The Critters are Active

Hello most humans and many others,

Well, Mr. Nelson has been trying to tell us that things are going on in the yard at night. It's not that we don't believe him; it's just that he just cannot keep his voice down when he is excited. Missy Linda made this rule about being quiet outside after 10:00 pm. She wants to be a good neighbor, she says. I sometimes wonder if her rules are because of neighborly courtesy. I personally feel that it is so that she can watch The Daily Show in peace.

Anyway, yesterday morning, the bird feeder was on the ground, and the chain that normally holds it was broken. Missy Linda thinks that it must be the giant raccoons again. We haven't actually seen them, but they are the only critters that we know for sure live around here that can break the chains on things. Mr. Nelson thinks that if she would just allow him outside, he could take care of any interlopers- - -except the little terrier next door who steals his toys!