We still have lots of snow on the ground, in spite of temps in the 50’s. But there is hope. Here is a picture of one of our ‘pet’ chipmunks, who has awakened from his big winter sleep. He dug a hole in the snow to come out and gather food.
In case you are wondering, chipmunks love all kinds of nuts. They especially love dried cranberries too.
We call this one Peanut because he loves peanuts!
Photograph of Peanut the Chipmunk is thanks to Mr. Ken, photographer extraordinaire.
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Virginia Hadam
February 26, 2014
Hello, gorgeous. What a cutie. Spring can’t be far away if he is out and about.
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Nancy Loderick
February 26, 2014
Hi Ginny!
So nice to hear from you. I think of you often.
I sure hope spring is around the corner; I’ve had enough of winter!
Nancy
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Professor VJ Duke
February 26, 2014
Haha, it is a nice shot.
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Nancy Loderick
February 26, 2014
Hey Professor,
Yes, it is a good shot. I’m glad Mr. Ken took the picture instead of me, because all you’d see would be snow and no chipmunk. š
Nancy
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louisamayalcatt
February 26, 2014
so sweet! LMA
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Nancy Loderick
February 26, 2014
Hi LMA,
Yes, he is a little cutie, isn’t he?
Nancy
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gianfrancogrande
February 26, 2014
eventually it will be spring…say Hi to Peanut…
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Nancy Loderick
February 26, 2014
Hi,
Yes, it will be spring soon, in spite of all the snow still about. I will say hi to Peanut for you. He comes out first thing in the morning and is waiting for his food when we come downstairs.
Nancy
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Peter Wells aka Countingducks
February 26, 2014
That’s such an endearing picture
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Nancy Loderick
February 26, 2014
Hi Peter,
Thanks, we thought so too. I just love chipmunks – they are so cute! So far we haven’t had any problems with them being destructive.
Nancy
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Ralph
February 26, 2014
Hi my friend š
What a sweet little fellow……and the chipmunk is too š
You have just given me an idea for a joke:
Our local monastery has just opened an English Fish & Chip shop run by a deep fat Friar and a chipmonk š
I see on the local TV that you are going to get another blast from the Polar Vortex. I hope your little friend will be okay Nancy.
Hugs. Ralph xox š
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Nancy Loderick
February 28, 2014
Hi Dear Friend Ralph,
Thanks for giving me my laugh for the day. I needed it since we are in the midst of another Polar Vortex. I hope to never hear those words again – lol.
It was so cold this am that little Peanut didn’t even come out of hiding to get his food.
Have a great weekend.
Nancy
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Ralph
February 28, 2014
Hi Nancy. I expect he is curled up in a warm spot for a while until spring really arrives. And to you, have a lovely weekend bunkered down with M&Ms š Ralph xox
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Nancy Loderick
March 3, 2014
Dear friend Ralph,
With my new ballet/barre rotation, M&Ms are not on the diet plan. Mmmm, maybe I need to rethink my exercise – lol.
Nancy
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Ralph
March 3, 2014
How about taking up M&M weightlifting ? š š
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Nancy Loderick
March 4, 2014
Hi Ralph,
I like that idea! Combining my two favorite activities and doing it without guilt. š
Nancy
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Ralph
March 5, 2014
Problem solved ! š xox
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CBurns
February 27, 2014
What a great shot! Good job to the mister! It got warm here in Chicago, then back to freezing! Don’t put away your long underwear just yet!! Thanks for your post.
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Nancy Loderick
February 28, 2014
Hi Cheryl,
Yes, the Polar Artic Vortex, or whatever the heck it is called, is still upon us. It was 13 this am!
Have a great weekend.
Nancy
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VOID RPG
March 1, 2014
Not gonna lie….that is adorable!
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Nancy Loderick
March 3, 2014
Thanks! I think so too. This little guy always brings a smile to my face when I see him.
N
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Ken Loderick
March 3, 2014
I’m glad your fans like the photo of Peanut! He is such a cutie and certainly has got us wrapped around his little paw!
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Nancy Loderick
March 3, 2014
Hi Ken,
Yes, he sure does! I think he likes you better than me since you feed him more of the ‘good’ stuff. Plus, you don’t talk to him about chipmunk boot camp!
Nancy
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