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The House in Battle Creek

Growing Up with Unusual Pets and Memories in My Backyard Oasis

October 13, 2026 1 min read

Randall Weber, Independent Epicor software consultant on Notable Men

Randall Weber

Independent Epicor software consultant, Finzer Roller, Inc.

The House in Battle Creek

This is a photo of the house I grew up in. In my backyard was Battle Creek.

When my folks went to Florida, they brought back an ALLIGATOR! Actually, it was a caiman—a tiny, alligator-like creature. I caught crayfish in Battle Creek in my backyard and fed them to my pet alligator.

But wait, there's more! I also had a pet armadillo! One of my father's co-workers sent it to us as a joke. We named the armadillo Okie.

I also bought my second car from my dad's friend. It was a Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus II. Basically, an old fart's Dodge Charger.

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