I received Ann's happy mail a few days ago, but with Valentine's Day coming up soon, I decided to keep it for today, on the 14th. Always a happy day to get one of your cards in the mail Ann. Thank you so much!
I wish you and everyone out there A Very Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm sure you'll all agree, this is a beautiful card. I have quite a collection of them now, and it will be going into my special box of Ann's treasured keepsake cards after having it on display for a week or so.
Now onto what's been going on around here at the Bird Feeder. Those birds have been all of a dither with the latest news. Please enlarge to read all the photos for a closer look if needed.
For our international friends to translate using the widget on my side bar.
Photo 1:
"Did you hear about the ruckus? A mouse got in the house.
"I heard it was the car."
"It chewed a big hole in the boot that holds the gear shift."
"Uh-oh!"
"It was me. It gets very cold out there. I need a warm place to nest."
Photo 2:
"Mouse, what are you doing down there. You're not chewing a hole in our feeder are you?"
"Errr...no, Of course I'm not."
"He's telling a lie. I know about these things."
Photo 3:
"I read that WD-40 works great for keeping mice out of a car. It didn't work, he's still here."
"At least he's not squeaking any more."
Photo 4:
"Camera Lady's husband put peppermint spray on cotton wool balls."
(WD-40 is a versatile, petroleum-based spray famous for its ability to displace water, prevent rust, lubricate moving parts, penetrate stuck components and clean surfaces. It also takes those sticky labels off your cups and saucers and anything similar. It is essentially a “toolkit in a can” designed for a wide array of maintenance tasks. For our overseas friends you probably have your equivalent. I got this little bit of info from Google.)
Added note: I found this information from the company’s website.
In 1953, a fledgling company called Rocket Chemical Company and its staff of three, set out to create a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for use in the aerospace industry. Working in a small lab in San Diego, California, it took them 40 attempts to get the water displacing formula worked out. But they must have been really good, because the original secret formula for WD-40 Multi-Use Product - which stands for Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try - is still in use today.
Happy Valentines Day, Denise
ReplyDeleteWonderful card from Ann and the fun Posting!
Hugs Elke
And to you also Elke! Ann is a wonderful lady for sending us her beautiful cards :) Hugs, Denise
Deletehave a good one, we use the peppermint spray on the tires, undercarriage, and the engine, the cost to rewire a vehicle is astronomical, even the squirrels will get in there, apparently the wiring is now made with a soy product and is attractive as a food to critters
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the greeting and for the great tip :) I didn’t know any of this.
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day. Cute at the bird feeder as always.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, glad you enjoyed and Happy Valentine’s Day to you also :)
DeleteOh my! Did the mouse do any damage in your car? Did you see him? The birds always have all the good news!
ReplyDeleteIt did but I have a post tomorrow that will tell more of the story :) the birds do, don’t?
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day and thanks for your kind support.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you also. You will always have my support dear friend :)
DeleteIt’s so lovely how you make each Saturday feel special, from Ann’s card to watching the birds. Happy Valentine's.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody, I very much appreciate the kind words :) Happy Valentine’s Day!
DeleteI'm smiling at the thought of you both carrying the scent of peppermint with you every time you use the car. I hope the mouse didn't do too much damage. Are mouse invasions covered by car insurance?
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice, it did do some damage but I will share more of the story tomorrow :) Thank you for mentioning our car insurance. We will check into that.
DeleteHappy Valentine’s Day. I love snail mail
ReplyDeleteWonderful! It’s a treat isn’t it? Thank you and Happy Valentine’s Day to you too Regine :)
DeleteWith 6 cats I don't have that problem lol. WD40 is so handy to have and it's called WD40 over here too! The squirrel is so very cute :-D
ReplyDeleteHappy Valetine's Day Denise :-D
With 6 cats I'm sure you don't have a mouse problem, says I with a smile. That's interesting you have the same named product. They get around, don't they? Thanks Ananka and you have a Happy Valentine's Day too :)
DeleteLove my card! Ann is SO sweet and crafty!! Just love her.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day
Donna
She certainly is Donna :) love her too and she makes my day with these cards. You have a Happy Valentine's Day also.
