Squirrel Talk
stories in my life27 total reviews
Comment from country ranch writer
AWE YOU ARE A SOFTIE AND YOU KNOW IT AND SO DO THE SQUIRRELS AND THE GRANDKIDS. CHILDREN AND ANIMALS ALL KNOW WHO THEY CAN TRUST AND GRANDMAS AN EASY TARGET
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014
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AWE YOU ARE A SOFTIE AND YOU KNOW IT AND SO DO THE SQUIRRELS AND THE GRANDKIDS. CHILDREN AND ANIMALS ALL KNOW WHO THEY CAN TRUST AND GRANDMAS AN EASY TARGET
Comment Written 19-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014
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If you start spreading these rumours even the grandkids won't believe me when I threaten to cut off their arms,
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SSHHH
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
When I was little my neighbor was sprinkling this stuff on the ground. I asked him what he was doing and he said he was feeding them. All God's creatures need to eat. I later found out he was poising them. Give me a break I like four. I was also told that birds fly south during the winter. LIE! I now work retail and sell more bird food in the winter than the summer. The same neighbor that poisons the ants also feeds the squirrels peanuts. If he's not outside on time with the peanuts the squirrels will literally jump on his door and it sounds like someone is knocking. Animals are a crazy thing but you can certainly get sucked in, in good ways and in bad
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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When I was little my neighbor was sprinkling this stuff on the ground. I asked him what he was doing and he said he was feeding them. All God's creatures need to eat. I later found out he was poising them. Give me a break I like four. I was also told that birds fly south during the winter. LIE! I now work retail and sell more bird food in the winter than the summer. The same neighbor that poisons the ants also feeds the squirrels peanuts. If he's not outside on time with the peanuts the squirrels will literally jump on his door and it sounds like someone is knocking. Animals are a crazy thing but you can certainly get sucked in, in good ways and in bad
Comment Written 13-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014
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My aging cats are no defence. they stare at the squirrels, then look back at me as if it's my fault. Not a single gumdrop survived the harvest on my suspect intentions, yet they live--the bastards.
Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
Anaics tricks and foraging for food depict squirrels. This was a new slant on much of their naturla behavior--and a few tricks I didn't know they had.
I've never had occasion to study their movements, bu I agree with your sentiments about natural cretures being nuisances if not controlled.I think this applies to tamed pets , like dogs and cats, also.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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Anaics tricks and foraging for food depict squirrels. This was a new slant on much of their naturla behavior--and a few tricks I didn't know they had.
I've never had occasion to study their movements, bu I agree with your sentiments about natural cretures being nuisances if not controlled.I think this applies to tamed pets , like dogs and cats, also.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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There are literally hundred in this neighbor hood. Y'm tired of them, but wouldn't do harm.
Comment from Cumbrianlass
Henrietta and Clarence. You're naming them, which means you care.
I'm afraid I buy peanuts. I feel sorry for the little buggers. Right now, they're busy bonking on the deck, which provides me with some entertainment before I go to work each morning. I haven't seen any babies yet.
Loved the whole gingerbread ceremony thing! Maybe it will become a a yearly tradition.
LOL!
Fun read.
Av
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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Henrietta and Clarence. You're naming them, which means you care.
I'm afraid I buy peanuts. I feel sorry for the little buggers. Right now, they're busy bonking on the deck, which provides me with some entertainment before I go to work each morning. I haven't seen any babies yet.
Loved the whole gingerbread ceremony thing! Maybe it will become a a yearly tradition.
LOL!
Fun read.
Av
Comment Written 12-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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The Cambridge squirrels must be hornier than the Guelph variety, starting sooner. The parents are too busy running after the babies to have time for bonking.
Comment from DALLAS01
In December, in one of my weaker moments, when I actually liked my grandchildren, we made gingerbread houses
You never fail to amaze. But we know you (love)them all the time. I understand the distinction.
You'd love my sister...she helps them build their nests then casts her husband a suspicious glance when one happens to accidently topple into the pool and drown. His sentiments border on yours. they chew through the screen in his shed and invade.
You started my day off with a good laugh.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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In December, in one of my weaker moments, when I actually liked my grandchildren, we made gingerbread houses
You never fail to amaze. But we know you (love)them all the time. I understand the distinction.
You'd love my sister...she helps them build their nests then casts her husband a suspicious glance when one happens to accidently topple into the pool and drown. His sentiments border on yours. they chew through the screen in his shed and invade.
