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A Squirrelly Bouquet For The Holidays

Fri Dec 2, 2011 6:06 PM EST

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Visiting friends for Thanksgiving this pretty holiday bouquet caught my eye.

These holiday flowers are very pretty the pine and the bushy tail.......Bushy Tail???

It is a squirrely bunch of flowers!

smelling the flowers....

Someone else wants to come and play in the holiday flowers.

I am out of here!!

Ah the safety of an old fishing hat.

Is the rat gone?

Sophie the rat looks for her squirrelly friend.

Kitty Oshay beats a hasty retreat as squirrel has no fear of cats.

Squirrel is wild but loves to play.

Meet Squirrel from Gloucester Massachusetts.

This is Sophie the rat. She is a guard rat and is good at scaring away squirrels

Squirrel was rescued as a baby with no mother and is staying with friends until Spring. When the days get warmer a slow release into the wilds of Gloucester is on the agenda. If you ever travel to Gloucester in the future you may meet a very friendly squirrel whose only fear is rats.

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Public Discussion (55)

It really is the silly season. (:

10 votes

#1 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 6:08 PM EST

Squirrel!

:)

Cute photos mightyj!

9 votes

#1.1 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 6:28 PM EST

JJ,

Even though I've had you on my watch list, I'm never alerted to your articles. I manage by hit or miss ...

Anyway, good to see you and your images!

9 votes

#1.2 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 8:40 PM EST

A mac.-

I haven't had very many articles lately. I can't remember a year when I worked as much as I have this year and I am still going. I guess you have to make hay while the sun shines. Especially when the storm clouds are so obvious.

Thank you for coming to see my article. I get links to your articles in e-mail but my cell phone is too worthless to log on with. I am hoping that Santa will bring me a phone that can log on to NV and make comments so that I won't have to get out a lap top and wireless connection to comment. There is a lot of good phones now that are more than able for the task.

I have really enjoyed your B and W article series.

6 votes

#1.3 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:07 AM EST

I love these, brings back memories of the squirrels we had as pets as kids. (Mom got ran over).

7 votes

#2 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 6:43 PM EST

Fletch- I never had a pet squirrel. They don't seem to get entirely domesticated and stay pretty wild. Somebody took a picture of Squirrel standing on my camera that would have been good for this series. (I am going to have to see if I can get that).

6 votes

#2.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:13 AM EST

How cute is that! What a interesting group of critters they have!

9 votes

#3 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 7:15 PM EST

rottlady- They have Great Danes (two big ones), a cat, a rabbit, a squirrel, a few rats and a couple of Chinchillas. The rest were probably just visiting.

ps- Not a complete list.

7 votes

#3.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:23 AM EST

Very cute! Almost makes me wish I had one in the house.

7 votes

#4 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 7:20 PM EST

Holly-

Almost makes me wish I had one in the house.

If things are getting too peacefull around the house.....

8 votes

#4.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:26 AM EST

Nah. Peaceful is fine for me right now! :)

7 votes

#4.2 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 9:47 AM EST

MughtyJ. certainly no bed of roses here..maybe for your little friend who is squirrelly.

8 votes

#5 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 7:44 PM EST

Squrrelly friends are often the best ones to have. (:

6 votes

#5.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:26 AM EST

Was referring to the little critters..MightyJ & the bouquet..not our friends on the Vine & others..
Although, you may be right considering that some are fun when they are squirrelly around others who are not so
squirrelly. I am not a fan of rats or mice only because of the hanta-virus and plague. So you be careful out there..)

5 votes

#5.2 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 8:00 PM EST

You've gotta see the nuts on the squirrel! Holy Filbert!

9 votes

#6 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 7:45 PM EST

That costume wasn't easy to make.

8 votes

#6.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:27 AM EST

I never expected to find that in the video!

8 votes

#6.2 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 11:05 AM EST

Whose relatives are these?? Was someone spying at our Thanksgiving??

(adorable:)

8 votes

#7 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 8:36 PM EST

Anna-

Whose relatives are these??

You must have squirrelly members of the family too. (:

6 votes

#7.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:30 AM EST

That's pretty cool JJ an interesting menagerie for sure. Good to see you.

Great Pictures

8 votes

#8 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 8:37 PM EST

Lebowsky- I am glad you liked them. (:

7 votes

#8.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:37 AM EST

cool, i hope the dinner was good. lol

8 votes

#9 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 11:21 PM EST

58- The Haddock was some of the best I have ever had. (I was at the vegetarian end of the table)

6 votes

#9.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:32 AM EST

im thinking that was a good choice on your part lol

5 votes

#9.2 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 9:47 PM EST

A pet squirrel.. amazing. Hope he/she makes the transition to wildlife safely. Thanks, JJ.

6 votes

#10 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 1:58 AM EST

CL1- I think Squirrel will do fine going back to the wild. Since home is in a wooded area complete with resident squirrels a return to the wild won't mean much more than going to live in the yard.

7 votes

#10.1 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:40 AM EST

Hi JJ, sounds hopeful... and perhaps an opportunity for the best of 'both' worlds. :)

7 votes

#10.2 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 3:59 PM EST

The beginning of a zoo? lol The little animals are so cute. These people are very special to take in these critters!

8 votes

#11 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 10:59 AM EST

Hi Tzia!

These people are very special to take in these critters!

Animal rescuers are angels of mercy.

4 votes

#11.1 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 11:09 AM EST

Great photos; love the squirrel!

