tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post8941357015740483090..comments2024-03-28T04:25:44.179-05:00Comments on Lone Wolf Concerto: DISTANT DAYS, AND CRITTERSJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-30928923764686843652015-12-12T00:34:00.747-06:002015-12-12T00:34:00.747-06:00If nothing else, possums seem to be docile and qui...If nothing else, possums seem to be docile and quiet. I don't mind him (her?) being around. The mice actually saved me the trouble of planting a garden next spring. I hope the soap didn't ruin their healthy feast.<br /><br />The "Christmas Canteen" sounds like a wonderfully appropriate birthday present for December. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. And there's no reason why you shouldn't celebrate for a week.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-27367503732616516922015-12-11T15:37:42.771-06:002015-12-11T15:37:42.771-06:00I think possums are adorable. With those cure litt...I think possums are adorable. With those cure little pink noses and little pink paws... (Then again, what do I know? I think moles are adorable, too.)<br /><br />Sounds like you have very health-conscious mice. The ate seeds for fiber, and then did a colon cleanse. Very popular behavior these days.<br /><br />Whatever you do this weekend, I hope you have a wonderful birthday. We were hoping to go to the theater and see a musical called "Christmas Canteen." It's done like a WWII USO show. We saw the first performance of the show twenty years ago, and I've wanted to go back ever since. We couldn't get tickets for this weekend, but got 'em for next. So maybe it'll be a week-long celebration?Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-61345185225286833362015-12-11T15:07:13.253-06:002015-12-11T15:07:13.253-06:00I like the idea of furry tail-wigs. That's hil...I like the idea of furry tail-wigs. That's hilarious!!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-88303137784016295932015-12-11T15:06:10.151-06:002015-12-11T15:06:10.151-06:00The days are much shorter here than in Texas. I ke...The days are much shorter here than in Texas. I keep forgetting that I'm now 1,000 miles further east.<br />Baby 'possums in the spring?!?!?? Holy crap!!!!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-81598497647481353982015-12-11T15:04:27.038-06:002015-12-11T15:04:27.038-06:00Actually, I love the peace and privacy. I really d...Actually, I love the peace and privacy. I really don't mind the critters - but I wouldn't want bullsnakes.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-62494967766428782962015-12-11T15:02:55.437-06:002015-12-11T15:02:55.437-06:00I initially thought I wouldn't have anything t...I initially thought I wouldn't have anything to write about here in the wilderness. I was wrong!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-58657155561853216382015-12-11T15:01:30.648-06:002015-12-11T15:01:30.648-06:00They must have been extremely hungry. I'll kee...They must have been extremely hungry. I'll keep a sharp lookout for bubbles.....Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-18516907868845827142015-12-11T12:59:34.744-06:002015-12-11T12:59:34.744-06:00That's a fine-looking 'possum! We get a fe...That's a fine-looking 'possum! We get a few here and they always seem a little embarrassed. Maybe it's that tail. If we could fit them with furry tail-wigs it might help.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-31780658204789894282015-12-11T10:21:21.897-06:002015-12-11T10:21:21.897-06:00Jon,
Wow, some adventures for you in your wilderne...Jon,<br />Wow, some adventures for you in your wilderness. I don't like these short days either. Thank goodness we only have a week to go until the days start getting longer (first day of winter) again. Watch out for the baby possums in the spring!<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-85402430553660384102015-12-11T06:47:32.179-06:002015-12-11T06:47:32.179-06:00Never fear, within a week we'll have reached t...Never fear, within a week we'll have reached the shorted daylight days of the year. Critters aplenty reminds me of my childhood home, where bullsnakes thrived under the steps and lynx screamed at night. Now a city dweller, I rather envy you. The Geezershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12132213545989946724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-55037611164170468342015-12-11T05:03:11.856-06:002015-12-11T05:03:11.856-06:00You always come up with such quirky and incredible...You always come up with such quirky and incredible tales! One reason I love your blog. