The geese were fed up with all the snow and decided to pack up and fly further south. You can just about see their suitcases tucked under their wings. No? Well, I'm sure they're there!
Meanwhile, far down below them....
The squirrel has very sharp claws and has dug down to one of the flat feeders. I asked him if he could bring five hundred family members over to do the same to our driveway. I told him I would pay them peanuts, but the kind of peanuts they would like.
I think you are getting your classic lines mixed up there buddy! Oh, and the American Beaver came on by.
Buck the Beaver also said he could chew his way through the ice. If he can fell trees with his teeth, I know he can help us with our ice problem. We have lived in this house 30 plus years, and we have never had it like this before. The snow shovel that has dug us out of many feet of snow in the past, threw its metal hands up in disgust.
In the meantime, the Dark-eyed Junco is digging down to parts unknown, while ducking pinecones. They are still falling off that tree and then there are those Kissing Bunnies again. Missy Mourning Dove is expressing herself today.
Sophie Squirrel finally let go of her acorn after being offered a nice cup of hot coffee with a few flowers. She's feeling much warmer now.
For our international friends to translate:
1st Photo:
"Keep up back there. No slacking!"
2nd Photo:
"I have struck oil. I mean birdseed!"
3rd Photo:
"Oil or birdseed, that is the question. Be it nobler to leave the seed? Or should I let them eat cake?
"If it were me I would take the cake!"
4th Photo:
"Do you want some help? I am very good at digging and building. I come with my own tools too!"
"How are you with heavy snow and ice on driveways? The man of the house could really do with your help."
5th Photo:
No words.
6: Photo:
"Tsk! Don't they ever quit? They are so embarrassing! I wonder what their kids think?"
7th Photo:
"How very kind. Thank you!"
8th Photo:
"And that's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder. Thanks for the visit. Have a great day!"
I just love your cartoons you are so funny and clever. Sorry to hear how much snow you have in the driveway. Hope you have plenty of provisions if you are stuck indoors.
ReplyDeleteThat’s wonderful Diane and sweet of you to say :) we stocked up so are good to go. Thank you!
DeleteDear Denise, what an amusing story about the animals! Your photos are so wonderful, just like the animals in the deep snow! I love seeing and reading them and smiling as I do! Have a good Saturday, hugs Elke
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Elke, thank you very much, I am happy they give you a smile :) Happy Saturday to you too. Hugs, Denise
DeleteWhat beautiful photos Denise!!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the one with the Geese, it reminds me of Nils Hogensen!!
The cold weather is having a great time at the poultry farm!!
Thanks for the translation!
I hope you are well!
Kisses from Greece!!
Hello Dear Katerina, that’s wonderful, thank you very much, and you are very welcome :) I am well thank you, I hope you are too. Kisses from Virginia xo
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ReplyDeleteOh, this one is so hilarious! I got quite a few laughs. Plus what a sharp shot of the geese in formation. They are so hard to snap! We have lived in our house over 30 years and have never seen ice like this either. We have been stuck inside a long time and still can't get out.
I am delighted it gave you a few laughs Ginny, thank you :) I lucked out with that goose shot. Oh dear on you being stuck inside too. I hope you are able to get out real soon.
DeleteI guess the birds are making the best of it. You seem to be doing the same.
ReplyDeleteWe are indeed and have actually enjoyed ourselves. We have been very fortunate not to have lost power. Keeping in touch with family and friends has been very nice also, and then there are blogging friends, plus all the things to do around the house. Maybe you had better ask me in a week :)
DeleteYou get some very helpful creatures at your feeder. How nice of them to offer assistance with the driveway.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly do, at least in my imagination :)
DeleteLOL..always love your Saturday posts :-)) Wonderful why the junco is digging deep down there...was it there warmer?
ReplyDeleteVery happy you do Angie. Thank you! :) I think the squirrel dug the hole. Underneath the snow is a flat-bed feeder. I was amazed that he knew it was there under all that snow.
DeleteLove the photos, the birds and the cute captions!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great weekend.
Glad you enjoyed them Eileen. You take care and have a great weekend also :)
DeleteStay safe and warm, my friends.
ReplyDeleteYou too my friend and thank you so much :)
DeleteThese are great. I bet a lot of birds are saying these same things...and I wonder how far south they'd have to fly to escape this cold.
ReplyDeleteThank you Erika, happy you think so :) I wonder that too :)
Delete. . . and people still say they don't believe in climate change!
