This is perfect. Close to my woodshed where I can sleep out of the wind and rain. Old stack of landscape ties nearby for my root cellar and temporary stash….
Fall is in the air, and I have to fill the larder. I have hazelnut trees right here in the yard, but what I’m looking forward to is the brand new hazelnut tree across the street with sweet young hazelnuts this year. They’re smaller than the ones here, but they should be tasty.
Decisions, decisions. What to do? Well, I might just have to go for both.
First a little taste test. I stashed these young nuts here this morning, but after all that running back and forth and climbing the tree, I’ve worked up quite an appetite.
Yup! They’re good. Now to stash them under the landscape ties until I have time to bury the nuts here and there for my winter snacks.
But wait! I’d better check and make sure no one sees where I’m putting the nuts temporarily.
Okay, I think it’s safe enough. It’s only that kooky old lady with her camera. She’s harmless.
It’s so hard to gather nuts,
Every day is precious.
Later I can fill my guts,
With a snack delicious.
Sleet and cold may coat the ground,
Hard times lie ahead,
I will eat what I have found,
Hazelnuts in bed.
All the work will be worthwhile,
Though I’m tired today,
When it’s cold I’ll live in style,
I’ll just eat and play.
September 22, 2022 at 8:34 am
This is so fun, Anneli, Lincoln is sooo cute! ☺️
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September 22, 2022 at 9:12 am
Thanks, John. He’s making sure he has a full pantry this winter.
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September 22, 2022 at 9:04 am
Its so much fun to read about your busy squirrels and look at the lovely pictures´, thanks for sharing!
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September 22, 2022 at 9:11 am
This little guy worked very hard all day.
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September 22, 2022 at 9:12 am
I love the idea of a cozy winter home for him!
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September 22, 2022 at 9:13 am
The squirrels love the wood shed. It’s safe, and out of the wind.
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September 22, 2022 at 9:22 am
And the snow! And they’re not like spiders that make me not want to enter the shed.
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September 22, 2022 at 9:36 am
I know that feeling! No, the squirrels just peek around a block of wood and look to see if I’m bringing them some sunflower seeds or some other goodies. They’re so cute.
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September 22, 2022 at 9:43 am
I always love an update about your cute little yard-mates! Great photos. 🐿
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September 22, 2022 at 9:58 am
Thanks, Lynette. They really co-operate when it’s picture time so that helps a lot.
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September 22, 2022 at 10:55 am
I enjoyed the fun seasonal photos of your very busy squirrel, Anneli, and the creative poem, too.
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September 22, 2022 at 11:16 am
Thank you, Jet. He’s sure been working hard. I don’t know where he gets the energy!
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September 22, 2022 at 10:56 am
Squirrels are so entertaining to watch. We often see them running along the top of our fence going from here to there. I get a bit annoyed when they toss all the acorns down from my Oak or cones from my spruce and then leave them on my lawn. Thanks for sharing. Allan
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September 22, 2022 at 11:17 am
We’ve had one or two (or three) living in our woodshed for several years now and you’d think they owned the place.
Tnx, Allan.
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September 22, 2022 at 2:13 pm
A busy time for these little guys. He is a sweet squirrel!
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September 22, 2022 at 2:15 pm
“the brand new hazelnut tree across the street ” – Be careful crossing the street, my little friend!
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September 22, 2022 at 2:22 pm
I have the same worry. It’s not a street with thru-traffic. It’s a dead end in front of our place, but a lot of people walk their dogs here and many are not on a leash, so that’s one thing I do worry about.
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September 22, 2022 at 3:56 pm
Let’s keep our fingers crossed for him!
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September 22, 2022 at 3:59 pm
For sure!
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September 22, 2022 at 4:46 pm
👍
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September 25, 2022 at 1:46 pm
Best to busy Lincoln!
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September 25, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Thank you.
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September 25, 2022 at 3:21 pm
You’re welcome!
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September 29, 2022 at 11:28 am
Anneli, enjoyed your poetic take on the necessity of planning ahead. Even we humans can learn a thing or two from a squirrel.
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September 29, 2022 at 12:38 pm
Isn’t it amazing the things we learn from watching the nature around us?!
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October 10, 2022 at 11:59 am
Anneli, ich mag deine niedlichen Tiergeschichten sehr! Wir haben einen schönen, großen Garten, der direkt neben einem Wald liegt. Darum kommen uns auch jeden Tag gerne Eichhörnchen besuchen. Sie haben meist ein glänzendes rotes Fell, sind so lustig und bringen uns oft zum Lachen.
Danke für deine schöne Foto-Geschichte!
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October 10, 2022 at 7:28 pm
That’s so very nice to hear, Rosie. I have a lot of fun with them. Hope you had a good weekend. It was our Thanksgiving weekend. Do you have that in Germany? I seem to remember Erntedankfest, but I was too young to know if it was a regular date and a holiday.
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October 17, 2022 at 7:32 am
Delightful verse, photos, and story Anneli!
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October 17, 2022 at 10:26 am
Thank you so much, Brad.
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October 17, 2022 at 10:33 am
My pleasure!
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