Friday, 24 July 2026

Auntie Fred & MiniFred

 The first part of my day involves checking out the back deck. My ritual. This morning it was coffee while downloading trailcam images remotely. Coffee in hand. 

The other is checking blog comments! I really appreciate your visits. 

@Val: We have people coming Aug. 6th to clear up the tree debris. 

@Red: this is the 2nd brood for Phoebe. We have a wee army of bug eaters.

I don't know why I can't learn my lesson! It wasn't the cats. I am certain it is Butch Raccoon! Is this the 3rd time?! Sigh. I had a piece of wood on top of the bucket, since Cinnamon keeps drinking the stinky plant water. 


Last night's dinner was good. Actual home grown cherry tomatoes with broccoli. I was able to eat a pork chop. My jaw was sore, as I haven't been chewing much. But I'm nearly there. All roasted on a chilly day.

But the star of my blog post is an exhausted Fred. 


Auntie Fred, from last year's brood, has settled in at the shed burrow. Again. Grooming is important!



I found a memory card under my chair. It's been there since late May! (Don't judge me!) It had on it Momma Fred. I think Momma Fred was taken by coyotes in June. Auntie Fred is one of her offspring from last year. 




MiniFred is still about. Up and down the driveway... which isn't the safest place. 

 

She's been sharpening her teeth on the deck. Seriously! Sound up. You can hear her.

 

I have a fox tale for tomorrow. Stay tuned!

9 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

😁

tz_garden said...

Oh no, raccoons can be so destructive. Your dinner looks so delicious! I'm happy to hear you're chewing again.

RedPat said...

I would be spending my days there watching the Freds. I hope they survive for a while.

Anvilcloud said...

You are very patient with the critters.

DeniseinVA said...

The Freds always give me a smile. I missed a post, did you have jaw surgery? I'll have to read back and find out. Your broccoli and homegrown tomato dish looks wonderful!

DeniseinVA said...

I just read you had a root canal, ugh! I hope you start feeling better very soon. I have had a lovely look back at all the posts I missed. I haven't commented any more as my fingers are pitching a fit today, but I've enjoyed them all. Lovely posts, thanks so much!

Red said...

Too bad you couldn't put ear tags on the Freds so that you would know who is doing what.

DrumMajor said...

Consider screwing down the planters that keep falling over. Raccoon may still dig out dirt. Squirrels like to eat bulbs. Linda in Kansas

Val Ewing said...

Good to know about the cleanup. I thought I had someone who was going to come here and help, but he is busy with his farm right now. It may get done yet this year.

While living in the forest fallen trees and wild critters are all a part of it! :)