Deletethe card from Ann looks so lovely! Hope you are having a fantastic day and weekend, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie, I think so too. I'm wishing you the same :)
DeleteCool post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne :)
DeleteGlad you enjoyed the card. Oh my on the mouse. I had to have a blower motor for the heater replaced on my car a couple years ago because mice had built a nest inside of it. That was an expensive one. I hope your mouse didn't cause much damage
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, you make a lot of us very happy :) Thank you again my dear friend. Good grief, I'm finding out a lot of things about mice problems. It seems the peppermint spray did the trick, and I am keeping my fingers crossed.
DeleteI had a chipmunk do that in my car. AUGH! What a mess. Happy Valentine's Day to you, and I hope there's no more mice making a mess in your car.
ReplyDeleteOy, a chipmunk? We have those around here too. Happy Valentine's Day to you too Erika, and I hope so and thank you :)
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day! Lovely card from Ann. Thanks for the Saturday fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine :) you are very welcome and thank you :)
DeleteMice can be very cunning once they get in our house.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth? We have had an occasional problem with them over the years. Thanks Red :)
DeleteI use Peppermint Bug Spray indoors and out doors and will be spraying bob's truck today. Did not even think of that and I use it in the house a LOT. in fact sprayed the house yesterday. our Floridia sugar ants came out of hiding because its warmed up
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine Day
After reading your comment, I am going to use it around the house Sandra, thank you :) Happy Valentine's Day!
DeleteDenise it is a lovely card
ReplyDeleteAND omb(irds) you had me giggling with the bird feeder chirps
Hugs cecilia
Thank you Cecilia, it certainly was :) Glad my birds gave you a giggle. Hugs, Denise
DeleteSorry about the mouse. I haven't had mice in the house in a long time. I seem to now. Why am I paying the cats?
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, and I remember we never had a problem with our cat back in the day :) Maybe your cats are asking you for a raise ;)
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day, my friend! Love your little mouse!
ReplyDeleteHello dear Billie Jo, thank you so much and you have a Happy Valentine's Day also. Glad you liked my little mouse, I'm trying to put a skip in my step with my cute little mouse :) getting those done work :)
DeleteThose varmints are stinkers when it comes to getting into vehicles! We had a chipmunk make it's home in ours using the material from the filters to make a nest. Hope you have a good solution and no future inhabitants! :0 ) Happy Valentine's day to you!
ReplyDeleteI am beginning to realize that Ellen :) I was very interested in your own experience. Thank you, I do appreciate that and Happy Valentine's Day to you too.
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day Denise! I always enjoy your birds and caption images.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Thank you Eileen and to you also :) So glad you enjoyed and you have a great weekend.
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day Denise! The little Pinocchio is delightful. : )
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed him Sheri and Happy Valentine's Day to you too :)
DeleteHappy Valentines Day, Denise! I love the card you received from Ann.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandie and a Happy Valentine's Day to you also. It's a lovely card from Ann, isn't it? :)
DeleteHappy Valentine's Day! I loved your tail!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you too Jenn :) so glad you enjoyed my tail - big smile, thank you :)
DeleteA lovely card from Ann.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the mouse ... but I enjoyed your bird-feeder post.
Happy Valentines Day and Happy Weekend Wishes too.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan, I agree :) Ah well, you'll see more about the mouse tomorrow when I share my journal :) Wishing you the same my dear friend and all the best, Denise
DeleteApparently, a mouse got into our garage and met its end in a trap. Too bad, It’s been a long time since we were visited, but we do keep traps out there. We simply can’t share the house with them.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, we are hoping to chase them outside with the peppermint spray. So far, so good :) Fingers crossed and all that. No, we can't share the house with them.
DeleteTe deseo un feliz día de san valentin. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias. Te deseo a ti también un muy feliz día de San Valentín. Te mando un beso :)
DeletePoor little things, just trying to get warm! But I can't live with them being in the house either. The peppermint oil sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteYes, poor little things. Also as far as I know it is harmless to them. A kinder way of telling them to go elsewhere :)
Deletelucky you...it is a beautiful card!! i always enjoy seeing your birds at the feeders, and the commentary you include. i hope you guys shared some valentines love today and you enjoy your sunday!! looking forward to the mouse story!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie :) we had a relatively quiet Valentine’s Day compared to some, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. Mouse story is up. You have an enjoyable Sunday also.
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