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Thought I'd add a bit of color to this post. Hope it's readable.
I didn't get that extra hour of sleep it was touted we would get by turning our clocks back. Not only did I stay up late to watch the thrilling end to the LSU-Alabama football game, but my internal clock woke me up at the usual time. Oh well, it's a good excuse for a post lunch nap.
Regarding the post title: it's "critters on the loose" time in and around my house. I've caught about a dozen mice--all in the basement. My basement is home to a large population of centipedes. Spiders don't bother me, but I HATE centipedes. They are disgusting. I have no clue on how to get rid of them.
Outside, deer, possums, and/or coons are eating my persimmons. Rabbits chew off anything edible in my garden--peas, beet tops, chard. Moles run amok. Chipmunks and voles have made holes all over the yard. They know winter is coming. (For all you raccoon lovers, did you watch the NOVA special this week about them? Still love them?)
I also had an "encounter" with a squirrel yesterday. He saw me before I saw him. He ran right at me! I thought he was attacking. Truth is, I was between him and a tree, and he ran right through my legs, literally!, to get to the tree! It must be some instinctive thing. Man, did it scare me!
I was going to cut some wood today, but it is currently 30 degrees with little warmup forecast (forecasted?). I can wait. Besides, the Colts are on this PM. And I can find plenty of things to do around here. I can't freeze any more produce. Freezer is packed--both the refrigerator's and the chest (15 cf). I even sorted through the chest freezer and restacked everything to make more space. (I found some 2004 jam!)
Well, have a good week. Be well and take care.
At least that is something. 
Hubby went to Alabama so he was on pins and needles for that game. Quite scary for a true fan like himself! 