You started my day off with a good laugh.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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I could never go so far as to deliberately cause their death, but you won't see me crying tears at their funerals I shall orchestrate if they croak. Thanks.
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That's how my brother in law feels.
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For your broter-in-laws sake--to redeem him, I watched Mama squirrel knock down her nest when she deemed the 'kids' had to leave home. that dead squirrel in the pool possibly didn't take her warnings seriously.
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For your broter-in-laws sake--to redeem him, I watched Mama squirrel knock down her nest when she deemed the 'kids' had to leave home. that dead squirrel in the pool possibly didn't take her warnings seriously.
Comment from Petriesan
perhaps, they are the rightful owners. . .and it is us with our legal mumbo-jumbo who are the interlopers?
I swear she told me to F*** off. --- I think I have seen this same action, to my dog. . maybe they are better than we think?
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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perhaps, they are the rightful owners. . .and it is us with our legal mumbo-jumbo who are the interlopers?
I swear she told me to F*** off. --- I think I have seen this same action, to my dog. . maybe they are better than we think?
Comment Written 12-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2014
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For certain animals do have communication skills. For sure. My eighteen-year-old cat can get her point across easily. But I no more want to learn 'squirrel talk' than I choose to invest the time to learn Cantonese. Thanks for reading.
Comment from mfowler
Reminds me of those documentary notices: No squirrels died in the making of this story! This is a most unsual story to a chap from Down Under where it was 120 plus for half of the Christmas holidays. Squirrels always seem like the cutest creatures, and unlikely to cause any strife due to their cute tails and faces. You call them rats in disguise; not a cute name. I loved this whole romp. It's unswervingly anti-squirrel, delightfully quirky, and full of memorable anecdotes of your revenge filled mind. Very well written too!
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Reminds me of those documentary notices: No squirrels died in the making of this story! This is a most unsual story to a chap from Down Under where it was 120 plus for half of the Christmas holidays. Squirrels always seem like the cutest creatures, and unlikely to cause any strife due to their cute tails and faces. You call them rats in disguise; not a cute name. I loved this whole romp. It's unswervingly anti-squirrel, delightfully quirky, and full of memorable anecdotes of your revenge filled mind. Very well written too!
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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I developed my aversion when I moved to this house. Literally hundreds of them roam the neighbourhood. We had the toughest winter in decades here in Canada.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Hah, well, Echo, I can only hope that your peeping rodent, Clarence, has learned his lesson and realized that it's not polite to look in a ladies window, unless an invitation is extended, of course. And, that Henrietta trains her babies up right, so that if she had little Clarences, instead of Henriettas, she passes along that message of wisdom to them as well. Otherwise, you'll be waking up to more than one beady black eyeball staring in at you!
This was hilarious. Who'd a thunk a story about a family of squirrels could be so much fun? I'd guess it's more about the delivery than the topic.
Nice work.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Hah, well, Echo, I can only hope that your peeping rodent, Clarence, has learned his lesson and realized that it's not polite to look in a ladies window, unless an invitation is extended, of course. And, that Henrietta trains her babies up right, so that if she had little Clarences, instead of Henriettas, she passes along that message of wisdom to them as well. Otherwise, you'll be waking up to more than one beady black eyeball staring in at you!
This was hilarious. Who'd a thunk a story about a family of squirrels could be so much fun? I'd guess it's more about the delivery than the topic.
Nice work.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Laughing at one's own frustration seems to help, but really, they're rodents. Maybe their fluffy tails do have an effect on me.
Comment from boxergirl
Great story about your squirrels, Clarence and Henrietta. They can be pesky but also entertaining to watch. I enjoyed your descriptions and dialogue. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Great story about your squirrels, Clarence and Henrietta. They can be pesky but also entertaining to watch. I enjoyed your descriptions and dialogue. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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I really would prefer to write about their funeral service...but in the meantime...
Thanks for the visit.
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was hilarious. I liked the fact that you gave these squatters names and though you claim to have no feelings for them you watched an had enough information to post a lengthy piece. I, too, claim to be a cold hearted non-animal lover, but I spend hours watching the squirrels in the fall. They can be quite entertaining.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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This was hilarious. I liked the fact that you gave these squatters names and though you claim to have no feelings for them you watched an had enough information to post a lengthy piece. I, too, claim to be a cold hearted non-animal lover, but I spend hours watching the squirrels in the fall. They can be quite entertaining.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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your generosity with stars inspired me. I threw a lemon outside for additional laughs.
