Oh, my goodness! See that woodpile,
I’ll explore it quite a long while,
Please don’t stack it. Let it stay ’round,
It’s my own Adventure Playground.
Sweet the smell of new cut firewood,
Forest fir, a fragrance so good,
Freshens up my furry coating,
“I’m so special,” I’ll be gloating.
Now the truck has left at last,
I’ll explore and have a blast,
Careful though, the wood may slide,
And I could get stuck inside.
So much wood to climb up on,
I can duck in and be gone,
Just in case the heavens rained,
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
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April 19, 2024 at 3:48 pm
He’s so cute and sweet! ❤️😊
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April 20, 2024 at 6:21 am
Thanks, John. I love my squirrels.
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April 20, 2024 at 9:08 am
Yes you do. ❤️😊
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April 19, 2024 at 5:32 pm
I can almost smell that fresh cut wood, Anneli.
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April 19, 2024 at 7:28 pm
It does have a good smell.
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April 19, 2024 at 10:22 pm
So cute 🐿️
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April 20, 2024 at 6:15 am
Thank you, Ribana.
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April 20, 2024 at 12:12 am
Your squirrels have a nice playground under the woodshed. I hope you leave enough space for them to play.
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April 20, 2024 at 6:19 am
They have all kinds of tunnels and hideouts in there. We won’t put this wood away for a while until we see if there will be babies this year.
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April 20, 2024 at 5:48 am
This was delightful!
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April 20, 2024 at 6:17 am
Thanks, Jennie. There’s a lot of activity out there right now. I’m hoping to see baby squirrels one of these days.
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April 21, 2024 at 5:43 am
I look forward to your baby squirrel sighting!
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April 21, 2024 at 11:07 am
I’m watching for them every day. I hope to get some photos when they show up. They’re so cute when they’re tiny.
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April 21, 2024 at 4:39 pm
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April 20, 2024 at 6:38 am
What a cutie — and I can smell that wood from here. Our baby mallards are appearing now, so there surely must be some baby squirrels in our area. Once they’re able to leave the nest, I’m sure some adults that visit my feeders regularly will bring the kids along.
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April 20, 2024 at 10:45 am
What a wonderful time of year when the babies appear (ducks, songbirds, squirrels). I hope you can get some pictures of the young squirrels. They’re SO cute.
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April 20, 2024 at 7:18 am
I love the first photo! And nothing like the smell of freshly cut firewood.
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April 20, 2024 at 10:44 am
Thanks, Belinda. They sure have some mini-human characteristics in their postures and the way they behave.
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April 20, 2024 at 7:54 am
Very cute little squirrel. I love smell of freshly cut firewood. Those squirrels are very lucky to have found such a great place to call home. — Sonja
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April 20, 2024 at 10:42 am
Wood has a good smell, doesn’t it? What an aromatic place for the squirrels to live. Thanks for the visit, Sonja.
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April 20, 2024 at 12:33 pm
Oh, Anneli, this is so informative…squirrels really know how to play! So smart. 🙂
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April 20, 2024 at 2:48 pm
They’re so sweet. I think I love them because they have fur. They seem cuddlier than, let’s say, a lizard. (I do like lizards too though.)
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April 20, 2024 at 10:58 pm
Your squirrel is so cute, Anneli! Squirrels are very smart! My squirrels in California loved to climb down to my backyard to eat the bird seeds. I tried to chase him away, but as soon as I went back to the house, he came again. The fence in my current home is high and a little far away from the trees in our backyard. So far the squirrels can’t come down yet.
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April 21, 2024 at 11:08 am
They are smart. I’ve had them at the bird feeders too, but I put better food (hazelnuts and walnuts) out by the woodshed so they are encouraged to stay there.
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April 22, 2024 at 6:54 am
He is such a cutie. Imagine the thrill of a new playground of wood. Happy Earth Day Anneli. Allan
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April 22, 2024 at 7:54 am
There is a lot of chatter going on there right now too.
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April 22, 2024 at 1:33 pm
A nice playground for your little critter!
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April 22, 2024 at 2:15 pm
Thanks, Barb. So many ins and outs to duck in and out of.
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April 22, 2024 at 5:57 pm
This is so cute, Anneli, your words and your squirrel. 🙂
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April 22, 2024 at 8:14 pm
Thanks, Lauren.
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April 24, 2024 at 4:33 am
Looks like our furry pal has found her version of heaven. Well done, Anneli.
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April 24, 2024 at 6:48 pm
Yes, I smell it too. Fun playground! 🐿️
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April 25, 2024 at 1:14 am
What a funny story! Yes, it is definitely right to be careful at first and just observe. Anneli, I love your little stories very much!
Greetings from the beautiful Rhine-Highlands/Germany….Rosie
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April 25, 2024 at 7:58 am
That makes me happy, Rosie. Thank you.
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April 25, 2024 at 1:15 am
What a funny story! Yes, it is definitely right to be careful at first and just observe. Anneli, I love your little stories very much!
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April 25, 2024 at 7:24 am
What a beautiful place for a squirrel to romp, and your squirrel is so articulate, lyrical and wise. Much enjoyed, Anneli.
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April 25, 2024 at 7:59 am
Oh, yes, I think they must have a squirrel school going on in the woodwork there. I hear them chattering all the time (when they should be listening to the teacher).
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