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Wow, you could just about snag that rascal with your paw, Astrid. MOL!
Oh my goodness, Astrid, you are so close!!! I had a close encounter with a squirrel recently too. It was out on a tree outside the bedroom, and I stood in the window sill to heckle him. Maybe next time we will actually catch those hooligan squirrels!!! Sending all my love to you, my beautiful wife! XOXO, Your Sampson
Dang. So close, but yet so far away…
I wasn’t sure what that was at first! That is one daring squirrel! Astrid looks relatively calm, considering!
Wowweee!! We had a squirrel do that right in front of Zoey but the mom was not quick enough to capture the shot.
Oh my gosh…what a capture! YIKES! Hugs.
So close… Purrs
It’s a bit of a compromising position for that squirrel, isn’t it? LOVE that you have such fun photos of my favorite creatures! Maggie sends her love to all the kitties.
How frustrating!
Oh. My. Cod!
That squirrel has some b@lls … WOW. I wouldn’t want to mess with a tortie!
Wowza!
That was very close. XO
Whew, talk about up close and personal! Did you strike up a conversation with that squirrely little friend of yours, Astrid? Maybe invite him over for, um, lunch? Mmmmm.
HAHAHA…………..”so near and yet so far………” !!!
Love, Angel Sam and Ted
Astrid, is that squirrel frustrating you?
That silly squirrel is just taunting you!