tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post499354400127955003..comments2023-11-05T07:04:54.561-05:00Comments on Chronicles of a Country Girl: Curses! Foiled againCountry Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-14321678388698155832011-04-11T20:19:49.152-04:002011-04-11T20:19:49.152-04:00Oh no they DIDent! Oh yes it looks like they DID. ...Oh no they DIDent! Oh yes it looks like they DID. Darn squirrels! xo ~LiliLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003968489244660242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-1232684497856772172011-04-10T13:57:25.054-04:002011-04-10T13:57:25.054-04:00Ha, I so enjoy these squirrel stories. They never...Ha, I so enjoy these squirrel stories. They never cease to amaze me. They are so darn smart! I wish they could figure out that it is not cool to run in front of a moving vehicle. Hilary, above, is right -- what else do they have to do all day? Keep the stories coming Kate, we are enjoying them. Thanks for sharing the beautiful spring photos. Here in New England it takes a bit longer to see those buds.Jan's camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804645068301942243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-19737446062076938862011-04-09T21:24:41.562-04:002011-04-09T21:24:41.562-04:00It's a bit pricey but using Vick's vaporub...It's a bit pricey but using Vick's vaporub to grease the pole should slow them down; they don't like the eucalyptus on their paws.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-30477017663540186142011-04-07T15:52:39.286-04:002011-04-07T15:52:39.286-04:00Too funny. One trick I saw on another blog was cle...Too funny. One trick I saw on another blog was clear soda bottles with a small hole punched in the bottom, strung on the wire. They spin when the squirrel steps on them and they get dumped off. Like a log rolling. Anyway worth a try. I tried safflower, got better birds but the hungry buggers were happy to learn to like it. Now they get thier own bowl of sunflower seeds on the ground and they leave the feeder alone. Good luck husband!The Village Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217713420032264946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-11271217154109425692011-04-05T20:46:48.917-04:002011-04-05T20:46:48.917-04:00that's the only kind of excitement that I want...that's the only kind of excitement that I want in my life right now. the current drama going on is getting old; so thanks for sharing your excitement :)JaneKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-55223615706212742692011-04-05T20:11:10.763-04:002011-04-05T20:11:10.763-04:00Nah, you won't be lynched, Michelle. It's ...Nah, you won't be lynched, Michelle. It's all in fun, anyway. Squirrels are sort of cute.<br /><br />~ C.G.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-51669903960923523652011-04-05T19:50:02.821-04:002011-04-05T19:50:02.821-04:00So I know I will be lynched for saying this but &q...So I know I will be lynched for saying this but "aw man! he is such a cute little critter and so spry too!" I am sure your husband will find a way to foil him soon!! Good luck!michellehttp://www.typicallibra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-53443813705325371352011-04-05T19:12:30.294-04:002011-04-05T19:12:30.294-04:00That is hilarious! Between the squirrels & ou...That is hilarious! Between the squirrels & outside cat our neighbor got I don't fill my feeder anymore. I didn't feel right with the cat sitting under there stalking the birds.Donna S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04459371630874302060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-81832113838488974332011-04-05T19:04:22.354-04:002011-04-05T19:04:22.354-04:00LMFAO!! Too fun-na!! I wish after a comment we cou...LMFAO!! Too fun-na!! I wish after a comment we could 'like' it! Besides you being so hilarious, Kate, so many of the reader comments had me holding my belly!! I particularly like Kris Watson's comment, Daryl's and also mrs mediocrity's!!<br /><br />As the saga continues...........Jeanne Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550965671847655936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-39521102857009588502011-04-05T16:43:19.524-04:002011-04-05T16:43:19.524-04:00This post cracked me up, I was happy to brought al...This post cracked me up, I was happy to brought along for the squirrels journey! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637197654825767682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-37048553781991399502011-04-05T16:38:11.238-04:002011-04-05T16:38:11.238-04:00Cute photos. You gotta give the little critters cr...Cute photos. You gotta give the little critters credit for their ability to overcome obstacles. Persistent little boogers, too.Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-50442419838294494422011-04-05T15:47:55.018-04:002011-04-05T15:47:55.018-04:00You should get safflower seeds. It's bit more...You should get safflower seeds. It's bit more expensive but the squirrels don't like it. Most of the usual birds that eat sunflower do though. I no longer have squirrels in my feeders and I'm using about a 1/3 of what I used to use.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508612331063038590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-61752154446930340102011-04-05T14:52:37.649-04:002011-04-05T14:52:37.649-04:00crack me up!! That is so freakin hilarious!! Littl...crack me up!! That is so freakin hilarious!! Little Terds. great pictures, tell a good story!!