Tuesday, April 12, 2022

New kid on the block...pardon the photo overload.


 Isn't she adorable?


The photos are in order, except for the very first one...it should be last.  But these are just a few of the ones I took.


Above is not good technically but I was sitting on the porch , she was on the first step down reaching up trying to find another snack.  She is not still a second unless she has something to eat.


I have the one above scheduled to post over my other blog as well as here.


I have not decided on a name.


So, I have fed her 3 or 4 times in the past few months.  I try to keep pecans available.  I know she loves them.  The first thing I do when I go outside is look for a squirrel...if I see one I try to decide if it is her.  If I think it might be her, I yell "Little Squirrely!"  Not loud loud, but  just a shade above a talking voice.  If it is her she sits up and takes notice.

So I came home from shopping today.  I scan the area for her when I get home and don't see her or any squirrel for that matter.  I  carried in 3 or 4 loads, and was going back to the car to get the last and all of a sudden I realize she is in and around my feet...and she starts to take off.  I have no idea how long she had been there, or where she came from.  I had nuts in the car, for her, in case we get home and she is here.  I get a couple, call her, and give her one or two...she is sitting there eating, looking towards the house.  My back is to the house.  It is windy and she is nervous at strange sounds.  Then she just takes off across the street and up a tree.  I look back and Roger had came out the door...

So I finished getting things in and put away, and just went out back to sit and see if she will come.  I could not see her at all.  But I yell for her, and just sit and keep watching...finally I see a movement...it is her coming down the tree. and she comes running and we visit at least 20 minutes....I am so thrilled.  I am wondering if she is pregnant...I have no idea where she considers home.

When Mama Squirrel started coming here, she had her babies in our tree every year...most years she had a litter in spring and one in the early fall.
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Roger had blood drawn about 10 days ago, and we went yesterday to get the results.  His A1c was back down within normal range.  He was no longer anemic, and also his magnesium level was back up within the normal range.  So all that was good.  But we had a long wait, plus when we see her, she really sits and asks questions and examines him.  

I don't know if that was it or what, but Roger did not feel good this entire day.  Till along about 9:00.  He said he was starting to feel normal.    It is hard when he feels bad or has this certain look in his face.  But I am getting better at telling myself we all have days we don't feel good, or just don't feel normal.

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That is it for tonight...no video or anything.



19 comments:

  1. What a relief that he got such a good report at the doctor! You have a lovely pet squirrel, and he likes you! How awesome! When I was a kid, I wanted a squirrel so bad that I let one in the house. My mom was furious, and chased it up and down the stairs with a broom, her housecoat flying.

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  2. West Side Story...MARIA. I just met a girl named Maria!!

    Darling photos Rose.

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  3. That's good news on Roger.
    How awesome is that with the squirrel. What a wonderful experience to have her trust you enough to come right up and visit with you.

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  4. Hello,
    Your squirrel friend is adorable. Cute photos. I am glad Roger's blood work came back good. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  5. What a darling baby. I have a couple that come running when they see me for their peanuts. They get so excited. I just love them.
    So glad Roger's results were all good.
    Have a great day!

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  6. I hope Roger continues to feel okay and you can both relax and enjoy life and the squirrel. Talk about spoiled! Pecans no less!

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  7. mama is adorable and her paws are so precious. I love her little claws. Bob says that his neighbor on st pete, had 2 that would come to her and eat from her hand but not to anyone else. she sat out with them every day and they loved each other... they like cheerios and that is less expensive.. i researched what is good for them, before i poured my stale cheerios out. so happy to hear a good report on Roger. maybe the long doc visit upset him.

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  8. Your pet squirrel is cute and they can become friendly.They live a very long time. I had one who chewed a hole in the soffit of our house and eventually did a lot of costly damage that had to be repaired and was very noisy at night and nearly drove me crazy when I tried to sleep. So I stopped feeding them. There are plenty of butternut trees in our area so I know they are not starving.

    I'm glad that your husband's test was good.

    Happy Easter.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  9. Good thing Roger started feeling better. No wonder that you worry when he looks unwell.
    I'm not a fan of squirrels. They do too much damage in my yard.

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  10. Good to hear Roger is feeling better. It looks like they take real good care of him at the doctor's office. Your story about his sweet squirrel just warmed my heart. I loved reading about her. Thanks for sharing that and you both take good care of yourselves.

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  11. She is such a sweet squirrel! I really enjoyed hearing about her. I had a squirrel that was a friend and I fed for over a year. He would come right up to me for almonds or pecans. I have not seen him for a couple of months now though so I'm afraid something happened to him.

    That's great that Roger's lab results were good! I'm sorry he was not feeling good for a bit. I do think we all do that sometimes but you are wise to always look out for him. Take care Rose!

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  12. She is so cute, lovely photographs.

    Pleased to read that Rogers A1c was back down within normal range.
    Hospital and Doctor visits can be very tiring.
    Take care, my good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  13. The squirrel is priceless, and that's good news about Roger.

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  14. How cute is that?!? She has really learned to trust you. Be careful or she will follow you inside and take residence up in your house with you!

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  15. cute squirrel - no such critter in New Zealand

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  16. You got a precious time.
    Thanks for your comment on my post.

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  17. Days with doctor visits, take a lot out of us too!!!!!!

    Good news is great though....

    Gentle hugs
    🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸

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  18. How fun and sweet that this little squirrel visits you. I have a few that come and take peanuts from my hands. I feed them every day. - Glad to hear your hubby got a good report.

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