For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Good morning and Happy Sunday everyone! It’s a beautiful, sunny morning here, though still rather cool at only 21F (-6C). The coffee is ready, just help yourself, sit back and relax. The birds are busy this morning, blue jays are going back and forth steadily, at least 6 of them, maybe 8. It’s hard to tell sometimes. Lots of redpolls still here, I thought they would have all headed north by now. I guess the return to cold weather held them back. The gulls were here and had their breakfast already. Jasper has been here, haven’t seen the chipmunks yet. I also haven’t seen Sylvie lately, maybe she decided to go elsewhere now that there are 4 male squirrels around here.
Jasper and Freddie tolerate each other, they will each sit on their own end of the deck and chatter at each other while eating their peanuts. Jasper always chases Chase however, and the new little male that has shown up. I named him Albert. He’s not the brightest squirrel around, Jasper has beat him up a couple of times and he keeps coming back. This is not getting good for Jasper. It’s also not good for the chipmunks, too many squirrels to deal with which could keep them away. That happened one summer and I was down to just one chipmunk. Actually none for awhile, but one decided to come back. Guess those peanuts were just too good.
Poor Jasper. Yesterday I went outside and didn’t realize that Jasper was in the peanut box eating. I stepped down beside the box, a little hard I guess, and Jasper began running in circles, then came flying out the door and right off the deck. His little legs were flapping around in every direction, he still hasn’t learned he can’t fly, and he landed with a belly flop. Then he continued running with his legs stretched out to the side. I have seen him do that before when he belly flops, don’t know how he does that. I called to him, “Jasper, it’s just me”. He stops, sits up and looks up at me and chatters. “Sorry, I didn’t know you were in the box.” He sits looking, then decides to return. I gave him a nice fat peanut. “So how’s your day going Jasper?” Loud chip. “Well, besides that…” I hope you all have a wonderful day and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
Β©2021 Steve McLeod.
Very Good Morning Steve ππ₯° Wishing you a lovely Sunday…. Well the nervousness is over… It’s Positive β€οΈ. Albert is a cute name for your new little critter, Jasper and Chase fun continues.. Have fun watching… π»π Have a lovely day βΊοΈπ
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Yay!π₯³π₯³ That’s so good to hear Simon!ππΈπ» Now you can relax and start sleeping again! π Thanks so much!ππΊββπ
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Yes, from now on, more doctor visits π more check up’s π and more medical expenses πΈπΈ Im going to be busy πππ
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That’s good, enjoy it all Simon!ππΈπ₯³π€ΈββοΈ
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Thank you Uncle Steve ππ₯°
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You’re welcome!
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Gorgeous poppies
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I like these poppies, they bloom most of the summer and they are so bright. Thanks Sheree, have a beautiful day!ππΊββπ
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You too Steve (and Muffin)
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Thank you from both of us!
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Jasper is a magnet π§² he must be quite popular!!
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I don’t think he looks at it that way though!π³ππΉ
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You need to chip with him and explain it that way..ππ
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I don’t think he would believe me.π
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Well it seems as though he’s trying to be accepting of others.. just trying to let them know he was there first.π
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The only reason he’s letting Freddie stay around is because he can’t chase him away, Freddie is equally strong and determined to stay and that’s bad, eventually he might take over and could be harder on the chipmunks than Jasper. So far he can still chase away Chase and Albert. Too many males around is always a bad thing, females are okay together, but not males, they can get mean.
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Unfortunate part of nature.π
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Yep.
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I need to go buy some groceries. I should be back in under an hour.
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Okay, I’ll time you!
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Im back already
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You said that already, having memory problems?π€
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Echo I think!π€π€
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Is that your neighbor?
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I suppose it could be?π€
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What could be? Is it nice down there? Sunny here which is why I’m not here, outside playing with the birds and chipmunks.π
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Ah ha! It’s sunny but chilly! Upper 30’s I think. Are you sure the birds and chipmunks aren’t playing with you?π€π
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Wow, you have it warm down there!!π³ It’s only 34 here.π
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Relatively speaking I agree but not near as warm as it is in the southland!π₯Άπ₯Ά
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Let them have the warm days, we have the peace and quiet!ππΉ
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But I like the heat!π
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But it’s peaceful and beautiful.ππ²π³π¦π¦π»
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It would still be peaceful and beautiful if it was warm!
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I agree, but it should warm up soon, you know another month or so.
