Friday, 29 January 2016

Backyard Shenanigans......


We had a few very busy days in the old backyard this week...
After the snow melted...
The Pumpkins were just right...for RED to get his fat face into them...
It was quite a performance...
Even with Miss V's applecore from lunch...
His appetite was ferocious! 
Meanwhile...
Mr Black Squirrel was content to have a wee relax in the sunshine...
Ahhhh...Nature....how sweet!

Hope you are all having a great day...
Pretty darn unusual week for me...
Very emotional...indeed...

I truly want to thank of all you who commented...and emailed...
It was such an incredible outpouring of friendship...
I have said it before...
And I will say it again...

                      ****I have the best peeps... EVER**** 

Thank you all sooooo much...♥️

We are off shortly for our weekly drive to the good old cottage...
Every week offers a new experience...
Will there be snow???
Will the lake be frozen???
Will we be able to get into the driveway???

Oh...such an adventure!!!  tee hee hee...

As promised..by me...I am adding a few Flowers for your viewing pleasure!  
Peonies...from my garden...last Summer...are they not gorgeous??
And...another favorite...Geraniums...love them!! 

And...scroll down...for a special message...hahaha!! 



Here is RED...
Giving my troller the RASPBERRY...
With a pumpkin seed!!!
I laughed so hard at this photo...
You never know if you capture it...
And...
I think this says it all!!!

Enjoy your day...and your weekend...anything exciting going on???

                               Cheers! :o)

                                 linda ♥️ 

Geesh.....I love this photo!!!



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  1. Unknown29 January 2016 at 07:00

    Even though squirrels are the bain of my existence I have to admit those are the cutest pics ever !!!
    If they didn't torment me I could learn to love them I suppose - but they do torment me and on a constant basis it would seem LOL
    XOX

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:23

      Hi Suzan...thanks for stopping by!
      I know they can be a pain in the a**,but...he is a cutie!
      Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Linda 29 January 2016 at 07:06

    No Snow!! I wish ! With howling winds and snow blowing everywhere I love seeing your pretty flowers and knowing
    that spring is not too far away. Have a great and safe weekend!

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:24

      Nope! Had a light dusting overnite...but quite cold today!
      Enjoy your weekend!

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  3. Martha29 January 2016 at 07:34

    I love our furry friends.
    I've not put any seeds out yet this week.
    The Naughties need new collars as we had some issues with the others.
    Perhaps I need a hanging squirrel feeder.
    I'm glad to see you are still with us in Blogland.
    :0)

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:25

      I didn't need to! The pumpkins were the main course!
      Yup...still here....love it too much, to let "that" get the best of me!
      Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. Lynne29 January 2016 at 07:36

    Love RED and the "giving SOMEONE a raspberry!"
    And the PEONY . . .
    such beauty . . .
    happy weekend drive to the cottage

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:28

      Hi Lynne...
      I have 3 Peonies...all from my Moms garden♥️
      You have a lovely weekend...

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  5. La Table De Nana29 January 2016 at 07:51

    I wish I liked squirrels Linda..:)You make them look cute..ours..well we have so many and none are as cute or as photogenic as your..ours create havoc everywhere..country squirrels;)

    I am with Susan ..above on these..(rats w/ tails)..sorry everyone..I don't hurt them..it's like a food allergy but to squirrels.
    however I like YOU..like your pics:)
    That last one is perfect!;)

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:31

      That's ok Monique...you can enjoy my pictures!
      One time...a squirrel got into the cottage...tried to chew his way out, on our wooden windows!
      We found I'm at the top of the stairs.....morte!
      Isn't that last one the best? Hahaha....really made me laugh :o)
      Bonne weekend my dear....

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    2. La Table De Nana30 January 2016 at 16:42

      Your French is getting better and better;)

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    3. Linda31 January 2016 at 06:02

      Oui!

