And We Have Contact!

Over the years I've had trusting squirrels in the yard, but of the several that come around, this is the first who's been willing to take food from my hands in a long while! Over 20 minutes and 10 photos, I was seated, she was eating from my hand and staying on the table next to me! A little female, I'[m wondering if it's not Posh who already was pretty comfortable in my presence for the last couple years!

Had I been on board sooner, this could have been tagged for the 5+2 Hobbies challenge!

[Joy's Focus]

Good one Louise and Ken! Love her fluffy tail. (Not yours Louise, the squirrels).

[Louise & Ken]

@joysfocus Thanks, Joy...I knew you were referring to the squirrel as I made it a point to crop out my generously fluffy tail!

[Joy's Focus]

@Weezilou Haha!

[Lou Ann]

Awww! Priceless, the photo and the comment stream! Actually this is amazing, squirrels are so skittish, this is a big deal, Louise!

[kali]

you look delighted

[KWind]

Wow... how fun!! Great capture!

[Audrey]

This is great! I used to have a squirrel who would come to me for peanuts and if I was too slow, he'd tug on my shoelaces! And my neighbor's squirrel would knock on her door. I guess they'll do anything for peanuts! Have fun with your squirrel friends!

[Pam Knowler]

Dr Doolittle you have done it again! A magical capture! Lovely to see you having such wonderful fun Louise! Fav!

[Prairie Smoke]

Awesome!!

[judith deacon]

What time a joyster and privilege to have nature so close and trusting!

[Taffy]

You look like you can talk to the animals, for sure!

[Danette Thompson]

You are the animal whisperer!

[gloria jones]

Wow...I've never seen such a daring squirrel :).

[Marnie]

Well I'll be darned. Dr Doolittle has done it again! You're amazing Louise.

[Joanna kate]

Lovely to see this, fav

[Issi Bannerman]

Fantastic!

[Casablanca]

He'll be stealing your peanut butter sandwiches off your plate in no time now! Not to mention snuggling up in front of your fire on the coldest days looking for snacks. What a gorgeous photo - I love the delight on your face.

[Denise Wood]

Just so precious!! What a delight it must be to have this great encounter :) fav

[Cherrill]

If anyone deserves the confidence of the animal kingdom its you Louise!! It gives one such a wonderful feeling to make contact like this :-))

[Cherrill]

ps my gardener's eye is drawn to that huge scented geranium in the background - wow! Mine's just in a small pot in the greenhouse!

[Joan Robillard]

Neat

[Jennifer]

oh how wonderful!!

[Merrelyn]

What a treat for both of you :)

[Louise & Ken]

@Cherrill I loved your comment(s)! That Rose Geranium has been out there for years and we're forever cutting it back! We just put some of the sprigs in the ground and let them take off...same with plumeria (frangipani)... California does have some nice qualities! (That geranium makes a nice filler in the floral bouquets I get at Costco...and we never run out! So happy to share garden stories with you!

[Louise & Ken]

@louannwarren @gilbertwood @joannakate @judithdeacon @pamknowler @seattlite @amyk @gardenfolk Thank you all for the lovely comments and faving this picture. Understandably, it was a pretty exciting moment which I'll continue to nurture! I have a great appreciation for a husband who will step away from his desk to take some photos of the moment when I ask him! Juggling a selfie at this moment would be unlikely to happen!

[Anja]

So lovely to see

[Leslie]

wonderful

[summerfield]

the ones here would really really love you! :-)

[Rosie Kind]

How lovely Fav

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot. you needto be very patient to get them to you side. .

[Maria Ostrowski]

so Sweet!

[Susan Klassen]

What an incredible moment and capture! I love it. Of course this is a fav. I'm pretty sure squirrels, ducks and other animals love your yard and the welcoming atmosphere there.