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-71605120918599358092015-12-11T05:02:43.495-06:002015-12-11T05:02:43.495-06:00Well, now, you need to look out for a crittur that...Well, now, you need to look out for a crittur that clearly has severe indigestion. Follow the soap bubbles......Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-10692951117468301982015-12-11T04:11:38.418-06:002015-12-11T04:11:38.418-06:00I'll never know how they got into those drawer...I'll never know how they got into those drawers which were so securely sealed. They certainly had a healthy feast (well, all except for the soap).<br />'Possums do seem to be passive and non-confrontational, but they are kind of creepy.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-39621070528547185702015-12-11T04:08:31.086-06:002015-12-11T04:08:31.086-06:00That is funny! Irish Spring used to be my favorite...That is funny! Irish Spring used to be my favorite soap - but I haven't seen it anywhere lately (perhaps it's not popular in redneck country....).Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-7506267698090046442015-12-11T04:06:04.364-06:002015-12-11T04:06:04.364-06:00I never initially realized that I would be sharing...I never initially realized that I would be sharing this place with so many undesirable creatures.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-2569429836030057622015-12-11T04:05:02.102-06:002015-12-11T04:05:02.102-06:00The creepiest part of a 'possum is the tail. I...The creepiest part of a 'possum is the tail. It makes the creature look like a gigantic rat. My cat Scratch isn't brave - - I'm sure she's blissfully oblivious of all the dangers that lurk in the wilderness.<br /><br />I'm delighted to know that you enjoy my blog. The majority of my readers never bother to comment, so I have no clue what they're thinking.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-29403296312935167292015-12-11T01:57:57.157-06:002015-12-11T01:57:57.157-06:00Well if you're going to have mice, it's go...Well if you're going to have mice, it's good that they eat healthily with lots of veggies and that they have good personal hygiene! Possum's are a bit creepy to me. I saw several when we lived in California. They seemed gentle (and slow of course) but that tail is awful... too rat like for my liking.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-18896884232307430222015-12-10T21:44:29.645-06:002015-12-10T21:44:29.645-06:00I had a mice problem in a small office trailer. H...I had a mice problem in a small office trailer. Heard that Irish Spring soap would repel mice, so I placed several bars around the office. They ate the Irish Spring and left mint green droppings in its place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-79993261507347137482015-12-10T19:45:47.939-06:002015-12-10T19:45:47.939-06:00You don't have time to get lonely way up wonde...You don't have time to get lonely way up wonder in the mountains with so many critters entertaining you.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-51215964095243725522015-12-10T19:39:34.633-06:002015-12-10T19:39:34.633-06:00Sorry to hear about the seeds and soap! That possu...Sorry to hear about the seeds and soap! That possum is creepy and I'd be evicting him. *shudder*<br /><br />Scratch is either brave or has no sense of self preservation...LOL. I do so enjoy your blog posts Jon. They always keep me entertained and I always enjoy the pictures. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909623741866805635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-28683379151432275902015-12-10T19:24:44.656-06:002015-12-10T19:24:44.656-06:00Long ago, when I was a little kid, one of our neig...Long ago, when I was a little kid, one of our neighbors had a mouse that ate Ex-Lax and it pooped all over.<br />I never knew that they liked soap.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-35837464731529015952015-12-10T18:30:09.314-06:002015-12-10T18:30:09.314-06:00Mice love soap! When I had my cabin in the woods,...Mice love soap! When I had my cabin in the woods, there was a bar of soap in a drawer and it was gnawed on a lot.Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-58870350417426109492015-12-10T17:22:20.333-06:002015-12-10T17:22:20.333-06:00They must have been damn hungry. I couldn't be...They must have been damn hungry. I couldn't believe the soap!!!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-42491389600084230112015-12-10T17:11:52.735-06:002015-12-10T17:11:52.735-06:00holy crap! seeds AND soap? that would kill a mor...holy crap! seeds AND soap? that would kill a mortal man!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.com