That was 10 days ago. It was the third snowfall in two weeks.
This is now:
The bloodroot is up.
And it's cashmere combing time.
'Tis the season of Everything Suddenly and All At Once, and time is getting away from me on a daily basis. But tonight I was determined to at least post a few snaps and say hello before falling asleep.
Hello!
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Is that a tempest in a tea cup?
ReplyDeleteIt's a little red squirrel who shimmies up a 5-foot shepherd's crook pole, *inside* a "squirrel-deterring" slinky the whole way, then tiptoes across the arch and drops down into the teacup birdfeeder which is both slippery and almost too small to hold the squirrel. I find the determination and agility equally impressive.
DeleteSounds like he earned his birdfeed!
DeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI heard about the snow there when it was dry up here in Vermont at my lower elevation. Maple syrup time, Spring snow is called sugar snow.
May
I still considered it Winter until the bloodroot appeared :)
DeleteOh that tea cup
ReplyDeleteIsn't it pretty? A clever repurposing by a local craftperson.
DeleteAh, New England weather! Although I'd be happy if it was just a little cooler.
ReplyDeleteRed squirrels have attitude to spare!
I had to find my shorts one day last week - I was roasting!
DeleteTis indeed the Season of Everything Suddenly and All At Once. Hang onto your hat! Thanks for the bloodroot sighting too.
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
PS That "tempest" is stinkin' cute gobbling up the bird seed.
There's hardly room in that teacup for that fat little squirrel. I think Boud had a good name for him (her?).
ReplyDeleteHope you're remembering to take breaks whilst doing all that cashmere combing. Your hands will thank you!
Beautiful photos! 💕
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