Cassi Creek:
Yesterday w3 hosted a battle between one dog, 6 squirrels, 2 raccoons,
and 9 turkeys. A single chipmunk was
noted but wisely avoided becoming involved.
This all took place in our back yard as the various wild creatures faced
each other down to lay claim to birdseed and corn. The turkeys seemed to win the conflict by
default. At the height of the conflict,
the dog, Loki, remained indoors barking at squirrels that entered her game
boundaries. The squirrels gave way to
the raccoons, who gave way to the turkeys.
Losses – one hummingbird
feeder damaged by the raccoons. The area
beneath the bird feeders is heavily scratched up by the turkeys. The raccoons took several small pellet hits
as we tried to discourage their presence in a non-lethal manner. That, by the way, has proven singularly
unsuccessful. Heavier caliber, higher
velocity intervention may eventually be required.
The weather
changes during the last several days have caused a great deal of pain in
various joints. In addition, I find that
the more I hurt, the more I notice some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Driving into town last night was an exercise
in searching for a position of least pain.
Counting out the admissions money last night was rather difficult. Making change took more time as well. Came home to watch Michael J. Fox’s
sitcom. I’m a little discouraged
watching the program as it is a likely prediction for me. OTOH, bits and pieces of it are funny because
of what they present.
We’ve taken
the day off with respect to Obama Care and with respect to the Kennedy
assassination.
“So
the kids they dance
And shake their bones,
And the politicians throwin' stones,
Singing ashes, ashes, all fall down.
Ashes, ashes, all fall down.”
And shake their bones,
And the politicians throwin' stones,
Singing ashes, ashes, all fall down.
Ashes, ashes, all fall down.”
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