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Look at This! – #1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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In keeping with the promise I made on Saturday, I’m going to give you an extremely short one-liner. It’s easy, for two reasons. First, I have a different one-liner that will appear in a few hours is now live over at Marian Allen’s blog (she’s hosting the book tour today). The second reason is that today’s one-liner is easy and special.

For those of you who have been regulars, you know the squirrel we call Baby Smoke. Well, check out the image and the one-liner.

“I’m growing a tail !!!”

Yes! We first noticed Baby Smoke running around the yard in October 2021. From that point until about two weeks ago, he had what appeared to more like a rat tail than a squirrel tail. He seems to have gotten busy.

This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. If you have a one-liner, or if you would like to join in on the fun, you can follow this link to participate and to see the one-liners from the other participants.

Baby Smoke is starting to flesh out his tail (we hope).
This tree is loaded with pine cones.
The Korean dogwood is still blooming. To you notice the visitor under the low branches on the right.
Sorry, I had breakfast yesterday. There are two fried eggs under the bacon and potatoes.
MuMu has adopted Maddie’s ScoobyDoo blanket.
I’m still walking, and I still like the puddle.
Honeysuckle is blooming like crazy
From y return trip from Iowa. Apparently, Connecticut is back to nature, Still close to civilization.
Wildflowers
Want to go a couple rounds with this guy? “Just give me the peanut.”
These guys are foraging (searching for bird seed).
Bunny
“Where’s the water boy? This is getting low.”
The woman at the end of the block has a cactus rose. It’s blooming again.
On the way in to the park
The memorial received a minor upgrade in time for Flag Day.

60 responses to “Look at This! – #1LinerWeds”

  1. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Dan – good to see Mumu with Maddie’s Scooby-Doo and the blossoming of plants let alone Baby Smoke’s tail – what a lush one … cheers Hilary

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Hilary. We didn’t think that little guy would ever get his tail. The cats are taking over everything.

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  2. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    That is what I call a BREAKFAST! What could be more appealing than a plate loaded with things I shouldn’t eat? (But I’d eat it.) My congratulations to Baby Smoke, and catnip to MuMu, who I think is telling you she knows.

    The text at the top reads as though there are links within it, but none came through, at least to me. I hate to think I’m missing something (though I usually am)!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I think you’re right, the cats know. I will reblog Marian’s post when it goes live, and I’ll link the to Linda’s post when she puts it up. Breakfast was good, maybe not all that good for me, but…

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  3. Lakshmi Bhat Avatar
    Lakshmi Bhat

    We don’t see such squirrels here, South India. Nice one liner.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Black squirrels are a variant of the Easter Grey Squirrel – but they usually have tails.

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  4. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    Interesting way to grow a tail. I figured squirrels just had them from birth.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Most do, Frank. This little guy and a gray squirrel about the same size wandered into our yard with these rat-tails. We didn’t think he’d make it through the winter, as they curl up with those tails for warmth. Now, nine months later, his tail is filling out. I have no explanation, but it’s good to see.

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  5. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Could I get a duplicate of that breakfast to go, please? :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I used to stop here on my way to work, after an early haircut a couple blocks down the road, for a breakfast sandwich on that thick Italian toast. Someone asked if I could bring them one. By the time I retired, when I would stop, I Was bringing 6 or 7 sandwiches in.

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  6. GP Avatar
    GP

    Little Smokey looks much cuter with a full tail.
    Since my old green thumb has now faded and we keep getting hotter weather, I think those cactus may be the only plants I should grow here.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Those cactus are out on the corner of her lot. She never appears to do anything with them, and they grow and bloom every year without fail. I think I could grow one of those.

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      1. GP Avatar
        GP

        That’s what I need. I’m not doing well with most other plants!

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        1. Murphy’s Law Avatar
          Murphy’s Law

          GP, I had a Cactus Rose plant for years. They take care of themselves. A little water when needed. Each year they spread out a little more. If you get one, plant it where it has space to spread, and have the area thoroughly weeded out. As soon as you see a weed, pluck it out. Otherwise your beautiful plant will get swallowed up in weeds like this lady’s and not look so great. Believe me, once the plant takes hold you can’t get close enough to it to weed without taking your skin off, even with gloves on!
          Ginger

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          1. Dan Antion Avatar
            Dan Antion

            I have noticed that this plant needs to be weeded, but I honestly can’t blame her for not trying.

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          2. GP Avatar
            GP

            Thank you for the advice, Ginger. I’ll look for one at my nursery.

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  7. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Hooray for Baby Smoke, he finally grew his tail. It looks like it will be a beauty like Smokey’s. MuMu stretching out on
    Maddie’s Scooby-Doo blanket says it all…”I miss Maddie too.”

    Definitely can see the bunny by the Korean Dogwood. I had a Cactus Rose plant for years. I loved it.

    Beautiful shot of Old Glory in the Memorial Park.

    CONNECTICUT Back To Nature. Still Close To Civilization. I’ll have to show this to my daughter and her family who live in Old Greenwich, CT. so they know they don’t live on another planet!

    Have a good week. A few more of those breakfasts Dan and you’ll be spending a lot of time at a WW’s program!
    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I saw that sign while waiting for my luggage and I had to wonder just how far from civilization are we? Boston, New York? Springfield? We actually have a tourism budget, Ginger but I don’t think this was a great slogan.

