Tuesday, March 10, 2009

TRESPASSER

I had an uninvited, albeit not entirely unwelcome guest in my home today. The weather today being a bit severe, what with hail, snow, and rain, one of the critters who calls the hillside behind my apartment his home came up to the sliding glass doors, and with paws on the glass looked inside longingly as if to say "Let me in! I'm cold and hungry!" Unexpectedly, my room mate Bergie opened the door, and the little bugger walked right on in, unafraid. So, I went to my room and grabbed the bag of nuts I keep for my hamster "Little Jack" and a camera.

I managed to get only two photos of our guest, but was truly amazed at the boldness of our little guest who actually came in several times to get the nuts, even taking them from my hand when offered. It is obvious that this young squirrel has had some human contact before, and that perhaps hunger outweighs caution. In any case, I thought this experience was cooler than heck, and to be frank, it made my entire day. Guess I will have to be sure to keep nuts on hand for my new friend.