Friday, January 16, 2015

Exhileration

Exhilarating. That's my bus stop word for today. Rather than being out the expected 5-10 minutes, we waited a full 20.  In the winter, every day is different. Keeps it from getting too awfully boring, or at least that's what I'd like to think. If you don't like what is out there today, perhaps tomorrow will be more to your liking. And then again, maybe not.




On our way outside this morning, I filled up the bird feeder and dumped a few handfuls of peanuts at the base of the birch tree. Last year they were enjoyed by bluejays, and last week they were carried of by great black birds.

I was getting a little hungry this morning and decided to have one of those Crunchy Nut Bars I had stashed away in my crock pot behind Curtain #1 in the kitchen. The glass cover was slightly ajar but I didn't think much of it. I've had those hidden away for a couple weeks now. There was something different about the way the box felt this morning, so rather than just grab an individual bar, I pulled out the box. Thankfully, he only opened and ate one, however, it does appear as though he thoroughly enjoy his feast.

As I washed my hands I glanced out the window and who should I see? One small red squirrel gathering up a meal of his own! The birds really do enjoy a peanut now and then but today they were stashed away in a knothole by Little Red. Apparently he's very concerned about the months ahead.

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  1. Oh that red is so cute! You really got some super photos of him! Still loving his knot hole...it's like a cave to him!

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    1. He's a feisty little creature!
      I kind of wonder what he would do if I got on a ladder and peeked into his cave?

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  2. Hi there! I just found your blog and though I'd pop in and say hey! Look the little squirrel, so thoughtful to put out nuts for him. Looks mighty cold there too!

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    1. Hi Tori Leslie! Yes, it's been a mighty cold week here. Watching the wildlife outside has been kind of fun, and feeding them, of course, makes it easier.
      Hope you're staying warm and cozy wherever you are!
      :0)

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  3. Martha...what darling shots... He is so cute, he can have all the nature bars he want...just not the ones in the crock pot.

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    1. The squirrels can eat whatever they want as long as they stay outside. Te mice, no matter how cute they may or may not be, must not eat my secret stash.
      :0)

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