Varmint alert!!! Man your battle stations!!! by marlboromaam

Varmint alert!!! Man your battle stations!!!

Gunnery Sgt.: Target sighted at three o'clock, sir!
Lt.: Fire when ready, Sgt.! Our supply clerk can't afford any more destruction by these varmints!!!

Supply Clerk's Damage List...
1. 6 bluebird houses and counting
Entrance holes chewed so big, the bluebirds won't have anything to do with them. Photo of one is attached here... http://365project.org/marlboromaam/365/2011-08-31
2. 4 hummingbird feeders and counting
Chewed up so bad, they no longer hold the liquid food for the hummingbirds
3. 2 new geranium plants and counting
Chewed up and partially dug up
4. unknown number, too many to count
All little green peaches that were left on the peach tree are now on the ground with little chunks bitten out of them
Squirrels are pretty much evil
May 14th, 2012  
Oh, how this makes me laugh ; ) Great shot. Sorry they are causing you so many problems.
May 14th, 2012  
Sounds like a real pain but your commentary was hysterical!! Love the bullseye on him!
May 14th, 2012  
Squirrels are beautiful and funny, but they can become a pain... Great commentary.
May 14th, 2012  
Haha! This is a great shot...love the target on his head!
May 14th, 2012  
@kerristephens When they are so overpopulated, I so agree, Kerri! Thank you!

@yonnie LOL! Yeah, but my poor bluebirds, hummingbirds, geraniums and peaches. They stopped being "cute" after the second bluebird house was destroyed! Thank you, Yvonne!

@tryeveryday LOL! Thank you, Michelle! Appreciate your comments!

@anazad511 Yep! Thank you, Ana! A real pain in my arss and sad for the other creatures and plants in their destructive path, too!
May 14th, 2012  
Lyn
It's awful when you get to this point - but do I ever understand! Don't blame you at all. . . Great and clever shot and commentary.
May 14th, 2012  
@groovygirlrn LOL! Thank you, Sheri!

@lyno Thank you for your kind comments and understanding, Lyn! It's frustrating when you replace something and they turn right around and wreak destruction again and again.
May 14th, 2012  
nice "shot" of the varmint... where did you get the bulls eye??
May 14th, 2012  
Great commentary : ) lol, i love the target!!
May 14th, 2012  
@joeboxster A free download. I Googled "bullseye target" images and found one I liked. Took out the colors with the magic wand tool in photoshop and added it in a layer to the pic, then decreased the opacity. I could've easily created my own smart object bullseye, but was in a hurry. I will still probably do my own later anyhow. Thank you for your comment, Joe! http://all-free-download.com/free-vector/bullseye-target_page_1.html
I used the third one down on the left. =)
May 14th, 2012  
@joeboxster Forgot to add that I "inversed" it, too so that it was white after I took out the colors.
May 14th, 2012  
@simon0128 LOL! Thank you very much, Simon!
May 14th, 2012  
@marlboromaam VERY CLEVER!.. LOVE IT!
May 14th, 2012  
@joeboxster Wow! Thank you very much!
May 14th, 2012  
LOL!!!! great story to go along with your photo maggie mae!
May 14th, 2012  
@litljen LOL! Thank you, Jennifer!
May 14th, 2012  
Haha! oh dear! it did make me laugh though =)
May 14th, 2012  
I am so glad we don't have these cutest villains in our village - my kids would probably feed them and try to domesticate them :p
The bulls-eye mark is something new!
May 14th, 2012  
Awesome shot, excuse the pun.
May 14th, 2012  
@mantha LOL! Well, I was trying to be funny and show my predicament at the same time. Thank you, Sam! xo

@sassik LOL! Thank you for your comments and visit, Sassik! Most appreciated!

@emmac LOL! I love it, Emma! Thank you!
May 14th, 2012  
Hahahaha.. Very cute and fun
May 14th, 2012  
FAV for editing! A real LOL moment for me!!
May 14th, 2012  
Deb
I love it! Very funny, especially the bullseye :)
May 15th, 2012  
Lol! love the target, looks like they think their cuteness is going to get them anywhere. We don't have squirrels here but we have lots of other pesty cuties that like to get into our yard. Terrific capture
May 15th, 2012  
Hahah great processing. And excellent shot.
May 15th, 2012  
@sugarmuser LOL! Thank you, Sharon!

@swguevin Ha ha! Thank you for your fav and comments, Sheila!

@deburahiru Thank you so much, Deb! Hugs!

@wenbow LOL! Thank you, Wendy! Really appreciate your kind comments!

@dishaparekh176 LOL! Thank you very much, Disha!
May 15th, 2012  
Perfect shot right now....Shoot!!!
May 15th, 2012  
@cindyrez LOL! I would love too! Thank you, Cindy!
May 15th, 2012  
LOL!!!
May 15th, 2012  
Hahaha. Such a fun commentary. I love that bulls-eye view. Great processing.
May 15th, 2012  
Naughty! Ive never seen a squirrel in real life, love his tail! Great commentary and cool processing with the target!
May 15th, 2012  
Lol, very cool graphics.
May 15th, 2012  
@vickisfotos Yeah! Thank you for stopping by!

@sangwann LOL! Thank you, Dione! Appreciate your comments!

@rah2012 Grateful for your comments and visit! Thank you, Lara!

@copperheadglass Thank you very much, Meredith!
May 15th, 2012  
Awsome capture and i love the target graphics! Your titles are so cool, they make my smile! :O)
May 15th, 2012  
@lizzy_lu123 LOL! You are too sweet, Lisa! Thank you very much!
May 15th, 2012  
eva
Love your sense of humour - even though they are ruining your plants. Great shot!!
May 15th, 2012  
@redrucksack LOL! Thank you, Eva! Most appreciated!
May 15th, 2012  
Sounds like a lot of trouble, nice target lol!
May 16th, 2012  
@binny LOL! Thank you, Binny!
May 16th, 2012  
Cute little fellas - but often referred to as tree rats! Love the target and your commentary!
May 18th, 2012  
@janturnbull LOL! I love "tree rats!" Perfect name for them! Thank you, Janet! Always enjoy your visit!
May 19th, 2012  
I agree with Kerri, squirrels are evil. They are destructive little critters. Can't stand them, but they are cute.
May 19th, 2012  
@grannysue I have to agree with both of you! LOL! Wish I could get rid of them!
May 20th, 2012  
Get you some cats. That will take care of squirrel problem. I rarely see them at my house. 7 cats!
May 20th, 2012  
@memejanetx3 I'm highly allergic to cat dander, Janet. Cats would also chase away my birds. I need some pet hawks and owls! LOL! They could feast for days around here!
May 20th, 2012  
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