With the coronavirus rampant, the rules for dining out have changed. I’m waiting for my meal to be served, but am keeping well away from Anneli, my waitress, while she brings my daily breakfast of sunflower seeds.I hate to do this to my girlfriend, but we just can’t share a table anymore – not until this pandemic blows over. For now, it’s a table for one when I eat out.Okay, I’m ready to eat. Hope she’s more careful today. She puts the seeds in a little jar, but she always ends up spilling some. What a waste.HEY! Stay away, Della. Don’t you know the rules for social distancing? That counts especially here in the restaurant. We don’t want to get closed down here too.Okay, dear, just keep calm. Stop your scolding. I’ll make sure to save you a few sunflower seeds. Now, where was I? Oh yeah. I want to thank you bloggers for watching this video I’m featured in. Thank you for your patience.Now if you’re ready, I’ll show you how to peel a sunflower seed without fumbling and dropping the seed inside. Heck, I’ll even show you how to do two at a time, and in record time. Watch carefully.
Thanks, guys! Now why don’t you go over to Anneli’s webpage and check out her great West Coast novels and her copy-editing skills at www.anneli-purchase.com
I love that this little guy is with you by choice–a pet but free-ranging one. My dog would never leave me either. He wears no collar (though I must leash him when we walk through the neighborhood).
That’s one thing I like about the squirrels. They look after themselves and they respond when I help them out. Glad to hear your dog is so well-behaved and also that you leash him just the same when you walk through the neighbourhood. The right thing to do!
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May 14, 2020 at 9:39 pm
Your photos are so perfect, and your subject so cute. Can’t have too many Lincoln pictures. 🙂
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May 14, 2020 at 11:37 pm
I’m afraid I do go overboard with him but he’s such a saucy little guy and he loves to get his picture taken. Thanks for indulging me, Lynette.
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May 14, 2020 at 9:55 pm
An excellent photo session combined with a lunch.
In our garden, we also abide the rules of social distancing: https://victortravelblogdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/merlin.jpg
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May 14, 2020 at 11:35 pm
It would be hard to stay away from this pretty cat.
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May 14, 2020 at 10:21 pm
nette Bilder 🙂
Hatte letztes Jahr am Weg vom Grand Canyon nach San Diego auch des Öfteren Kontakt mit diesen niedlichen Dingern 🙂
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May 14, 2020 at 11:36 pm
That would brighten your day, I’m sure.
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May 15, 2020 at 12:31 am
Oh Lincoln, I love you! Those pictures and the video are so very pretty.
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May 15, 2020 at 9:47 am
He is so much fun to have around.
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May 15, 2020 at 2:43 am
Lincoln better start watching his waistline!
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May 15, 2020 at 9:48 am
Haha. Yes, he’s not too skinny!
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May 15, 2020 at 7:20 am
How entertaining to read this post and watch Lincoln’s instructional video! So sweet. Thank you. 🙂
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May 15, 2020 at 9:49 am
So now you know how to crack sunflower seeds in a hurry, Sonja. Thanks for watching.
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May 15, 2020 at 7:22 am
Great story – again! 🙂
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May 15, 2020 at 9:49 am
Thanks, Pit. Lincoln keeps us entertained!
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May 15, 2020 at 9:58 am
He sure does! 🙂
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May 15, 2020 at 7:53 am
I love that this little guy is with you by choice–a pet but free-ranging one. My dog would never leave me either. He wears no collar (though I must leash him when we walk through the neighborhood).
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May 15, 2020 at 9:51 am
That’s one thing I like about the squirrels. They look after themselves and they respond when I help them out. Glad to hear your dog is so well-behaved and also that you leash him just the same when you walk through the neighbourhood. The right thing to do!
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May 15, 2020 at 8:10 am
Lincoln makes quick work of a seed, wow! 🥰
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May 15, 2020 at 9:52 am
He is amazingly fast, but I think he does everything at top speed.
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May 15, 2020 at 10:52 am
Such an adorable post, Anneli. Lincoln is a real expert with seeds! I think he could be in the Guinness Book of World Records. ❤
Happy weekend!
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May 15, 2020 at 11:14 am
He’s pretty fast. Have a great weekend, Carol, and stay safe.
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May 15, 2020 at 11:59 am
That is so cute Anneli. Loved watching the video and the very intelligent and responsible remarks being made by him.
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May 15, 2020 at 6:27 pm
Oh yes, he’s very responsible 😉
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May 15, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Wow.
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May 15, 2020 at 6:26 pm
Lincoln is a fast seed shell shucker, isn’t he?
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May 17, 2020 at 5:42 am
Lincoln is such a character. I hope you’re being a good waitress, Anneli. 🙂 Great photos.
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May 17, 2020 at 9:17 am
I’m a slave to the little guy!
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May 17, 2020 at 1:42 pm
Great title and photos. 😊
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May 17, 2020 at 1:49 pm
Thanks, Belinda.
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May 20, 2020 at 1:13 pm
He’s so cute! And a gentleman, saving some seeds for Della.
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May 20, 2020 at 6:28 pm
There are two jars so I’m hoping they share!
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May 31, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Lincoln is adorable!
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May 31, 2020 at 6:43 pm
Yeah, I love him (even if he did bite me once).
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June 1, 2020 at 3:33 am
I remember! 🙂
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