I'm not quite sure how the squirrels keep warm. They don't have the ability to knit or to manufacture wool blankets. But they make it, so I guess they've found a way. I do my part by feeding them lots of sunflower seeds, peanuts and seeds. I wonder if a farm supply store might sell bulk amounts for cheaper.
Monty went out and did his best to hunt for squirrel. He even got into his classic beagle stalking pose (see above). But truthfully speaking, he needs a little work. Squirrels would bounce and even stroll a few feet from his nose. They seemed to sense his reduced level of training. He did almost catch one who seemed so distracted by the seed bounty that he ran at a vector nearly grazing Monty's head. The squirrel then realized what he'd done and ran smack into a chair. Monty got a bit confused and stopped to watch the squirrel scamper away. It returned a minute later and sat on the table munching peanuts. Monty continued to watch.
Monty is a noble creature. He waits to be fed by me and none other.
A cloud of sparrows descends on the bird feeders in our backyard and in our neighbour's backyard. I like to keep them well fed too. It's only fair.
And while it is cold outside, we're doing our best to make it warm inside. The baby's room is ready now. We put up the illustrated letters of the alphabet on the wall yesterday. I tapped in 28 nails, 14 on top and 14 on bottom, on which to hang the cards. Spring was kind enough to remind me that the alphabet has 26 letters.
In fewer than 3 weeks we get a new arrival in the family. Spring is tired out and has decided that sooner is better than later. Suits me fine - all the sooner for a mini camping companion in Algonquin Park.
Cheers,
Mungo
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