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GreatGazoo

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10. They are entertaining

Reply to generalbetrayus (Original post)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 01:29 PM

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They run across the top of my back fence like acrobats. Love to watch them use their tails for balance and watch them jump between trees.

Mine are extra heavy this year and until I got used to it, when they jump on the roof of the front porch they sound like a small child so I had visions of Chucky attacking. LOL

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HAPPY NATIONAL SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY! [View all] generalbetrayus Wednesday OP

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And cause thousand of dollars of damage to your attic and the wiring indoors and out. efhmc Wednesday #9

My house is 125 years old and no squirrels ever did any damage to the house Grim Chieftain Wednesday #14

My house is at least 100 years old, cksmithy Wednesday #15

I just love old homes Grim Chieftain Wednesday #16

Our house is Craftsman style house with lots of wood that had been painted white, orange, black, during the 1960's. cksmithy Wednesday #18

Our area of Texas is a heavy producer of pecans, thus the prevalence of tree rats. efhmc Wednesday #19

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I prefer the European kind Wicked Blue Wednesday #3

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I take good care of my squirrels. Borogove Wednesday #6

I love squirrels. Thank you generalbetrayus. debm55 Wednesday #7

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they provide exercise for dogs DBoon Wednesday #13

My granddog knows the word squirrel. If you open the back door in the kitchen and say "Squirrel!", generalbetrayus Yesterday #21

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The neighborhood squirrels damn sure appreciate me. Paladin Yesterday #23