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  6. Amy at love made my home29 January 2016 at 08:41

    Looks as though Red has been having great fun!! I wonder what he will get up to while you are away, we can only imagine!!! xx

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:32

      I am sure he will be looking in the window for me!
      As long as he stays outside!
      Have a great weekend Amy...

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  7. September Violets29 January 2016 at 09:06

    You tell 'em Red! Great shots of the ever-present furry friends. I hope you're feeling better about things Linda. Sometimes you just need to put things in perspective and focus on things important to YOU. Enjoy your trip to the cottage (actually I thought you closed it up for the rest of winter?). That wind is SO cold this morning, but the sunshine makes it all better :) Such beautiful blue skies!
    Wendy

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:34

      Yes Wendy...it is closed...but we visit every Friday!
      Day out...lunch....thrifting....only an hour and a bit to get there...make sure she is ok!
      Yes.... It was lovely and sunny here too....but windy!
      Enjoy your weekend....

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  8. Deb29 January 2016 at 10:18

    Yep, that is a cute photo. I know what you mean when you say sometimes you aren't sure if you captured what you are after. It's always a bonus when you do. :) Have a fun time at the cottage. A nice day trip for you both. I'm baking and watching the acrobats going on at the feeders with my local squirrels. They really are nuts. You sent me an email that did not have any content. Not sure what happened. Have a great wknd, Linda. Deb

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:36

      I could see him from the kitchen...atop the fence....zoomed in....got it! Perfect!
      Cottage was perfect....sunny...all the ice gone!
      Have a great weekend...

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  9. Linda29 January 2016 at 12:00

    is adorable and certainly brought a laugh with the last photo.
    Enjoy the drive to the cottage, hope you get some great photos while there.

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:37

      I think I did! Hahaha....must look!
      Enjoy your weekend....

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  10. Debra She Who Seeks29 January 2016 at 12:00

    That last photo of Red deserves to be an INTERNET MEME!

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:38

      What a great photographer I am.......:o)

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  11. tammy j29 January 2016 at 12:43

    RED! with his cute little butt sticking out of a pumpkin he's ravaging! LOLOL
    he's got to be the healthiest squirrel in the neighborhood. just love him!
    and more flowers to literally WALK into. thank you dear bean.

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  12. Country Gal 29 January 2016 at 13:37

    Oh my how cute , Great photos yes the wild life here gives me a chuckle every day with their craziness lol ! Hope all is good at the cottage . Thanks for sharing , have a good weekend !

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:39

      Everything was great!
      Enjoy your weekend Elaine!

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  13. Sue from Oz29 January 2016 at 13:41

    I fell in love with squirrels on my travels to Canada and the US a few years ago...I guess they are equivalent to our possums,sadly they are not cute but an annoying pest!!!!! I also love peonies, just gorgeous....beautiful photos Linda, especially Red!!!

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:42

      Eeeeek! We have Possums....they are creepy! Much bigger than my Red!
      You will love my June pics....all Peonies! ♥️
      Enjoy your weekend Sue!

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  14. Eddie Bluelights29 January 2016 at 14:28

    Loved the shots of Red particularly the last one . . . :)

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    1. Linda29 January 2016 at 14:44

      HI Eddie...
      Yes...looks like Red is sticking his tongue out at my troller!
      Hahaha!
      You have Peter today? How is he doing?
      How is the lovely Rosa doing?
      Enquiringly minds need to know!

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    2. Eddie Bluelights29 January 2016 at 15:59

      Peter ~ brill time . . . he has a sharp sense of humour . . and loves taking the "mick already . . .
      I haven''t seen Rosa for a while but will do so soon. . . . :)
      He works out different ways of describing where things are when he does not yet know the word . . for instance he describes the bathroom as the "Pee Room" when I asked him where my electric shaver was. LOL
      He likes watching me shave . . . :)

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    3. Linda30 January 2016 at 07:32

      Enjoy your weekend....