      Baby Smoke seems proud of his new tail. Pretty soon, he’s going to blend in with the others, although he’s still on the small side.

      The cats, who previously stayed way clear of Maddie, seem to be doing things to remind us of her. They sit in her places and act downright dog-like. We all miss her.

      I don’t usually have that breakfast more than once a month. Moderation…right?

      I hope you have a good day.

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  8. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    I never realized how much squirrels look like rats without their bushy tails. This is a bit disturbing first thing in the morning, so thanks for that.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      When we first saw Baby Smoke, we weren’t sure he was a squirrel. But, he has spent the past 9 months living in the trees with the other squirrels and “foraging” (i.e. begging for peanuts) like the rest of the crew. I do think this is a better look for him.

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  9. Sherry Felix Avatar
    Sherry Felix

    Love seeing your back yard critters.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They keep us amused, Sherry, in exchange for some food and water. It seems like a nice arrangement.

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  10. lois Avatar
    lois

    Ah, MuMu has her own way of honoring Maddie. So sweet. Well, I am happy to hear about Connecticut coming back to civilization. We wonder about you guys up north.
    Baby Smoke is getting a tail! I picture him saying, “Patience, young grasshopper.” Pretty soon he’ll be going toe to toe with Rocky–what a pose on that little one! 😆

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The little boxer is a cutie. He always gets a peanut, so that pose works. Baby Smoke can still be identified easily because he hops more than walks. Walking probably scratches his belly.

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  11. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    It’s a toss up between pine ones and reflection but liked them all 🤓🥰

    Sent from my iPhone

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I try not to make it too easy ;-)

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      1. rugby843 Avatar
        rugby843

        😂

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  12. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    I guess it takes awhile to grow into your tail. 😄 The reflection puddle and flowers are lovely.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Deborah. I’m not sure what took him so long, but we’re glad to see it filling out.

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      1. circadianreflections Avatar
        circadianreflections

        😄

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  13. Val Boyko Avatar
    Val Boyko

    Lovely captures Dan 😎

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Val.

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  14. walkingoffthechessboard Avatar
    walkingoffthechessboard

    Dan, Baby Smoke certainly now has a tale to tell about his tail. Considering how far it has come, perhaps he is soon to be Teen Smoke?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – good point. He’s still smaller than most squirrels. Maybe he’s getting ready for a growth spurt, too.

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  15. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Lovely photos Dan, loving Baby Smokes tail 💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Willow. It’s such a new look for him.

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        It is isn’t it 😁

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  16. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Way to go, Baby Smokey! Those Bluejays are beautiful. You seriously made me hungry with that breakfast photo, Dan. 🤦‍♀️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cheryl. Sorry about the breakfast photo (but I owe you a couple). This might be the first time I’ve gotten a picture of more than one bluejay.

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        A real gang!

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  17. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    Oh, no, Baby Smoke is getting a tail! He’ll look just like Smokey now!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It’s OK, He’s still smaller than the other guys. Unless he starts a growth spurt.

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  18. J-Dub Avatar
    J-Dub

    Baby Smoke sure has gotten busy. That’s a fine squirrel tail if I ever saw one!!!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He needs to fluff it out a bit, but it is coming in nicely.

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  19. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Baby Smoke has some big tails to fill. ummmm . . . Please tell me you know what I mean! Mom and dad are so bushy.

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    1. sustainabilitea Avatar
      sustainabilitea

      I know what you mean! :-)

      janet

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    2. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I know exactly what you mean ;-) He does have some catching up to do.

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  20. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Baby Smoke is so adorable. I almost panicked when I first came to your other post of today looking for the link for tomorrow. But I should have known you wouldn’t forget. As for the weeds around the cactus, you have to be really, really careful when pulling weeks that are near or partly touching a cactus because you can easily end up with spines in your skin, even though gardening gloves. I had to wait to pull/dig up our enormous weeds until I’d watered well. Then I took my leather work gloves and thin digging implement and managed to pull up the weeds without injury or without injuring the roots of the cacti. We have one cactus with teeny, tiny spines that you can scarcely see but that pack an evil punch. Don’t ask me how I know this!! See you tomorrow.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Janet. I didn’t realize how hard weeding them can be. I almost volunteered to help her. Maybe we need to send in some drones.

      I meant to set the category of the launch post to one-liner Weds so the banner would show – I forgot. See you tomorrow. Remember, if you want, B&W doors are welcome at Cee’s

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      1. sustainabilitea Avatar
        sustainabilitea

        I did forget about Cee’s challenge but I already got my entry together so I’ll probably pass. They won’t look as good in B&W.

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  21. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    I want that breakfast, and the Korean dogwood. Smokey, good thing your tail is finally getting bushy.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Pretty soon he’ll be hard to pick out of the crowd.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        He will!

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  22. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Hi Dan, Baby Smoke is an adorable little guy. Your breakfast looks pretty nice too.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He really is adorable. Now he’s beginning to look like a squirrel. I have that breakfast once a month.

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  23. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Ha, much as I like the animal/nature pics, I like the diner-style breakfast best of all! 😄

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It’s hard not to like that one, Paul. Sorry if I made you hungry. I always see these photos in the morning when I’m having a slice of toast.

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      1. Paul Avatar
        Paul

        Fortunately, I had finished an egg and sausage burrito shortly before I read this. 😁

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  24. jessicasblog45 Avatar
    jessicasblog45

    I’m glad baby smokey got his tail.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It took him long enough 😏

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