Squirrel Whispering by Weezilou

Squirrel Whispering

This is my "grand" finale for the week friends!

This is for all of you who've tapped me on the shoulder to take a look at your posted squirrel pictures, and the ones I've just inadvertently come across. This is for Lauren who's doing a little whispering of her own. This is to tell Loni I apologize for not heeding her warning, but, while I'm a risk taker, I have a cautious concern. This is for all of you who've embraced the squirrels...who'd of thunk it?!
i couldn't help but smile from the way you're smiling in this photo. i can only imagine how much fun you're having with your lovely tiny friend! oh, how lovely lovely you look!
April 18th, 2010  
Looks like the little blighter's got a concealed blade, check out the carvings he's marked his turf with!
April 18th, 2010  
I think a new era of human-squirrel communication has dawned.
April 18th, 2010  
LOL Craigy, LOL!
April 18th, 2010  
I just joined your list of followers, so I'm still catching up. Your pictures are so wonderfully full of life...the joy in them just leaps off the page. And the squirrels are too adorable to resist!
April 18th, 2010  
Indeed...who'd have thunked it? Lovely picture.
April 18th, 2010  
Hi louise thanks so much for asking after me on mum's page - I am fine - was visiting my brother in thailand and now stranded in kuala lumpur on way home due to volcanic ash closing european airspace - have lots of pictures of beautiful Thailand to post when I finally get home!
April 18th, 2010  
This is the epitome of the (not so old) joke wherein someone is concentrating on a task and is suddenly distracted:

"Squirrel ... !!!"
April 18th, 2010  
Gimee!
April 18th, 2010  
Oh look at that, great picture again. It's been so fun to enjoy the squirrel pictures from everyone.
April 18th, 2010  
Thank you for you lovely words Louise.
We we away up the coast with some friends of Rod's when we heard the news. We raised a few glasses to him too. At least he is at peace now.
:)
April 18th, 2010  
I really like you photo for today - he's such a friendly chap.
I have enjoyed all your "Show your Face" photos.
I missed out as I was away & only had limited access to a very slooooow computer - Oh Well, there's always next time - there's a lot of the year left yet!!
April 18th, 2010  
Aaaaaaaw this is so sweet! I think they're going to sublet your house while you are away and take care of the stash of peanuts! Louise... if you can find that Lemon Marmelade recipes send it on over Pleeeeease send it on over. I am at: myscrambledbrain@gmail.com
April 18th, 2010  
What a fab picture! I laughed at Craigy's comments about the squirrel having a concealed blade! Too funny! But joy seeps out of this photo ... delightful!
April 18th, 2010  
Another gorgeous photo Louise (even if you didn't take it!) §You're having a great time with your squirrels (are they getting to know you?) and we're having a great time looking at your lovely pics, thankyou.
April 18th, 2010  
All the cuter as we don't have them here in Oz - makes it more special.
April 18th, 2010  
Gorgeous shot, you can see how much fun you're having.
April 18th, 2010  
Pam
)h, I wish we had squirrels here. He is so cute!
April 18th, 2010  
Love the tree which has as much personality as the other 2 characters in this shot!
April 18th, 2010  
Wonderful picture! I think this is probably your best one as well. I like the close-up, the setting....you and squirrel at the same level...! It's all nicely done. Thanks so much for sharing all of these pictures. What will you find next to take pictures of? I can't wait to see....
April 18th, 2010  
Have you and Lauren worked it out so that she (and Charlie) will be housesitting in your absence? What are these guys going to do without you? You know, it's just like "The Litte Prince" - you tamed them, now you are responsible for them.
April 18th, 2010  
The squirrels are sure going to miss you this summer. Your trip sounds fantastic!
April 18th, 2010  
Dear Louis thanks for your help and I think the fruit in my photo more looks like a kind of honeydew melon but stretched at two ends. It seems the community helps one to improve their English. Thanks any way and this shot is a very good one. It says your kindness belongs to every creature. ;-)
April 18th, 2010  
I am still amazed at how friendly the squirrels are in your pics and in Lauren's. I had the theory that brown squirrels were more social but your friend there seems to be a gray squirrel which is what I have in our backyard. So, from this I must assume it is me. :-)
April 18th, 2010  
Hahahaha! What a way to go out! This is wonderful! These little guys will probably go through withdrawals once you have departed for the summer. Ha! Perhaps they can get hooked up with this little guy since he has surely found the secret to staying well-fed. Teehee. http://365project.org/cindy/365/2010-04-16
April 18th, 2010  
Friends for life!
April 18th, 2010  
Love this shot! From what you wrote, I get this vibe that it's as though the two of you are signing a peace treaty with that offering. :) This photo has definite personality coming through from all three of you (I'm including the tree here, since it's so unique). You have a great, great smile, Louise.

