1/15/10

Why I love My Backyard....

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Squirrel fishing....Mama puts out bait for them...and then they magically appear

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Birdie watching...

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Squirrel Recon. I can overhear the diabolical squirrels as they tap out their nut code...they are just PRETENDING to eat those nuts

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I think those birdies are wiggling code to the squirrels...that is why they are so blurry!!!


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Sometimes there is a Squirrel du Soliel show that the squirrels perform.
Most likely as part of a covert plan to keep me occupied. I make sure to watch ALL the trees tho so they cannot sneak around!



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But most of all there is sun for me to lay in to survey all that is mine!!!

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48 comments:

  1. My Mind's EyeJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Hi Dory you have one fine yard with lots of activities and friends dropping in. I'm so glad the weather has improved so you can get out to stretch those pretty legs.
    It is 60 in Raleigh today.
    Madi and Mom

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  2. JacksDadJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    You look very nice out in the sun. I'm glad you have lots of things to watch while you're out in your back yard!!

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  3. SunnyJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Dory,
    You sure have a lot of activities going on in your backyard, no wonder you love it so much!
    Enjoy the sunshine.
    Luv, Lucy (Woof!)

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  4. Brind'Amour ClumbersJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Wow Dory, sun, birds, and squirrels! I love your yard!!!!

    Wiggles,
    Brind'Amour

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  5. Golden Woofs! SUGARJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Woof! Woof! You sure do have a lovely backyard. Lots of FUN time watching the birds and squirrels. Have a great weekend. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  6. Golden Daily ScoopJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    ooooohhhhh Dory!!!! You have the bestest backyard I have ever dreamed of!!!! Looks like your weather is alot warmer than ours up here in the northeast!!!! Have a great weekend!!

    lotsa licks,
    Miley

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  7. Kari in AlaskaJanuary 15, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    someday you will catch those tree rats

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  8. Emma RoseJanuary 15, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    We have those critters too. They chatter at me when I chase them. Great idea of your Mom's to put out those feeder. They could be used as a nice trap :)

    BOL

    Kisses,
    Emma ROes

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  9. Gizzy's MomJanuary 15, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Oh the sun would feel soooo good right about now 'specially since Pawpa took me to "that" place on Monday and they sent me home "nekkid".


    Grrrrrs from Gizzy

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  10. kissa-bullJanuary 15, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    OOH CAN WE HAVE SOME OF THAT MAGIC BAIT FOR THE TREE RATS.
    THOSE MINIONS ARE ALWAYS LAUGHING AT US CAUSE WE CANT CATCH THEM
    WIGGLES
    THE HOUSTON PITTIE PACK

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  11. MartineJanuary 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    More bird watchers! Looks like a merit badge is in order for all our bird watching pup scouts!!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Cool, Cirque du Soleil with squirrels! That's the life. You show all your appreciation, Dory, and I love that about you. Isn't life wonderful?
    Twink!

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  13. houndstoothJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    I love the sunshine, too! We won't be enjoying it outside for a long time, though!

    Bunny

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  14. Frankie Furter and ErnieJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Love your blog look. It is soooo YOU. The slide show is grrreat.
    I have some of those green thingys with bird food in them too. Do you get woodpeckers too??? I could surely do without the rodents though. I'm just sayin'.

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  15. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!January 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    OMD!

    What a show!

    I understand fur I get to experience some of it myself!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  16. Sally Ann and AndyJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    You are a good bird and squirrel watcher. You must be on your guard, those squirrels are sneaky.
    Sally Ann

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  17. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥January 15, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    We would love to visit your backyard, Dory, because we never see squirrels in ours. Not sure we would be content to just watch:)

    And we would really love to take a sun-nap with you.

    Woos and happy weekend, Phantom and Thunder

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  18. ScooterJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Dory
    Your backyard looks like fun and you have alot to keep you busy. Do you chase the pesty squirrels or just let them hang around.

    HEy! we have those red birds in ILL cuz it is our state bird. DOnt they look cool?

    SMiles
    Jazzi

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  19. Teddy BearJanuary 15, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    How fun to have so many friends visit your backyard. Do you and Bilbo chase the squirrels?

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

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  20. Noir the Texas TabbyJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Dory, I LOVE your back yard too! You OWN it--looking all regal in your pose!! :) Tommy puts out that same bait--but we've not seen too many squirrels of late. Mayby their all in their tree houses, staying warm and watching Direct TV. :)

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  21. LorenzaJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Hi, Dory!
    Those are good reasons to love your backyard!
    I can see you can be entertained there with the squirrels and birds for a long time!
    And sure the sun is an important reason too!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  22. Diana ChiewJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    What a nice backyard you've got! With all those activities, we can understand why you love your backyard. If only we have a backyard like yours.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    That is very nice of you to share your backyard with those squirels and birds. We know of some dogs that are much less willing to share with those critters!

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  24. StellaJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    I have never seen a squirrel like the one you showed in your pictures, brown and white, with odd markings. Is this a special squirrel?

    Keep having fun in your yard, Dory!

