PORCH PUMPKIN PILFERER

Wordless Wednesday

 

half eaten pumpkin

porch pumpkin pilferer: Groundhog eating a pumpkin

half eaten pumpkin with leaves inside

 

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Looking Back

Today’s Looking Back post features my precious angel, Fiona. It is entitled, “Good Kitty Fiona,” and is from January 11, 2013. There is a link to a previous post in it. I have not, however, updated that post yet.

Fiona was and remains so special to me that I truly hope you will check out this post and leave a comment.

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November 8, 2023 by Looking Back Wordless Wednesday 15

15 Responses

  1. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    November 9, 2023 at 11:38 am

    Mew mew mew mew……way to go Groundhoggy!!!
    Wee nose peepss are apposta put used Punkinss out after Halloweeny so wildlife has a guud meel…. Yore THE best Aunty Janet!
    ~~~~head rubss~~~~BellaDharma~~~~ an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum

    Reply
  2. Tommy and Teaghan says:
    November 9, 2023 at 6:02 am

    We get real pumpkins just so the animals can have some Fall treats too. The groundhog did a nice and neat job getting to those seeds! MOL!

    Reply
  3. meowmeowmans says:
    November 8, 2023 at 10:00 pm

    Wowzers. That little dude went to town on that pumpkin. Goblin Mode!

    Reply
  4. messymimi says:
    November 8, 2023 at 9:07 pm

    Nothing goes to waste this way!

    Reply
  5. Brian's Home Blog says:
    November 8, 2023 at 6:33 pm

    Somebody was sure having a yummy time!

    Reply
  6. Leah says:
    November 8, 2023 at 12:14 pm

    I can only see the first picture on my phone today but will check on computer later. But oh yeah, that groundhog went to town on that pumpkin! Impressive feasting by the groundhog!

    Reply
  7. The Island Cats says:
    November 8, 2023 at 10:42 am

    Now he has a full belly.

    Reply
  8. Ellen Pilch says:
    November 8, 2023 at 9:59 am

    At least it didn’t go to waste. 🙂 XO

    Reply
  9. Sandee @ CP says:
    November 8, 2023 at 9:17 am

    Well you left it laying around and he couldn’t resist. Thank you for feeding him.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Scritches to all the kitties, a smooch to Cooper Murphy and Sawyer and a big hug to mom. ♥

    Reply
  10. The Florida Furkids says:
    November 8, 2023 at 9:15 am

    He sure enjoyed your pumpkin!!!

    The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  11. Katie isabella says:
    November 8, 2023 at 7:51 am

    That’s good. Proud of the groundhog.

    Reply
  12. Pam says:
    November 8, 2023 at 5:32 am

    My goodness! That little guy sure had a feast all to himself!

    Hugs, Pam

    Reply
  13. Charles Huss says:
    November 8, 2023 at 4:45 am

    That’s a great way to dispose of a pumpkin after Holloween. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Loulou says:
    November 8, 2023 at 3:18 am

    Oh wow that little groundhog certainly have a feast. And what wonderful photographs it’s a good thing you caught it before complete dessert.

    Reply
  15. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    November 8, 2023 at 2:44 am

    That was one hungry groundhog! He sure looks pleased with himself, LOL!

    Reply

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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Married: July 23, 2016

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Married: June 23, 2016

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy