Rex has scratched a small cut into a large wound. We got him a collar which sent him into hysterics and he had it off in sixty seconds. At present he is wearing a man's glove over his foot so he can't scratch. It is like taking
care of a toddler that you can't reason with.

I am determined to save the plants that are not as yet well
established enough to weather a cold winter. I spent the morning mulching and watering them down. I have had good luck with flowers but the only vegetable I have had any luck
with is my pepper plant. I got six peppers this morning and
it is still blooming. I set out pansies for a little winter
color. I also picked up a lot of falling leaves and pecans.
The squirrels are busy picking them up, eating a few bites and throwing them down.

I have grand daughters, Laura and Ashley who have birthdays
pretty soon. I am glad they are both mercenary and I won't
have to think about a gift. A check in an envelope does
nicely for them.
It will soon be winter and I am never ready for it. I wish
that I had Laura's fox. He could get through the winter
nicely just by eating this plague of squirrels.