I no sooner sat down on the Front Porch when this little chippy jumped up on the step. It was only luck that I had my camera on and even better luck that I was ready to start snapping pictures. Of course the slight move I made to train the camera on the little guy alerted him that there was a huge presence on the steps less that 2 feet away! He froze, I snapped, he executed a fantastic startled leap into the air and shot under the porch. In his hurry I heard AND felt him collide with the boards of the step. I'm thinkin' he's sporting a major headache right now. I can say with certainty that the little fella is okay. Not one to learn from first time experiences, he popped up on the other side of the porch and promptly repeated every single step of his startled ballet which included smashing into the boards during his hasty retreat. A double headache. I hope he can continue to enjoy this beautiful morning. 54 degrees of foggy peacefulness along with calm winds and 97% humidity. Have a grand and glorious day and remember to grab hold of what the 6 L's might bring your way today. It's food for your big Dreams!
Report from Oct. 10, 2015
I stepped outside to snap the morning weather picture and
there was a rustling in the shrub next to porch. First thought- SKUNK! I could smell the odor. I
froze on the spot. Heard the rustle again- stayed frozen on the spot. Eyes were
still trying to wake up. Squinting like mad trying to see what might be trying
to eat me or make me stink like crazy for the next few weeks. I've discovered
that at my age frozen on the spot means instant full body cramp. These cramps
are not pleasant. I highly suggest you avoid them. Ok, time to bolt for the
door. The distance seems immense, all 10 inches of it. But I ready myself and
make it inside before being attacked by this unseen skunk. From the relative safety behind
the storm door I study the shrub. Rustle rustle rustle. Then I see it!! Water
dripping off the rain gutter onto the leaves!! I went from full body cramp
directly into full body giggle fit. If the neighbors were witness to my antics they must think I am insane. ☺