ReplyDeleteSpot on Janice :)
DeleteYour bird feeder antics are always fun to see and read. Before you know it things will be back to normal and that layer of ice will melt! Take care and enjoy your Saturday.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoy them Ellen and very true :) You take care and enjoy your Saturday also.
DeleteYou have such a good sense of humor. Love the banter at the birdfeeder!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thank you for the kind words Martha and very pleased you enjoyed :)
DeleteThanks for the funnies. Your critters are really digging deep to get to some seed. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Linda and thank you :) we have also been sprinkling the seed on top of the snow for them.
Deletewe have lived more than 36 years in our house and have only one time had half a day below freezing. tomorrow we are all, the entire state under hard freeze warnings. I am afraid for our Florida pipes.
ReplyDeleteGoodness Sandra, I will be sending you lots of warm thoughts to you all, and hope your Florida pipes will be okay :) Are you leaving a slight drip all through the night? We have also been leaving our cupboard doors open to expose them to our heat in the bathrooms, all where pipes are exposed.
DeleteYou lightened my mood😍
ReplyDeleteYou’ve made my day, thanks Sandra :) it is always my aim to do that for all of us. So glad this has helped you.
DeleteWe have Canada geese here all year as long as they can find open water.
ReplyDeleteSame here Red :) Not sure if those geese were doing the same or actually trying to fly south. They would have to go a long way to find warmer weather right now :)
DeleteGleeful clapping Denise and lots of smiles. As I was filling up feeders and putting out a new suet cake yesterday, I told my birds pace yourselves I won't be coming out in single digit temps to refill
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Awww, thank you Cecilia, so glad! You are taking care of your birds In their own way they are thanking you. I know I am :) Hugs, Denise
DeleteWhat a cute cute fun post. You made me smile. We need that while everyone is trying to stay warm, and shovel their way out. Great pictures.
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Happy you think so Sandy and so glad they brought you a smile. Thank you :)
DeleteSuch fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thanks Christine, I try to give everyone a bit of a chuckle with these posts :)
DeleteWonderful Denise and love the photos :-D
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Ananka and thank you :)
DeleteDenise you are a marvel :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful Saturday post, thank you for the smiles.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan, and you are a marvel too :) You are very welcome, a sweet compliment and very much appreciated :) All the best to you too, Denise
DeleteOH, I love your conversations at the bird feeder! You always make me laugh and feel good. Keep it up and stay warm - I'm freezing down here in Florida. The low tonight is supposed to be in the 20s. My body will go into shock!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am so very happy that you do Carol :) thank you my friend! Very sorry that you are experiencing cold weather down your way also. My body would be going into shock too in the 20s where it's supposed to be nice all year round. Wacky weather we are all having. Stay safe and warm and throw more blankets on :) I'm going around wrapped up like a mummy!
DeleteHappy weekend, Denise. My daughter would love to have that squirrel dig out her driveway too in Chicagoland. I just love how you do your captions, photo editing and speech bubbles. You are so ahead of me.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay and to you also :) I hope your daughter and family are okay in Chicago.
DeleteLindas fotos. Me gusta la ardilla. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias :) La ardilla es mi animal favorito. ¡Feliz fin de semana! Te mando un beso.
DeleteCute as always, Denise. Do enjoy reading what the creature have to say..lol
ReplyDeleteYou have made me happy Margaret, so glad you enjoyed them :)
Deletehehehe...these are always so fun. i only see the junco when it snows, and right on cue, they came this past storm. i have not seen too many geese lately...i think they were getting tired of trying to land on all the ice!! i guess they did not enjoy the slide!! hehe
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear it Debbie :) our juncos start appearing in November. I can imagine the geese landing on ice wouldn’t make them very happy.
DeleteOh, if only the squirrels could do driveway duty! I'd happily throw out more food to them if they did!
ReplyDeleteIf only Jeanie, lol!
DeleteThese jokes are so much fun - looks like they are a lot of work though. I guess you did get a lot of snow there!
ReplyDeleteYes we got a lot of snow but still not as much as some further north I'm thinking. Thank you Sandie, I'm glad you thought this post was fun. I always have fun putting them together. I usually do a little bit here and a little bit there over the course of a week, sometimes having bits ready for the following week :) It's a fun hobby for me.
DeleteLots of creatures must be finding life difficult with all that snow. It must really feel like digging for gold. Hope you are able to get your drive cleared soon but be careful when you venture out.
ReplyDeleteAll clear now and thank you so much for the excellent advice. I will :)
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