Waking up, he checks the yard,
Feels like snow that freezes,
Not quite yet, but blowing hard,
Come the northern breezes.

News is written on the wood,
Writing looks Chinese,
Anyway it’s not so good,
Says it’s going to freeze.

No, oh no, oh no-no-no-o-o-o-o!
This is not good news,
Says right here that it will snow,
Time to start my chews.

Here’s some rope to line my bed.
Captain won’t be pleased.
Likes his ropes kept in good stead,
He’ll be really cheesed.
But the Cap’s retired now,
He won’t miss this rope,
If he used it anyhow,
He’d be quite a dope.

Watch me shred this fuzzy line,
Stuff it in my cheeks,
It will make that bed of mine,
Warm and soft for weeks.
Ropey fibre dries my throat,
Swallowing is pain,
But let’s see what’s in this tote,
Tub has filled with rain.

Watch this clip and see my feet,
See my special toes?
Talent like this can’t be beat,
Every squirrel knows.
Ahhhh! That’s better. Now to go
Off to make my nest,
Deep inside a woodshed row
Safe and warm, it’s best.
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December 12, 2023 at 2:49 pm
Great videos, Anneli, he’s sooo cute! 🥰 His name is the same as Crispin Glover, the actor from Back To The Future and other movies.
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December 12, 2023 at 2:54 pm
Sorry. I haven’t seen that movie, but I named him Crispin because he was so small, about the size of a Coffee Crisp bar.
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December 12, 2023 at 2:55 pm
Oh, that’s so fun, Anneli! That series has been around since the 80s.
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December 12, 2023 at 4:39 pm
What a mooch! 😉
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December 12, 2023 at 5:01 pm
Yes, he is. I’ve spoiled him.
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December 12, 2023 at 6:04 pm
Industrious little guy! Sweet poem too.
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December 12, 2023 at 7:46 pm
Their energy is amazing. It’s good that Crispin is fairly tame so he sits still once in a while so I can snap a picture.
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December 12, 2023 at 6:19 pm
Great captures and cute poem Squirrels are real chewers, so good to keep them in the shed and out of the house. Thanks for sharing. Have a great evening Anneli. Allan
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December 12, 2023 at 7:47 pm
Definitely I don’t want them near the house. Emma would kill them. I think they know that. I always feed them in the woodshed and that’s where they build their nests.
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December 12, 2023 at 7:17 pm
I love seeing pictures of your menagerie and thanks for including the video! Little Crispin is adorable and I love your poem, too.
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December 12, 2023 at 7:45 pm
He’s a cute little guy, smaller than the rest, and very friendly.
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December 12, 2023 at 9:03 pm
What a cutie he is! And your poems always convey the realities of your critters’ lives so well. We’re just beginning to get cooler weather here, with an occasional coldish morning thrown in, and it’s clear that preparations are being made by the ones who’ll be spending winter outdoors.
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December 12, 2023 at 9:10 pm
As it gets colder, I feel more and more sorry for the birds and squirrels. How they survive always amazes me. Some of the tiniest, most delicate creatures live through weather that could kill a human.
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December 13, 2023 at 12:46 am
Crispin is so very cute. I like the way he drinks his water, what a clown he is! Those videos and the poem are adorable.
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December 13, 2023 at 9:59 am
Thanks, Ursula. It’s amazing how he can hang on with his back feet.
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December 13, 2023 at 3:54 am
Another beautiful and fun series of pictures. Love the “toes” in the video. Thanks, Anneli!
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December 13, 2023 at 10:00 am
Very talented acrobat, my Crispin is.
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December 13, 2023 at 5:28 pm
I’m struck by how hard Crispin works. If he were (was?) domesticated–like my dog–he could sleep most of the day and I’d do his work!
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December 13, 2023 at 10:30 pm
“Were” was right. And yes, our dogs have our numbers.
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December 14, 2023 at 8:03 am
I guessed at that! Yay! I saw the funniest meme about why dogs gave up being wolves (hint: for our couches).
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December 14, 2023 at 9:09 am
LOL. Yes!
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December 14, 2023 at 12:31 am
Das Eichhörnchen ist so niedlich. 😍
Ein schöner Post, liebe Anneli. ❤️
Liebe Grüße,
Martina
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December 14, 2023 at 9:08 am
Thanks, Martina. I love that they live here.
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December 14, 2023 at 1:18 pm
I happen to love squirrels! And as you know, my next children’s book will feature Petey the squirrel. I’m going to send your video/post to the illustrator, who’s always looking for good squirrel action shots. You did a great job!
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December 14, 2023 at 4:17 pm
Thank you, Pam. Crispin would be happy about that.
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December 14, 2023 at 4:51 pm
Stay safe and warm, Crispin.
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December 14, 2023 at 7:50 pm
He will!
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December 15, 2023 at 5:08 pm
Absolutely adorable, Anneli.
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December 15, 2023 at 7:02 pm
Thanks, Carol.
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December 16, 2023 at 3:22 am
Very sweet 🙂
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December 16, 2023 at 8:30 am
Thanks, Adele. Have a great Christmas.
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December 16, 2023 at 9:05 am
Excellent repurposing of the Captain’s rope! I’ll bet it’s wonderful cozy in the woodshed. A cut poem, Anneli, and great photos. It’s looks like winter is headed your way. Stay warm and enjoy the holidays. ❤
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December 16, 2023 at 9:38 am
Thanks a lot, Diana. All the best.
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December 23, 2023 at 7:56 am
This was really fun, Anneli. Wonderful how you told the story of Crispin’s world and had documentation in photos and video to bring us along. Fun words and story, put a big smile on my face.
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December 23, 2023 at 9:40 am
That’s good to hear. I like to make people smile.
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December 23, 2023 at 7:23 pm
Hah, I love how he “interacts” with The Captain.
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December 23, 2023 at 7:23 pm
It’s Luanne btw.
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December 23, 2023 at 7:25 pm
Yes, hi, Miss Anonymous. Thank you for identifying yourself. Funny how sometimes WP goes secretive like that.
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December 23, 2023 at 7:25 pm
I had to smile at that comment. I would say Crispin knows the Captain quite well, and knows what he can get away with saying.
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January 7, 2024 at 3:06 pm
Never a dull moment around the firewood stack. Anneli, your photos and poetic narrative always bring extra warmth on a cold, winter day in Buckeye land. Your resourceful neighbor makes good use of any available materials.
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January 7, 2024 at 6:04 pm
Oh, you should just see the action out there sometimes! It’s better than watching TV sometimes.
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