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Huh???π²π³ that long?? π€¨ I’ll be frozen solid by then!π₯Άπ₯Ά
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But you’ll melt.πππ§
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I don’t know about this time.. it’s penetrated down to my bones.
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Drink more tea.πβββββββ
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Just to let you know this just arrived to my phone. I have been drinking tea! No coffee for at least a month? Maybe longer!π
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Im back already! Not many people at the store.
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Wow, that was less than a minute, good for you!
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Proper planning!ππ
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You went by plane?
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Not planing!π€¨ planning! Big difference!
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Oh, must have been your speeling. You’re right, it is a big difference. I think.π
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Maybe it spelled different in Canada?π€π€
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What? What? What?π³π€
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Nope! What is spelled the same here too.. that’s strange!π€ͺ
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How odd is that?
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Hmmm. Do you on a scale of 1 to 10? Or do I need to try and describe it?π€π¬
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How about the 1 to 10?π
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Maybe a 4? Note that strange but still a little…
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What note are you talking about?π€
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Grrr…. i missed that partπ€¨ Not knot not!
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Are you confused perhaps?π€
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Knot!
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Thought.
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No perhaps! Definitely Confused π
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I am so!π€―π΅π€ͺ
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Then that makes two of us!π€ͺπ€ͺ
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Plus me makes 3!ππ
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Why do you get to count as two?ππ§π€
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ππ I know!!
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Thank you! I think.π€
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Did you go for a nap?
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Must be hard of hearing.π€ I’m outside playing with the birds and chipmunks!ππΉ
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Believe it or not your replies are coming over in bunches and it’s been 30 minutes between them
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That is also odd, maybe it’s the cold weather.π€
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Yeah, its freezing my brain!π₯Άπ€
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Um, um, keep mouth closed Steve.πππΉπΉ
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Ohhhhh…. you’re gonna go there huh?? Alright Pal…. ππ€
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Actually I’m not going anywhere, just playing with the chipmunks.ππΏπΏ
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Uh huh..π I’m just bored.. I don’t have chipmunks to play with and the birds are not plentiful here. (Sigh)
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Oh, I had fun with my chipmunks today, YAY!ππ€ΈββοΈπΏπΏ You need some chipmunks, and less squirrels. Or maybe make friends with your squirrels?π€π
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Yeah, maybe?
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Just get yourself some peanuts. The rest is easy.ππΊπΏπΏπ₯π₯
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Now where have I heard that before?π€π€ That’s usually when I turn and run!! It’s all sooo easy!!ππ
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Just tell them not to tell their friends.π¬π¬
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They have friends??π²π³
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The ice went out today! Yay!! Now the work begins again!
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Hey, that’s great, it will be awhile before ours goes out. A cold stormy blast is hitting tonight and tomorrow.π³
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Yeah, same here.
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Good thinking!
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Happy Sunday, Steve! Well, you disappeared again so I bookmarked your site like I’ve done with a few others that seem to come and go for no explainable reason. Have a great Sunday and give Muffin an extra hug!πΈπΊ πΈβοΈβοΈ
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Thanks Eugenia! Several others have had the same problem lately for some reason, must be a WP glitch causing it. Have a wonderful Sunday! Yes, I will, same for Callie!ππΊββπ
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Jasper is a βfunβ subject to watch…I always enjoy his escapades ! Lovely flowers again today ! Have a blessed day ! βοΈβοΈπΊπ₯π₯π
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Thanks so much Sharon! I hope you have a beautiful day!ππΊββπ
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good thing you didn’t step on Jasper!
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So true, poor Jasper, still has that nervous problem from last year!
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maybe that nervousness is what helps him survive…
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Quite possible. Wait until tomorrow when you can read about today’s antics. I think it’s going to be a wild summer.π
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I loved the dialogue with Jasper! And the coffee really helped wake me up for my evening church service! Loved the poppies, as well! βοΈπ΄πΏ π₯
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Thanks so much Renee!ππΊββπ Jasper and I have fun!π Have a nice service! We have to livestream here due to restrictions.π
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I can imagine! Itβs amazing the friendship you have with Godβs creatures! Itβs totally a gift from God! We live-stream our services, but our state is open. Masks in stores and medical offices though.
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Thanks Renee! Yes, I would agree, God’s hand is in it for sure. We need to wear masks everywhere, we can only associate with those we live with. Things have gotten bad here and we only have a small hospital.
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I love this! β€οΈ
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Thank you so very much!ππΊπ
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