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225177586844932999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-2758894111160982982011-04-05T13:39:14.166-04:002011-04-05T13:39:14.166-04:00they are so smart ... and agile ... and I suspect ...they are so smart ... and agile ... and I suspect they will win every time .. unless you hire the hawk to stand guard ... I bet he'd work for peanuts .. ;-)Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-15223547454217164302011-04-05T12:19:35.851-04:002011-04-05T12:19:35.851-04:00They are crafty little buggers, aren't they? ...They are crafty little buggers, aren't they? Check this guy out!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBzIJF6pNgLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626678045896424852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-33238686745926059902011-04-05T11:33:51.852-04:002011-04-05T11:33:51.852-04:00I did not read thru all comments - so apologies if...I did not read thru all comments - so apologies if redundant.<br />I got a great feeder ($100) from Wildbirds Unlimited.<br />It is called The Eliminator - I know it is a lot of moola - but I wasted that much in bird seed over a year.<br />It is weighted for the birds you want and closes tight for anything heavier. I also use a clear baffle over it and it hangs in a dogwood tree. And you might just try a baffle over your feeder first to see if that helps - I LOVE my Eliminator!MrsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598178529833967916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-4988678091389775582011-04-05T11:30:02.715-04:002011-04-05T11:30:02.715-04:00I'm seeing obstacles in the future like that N...I'm seeing obstacles in the future like that Ninja show.....<br /><br />Those sneaky rats.The JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860982258621823529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-7429539579765313582011-04-05T10:30:59.099-04:002011-04-05T10:30:59.099-04:00I'm sorry, but I can't help cheering the i...I'm sorry, but I can't help cheering the ingenuity and perseverance of these little rascals. *grin* Such daring do! Such feats of strength and agility! I can't help loving that they were all acting in concert, executing their assault on the bird feeders at the same time and narrowly escaping the Feds...well, it may have looked like a hawk to you. I'm sure I heard a few strains of the Mission Impossible theme off in the distance...<br /><br />The intrepid Squirrel Squad. All they need is a mask & cape to put the finishing touch on the scenario.Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-41428282730226493942011-04-05T10:28:03.525-04:002011-04-05T10:28:03.525-04:00Oh my naughty squirrel. I only have a few and they...Oh my naughty squirrel. I only have a few and they don't do much damage my big problem is with raccoons and they are horrible!!! <br /><br />Wonderful photos, I have a telephoto lens and I still haven't learned to use it...I am presuming that's how you got these great shots. I think I really need to get it out and give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration and thank you also for stopping by to visit me.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-69578528697787241172011-04-05T10:24:02.382-04:002011-04-05T10:24:02.382-04:00OH I LOVE hearing the ongoing saga of the squirrel...OH I LOVE hearing the ongoing saga of the squirrels! And truly - the do make for some wonderful photo ops :)<br />Always a pleasure to visit my friend!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-31260709379146121732011-04-05T09:29:03.516-04:002011-04-05T09:29:03.516-04:00Fabulous photos; they do look like rats though, do...Fabulous photos; they do look like rats though, don't they!! We don't see many here, perhaps it's the dogs and cat that put them off, I don't know.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-84593676264953788422011-04-05T08:47:00.924-04:002011-04-05T08:47:00.924-04:00You can't help but admire the cersatility of t...You can't help but admire the cersatility of the squirrels though can you?The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-37500620135746523822011-04-05T08:39:12.031-04:002011-04-05T08:39:12.031-04:00OMG, I just about bust a gut. He greased the pole...OMG, I just about bust a gut. He greased the pole?!<br /><br />Maybe he should spread hot pepper flakes in the grease... would that discourage the little buggers?<br /><br />Can't wait to hear about the next skirmish. Fab pix, too. :)<br />xoxoMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-36372228036434218252011-04-05T08:34:40.977-04:002011-04-05T08:34:40.977-04:00Looking foward to seeing the next course of action...Looking foward to seeing the next course of action.WPgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06727861017230793556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-55231269871432097612011-04-05T08:33:17.835-04:002011-04-05T08:33:17.835-04:00How funny! You need to put the feeder on a pole aw...How funny! You need to put the feeder on a pole away from trees & invest in a sqirrel baffel.It`s a round disk-type thing that goes on you pole so they can`t get past it to the feeder.I have had to attach 2-one below & one above the feeder & it works!You can buy them online at different places,I believe audubon has them.phyllistiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617828571094245723noreply@blogger.com