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  15. Birdie29 January 2016 at 15:40

    Has Red ever been brave enough to come up close to you? Our squirrels scatter even if we just open a window! Same as the Steller's Jays.
    Your flowers are beautiful. Some colour to brighten this blah January!

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    1. Linda30 January 2016 at 07:34

      No...except when he tried to get into my bathroom! That was scary....
      I think I will post more flower pics...not much to photograph these days...

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  16. Laurie29 January 2016 at 18:06

    Red is just too cute! He looks different from our squirrels. His snout seems to be shorter. And, I have never seen a black squirrel. Cool! What's not cool is that a squirrel has found my bird feeder. I think the Cardinals are making sure he stays away, but I caught him red-handed twice this week. Speaking of Cardinals, I had 9 in my shrubs today. 5 males and 4 females. It was glorious! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Linda30 January 2016 at 07:36

      We never had any Red squirrels til a few years ago...now there are lots!
      Grey and black are more common....
      Hope you got a shot of the Cardinals!
      Happy weekend!

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  17. Betsy Brock29 January 2016 at 19:49

    He's so cute! Look at that white eye liner! haha...

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  18. Suza29 January 2016 at 22:28

    Red is such a handsome devil. And that pic where he looks like he has been swallowed by the pumpkin is hilarious. The last one is a corker, too.
    Stellar peonies... one of my favourites. Lush beauty.

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    1. Linda30 January 2016 at 07:38

      I love Peonies too...they certainly welcome Summer into my gardens...

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  19. Unknown30 January 2016 at 06:57

    Hope you and the BF enjoyed your drive to the cottage yesterday. I did a long drive back and forth to my daughter's with a home cooked meal and freshly baked banana muffins, the grandkids' favourites. Enjoy the weekend, looking forward to polish food with our friends at a great restaurant near High Park tonight, love the schnitzels!

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  20. Unknown30 January 2016 at 12:17

    Springtime perhaps? Krista tells me today is like spring....not so much where I live though....DARN! Have a lovely cottage visit....lots to see there now I'm sure. Peonies are my absolute, with a doubt most favourite flower of all.....just soft and flowing and stunning!! Wish I had a flower lady coming with a delivery!!!!

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    1. Linda30 January 2016 at 13:28

      Have not been outside yet! hahaha!
      Still breezy..tomorrow is supposed to be 8c!
      I wish the flower lady would bring me some Peonies!
      She says they are the most finicky flower...
      Mine are all plants from my Moms garden♥️

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  21. coffeeontheporchwithme30 January 2016 at 12:34

    Your amazing photography manages to make squirrels look adorable! (I'm not their biggest fan). How many more months of winter until we get to see the real peony blooms again? I'm envious of your snow melting. Have a good cottage visit. -Jenn

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    1. Linda30 January 2016 at 13:29

      Thanks Jenn!
      No snow here at all! Very warm today...
      Peonies will be here before you know it!

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  22. Gloria Baker30 January 2016 at 17:23

    What lovely are all these pictures Linda ! I love the squirrel is adorable :)

    hugs and kises

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    1. Linda31 January 2016 at 07:38

      Hi Gloria...
      Hope you are having a nice weekend...

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  23. Dixie@dcrelief30 January 2016 at 20:25

    Hey Linda. I've been off quite a bit due to dizziness. i'm getting better but it's slow. Love the squirrels - my favorite creatures.
    Take care,
    Dixie

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    1. Linda31 January 2016 at 07:39

      Hi Dixie...
      Gosh...you have been ill for a long time...sending get well QUICK wishes!

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  24. Eddie Bluelights31 January 2016 at 10:39

    It's funny (peculiar) that you never had any red squirrels until a few years ago. Once we only had red squirrels until they were introduced here in 19th C from N America. Our poor reds ran for their dear lives being somewhat smaller but now they are making a valiant comeback after regrouping in the south. . . :)

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  25. Patricia31 January 2016 at 18:50

    Go Red - get that troll! Loved this post,Linda - squirrels are adorable. As are pink blooms!

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