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What He Doesn’t Know–1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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Yesterday, I had an appointment with my dentist for a routine cleaning. I suspended my current breakfast treat (after some healthy stuff–a small stack of Oreos.

No matter how much I brush and floss, he’ll be able to tell I was eating Oreos

Don’t tell my dentist

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Baby squirrel getting ready to explore the outside world
Always with the high branch
Last year, they took down a bunch of trees around the veterans memorial. Now they’re replanting them.
Smokey is eating the seeds from the maple spinners
This is the bunny that lives under our porch. It was about three feet away when I stepped out to go for my walk, and it didn’t run away.
“Hi. If you’re going for your walk, I’m going to go back to eating your flowers. OK?”
The Korean dogwoods started blooming overnight this past weekend
Smokey, “Foraging” for the peanut I just threw him
The purple rhododendron is starting to bloom
Rhododendron close up
We love these!
I hope River doesn’t mind that my sourdough toast is bunny-shaped
The bunny drinks out of two smaller dishes on the other side of that lilac, but I filled them all.
Korean dogwood in bloom
The squirrel blends in pretty well
Getting the memorial ready

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78 responses to “What He Doesn’t Know–1LinerWeds”

  1. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    Oreos are like Cheetos—it’s hard to get rid of the evidence.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – you’re right, Pete. Maximum willpower got me through the appointment.

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    2. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
      Liz Gauffreau

      As my dad learned to his chagrin when he took my toddler for a walk in the stroller, and the walk involved his buying her Oreos as a treat.

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      1. Dan Antion Avatar
        Dan Antion

        Haha – you caught him 😊

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        1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
          Liz Gauffreau

          It was hard not to when Sonia had Oreo leavings all over her face and and the front of her clothes.

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  2. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    I am not keen on the dentist …he likes my wallet too much!
    The photos are great ninja squirrels blending in with the trees, bold bunnies looking straight at you close up too!
    Lovely flowers and the flag! Perfect.
    I saw a tree waiting bto be planted yesterday while out on a walk!
    Have a great day Dan💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Willow. All the critters around here seem to be enjoying the season. So many people have been taking trees down around here, so it’s wonderful to see a tree being planted. Have a wonderful day!

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        It’s the same here Dan the just keep building houses it’s a nightmare 💜💚

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          :(

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  3. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    A bunny filled post is a beautiful thing. The little muncher must be getting used to you not to run.
    ❤️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It’s so funny. These guys never ran when we were our walking with Maddie. She was always on a leash, but they would come close enough that she could have grabbed them. After she passed, they started acting like squirrels and bunnies again. This bunny has started just stepping aside, or walking into the bushes, but not running away. I’m glad they feel comfortable here.

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      1. Rivergirl Avatar
        Rivergirl

        It speaks well of you my friend.
        ❣️

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  4. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    And the baby squirrel is precious!!
    💕

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Such an adorable face.

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  5. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Ah, the dentist. Now, there’s a person I don’t look forward to seeing. No matter what age I am, it feels like I’ve been summoned to the principal’s office. :-) I hope you enjoyed those Oreos after.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It is like going to the principal. I had to get a picture. That’s the length I’ll go to keep this blog interesting ;-)

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  6. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    The dreaded dentist appointment! They pick away enough until they finally find something to drill and fill.

    Baby squirrel is just too cute! And Smokey foraging is a hoot!

    Your Korean Dogwood is a beauty and my Rhododendron is starting to bloom as well.

    Nice photo of Old Glory at the memorial.

    Enjoy some more Oreos Dan. You have plenty of time to brush and floss until your next appointment!
    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I like our dentist, Ginger, but the picking and the biting on that dang thing for the x-rays – ugh.

      All the critters around here are enjoying the season. They’re foraging and, the ones that know us, just come and knock at the door.

      I’m glad that our rhododendrons bloom in waves. It stretches out the beauty. I’m glad yours are starting to bloom. The Korean dogwood is such an unassuming tree. Lots of plain blossoms, but combined, they light up the tree.

      I hope you’re having a good week!

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  7. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    I like those purple blooms on the rhododendrons.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad, Frank. They are delicate and so pretty.

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  8. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    Nothing like the word “dentist” to make people sit up straight. So it’s good to soothe them with the word “Oreo.” What loaded words! Yes, dentists have instruments that detect the carbon-14 of chocolate and estimate the age of it on our teeth. There’s no covering up. But then there’s that rhododendron bloom — the close-up you got is gorgeous! The closer you look at a flower, the more there is to wonder at.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The rhododendrons have such delicate beautiful blossoms. I’m glad ours don’t all bloom at the same time. I’m sure the dentist knows I have eaten Oreos in the last few days, but he didn’t yell at me.

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      1. Oddment Avatar
        Oddment

        Next time take the dentist some of your Oreos. Then he’d NEVER yell at you.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          There’s a great idea!

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  9. Avatar
    Anonymous

    great combo of photos of your hometown life. maybe the bunny can hear your voices underneath the house? thanks especially for the beautiful rhodie photos; we are now hiking in search of rhodies in our nearby forests…so far we’ve found wild azaleas, and mountain laurel, which are beautiful in their own right…but still hoping for some rhodie sightings (we fell in love with these when we first visited roan mountain state park tn–covered with rhodies in bloom). and the dentist, lol, I can identify…love the doc and staff, but I always feel like I can’t eat until after the appt, then go enjoy ice cream :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yeah, I try to get early appointments so I can avoid eating. Our rhododendrons bloom at different ties, which is good. It spreads the beauty out over a few weeks.

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  10. GP Avatar
    GP

    Hope your dentist appt. went well. I’m lovin’ the pictures.
    I tried to write a poem about the old, rickety door, but I failed.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks GP. He did find something I have to go back for, but not until September. Sorry about the poem. No pressure.

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  11. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Great one-liner, Dan. LOL. And great photos as well. I was immediately drawn to the sourdough slices — a staple in our home. 😊

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Gwen. Our primary grocery store carries sourdough bread from a bakery in Brooklyn, NY. It’s delicious.

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  12. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Dentists are indeed all-knowing, Dan!

    And hopefully that rabbit in your terrific photos gets a teeth cleaning twice a year. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I think the bunny scrapped his teeth clean when he chewed a bigger hole in the vinyl lattice skirting the underside of our porch. He has an entrance/exit on both sides.

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        Yikes! Not an ideal dental-cleaning procedure. :-(

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Well, they do have to wear their teeth down on something ;-)

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          1. Dave Astor Avatar
            Dave Astor

            True… :-) :-( Perhaps carrots aren’t quite enough…

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  13. lois Avatar
    lois

    The baby squirrel and the bunny-shaped bread…!! So cute.
    I had to laugh at your one-liner. Steven Wright had a similar line: “My dental hygienist is cute. Every time I visit, I eat a whole package of Oreo cookies while waiting in the lobby. Sometimes she has to cancel the rest of the afternoon’s appointments. ” 😂

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – maybe if I was single and a bunch of years younger. That baby squirrel gets me every time.

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  14. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Good one! I get it and applaud your resolve to not eat your usual breakfast Oreos.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Of course, I had to take some out to get a photo, and I had to eat those. That just shows how far I go to make these posts as good as I can ;-)

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  15. bikerchick57 Avatar
    bikerchick57

    Mmmm…Oreos…
    I forgot to brush before I went to the dentist last time and the poor hygienist found a few bits of a morning protein bar. Embarrassing!

    Hope you had a good checkup, Dan, and have an even better Wednesday!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Mary. The checkup went well. I do have one filling he has to repair, but not until September. I was on my way to the dentist from work one. I left with enough time to stop at home and brush, but they called while I was on my way home and asked if I could come as soon as possible. I had eaten lunch before leaving the office. :(

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  16. Jan Sikes Avatar
    Jan Sikes

    Your comment about the Oreos cracked me up, Dan. Yep, the dentist always knows. Love the photos. The rhododendrons may be my fave today.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I did have those cookies after I got home, Jan. I’m sure he knows, but I can pretend.

      The rhododendrons are so pretty. I hope you have a great rest of the week.

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  17. Fuzzy Panda Barista Avatar
    Fuzzy Panda Barista

    The Truth will out. No brushing and flossing can totally eliminate it.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I know – he knows, but I tried ;-)

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  18. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    I remember a time when I totally forgot about the dentist appointment until after I had eaten a black licorice vine. OMG. Talk about picking. Loved the photos. The baby squirrel and toast are favorites. The rhododendron is fabulous.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Black licorice had to make for an interesting cleaning :-)

      The baby squirrel got some peanuts and I got some toast – a good day in spite of a visit to the dentist.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        I would say so.