    Kisses,
    Ste;la

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  25. kokoJanuary 16, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    That's one great backyard you have there, Dory... all the activities to observe from afar whilst sun-bathing.

    Licks, hero

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  26. Ms. ~KJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Mom hates it when the wascally squirells get in the suet...she puts out plenty of seed for them , but they keep eating the suet...

    We had a nice warm day here too, and the sunshune felt soooo good!
    Licks and sniffs,
    Zack, Sassy and Buddy

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  27. Sketching with DogsJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    That looks like a lovely warm day where you are. Now our snow has gone we have got non stop rain, ugh!
    Those squirrels are really cute, it's nice of your Mum to feed them.
    Wags and kisses, Dinah Bridget and Elliot xx

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  28. Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and MollyJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Very nice yard and squirrel bait, Dory. Moms and Dad just bought theirs and have put it out. We are watching, but no squirrels yet. It's really close to our lookout point, and we're not real quiet.

    Woofs and Kisses!

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  29. Martha January 16, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Hi Dory
    What pretty pictures! We can see why you love your backyard with so many things to see.....and chase...and bark at!
    love
    Martha & Bailey xxx

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  30. BijouJanuary 16, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    You have a very nice yard Dory. The best thing about it is, it isn't covered in snow!

    Waggles,
    Bijou

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  31. Lucy-Fur, as typed by Dr. LizJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Oooh! Sun and grass! That's almost as good as sun and snow! Happy squirrel hunting, erm, watching!

    *kissey face*
    -Fiona

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  32. RILEY AND STAR MY MALTESEKIDSJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Hi Dory and Bilbo,

    Wow, how cool is that? A two and one bird feeder. Now everybuddy is happy! Your so nice!

    Luv,
    Riley and Star.

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  33. MackJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Those squirrels are just plain evil. I hate it how they never let me catch them !

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  34. The Army of FourJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Wow. Setting a trap for the squirrels! VERY clever!
    Luv,
    Dave

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  35. Jan MaderJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    I love your backyard too. In fact, I should write a children's book about you and your backyard!

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  36. ScrapsofMeJanuary 16, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Hi Dory! I love yer backyard too! You don't seem to have those nasty sand spurs like we get here in Floriduh. My Nana's yard is like yours, lots of birdie and squirrel feeders...and she has a creek bank with beavers. In the evening we see deer come out of the woods across the road. I'm not allowed to run free there cuz she doesn't have a fence and there are bears in the woods. It sure is nice of yer Momma to bait the traps...er feeders for you.

    If you get a chance, can you stop by my bloggie and help me pick out a picture for M.M.? I'm just not sure which to use and SHE won't setup a photo shoot for a new one.

    Thanks bunches!
    Bonnie

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  37. UnknownJanuary 17, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Dory..
    You are very very lucky! Your mom attracts birds and squirrels for you! Hmm how high can you jump!
    I'm jelly of your sun and grass!
    norwood

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  38. Michele McLaughlinJanuary 17, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    we can't understand why we can't catch those darn squirrels.....EVER. Although Seamus got close recently.
    You have a lovely yard!!!
    Teddy and Seamus

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  39. JD and MaxJanuary 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Dory - you DO have a lot of visitors in your back yard don't you? And we're a bit envious of the sun spot you're lying in - we can't wait until we get a sun spot over here again!! Lovely photos - JD and Max.

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  40. Daisy DogJanuary 17, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Pretty birdies! What a great look ou post!

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  41. Honeygo BeasleyJanuary 17, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    That's a fun backyard. I'd like it. Glad you enjoy your surroundings. You're lucky to have that nice yard and all of the entertaining things in it.

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  42. Life With DogsJanuary 17, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    You'll never get bored with a show like that! :)

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  43. YasJanuary 17, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Hi dory! wow! must be very nice to be visited by soo many different species friends! We often get visits from pigeons too but the minute they see me they fly off...!!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

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  44. BRUTUSJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    So nice that you have the "great outdoors" right outside your very own door! Soak up some of that sun for me too, OK??

    Snorts-
    Brutus the Frenchie

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  45. Kapitein HaakjeJanuary 18, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    hi pale
    we are El'bow and Hauwii
    we found your bloggy on Mango's blog. :D

    what a nice photo's
    Sanne our Human is take care of the animals to.
    kissslobbers

    El'bow & Hauwii

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  46. Cloud the Wonder DogJanuary 18, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Dory, I wish I could play in your yard wiff you. I bet together we could crack the code the evil squirrels are using to communicate.

    Luv,
    Cloud

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  47. Our Wagging TalesJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    BOL !! Squirrel du Soliel !! We just moved into a new house and my mom and dad haven't put out the bait just yet. I'm waiting because one day I AM going to catch one of those suckers !! This is my first 9 and not last visit to your blog too !! Love it !! Come visit me soon !

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  48. SquirrelQueenJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Oh Dory, you have a wonderful backyard. What a great place to keep an eye on those silly squirrels. It looks like the bait is working and you have lured them in, good job.

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