied. i only know how to make these cats miserable)

[paulperrino]

As the Gators players walked by after a huge victory over Vanderbilt and high-fived the fans, my son EXCITEDLY 😆 asked the starting QB, @ktrask11 if he would take a selfie with him. "Sure," was Kyle's simple and very kind answer. My son fumbled around for a second on his phone as Kyle patiently stood there, but the result for Nick (and his photo-bombing sister 👧) was pricless. #lovemykids #floridagatorsfootball #familyfun #gatorsfootball #gatornation #orangeandblue #GoGators #TheSwamp #stevespurrierfield #gatorchomp https://www.instagram.com/p/B4r5OtvBSeY/?igshid=ovwmv6bukprz

[retrovintagedope]

🐊🏈🐊🏈 available now . Link in bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #retrovintagedope #floridagators   #collegedays #rva #vintagevibes #gatorsfootball #etsyshop #igvintage #etsyuk #vintagesnapbacks #vintagefashion #vintageclothes #popupshop  #thriftstore #vintageshop #vintageforsale #etsyseller #etsyvintage  #collegefootballamerica #gatorchomp #retrofashion #igshop  #vintageetsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyaustralia #etsystore #90sstyle #thriftshop #vintageclothingforsale https://www.instagram.com/p/B1kQ4NqFfdr/?igshid=1jribmcf5d2g8

[mydearestlola]

Last night's shenanigans at #GatorGrowl S/O to @snoopdogg hitting that #GatorChomp and being so spirited. S/O to King Kurupt for gracing the stage. S/O to the drummer for @snoopdogg bc he was going ham!!! S/O to @daya great energy. S/O to #NastyDog LOL! #gogators🐊🏈 (at UF Homecoming & Gator Growl)

[cyndichamberssports]

#FromTheSidelines I try to capture moments more as they happen, rather than take "set-up" shots, but when the parents of one of your favorite #Gator baseball players asks you to take a family photo for them at the Welcome Home Celebration for our CWS National Champs, well, I consider it an honor, and wouldn't think of turning down that request. After watching Nelson Maldonado with his family during the historic celebration, it was easy to see where he gets his passion for baseball and joy in life. And while #GatorNation says congratulations and gives a big #gatorchomp to the players for bringing home this first ever National Baseball Championship Title, I want to take a moment to say thank you to the parents and family of all the players. You're the ones who drove them to all those Little League practices, you sat on so many hard bleachers in so many different ballparks watching and cheering for them over the years, you picked them up emotionally when they had a bad game, and stood aside so they could shine in the spotlight when they had a great game. Yes, it was the players who put in all the hard work, but it was from you they learned dedication, perseverance, and the "Never Quit" attitude of not giving up on your dream. This is just as much your National Title and Welcome Home Celebration as the players. Mahalo 🤙 📸 @cyndichamberssports • • • #gatorgreat #gogators🐊 #nationalchamps #welcomehomecelebration #historymaking #themac #chompchomp🐊 #family #NVRQT @tndo_maldonado @gatorsbb @floridagators @uflorida @gatorsnews @thegatorcountry @thegatorchomp @secsports_ @SEC #baseballfamily (at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium)

[marlakeownphotography-blog]

Look who I found at my working chair this morning!!! Thanks @rwttrobmartinez !!! What should we name our new mascot? #gatorland #gatorchomp #baggator #rockiesmascot #mlbmascot #gatoratcoorsfield (at Coors Field)

[anitasmith0428-blog]

#gatorchomp #gogators

[mommyneedsadonut]

Let's go Gators!! #beatkentucky #gogata #gatorchomp #orangeandblue

[softmarsh]

VERNAL POOLS FUNERAL & BURIAL TRADITIONS

being a young colony, the VPC does not yet have a highly-developed religion and pantheon. because of this, they’ve not yet formed a defined method of vigil, but a tradition for funeral processions and burial is starting to strengthen.

cw for frank talk of death and animal death

VIGIL

upon a colonymate's death, their body is laid in the middle of the current camp for mourning

the cat’s family is to groom their body, weaving trinkets and other accessories into their pelt. they can utilize flowers, other plants, or feathers to hide any evidence of what killed them, or other unsightly wounds

their mentor/pupil, family, friends, and other cats close to the deceased are invited to sleep with them for the last time

at sunrise, a procession of the colony, led primarily by the deceased’s mentor/pupil and family, starts its way to the burial mound

the deceased is then buried atop the mound

the body is also buried with a bundle containing various grave goods, traditionally including a carved totem of their patron god, a feather of their family bird, and notable personal items of the deceased, such as accessories, games, or their favorite food

if there is no body for the deceased, their family bird is wrapped in a blanket of spanish moss (tillandsia usneoides) and is used instead. it is still weaved with momentos and given a burial bundle

this process also applies if a cat has gone missing and is assumed dead as well

BURIAL MOUNDS:

as you might’ve noticed, the VPC does not use a standard graveyard to home the dead. instead, they create a burial mound

each cat who dies during the reign of the current leading pair is buried together in the same mound

the leading pair is the last to be buried on each mound, for a new one is created with each new leading pair

the mounds are located between the two camps. they are visited every time the colony migrates between camps

at the moment, the colony is currently on its fourth burial mound, as estuary mangrovemumble and herbalist gatorchomp are its fourth leading pair. they will be buried atop it once they pass

[approvedtrash]

Gator CHOMP 🐊 #gatorchomp #guardgirls #universityofflorida #uf #timtebow #statue (at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium At the University of Florida)

[drawntochemistry-blog]

First touchdown by UMich at the Citrus Bowl!

[retrovintagedope]

🏈💊🏈 #retrovintagedope #collegefootball #vintagesnapbacks #floridagators #gatorchomp #football #dukebluedevils #collegebasketball #midnightmadness #collegelife #fallseason #thriftstore #thriftshop #etsyshop #etsyuk #notredamefootball #france #vintagestore #etsyseller #etsyvintage #snapback #thrift #etsy #reseller #vintageclothing #dope

[mkq]

A late #mcm for the most supportive man on the planet. I'm happy to tackle life with you #hockeynotfootball #gatorchomp 🐊

[marlakeownphotography-blog]

You missed out on the gators @djryanbrown ! #gatorland #floridafun #gatorchomp #vacationnecessities #floridafun #floridafamilyfun

[mjb4mvp]

Love seeing the soldiers reunite with their families! #SaluteOurTroops #GatorChomp #GreatestVideos

[musingsdelachiquita]

When in Tally, #GatorChomp. (at Doak S. Campbell Stadium)