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November 17, 2006
Kind of Wonderful
This entry is not for people who love animals, support gun control, or lack a sense of humor. Everyone else is in for a treat. Our former colleague, the outrageously desirable Supi Loco recently shared some photos with me that really deserve a wider audience. Her father, resident of Buffalo, NY, is fond of his firearms (as is Supi, mind you), and occasionally takes aim at the squirrels in his yard. Supi's dad being an accomplished marksman, the squirrels often stop living. I'm not sure what most people do with dead squirrel carcasses, but when it is winter in Buffalo, Supi's dad usually stacks his in the garage.
No kidding.
Some people enjoy cross-stitch or fly fishing. Others play piano, collect stamps, or watch reality television. Susan's dad has a special hobby, little known and sorely underappreciated. I could explain, but the pictures speak far louder.
Did I mention he also shoots chipmunks? And the chipmunks have to pull the squirrels around in the toboggan, see?
Other days the mean old squirrels just stand around and taunt them.
Or ride on the squirrel bike.
You know, the squirrel bike.
Or just hug. Squirrels have a lot of love.
Sometimes they dress up like cowboys.
Or go to the squirrel cowboy saloon.
Squirrels celebrate the holidays.
And every year have a big contest to see which one gets to throw out the first pitch on opening day.
The contest is tiring, so the squirrels have a big cookout afterward.
Eventually though, the story turns tragic. Supi's dad gives them their come-uppance.
Why does he do it, I asked Supi Loco? Why does the sun shine, she said in reply. Why does the breeze blow?
And so we are each left to search for answers to the mystery of Supi's dad. When the weather is above freezing, he is forlorn, listless, waiting and dreaming of winter's return.
Posted by bogenamp at November 17, 2006 02:49 AM
Comments
wow.
Posted by: ming at November 17, 2006 01:47 PM
Oh my goodness - that's just, well, both very disturbing and oddly fascinating. I don't think I can point this out to Dahna...
Posted by: Sarah at November 18, 2006 03:40 AM