Nice day. Grise was out playing. Birds singing. Beautiful.

Ducky and his friend Doris came over to talk to Nursey Cat. All is well. Doris the Duck-Are you doing Big Strong Bucks hockey pool? Nursey-Yes. I liked the Wild but I am rooting for another team Ducky-Which one? Nursey-One of the teams that made it into the next round You? Ducky-It’s a secret!

Abbey the Bunny hopped by Abbey-you in the hockey pool? Big Strong Buck is running it. I’m not telling you who I got. Already eating the carrots. Even family squirrel Squirrely is in Me—The Wild are out. I am dealing. Abbey—Think it over. Even Sir Barque A lot is in Me—hmmm.

Saw Abbey the Bunny and Wise Crow today. Me—Anything going on? Abbey the Bunny—What’s up with you Two Legs? Seem a bit sad. Me—Nothing in particular. Just a feeling. Wise Crow—Take time to look around. It is beautiful! Me—I’ll try. Turns out they were right. The world is beautiful. Thanks!

Big Strong Buck came by today. Big Strong—Saw Squirrely. He and Grise are teaching the kids not to play that tire can’t hit me. Abbey the Bunny is helping to teach them. Good teacher Me—Ok but are you watching the Stanley Cup stuff

Sooo. Squirrely dropped by. Squirrely—Hey Two legs, what’s up with all the people in the neighborhood today? Me-Garage sales. And funny signs. One neighbor wrote “Huge”. Another then wrote “Huger”. The first wrote “Hugeest” followed by the other writing “Huger est”. They be selling stuff

Wise Crow and Protector Cat sent us to talk to some different geese. Goosey (real name)—tell. Squirrely to lead. Teach kids not to play that tire can’t hit me. He will listen to you Me (ok so not using my name)—ok. Will do Goosey—and go swimming!

Protector Cat asked me to talk to the geese Me—Suggestions on how to stop the young squirrels from playing that tire won’t hit me? You and the flock are here surrounded by traffic. How did you figure out not to play?

Saw a new duck this morning. His name? Ducky! Me—Really. Ducky? Ducky— And yet you had no problem with Squirrely. Me— Thought it was a nickname Ducky—Nope. Proper name. Me—Ok. So what is new? Ducky—I talked to Doggy the other day Me—No way. Doggy?!? Ducky—Good pup. Needs Protector Cat.

Big Strong and Bucky dropped by last night. Big Strong—Hey bud, how’s it going? Watching hockey tomorrow? Not sure if I’m watching Me-Badgers vs Denver? Should be a great game. Bucky—Sorry no Gophers. Or Bulldogs. Might watch. Me—Go Badgers eh Big Strong—ok. So Badgers eh. Later bub

Wise Crow (so Wise) suggested seeing Lake Superior. We did. We saw snow on the ground. We saw the lake. Big and powerful. Provides so much. Fresh water. Food. Beauty. It was peaceful. This is why Wise Crow asked us to visit the lake. Peace and grace to all. Thanks Wise Crow.

Nursey Cat-Stayed a few days. Grise and the kids are fine. Squirrely was healthy Wise Crow-Me and Sensible Crow have been watching. All is well. Artie Duck-I think doggy learned a lesson. Doggy told us he was sorry. Allie Duck—He seems nice Protector Cat—I’m glad it worked out. Peace is good!

HELP A DOG IS CHASING ME!! I AM GETTING CAUGHT! Protector Cat steps up. Leave Squirrely alone! Doggy-Oops my bad. I was just playing. Leaving. Yelp yelp yelp Squirrely—Thanks! I took a path away from Grise and kids. Protector Cat-You are safe! Be good to your family. Get nuts from Two Legs

Big Strong, Bucky and the crew dropped by this afternoon. Big Strong—Nice Weather eh bub! Gotta like it eh! Me—Yous guys from up North? Bucky—For sure eh. Might go to Canada later. Love the Boundary Waters Me—Do you deer call it that? Big Strong—talking your language—gotta run. Hockey on

Squirrely seems to be happy and not really around. Big Strong told Abbey the B to tell me that Squirrely has a new friend. They are constantly together. Wise Crow said “It’s spring. You know Two Legs, spring!” Bucky exclaimed “He does not get it!!!” I said yes I do. They all laughed. At me.

Protector Cat one on one with Squirrely Protector Cat—What is up with you? Squirrely—We are squirrels Protector Cat—Learn to live with your neighbors. We want you to be happy. Squirrely—Deal Wise Crow—Well done! (wise Crow in tree)

Crazy night! The world is buzzing!Deer are running! Catty is trying to slow them down. Wise Crow and fellow crows are stirring! Protector Cat is “having discussions” with the squirrels. Why? Because something was stuck as a poster. Squirrely and friends are not to be seen!

Holy cow. A big meeting. Featuring more than Catty’s group of deer. Wise Crow and his group of friendly crows. Squirrely and the squirrels. Ducks. Abbey the Bunny. So probably 20 + deer. Topic? Stop Squirrely and friends from playing that tire can’t hit me

Just now—- Catty and looks like 8+ deer ran at high speed thru the yard Me—Hey what’s happening Catty—Cat talk Big Strong—Wise Crow called a meeting Bucky—We will come back later and talk to Protector Cat, Nursey Cat and Abbey the Bunny Me—Be careful!

Wise Crow—Two Legs are you ready for the storm? Me—Yes. Want this snow season to end. It is a pretty morning. Wise Crow—We crows say “Red Sky in morning all crows take warning.” There’s more Me—We have the same saying but with sailors. Wise Crow—Later!

Squirrely and friends “We are not playing bite the tire or whatever. Never. Nope. Have we been hit? Nope because we ain’t playing that tire can’t hit me. Do not listen to Wise Crow or Abbey the Bunny. “ Protector, Nursey and Catty are not impressed.

