Simple things delight me. Especially in the morning. Alone with my cup of tea, the BEST entertainment EVER came scampering in yesterday…a couple of squirrely bruisers stopping by for breakfast.
I know some folks are irked by the squirrels who eat their way through the pumpkins this time of year, but we love them. Their ability to bore holes through the flesh on the sides, like determined little miners, is amazing. Some pumpkins, however, seem to call for a ‘bottoms up’ approach. Such is the case with the gourd du jour. I’ll explain.
There are two burglars in this escapade. The first little dude took a turn, getting his fill of the pumpkins seeds that were left on the top – by the stem – before spelunking for seeds within with ‘hang ten’ flair. (See the slide show below.)
I love the “action shots” in pics #2 and #3. Hilarious. In pic #4, “Mr. Chubbs” is noshing and showing off his spectacular pooch. I think he’s been hitting the seeds pretty hard, don’t you? (Now I feel terrible. I just body shamed a squirrel who’s trying to bulk up for winter. What’s wrong with me?)
In pic #5, we have a character change. “Mr. Longtail” arrives and shoos Chubbs off the punkin’ mountain with a hiss.
Longtail’s technique was to dive in with the same gusto – in pic #6. You’ll need to look closely but you’ll see his sharp little talons catching some air. He noshed in pic #7 but that’s when I was discovered. See that angry glare in pic #8?
I think he’s saying…
“Hey lady…private party over here. Look away or go away.”
Of course, I replied and said good morning and with that, in pic #9, he turned away, giving me side eye and shoulder, along with a flip 😉 of his long tail.
I know it’s Halloween today and it’s all about the candy, but I’m already wondering how I can commandeer a few more pumpkins to keep my squirrel friends happy.
Thanks for coming along!
Vicki 🎃
P.S. Yes. I talk to the animals. Squirrels, deer and bunnies, too:
Victoria Ponders 
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