Gray outside. Gray days are actually kinda awesome. You don't hafta squint when ya look around ergo no squint headache. Standing on the Front Porch the traffic noise was low. The predominate noises were the Bluejays, the Nuthatches and a neighbor hocking up a lung. UGH. Coulda done without that particular aural intrusion. Me, my coffee, Camera and Phone stood out there for quite awhile, enjoying 39 rather warm degrees, and delightful vrbl 3 mph breeze. A deliciously wonderful morning. Until our neighbor triggered the gag reflex. 30 minutes later I'm still trying to convince my stomach vomiting isn't necessary, or even an option and that it's ok to relax and settle down. I'm just making it worse babbling about it. On to better things. Yesterday as I rolled down the street headed for work, 2 squirrels bolted out right in front of the car. I know, it doesn't sound better, but it is. These 2 were so focused on what they were doing, they either didn't see me or didn't care. One was being chased by the other in what appeared to be a very serious, "blood will be shed if I catch you" pursuit. It was amazing how the distance between the 2 never varied. I was driving rather slow, even by the neighborhood's standards, when they first appeared to the left of me. I came to a complete stop without hitting either one then watched as they finished crossing the street toward the yard on my right. Before reaching the yard, however, the lead squirrel circled back around toward the car, leading both directly UNDER it! They went around the right front tire, I assume, came back into view directly in front of the car, circled toward the right, then veered back UNDER the car AGAIN! I lost track of them at this point, but a few seconds later I saw them bolting straight up a tree in yard to my right. How the battle ended I will never know, but I'm glad both survived the close encounter with my car. I admit I thoroughly enjoyed the brief show, once I had the car stationary, and I sincerely hope no blood was shed in the aftermath. May your day be gag free and full of amusement, my Fellow Travelers!
