Life with cats, and other things…
19th December 2021 As much as I love to see snow on the ground, our little wild friends have a hard time with it. This morning we saw that a possum has been wandering about, no doubt searching for food, so Grant was dispatched to procure peanuts. Not everyone likes possums, but they are good … Continue reading Cat shrink
Tibetan prayer flags. They are cheerful and I use them as a bird "blind". It's wonderful to look outside and see wildlife. Sometimes, though, they are familiar. Oh, it's OK We don't begrudge you a drink. Just don't chase my friends! The grey cat has been seen a couple of times, so must be "local". … Continue reading Loving wildlife
It was March 24th when the trail-cam first picked up the image of a squirrel that looked decidedly wonky. The very next day, I saw the same strange movement go past the window as I was riding the exercise bike. Enter Gimpy. I should know better than to let these creatures into my heart. Our … Continue reading The lame and the lost
The other day I noticed Sikkim standing in front of the porch door, staring intently at, I couldn't guess what. So I went to the little window and saw a baby raccoon on the doormat. We knew they were around and had been waiting for them to appear, so I went to call Grant. By … Continue reading Close encounters of the furred kind