Big Strong Buck and “Bucky” Buck visited. Plus a herd of others. Catty was also present (somewhere). They met with Protector Cat. How to keep Squirrely safe? Long discussion. Squirrely and friends are still playing big wheel cant hit me (or whatever they call it today).

Squirrely—See trees do not have wheels Abbey the Bunny—I saw you in the street earlier. I told catty and Big Strong Deer. Expect another group meeting. Squirrely—Tattle Tail A the B—that’s my job! And I told Two Legs Squirrely—Hmm. FYI. I did win the how many nuts did Two Legs eat.

Wow! Big meeting today. Apparently squirrels all over are playing “that wheel can’t get me”. Wise Crow sees it from on high. Abbey the Bunny, Catty, Protector Cat and Big Strong Buck had a meeting along with Wise Crow. Time to tell Squirrely and all squirrels to knock it off. Successful? TBD!

SQUIRRELY ALMOST GOT RUN OVER!!!! OH MY GOSH!!! It was close. Squirrely did it in front of Catty and the deer. Catty, Protector Cat and Nursey Cat talked to Squirrely. 3 cats. 1 squirrel. Squirrely apologized. “It won’t happen again!” Everyone is happy Squirrely is well. The world is good

Wow. Squirrely and friends are partying big time. Can’t imagine why. At least it’s a pretty night.

Squirrely and friends were celebrating some warmer weather for today. I heard “Good Morning Starshine” by Oliver. Definitely partying somewhere. Also heard them imitating Alvin and the Chipmonks. Seems to be in a good mood.

Catty dropped by with his friends. 10 (TEN) of them. Catty is trying to keep order. Good luck said Protector Cat. Need me to talk to them? Catty said I have it. Catch you later.

Wise Crow told Protector Cat to tell the Two Legs to visit Duluth. We did. Catty came by with the deer and asked our experience. Wise Crow had told Catty Lake Superior is huge. So true. Catty is sort of seen here with the deer.

Squirrely—Can’t stop. Talk to you later. Later Two Legs Me—Ok. Later

I came outside this morning and Squirrely was singing “Good morning Starshine” by Oliver. Me— How do you know that song? Squirrely—We sang it at squirrel camp. Me—Squirrel camp? Squirrely—Yup. So much fun. Beautiful day Squirrely was in the nest. Beautiful moon At peace. Two Legs and Squirrely

The deer and Catty arrived. Catty and the ducks worked out a deal (see earlier) & are happy. Squirrely not so much. Wise Crow and Protector Cat say nothing is perfect. Abbey the Bunny admitted Squirrely told her about stuff on the internet. More conversations are upcoming.

Ducks! Wise Crow contacted the ducks after a discussion with Protector Cat. Known as the ones who understand the greater good. Or as the ducks say “The greater good!” A whole flock! They flew off at the first sign of a camera. Reported to have said “Wabbit Season” (joke) to Abbey the Rabbit.

Squirrely—see. We made our own path.

Day 1 of Protector Cat and Nursey Cats agreements. Catty and the herd cam by at dusk. As per agreement.

Saw Wise Crow in a tree. Apparently talking (loudly) to Protector Cat. Deal worked out!!! Trail times scheduled. Feeder times resolved!!! I asked Abbey the bunny to interpret. Abbey told me to ask BOTH Protector Cat and. Nursey Cat. Oh and Squirrely did not win the how much did two legged eat.

Wise Crow and Squirrely were talking. (Disc translated by Abbey the Bunny). Wise Crow—Weather is getting warmer. Protector Cat let it be known that this cat-deer alliance and squirrel fight needs to end. Catty (yes Catty) agrees. Let’s talk. I’ll tell Protector Cat.

The cat-deer alliance. 10 (ten) deer and one cat running around. The deer told me that Catty is their muscle. Catty said nothing. Turns out it’s not just nuts but also the critter trail. All of them argue over the trail. So land and food. There is a truce now due to cold weather.

Update. Protector cat has been in communications with others. The most recent (sorry no photo as “undercover”) is a bunny. Specifically Abbey the bunny. Abbey is not this beings real name. Also known as Maštéča ptéčela. Per Protector cat. All 4 legged types are at peace. The cold does that.

Squirrely—hi. It’s really cold and windy. You two legged types hide in warm houses. I’ve got a warm place to hide. Me—Stay warm. Is there any food I can leave for you?

Wise Crow (pictured here) is listening to Protector Cat. Reasonable discussion between two reasonable beings. Protector Cat “Everyone should listen to Wise Crow.”

Squirrely and friend.

Fresh snow. Bright sunshine. The world is good. The weather has positively affected the relationships between the cat- deer alliance, Squirrely and friends as well as Wise Cow and the murder of crows. Fun!

Me—What’s up Squirrely Squirrely—Think rain. Might be slippery for you two legged types Me—True. Are we talking in a peaceful way? Squirrely—Yup. We squirrels have a pool. So. How many acorns do you eat for this type of winter. Me—grrr Squirrely—hold on there Fido.

Update. Protector cat had a “cat to cat” talk with Catty. Happened almost immediately after Protector cat had a discussion with Wise Crow. And shortly after Nursey cat and Squirrely had a discussion. Need the deer involved.

Interesting. It’s cold and bright outside. I have 2 cats. I was in the basement and Squirrely and one of my cats (Nursey Cat) had a conversation. They were inches apart separated by a pane of glass. Nursey may be acting as a mediator in the current cat - deer alliance dispute with Squirrely.

Beautiful night. Promises of a great future. Happy New Year. And many many more!

This morning—- The cat-deer alliance, wise crow and buddy crows as well as Squirrely and the squirrels are caring for each other. Good will. Peace on earth. Merry Christmas to all.