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It isn’t often the entire woodchuck clan shows up for a nosh at the same time.
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But I managed to snap a few quick shots of momma and siblings vying for carrots the other day.
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A bit of squabbling took place among the kids.
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But no one got in mommas way.
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Momma Chuck and two babies showed up for broccoli yesterday.
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The little guys look so funny trying to maneuver their veggies.
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They watch mom sit up and eat so they try to mimic her stance.
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One little fellow holds his broccoli too high…
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Which throws him off balance.
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His brother says to hell with that and just sits.
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But baby number one is determined.
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And more than a little crooked.
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When the weather is perfect?
It’s time for walkies… with a nod to Barbara Woodhouse.
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But when you harness His Lordship? It’s more like sitties.
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And when he spots the red b*tch in a tree?
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It’s a half hour of reclinies.
On another note, WordPress continues with its sometimes pointed congratulations.
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Was that a compliment?
It’s getting hard to tell.
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Since Maine legalized marijuana use? Pot stores are everywhere…on every corner, in every little town. Rural hamlets that don’t even have a gas station will have 3 or 4 weed distributors. It’s bizarre. And with the influx of chronic suppliers I’ve noticed an increase in magic herb related products as well.
Hemp shampoo? I don’t know.
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But Grateful Dead gummies seems a good fit.
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Two baby chucks.
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Squirrel included for size reference.
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In posting about our storm door replacement, I realized I forgot to include the before and afters.
Before. ⬆️
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After.
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Before.
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After.
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I’ve only seen three baby chucks this year which is unusual as momma tends to have four or five. But one of them is brave and has been scampering off on his own.
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Right up on our deck.
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After a rain shower.
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He was a bit damp and bedraggled.
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And stopped for a quick drink.
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Before heading back home.
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They’re so cute when they’re young and uncoordinated.
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Momma chuck and one baby snacking on some carrots is a sweet sight.
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But when she turned around?
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All I could think of was that awful song from the 90’s… Baby Got Back.
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Even when another young chuck showed up.
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Yup.
Momma got back.
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One of the baby chucks is visiting daily now.
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And learning the correct carrot consumption stance.
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He’s a little wobbly…
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And sometimes he tips over.
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But practice makes perfect.
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❤️
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Just when I was getting worried we hadn’t seen any baby woodchucks?
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One brave little guy followed momma out of the shed.
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At first he didn’t know what to make of the carrot buffet…
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And wanted mom to feed him.
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But momma chuck isn’t exactly a hands paws on parent…
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And let him figure it out for himself.
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Before long he was happily munching alongside her.
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Our new barn porch furniture has arrived.
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And it’s a whole lot bigger than our old ancient set.
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I can’t say I’m overly thrilled to have an outdoor recliner, but my husband sure is.
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You may notice that something is missing.
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And by missing, I mean on a table inside the barn.
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You’ll see there are five throw pillows. The set came with six. But the day after I set up the furniture and went outside to read?
There were four.
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I retrieved number five from under the barn.
Number six seems to be gone for good and I’m sure Momma Chuck is to blame. She’s been on an insane search for nesting material this year and it seems our porch furniture is irresistible.
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So since I can’t have color contrasting pillows due to thieving critters, I’m thinking of adding a rug .
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Even she won’t be able to steal that.
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This is Sunshine Larry, the unofficial Mayor of Bath, Maine.
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Sunny was a stray cat who lived in a public park and made a lot of friends.
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And even though he has a nice home with a loving family now….
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Sunny still likes to wander.
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And has become a bit of an internet sensation.
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Sadly, I’ve never met Sunny in person.
(In feline?)
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But I sure would like to .
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Sunny is a local celebrity.
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But he doesn’t let it go to his head.
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❤️
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As seen down the road from our house.
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This giant skeleton was installed last Halloween and has been making me laugh every holiday and season since.
He was a pilgrim for Thanksgiving, Santa for Christmas, Cupid for Valentines Day, and a very large leprechaun for St Patrick’s Day, For Easter he wore colossal bunny ears and now that summer is near?
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Someone sewed him (her?) a seriously plus sized bikini.
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Proof positive tequila and online bumper sticker shopping are not a good mix.
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Momma Chuck.
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She takes her carrots seriously.
And speaking of chucks, we noticed our grill cover had been looking a little worse for wear…
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We have hellacious wind here and if it’s not tied down? It’s going to blow. If it is tied down? It’s going to flap.
So we figured this cover had seen one too many N’Or Easters over the winter.
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Until….
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Damn.
Stealing the seat cushion off the barn porch clearly wasn’t enough nesting material this year.
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