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  19. Dan Hen Avatar
    Dan Hen

    You have to brush your tongue , too, I guess . Anyway , just stare the dentist in the eye and either : 1. lie and stick to it , or 2. admit the truth and dare the dentist to say something . Whatever you do , don’t whine and cower and make weak promises ( like I do ).

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      “Oreo crumbs? No, those are prescription multivitamin remnants.” I could try and sell that.

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      1. Dan Hen Avatar
        Dan Hen

        Don’t push your luck , Dan .

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  20. J-Dub Avatar
    J-Dub

    The dentist always knows …. And now I want some Oreos 😂. That first picture with the knot in the tree almost makes me think squirrels are cute not evil 😈

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That squirrel is so darn cute, Jill. I’m guessing there’s a small TV, cable and a couch in that hole.

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  21. John Holton Avatar
    John Holton

    As much as they charge for a cleaning, might as well bring them in dirty…

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s a good point, John. Get my money’s worth.

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  22. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    Try gargling with full strength mouthwash! Maybe something that smells like Pinesol! That bunny sure is a character.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They might help him keep his distance ;-)

      The bunny is at home here.

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  23. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Ha! That was really funny, Dan. The gallery is beautiful again. I adore the baby squirrel in the tree hollow. The bunny shape toast is not something I would have noticed, but now you mention it, I can absolutely see it. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. That little squirrel is so darn cute. I didn’t notice the shape until I curt some slices. The whole loaf was like that.

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  24. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Close-ups are incredible! It’s really hard to hide anything these days. Too many people have too much information.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      But they don’t know how to use it properly.

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  25. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Perfect one-liner! Your flowers are beautiful. I love that Korean dogwood, and was planning on planting one to replace our big dead pine tree. Well…stay tuned next week for what happened instead.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Uh oh 😕

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        Oh, it’s a good thing and quite different. Stay tuned…🙂

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  26. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Oh my, I could never eat Oreos for breakfast – too sweet!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I have a few after toast and fruit (if that makes it better).

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  27. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Good decision, Dan. Oreos before dentist are not a great idea! Great shots. Love the rhododendron (mine finally bloomed, too). Love that the bunny is so used to you, he actually waits and poses for you!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad your rhododendrons are blooming. The bunny makes me feel good when he doesn’t run away. Even though I know he’s eating our flowers.

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        Me too! And today I am putting an end to No-Mow-May because I just cannot handle the foot-high dandelion clocks! This will give the rhodos prime feature status ;-)
        I actually captured a bunny amidst a bunch of dandelions in a field while running yesterday. They usually hop away so fast.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          They love dandelions but they do move fast.

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          1. Dale Avatar
            Dale

            Yes. A couple of years ago, I sat amongst my potted garden and photographed a bunny munching on my delicious dandelions. I happened to be at the right place at the right time!

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  28. JoAnna Avatar
    JoAnna

    Great photos! The purple rhododendrons are marvelous! I love that you love dandelions. And the bunny shaped toast is a gift from the great rabbit, saying thank you for sharing your shelter with the bunnies. Thanks for trusting us with your dark secret. Are those chocolate filled Oreos or just a dark photo and my imagination?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks JoAnna. The bunnies are starting to trust us. They don’t run away when we’re in the yard (usually to fill the bird baths and water bowls the bunnies use). It’s funny, they trusted us more when we had Maddie. She had to go out on a leash, and when the bunnies saw us, they didn’t move. Maddie never wanted to chase them.

      The Oreos in the picture are regular Double Stuff. I don’t often eat them, but they were on sale 3 packs for $10.

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      1. JoAnna Avatar
        JoAnna

        :) It’s hard to say no to on sale Oreos. Now that Marley’s training keeps him from lunging and being reactive, the squirrels know he’s not going to chase them. They let him get pretty close.

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  29. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I always enjoy your captions on the critter photos. :)

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  30. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    That’s perfect Dan. I never eat before a dental appointment and I chew on and swallow fresh mint because I’m paranoid about breathing on them. 🤦‍♀️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Ha! That’s a bit more than I do, but I try to go in with a clean mouth.

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  31. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    I’m sure we both do more than a lot of people would. 😉

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