And thank you too for the kind words on my photo, and the reminder to change my tags so Mrs Smith can find all the pics on Monday (and assign detention if needed). ;)

Have a super Sunday, my friend!
April 18th, 2010  
Thank you for the comment. I tried to get a perspective that was unique. I wasn't really looking forward to doing a self-portrait, but I'm actually surprisingly happy with what I came up with.

Your photo is great. Even the squirrel looks happy here!
April 18th, 2010  
Great shot, weezilou! Oh to have your kinder, gentler SoCal neighborhood where only the squirrels are taggers...
April 18th, 2010  
I'm going to try and get a squirrel picture sometime. Maybe when you're away on your squirrel free trip. We've got lots around here. Don't wan't to get that close though!
April 18th, 2010  
This is simply perfect Louise :) and Brad said it perfectly ( it cracked me up a little lol ). I love your squirrels, your pictures, and your thriving personality.
April 18th, 2010  
Great shot, Louise. I like how the background is a tree with love carvings in it. It subtly speaks of your love for squirrels.
April 18th, 2010  
a beautiful finale!
April 18th, 2010  
My favorite of your selfies is still the one from 4/16, but this is a pretty close second. Great shot!
April 18th, 2010  
This is an absolutely fabulous finale for the self-portrait theme this week, Louise! I, too, love the character that the tree adds ...

I'm hoping that these aren't the last of your squirrel pictures ... they are so frickin' CUTE!
April 18th, 2010  
Great last, for now, photo . . .
April 18th, 2010  
Like everyone else, I am wondering who the squirrels are going to convince to fee them while you are away...and that tree...how did you talk him into being in that tree today?
April 18th, 2010  
So funny so many of you commented on the tree! It's the only one like that in this grove (though there're others around-about)...I was worried it made the pic look cluttered, but I've gotten a kick out of the comments!

While I'll miss the squirrels here this summer, they won't go without treats. Most days we run into someone just leaving, or kids will come along & we'll pass on peanuts so they can feed them too. The squirrels literally run up to people...I think they're a few generations into the feeding routine!
April 18th, 2010  
cute!
April 18th, 2010  
How cute is this?
And, I love the tree as well...it really adds another element of interest to the photo.

I also wanted t say Louise....that I always always love your fun, happy, thoughtful, supportive comments...which is something I get such a charge out of reading every day. And I look forward to your pictures every day, as well....but I want to apologize for not always commenting, or getting behind in doing so. If I have a headache, I can usually only get through posting my pic, and doing a quick turn through a few photos at a time. And your photos are ones that I like to savour and think about how I can comment, so, it might take me a day or three to get there! ;-)
April 18th, 2010  
Wu
hahaha
awesome sauce :D
April 18th, 2010  
Oh Louise, how adorable. The grand finale, huh? We don't want a finale of your squirrel pictures. Throw another one in every now and then. I just love seeing the little guys eating right out of your hands. Fascinates me.
April 18th, 2010  
Oh, we're probably not through with the squirrels, but this is the end of "ME" for awhile...my swan song, so to speak... ...("squirrel" song?) ... ...not so much...
April 18th, 2010  
ahhh, I get it, you've created a generation of "welfare" squirrels!

I actually stopped by to thank you for keeping everyone organized and reminding them to tag their homework assignments so we can view them all in one place! But, of course, I got sidetracked into reading comments that have been made since I posted ...

Gotta go! I've got chores that need to get done - tomorrow is Monday!!!
April 18th, 2010  
Hi there....sermon okay. Not one of the best but can't always hit the dizzy heights.
Welfare squirrels is a lovely idea....!
Looking for your homework!!
April 18th, 2010  
Thanks for the tag suggestion, Louise...not thinking you are bossy at all...just keeping us on the "straight and narrow!"
April 18th, 2010  
@Elizabeth...I post around midnight...as you know...

