I sent him a text wishing him a happy birthday. We're all meeting for his birthday dinner at Catfish Annie's tomorrow. Not sure what he's doing today but I think he's either going out with his girlfriend, Megan, or with friends. I have a gift for him that I think he'll like--a book called "A Short History of Nearly Everything," which is a sort of history of science. I have a version on my NOOK that I love, but this is even better as it is illustrated. And it weighs a ton, despite being paperback!
Now, to the wildlife part of this post. It's been busy in my backyard this week. I rescued a bird from Melody and put it in a hanging planter until it was strong enough to fly. The trouble is, it couldn't get up high enough and Nutmeg got it! (I should say 'him,' because it was a male house sparrow.) Nuttie stood at the backdoor with her prize in her mouth, meowing at me. I got her to drop him and he flew off. I didn't see him again so I think he finally had enough strength to escape!
Every night about 7, the 3 baby raccoons that I call the 3 Stooges come to visit! Moe has a solid stripe at the end of his tail, Curly has sort of crossed eyes and Larry is the 3rd one. Sometimes, Moe shows up alone. They stand on their hind legs and beg when they see me. They have known me since they were babies (they are still pretty young!) and they trust me. Of course, I never try to pet them! I know they are wild animals!
Sometimes, a raccoon with no ears shows up. He seems very old but he's sweet, too. And the other night, a HUGE raccoon came to visit. He's so big he might be the father. I haven't seen Mama recently, but know her because her tail is not fluffy. Here's the big raccoon, whom I call Chubs or Chubbers:
He's eating Frosted Flakes and has them on his nose!
I hope we never have to move. I would miss my backyard babies so much! And that includes the squirrels that come when I call them!
PS--other than Mama Raccoon, I have no idea if these are boys, girls or both!
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