7 votes

#12 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 12:08 PM EST

Thank you etva. (:

4 votes

#12.1 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 11:10 AM EST

Speaking of squirrely... A big warm hello to you young man. :) It's kind of funny I saw your article today as I just saw the return of the squirrels to my backyard this morning. :) The Hawks have hit them hard so haven't seen any for two years. Yea!!! They are back and chattering and running back and forth through the trees. Great photos and nice to "see" you again. (((((((JJ♥))))))))

7 votes

#13 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 4:21 PM EST

Mrs D- It is really good to "see" you too. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I have been blessed with lots to do and a feeling that I have much to be thankful for. I am very thankful for friends (even the little furry ones) and wish all of the best for them. (((((((((((((((Mrs D)))))))))))))))

6 votes

#13.1 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 11:39 AM EST

We did have a great Thanksgiving and hope you all did also. You have been really busy but, I hope you make it home to see your family soon young man for Christmas. I bet you miss the lively antics of Reina and Sophie. You all stay safe and know that I think about you. :)

6 votes

#13.2 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 12:26 PM EST

JJ - glad to see you back on here. I was just on js column asking if anyone knew where you were. Then I went to your column and there you are hanging out with the squirrels and rats. Great pictures JJ. Even though I don't really like rats either.

7 votes

#14 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 5:08 PM EST

Soov- I was thinking of your squirrel pictures when I took these. I think rats are misunderstood but the really big ones down here at the wharf are enough to make the stray cats walk in groups.

7 votes

#14.1 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 11:43 AM EST

heh heh heh JJ

6 votes

#14.2 - Tue Dec 6, 2011 7:17 PM EST

Sophie is a beautiful rat! These are just the best, JJ. I love menageries of animals. I've had rabbits, hamsters, mice, rats and cats as pets plus we took as many animals home during Winter and Spring break from school. Your photos are such a crack up and that squirrel is a hoot. It will love scampering in the woods but it may come back frequently for visits...if Sophie isn't present!

7 votes

#15 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 7:25 PM EST

js- I am glad you liked the pictures. I just got one in e-mail of Squirrel as a tiny baby squirrel when first rescued.

I just found this video while trying to find the word for baby squirrel. Animals adopt each other too.

7 votes

#15.1 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 11:57 AM EST

JJ that video is just swoon material. A baby squirrel was injured by our house and I put it in a cage we'd used for the rabbits. I knew it wasn't going to survive but couldn't stand the thought of it being out in the open. Our old cat that was raised with a mongoose would not budge from the top of that cage until the little squirrel gave up its struggle for life. She wouldn't come into the house so I let her stay with the baby. She let me know when the life had gone from the squirrel. I was touched.

7 votes

#15.2 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 1:27 PM EST

Awwww, that is amazing js. Animals are so sweet and loving - why can't we human animals be that way more often?

5 votes

#15.3 - Tue Dec 6, 2011 7:19 PM EST

Shelby Davenport

Oh, I love Sophie the rat - she is a darling. I a pet rat and they are the most adorable little creatures. Unfortunately, they don't live very long and are prone to tumors. Mine got one, had it removed (to the tune of $350) but the vet said it would probably come back. It did. The second time, I kept her until she was getting uncomfortable and then had to have her put to sleep. I blubbered like a baby! Abigail was so special!

And the squirrel is adorable!

8 votes

#16 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 9:00 PM EST

Shelby- There is a theory that rats have been bred to be prone to tumors and cancer for the purpose of study. One of the other rats has them. They are very gentle creatures and make great pets.

6 votes

#16.1 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 12:11 PM EST

jj! How great to see you again! Been wondering what you were up to. The pictures tell a cute story, I love squirrels and rats. My kids used to have the funniest, huge, white lab rats, they would run under the kid's t shirt hem and back out the sleeves or neckline. Sit on top of the kid's heads, all kinds of stuff, and CHASE the cat! LOL Glad your Thanksgiving was warm and friendly, and I hope the rest of your Holidays will be, as well!

So good to see you! (((((jj))))) ♥

7 votes

#17 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 3:49 AM EST

((((((((((((GH))))))))))))))

Good morning!! I have to work now but I wanted to tell you how much I liked your rat story. (:

3 votes

#17.1 - Mon Dec 5, 2011 7:02 AM EST

Thanks bud! I'm just SOOOOO glad to see you again! :-)

(((((((((♥jj♥))))))))))

3 votes

#17.2 - Tue Dec 6, 2011 4:28 AM EST

What a cheerful way to start the day jj! I love the squirrel in the flowers and the rat coming to play too! Cute, cute, cute. Glad to see you back and hope you're doing well.

5 votes

#18 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 1:07 PM EST

Hi Dare!! I am glad you liked the pictures. Happy Holidays. (:

4 votes

#18.1 - Wed Dec 7, 2011 6:02 AM EST

Happy holidays to you and yours!

3 votes

#18.2 - Wed Dec 7, 2011 6:12 PM EST

That was just darn cute to see. Thanks JJ. Glad to see you around again.

6 votes

#19 - Mon Dec 5, 2011 10:13 AM EST

Vlad's- I am going to be in and out for a while. There is so much to do and when I get off work there will be even more to do because I am ready to go wild after 10 and a half months away from home and on the job this year. I can't wait to do and see everything. (:

3 votes

#19.1 - Wed Dec 7, 2011 6:04 AM EST

That was very cute mightyj

Thank you for sharing these photo's. I hope you and your Family have a Safe and Merry Christmas.

Eoin

5 votes

#20 - Tue Dec 6, 2011 7:34 PM EST

Eoin- Thank you!! I hope your Christmas brings you and yours happiness and joy. (:

4 votes

#20.1 - Wed Dec 7, 2011 6:06 AM EST

Wow JJ, those pics are just awesome!!

Happy Christmas to you and yours, Kara (nee Theresa N)

Keep safe as always out there, friend.

3 votes

#21 - Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:39 AM EST

Fantastic photos and great story. What an interesting house full. Some days must be a real riot. (I'd love it)

Thanks so much for sharing.

3 votes

#22 - Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:52 AM EST

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