Terrific Tuesdays

Pumpkin Transportation

I don't ever remember raising pumpkins that actually survived to produce anything significant, but this year was different.  This is a picture of our remaining crop.  It's hard to believe that on just one vine, we had 12 bright orange gourds!  

We had a total of three vines, but none were purposely planted.  Last winter, I had thrown a rather large pumpkin out in the yard for the squirrels to consume, which they did.  When the vines started growing in the spring, we were pleasantly surprised!

One large pumpkin rot, two became food and shelter to presumably local rodents, and three smaller ones disappeared without a trace.

Yup, that's what I was doing--transporting five rather large pumpkins from the farthest point in our yard to our front door.  Now that's what I call VIP--Very Important Pumpkin--service!  --LKR

Albino Squirrels

I've never seen so many albino squirrels in one town, before. Just on the west side of Eau Claire, there are at least five that I see on a regular basis as I'm driving through residential areas. Often, I see this little one near South Middle School.

We also have at least one back in Lowes Creek County Park. It's technically part of the town of Washington, but is considered a part of Eau Claire.

Coming home from Church near the new "turn around" [a small circle], I saw one that had met the grim reaper at the side of the road. Yes, I do mourn the loss of little creatures along the sides of roads. When my hubby's with me, he'll say, "Wow! look at that!", pointing in the opposite direction to divert my attention. Amazingly, after 17 years of this, I still usually fall for this line! --LKR