Jul. 26, 2009 - Backyard Visitor
Being rather tired after a late night at a fabulous wedding last night, and since the weather has been so sunny and warm, after lunch today I took some iced tea out to the deck to enjoy the afternoon sun.
As I sat in thoughtful repose I heard a rustling sound coming from under a corner of the deck. Assuming it to be our cat, I began to make those kissing sounds one makes to call a cat. He didn’t come, so I thought I’d go down to the lawn to see what he was up to. I thought he must have a mouse or something under there, the way he was rustling the leaves of one of the bushes.
But I immediately realized that this was not our cat when I saw a tail much bushier than his. Then I noticed the distinctive black & white stripes. Then I saw its head. I quietly went back into the house to retrieve my camera. When I returned to take his picture, he saw me and gradually backed further into the bush. He had no need to fear me! I had NO intention of disturbing him!
Cute little guy. Too bad they are so potent! Thankfully I was not treated to a taste of his potency. He is now under the deck, doing whatever he pleases. Hopefully he won’t stay because I’d hate to have to get someone in to remove him, but he certainly can’t live there!
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