Homework's ready to go...
April 18th, 2010  
Thank you for the reminder about tagging the homework, Louise! You're a doll (and NOT a drill sergeant!!). Heh... now I want to call you "Hermione" *grins*

Can't wait to see/read your homework assignment!
April 18th, 2010  
awww....its been a real treat to watch you getting up so close with these little guys..so cute!!

in response to your comment - we are in the process of building our "first" home :) Its only about 20 minutes further out from where we live now, but we currently live fairy close to the city..so its a big shift in terms of lifestyle..the new place is in a much quieter location......and feel free to pry all you like :) I can be fairly guarded and cryptic at times with what I write with my photos, but that doesn't mean I'm not happy to share some of myself as well...Thanks for taking the time to get to know me :D
April 18th, 2010  
Louise -Thanks for your suggestion. It made me quite verlempt, but I've poured out my heart in poetic fashion. :-) http://365project.org/Swazzette/365/2010-04-17
April 18th, 2010  
Haha, I've gotten that comment a few times too. Especially for that Easter shot, when I was hogging my Dad's egg while setting up the perfect shot. He was nice enough to give all the bits and pieces of shell back at the end though, for another round of photos...
April 18th, 2010  
I was referring to this one: http://365project.org/buscogirasoles/365/2010-04-04

I've found food shots to be pretty hard, but I'm slowly getting the hang of them. The key seems to be getting in really close, and avoiding the "straight down at the plate" persective....You've had some nice ones yourself, I remember being very impressed by your breakfast plate during the 1-10 challenge!
April 18th, 2010  
Yet another great Squirrely photo! Sorry about the "just a few years ago photo" Those silly dogs of mine...LOL Maybe before the year is up, they'll get an updated photo. : )
April 18th, 2010  
I know....you post late...will see it tomorrow but I'm out all day.....can I bear to wait?!!!! Suppose I'll have to. I'm much more random in posting...do it as and when there's time!
April 18th, 2010  
It's okay to be OCD!! My poems have a strict order in them....so maybe I have it as well.... just disorganised most of the time. Don't you love our differences! Catch you at some stage tomorrow - in Dublin for a committee so two hour train journey there and again home.
April 18th, 2010  
this is so touching! what a great way to incorporate the theme this week!!!
April 18th, 2010  
not to mention the carvings in the tree! what an awesome shot!
April 18th, 2010  
Louise, what a wonderful finale for the week. Looking forward to the encores.
April 19th, 2010  
Hi Louise! Yep, that was me. I think you figured it out.
April 19th, 2010  
Actually, wait a minute. I clicked on it, and it was someone else. But I still think you found me.
April 19th, 2010  
I think this will work: http://doublee.shutterfly.com/
April 19th, 2010  
Ira
Oh, that's so cute...!
April 19th, 2010  
sooooo cute :) Love your smile!! :)
April 19th, 2010  
smile...walking on the edge Louise, and obviously loving it! Glad you had fun with this series and shared such fun with the rest of us.
April 19th, 2010  
i love that the tree has a big heart on it, OF COURSE!!! i love it!
April 19th, 2010  
too bad the week is up i enjoyed looking at your "squirrelly friends"
April 19th, 2010  
Thanks, Louise! I don't mind a bit! You are way too kind to take the time to look and comment!
April 19th, 2010  
Wow! I want a pet squirrel.
April 19th, 2010  
I really didn't think you'd listen to me Louise :-) You're just having way too much fun! And the squirrels are too! Look how fat that thing is!!!! I'm gonna fave this one...
April 19th, 2010  
Big smiles here. :)
April 19th, 2010  
This is absolutely fantastic!! I bow down to you and your squirrelly ways! :)
April 19th, 2010  
I think you are definitely the resident squirrel expert. Thanks for your comments on my fattie one lol. I seem to keep missing your pics then discovered i wasn't even following you! But not for much longer.
April 19th, 2010  
Absolutely adorable....
April 20th, 2010  
soooo cute - i must admit, you are brave. i am scared of those little guys :)
April 21st, 2010  
Great shot, he sure does like you :-)
April 21st, 2010  
Wow you are game! We don't have squirrels but I know that I wouldn't get that close to a possum - they can cause some damage! This little one seems ok with you though!
April 26th, 2010  
Aww so cute! You have to love that little guy.
April 26th, 2010  
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