Thursday, July 21, 2011

Short and Sweet


This pink drink is really addictive!

For once, I'm trying out a new formula...to keep this post short and sweet! My last one was sooooooooo lengthy even I was wondering if it was ever going to end. You may recall that I'd mentioned the squirrels also enjoy the sugar water we ostensibly put out for our nectar feeding, feathered friends. This morning, my husband managed to get a couple of hastily snapped pictures of this sweet-tooth, little culprit dominating the nectar bottle outside our bathroom window...


I just have to go back for more!
That's it from me for today, folks, but I really would like to encourage you to click on the link below...

http://thesquashedtomato.blogspot.com/2011/07/noodle.html

...to read a heartwarming tale that is bound to put a smile on your faces!
 

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39 comments:

  1. LaviniaJuly 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I thought you were spoiling the birds, but I see some furry thieves at the nectar too. I'm sure they're all welcome though.
    I heard the news about Noodle on facebook. I'll hurry and read about it now. One more to doggysit, eh? :D

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  2. SushJuly 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    LOL, I can't wait to share this with my husband. He has been wondering how our 'feeder' has been evaporating before his eyes. Now we know. We have a gazillion squirrels living around us. Many more than hummingbirds sadly.

    Thanks for the link, that was a very touching story and precious pooch! Thanks also for following my gal pal Amy...she is so excited!

    Hugs~

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I know squirrels are supposed to be pest but they are so dang cute! I read Noodles story. So glad you daughter is getting a new baby. :)

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  4. Intangible HeartsJuly 21, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Yes, that was a lot shorter than last week-but I truly enjoyed the whole garden center tour. Squirrels are cute too!

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  5. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    The squirrel was cute but the story about the puppy being rescued and finding a home was even better. Thanks for the great link.
    Odie

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  6. Deb ShuckaJuly 21, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Squirrels are the most resourceful critters ever. We have one that hangs by his hind legs to get to the suet feeder. He looks just like a bat.

    Great story of Noodle!

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  7. It's meJuly 22, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Love....xxx...

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  8. HJuly 22, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Squirrels know exactly where to go for the best feeds! We have a colony who regularly steal from our bird feeders!

    Great news about Noodle!

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  9. africanaussieJuly 22, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    well, how can you blame the squirrels - that drink looks very tasty....

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  10. PondsideJuly 22, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    The squirrels are the same the world over - saucy and resourceful creatures!

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  11. StacyJuly 22, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    I have a couple squirrels right outside my classroom. They cause all kinds of trouble, but they are entertaining to watch.

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  12. SusanJuly 22, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Your hubby did good to capture this little adventurer! So cute :D)

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  13. AlessandraJuly 22, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Gotta go read the story, but I just wanted to tell you those squirrels are super cute even if they're stealing food...

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  14. JoJuly 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a beautiful capture of this furry sweet-tooth, Desiree. I love all your posts, and read through to the end. I LOVED the story of Noodle and her rescue. Bless her new mommy and you for always caring about rescue animals. (((Hugs))) Jo

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  15. SandiJuly 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Aw, those photos are just too cute! We have a chipmunk who steals from the bird feeders in my lilac tree. I have yet to catch him with a camera, but I laugh at him, and his crazy contortions to get at the seeds.

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  16. Vicki LaneJuly 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Are squirrels native to SA or were they introduced?

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  17. DesireeJuly 22, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Vicki: good question! I had to do a quick bit of research in order to answer your query. The Cape Ground Squirrel is endemic to SA. The Eastern Gray Squirrel was introduced from the USA.

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  18. Claudia MoserJuly 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Sweet photos, glad to be back :)

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  19. DiJuly 23, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Lovely little guys in your garden!
    I've been keeping pup-to-date with Noodle on Facebook!
    What a cutie!
    So happy for Linda!

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  20. TexWisGirlJuly 23, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    i saw your little squirrel on someone's side-bar and had to come over to say hello. how cute and sugar-addicted is he?! :) we have plenty of varmints here in Texas raiding our regular bird feeders, and we've had some raccoons pull down the sugar water feeders on occasion too.

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  21. April YedinakJuly 23, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    What a cute little 'theif'! I love the pink color of the nectar contrasting with the squirrel's gray fur. I am trying to catch up on my blog reading today while I hide from the intense heat and you were my first stop. It is always a treat to visit your blog with the great pictures and stories about your life, pets and travels.

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  22. AMJuly 23, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    i have always loved squirrels :) and i love these shots...

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  23. ShellyJuly 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Lovely, lovely pictures! Also, the sory abou the little dog pulled at my heartstings.

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  24. Pat MacKenzieJuly 24, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Maybe if we hung squirrel feeders, they'd ignore them and the birds would eat from them! I love watching squirrels and listening to their chattering.

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  25. SouthhamsdarlingJuly 24, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Desiree - I'm here at last! That WAS short and sweet for you!!! Brilliant photos that your husband has captured again - you'll have to start paying him soon my friend! That little squirrel is certainly enjoying the pink fluid. I will pop over to your daughter's blog to read the other story now.

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  26. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)July 24, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    those squirrels are just so darn hard-headed...and mischievous!! i LOVE 'em!!
    i guess they look the same...and act the same...all over the world!!
    (although your last post might have been a little bit looong...i loved wandering through the garden center...and everywhere...i always enjoy the journey!)

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  27. FrikoJuly 25, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    OK, I fell for it.

    I like your squirrel too.

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  28. diane bJuly 25, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Hee hee hee the squirrel is a smarty pants. Why don't you put some wine in there and make him drunk??
    The Noodle story was heart warming.

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  29. Dee ReadyJuly 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I've always admired squirrels who are, as Deb, said so resourceful. I'm a new blogger, and looking at your blog and others, I can see that posting photographs really adds interest. Now I just need to learn how to use a digital camera and a scanner and all that jazz. Thanks for inspiring me!

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  30. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I love to watch squirrels. I had a friend who had one as a pet. She was adorable and so attentive of her human family. Only the game warden found out and made her give Bitsy up....

    We are ok, Dad is slowly slipping away. But it is time and I am OK with that.

    kt

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  31. Antique ART GardenJuly 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Now I feel bad about saying the last post was so long. The post I just did was too long, I think. So hard to get all the pics and info you want in these posts , but I am aware when it seems to be taking me too long to write the post ( lots of pics add tons of time ), then it may be too long for my readers. Now this post was too short, so see I am balancing out my comments ! Take care , Gina

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  32. DarleneJuly 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Oh my! So, now I also have to worry about squirrels drinking the hummers nectar! Crazy squirrels! Great photos of the little critter.

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  33. LazarusJuly 27, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Awesome pix Desiree! That puppy is really cute, will check out latest offering on The Squashed Tomato shortly. Glad to see that the South Africans stick together (and have good teeth!) :)

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  34. Raindrops and DaisiesJuly 28, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Fantastic photographs.

    Lovely blog.

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  35. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I think those squirrels want all the birds' food! I have a bird feeder out that a squirrel is always trying to raid. I just hung up a nectar feeder today. I'll watch out for the squirrel for that one, too, I guess. Sneaky squirrels!

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  36. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenJuly 29, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Hi Desiree, Most of the creatures in your part of the world seem pretty exotic to me. The squirrels on the other hand look and seem to act pretty much the same!

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  37. Siddhartha JoshiAugust 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    These are wonderful pics :) And so is the doggie link in the end :)

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  38. Carol E WyerAugust 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Perfect end to a great post! I love your dog and yes, I now have a smile on my face.
    XOXO

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  39. Crazy Life of a Writing MomAugust 7, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    So cute and furry :0)

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