rDay One-Hundred-Seventy-Three

The shocking discovery of rodential penetration of the perimeter has led to drastic measures. Insisting on a Buddhist approach to things, to which we all concur, Ivi and Kim put a “Tin Cat” trap into operation. So today we took the prior night’s harvest to a far corner of the field at the EOU/Forest Service/National Guard Armory intersection to liberate two of the creatures. Then, after our return and while Kim was washing the trap in the utility sink in anticipation of further deployment, a third tiny mouse was discovered that had effectively hidden itself in a tiny corner of the trap. Another quick trip was made to reunite this well-drizzled guy with his own kind. Again, Charlie stayed behind for the safety and peace of mind of all concerned. Currently awaiting further developments.

And, in other news, a mutant tomato:
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