First, world issues... Since you must stand up to a bully, things are hopping in Moscow, where Putin is having his military parade. (Sound familiar, USA?) he wants a cease fire. Hah!
Talk about bullies! Our PM had an interesting meeting in the USA. We were fascinated. In the 34 minute meeting the president spoke for 30 of them, PM Carney spoke for 4 minutes!
It's going to be domestic political pressure that will move US policy, as store shelves empty, job losses. the automotive industry shuts down, and the US is starved for our steel and aluminum. The heads of Target and Walmart met with the president to give him warnings. This won't bring manufacturing back to the US, where cheap good and cheap labour can produce cheap goods. Maura Healey (Gov Mass) says that 35 states have Canada as their largest trading partner. Especially the north east states.
Canada is working at sourcing goods and reducing trade barriers between provinces and territories. (It is We are talking to the EU to find new sources. Small Canadian producers are ramping up production, as well. The big box stores haven't bothered with these producers before. It's time for that to change.
Everything is turning green! The leaves are bursting, the critters, too. We had 16mm (0.62") rain and an amazing thunderstorm at bedtime. I should mow, but it is soaking wet.
Oh, Fred! I have always called him 'him.' It's sorta like determining a fetus's sex, if you don't see a penis...! Aw, gender can be a continuum. What do you think?
A busy critter. Apparently, even with acres of grass, he's in my front garden.
It's quite the hole.
This is the shed: the lawn tractor is sheltered in here, I back it out when I do the lawn. Fred lives under the wood shed at the side. He's lived under here since, I think, 2022. I've tracked him over the years, since 2019. I think. The only way to ID them is to watch their behaviour. They won't wear name tags.
"In the wild, groundhogs can live up to six years with two or three being the average life expectancy. In captivity, groundhogs reportedly live up to 14 years."
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May, 2023
We had trees down from a storm, and deer visiting.
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The wood shed seems to be his place of choice.
I've switched around trailcams. Fred bears watching!
I have rethought this burrow exit – directly in front of the shed. If you give him an inch, he'll take a mile and move a mountain.
I was sitting on the back deck, and he inspected his former exit. I could imagine thought bubbles above his head. They included swearing!
There was a secondary exit under the wood pile. He began excavating there. The wood is piled on one of those industrial wooden flats. This is where the other tunnel exited. I am going to encourage him to excavate here. We don't use the wood shed in summer.
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Really encouraging to see Canada taking steps to source goods locally and cut down on interprovincial trade barriers. It’s about time smaller producers got the attention they deserve—especially from big box stores that usually overlook them. Opening up talks with the EU for new sources is smart, but supporting homegrown businesses should be a top priority. This shift could mean real change for our supply chains and economy!
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Fred is a very busy groundhog.
You must offer Fred a safer space to live, and explore where he can make more exits! Yay to Carney's performance with the orange one! I am taking a break from politics!
Fred seems happy, cute photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
I watched the whole thing and was so impressed by how dignified Carney was and of course the obvious comparison to bombastic Trump (who was actually doing his best to be cordial but such an idiot that every time he opened his mouth you realized what an incompetent jerk he was). I loved it when Carney looked like he was trying not to smile at something inane, his tongue literally in his cheek! He has such grace. How I would have loved to see his thought bubbles. And the remark about the owners of Canada -- brilliant! You guys have a good one! Can you please annex Michigan as a new province?
The lies being told by the US leaders about Canada (and other nations) beggars belief. Who is so gullible to believe them?
That was quite the scene in the White House yesterday. Trump rambled on and on. I loved watch PM Carney's mouth when he tried to keep his face neutral. It would have been so difficult.
Meanwhile, we can enjoy the beautiful world we live in during this most beautiful season of the year.
Fred is fun to have around.
Such a great post, Jenn. Thanks for sharing. I love groundhogs, they are so curious, calm and cute. I see them here in Montreal in parks sometimes, and I enjoy watching them.
Ah politics...I do not pay much attention. Fred is pretty cute:)
Fredette?
Loving seeing him/her and gender can indeed be a continuum.
I am glad that the meeting was civil and that the point was made that Canada is not for sale.
Facts and Trump are often a considerable distance apart.
Mr Fred is very busy. How many entries/exits do you think he has?
...we are having a military parade so that Donny can keep up with all of the world's dictators.
Just one now, Red! But he has burrows elsewhere.
Prime Minister Carney was very impressive! Splendid post as always.
Your PM was absolutely impressive and smart.
Carney is an adult. Trumpster Fire is a spoiled child. The contrast is so glaringly obvious. Carney is an impressive person who knows his stuff and behaves with the dignity of his office *and* charm and humour. With him representing Canada's interests we'll have the best chance of keeping afloat till Trump and his ilk are put in their place.
Just rereading your April and now up to May posts Jenn. Great to see the wonderful critters. We have a groundhog as well and he’s made substantial holes here and there. Not sure if it’s the same one as other years. I can’t believe how the grandkids have grown!
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