Wow! We are really late this weekend with our post for Weekend Cat Blogging, which is being hosted this weekend by Astrid, Kashim and Othello at Paulchen's Food Blog. Go see the cool kitten pictures of Kashim and Othello. They sure were cute. And they are so organized, they already have the Roundup started over there.
This week we had a lot of excitement, because the squirrels have moved outside to their big cage.
The cage is under the cherry tree, which has a lot fruit on it. Today, Dad is going to climb up on a ladder and pick most of the fruit. Mom, who claims to be such a friend of wildlife, is mad because the birds are eating all the cherries. Isn't that kind of hypocritical of her? And what's the big deal with cherries anyway? The squirrels and mom act like they are so fabulous. If the tree was covered with meatballs or chunks of tuna, I could understand.....
Here are the squirrels eating cherries. They only get one a piece because too much fruit gives them a tummy ache.
So, after they eat their cherry, Mom tells them that's their cherry allotment for the day--and then she stands there and eats about a gallon of them, right off the tree. Right in front of them. Now, I'm no squirrel fan, but that seems pretty mean to me! She swears that they need to eat rodent block, not cherries. I don't understand. Does rodent block grow on trees, in the wild? Wait, why am I being an advocate for the dumb squirrels?
I'm going to let the squirrels manage their own problems. I need to figure out how to keep Sundance from running right over me, as he races down the halls every minute. I'm so fed up with it. He has no respect, and I so clearly outrank him. Well, I'm going to go think about who will get whacked next on The Sopranos. I can't believe Paulie hasn't been taken out yet. Tony--he's gonna rat you out to the Feds. I'm just saying.
Oh, Upsie -- in all your glory! The squirrels eating those cherries is priceless. They're too cute! Upsie -- I'm just saying.
Posted by: Lisa | May 19, 2007 at 01:24 PM
Geeesh you alreadyhav CHERRIES?? Mommy does nearly everything for them... besides strawberries of course.
Neither of us likes hem, we`d prefer meatballs and tuna like you do upsie.
The squirrels are hilarious. You have a very good heart for stepping in for the squirrels even though you don`t like them...
Sundance is a little brat for running over you all the time, even though mommy always says hes`s sucha sweetie... well...
hugs`n`kisses to you and thanks for
joining in :o)
Kashim & Othello
Posted by: astrid | May 19, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Upsie
You are even more sagacious and beautiful than usual.
Posted by: Rudy and Lianne | May 19, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Upsie seems to be fed up with Sundance's behaviour and her burning eyes speak for themselves!!!
Wow, you have cherry trees in your garden? How lucky..
The squirrels are damn cute! So sweet that I'd love to hop into an aeroplane in order to give them a kiss!
Posted by: Rosa | May 19, 2007 at 05:33 PM
I like looking at those silly squirrels!
Posted by: Daisy | May 19, 2007 at 06:06 PM
Aww what cute little squirrels! And those cherries look delicious! I'm sure the squirrels are loving living outside in the fresh air and sunshine! :D
Posted by: Katie | May 19, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Mmmmm cherries! Please make me something with cherries and mail it to me. Thanks! Sundance is so smart - thinking about so many things! I love to see her scary tomato worm crushing paws poking out from under all her fluff. She should try smashing Sundance next time her runs her over! The squirrels are so cute!
Posted by: Jenn | May 19, 2007 at 06:53 PM
Seriously,....I really love cherries.
Posted by: Jenn | May 19, 2007 at 06:59 PM
Wonderful photos. You make it such fun!
How do you keep em off the cherries!! Cherries are for pies etc. !!!
Posted by: Tanna | May 19, 2007 at 09:15 PM
Oh, lucky little squirrels, nibbling on fresh cherries. Our local cherries are still a month away, and I can't wait.
And Upsie, I'm sure that Sasha, Sergei and Lyra agree with you that a tuna tree is a great idea.
Posted by: Kimberly | May 19, 2007 at 11:28 PM
that pic of the quirrels eating cherries is out of control cute. upsie, you stll take the cake though, bravo!
Posted by: aria | May 20, 2007 at 03:53 AM
The Squirrels are too cute! It looks like they really like the cherries.
Posted by: Lannae | May 20, 2007 at 05:51 AM
Love the pic of the cherry tree! So beautiful. Boy, Upsie, your life is full of thinking: about those silly squirrels, the birds, the trees,Sundance, the Sopranos...well, the Sopranos...we'll find out to night if Mr. Walnuts lives or dies. I sure hope he doesn't make it to the end if Christopher had to go to the big salami in the sky. I'm just saying.
Posted by: Glenna | May 20, 2007 at 07:29 AM
Those squirrels are too cute with their little cherry treat! Upsie looks pretty content in that bottom photo....even tho she has to deal with SO much!
Posted by: kate | May 20, 2007 at 07:41 AM
Do you see all that green? That's me being jealous ;)
Posted by: Nabeela | May 20, 2007 at 09:12 AM
Lovely entry and wonderful pics, those squirrels are just too cute! And yes of course, Upsie too:)
Posted by: Pia K | May 20, 2007 at 11:03 AM
this is so beautiful, thanks!
got any special recipes?
this clafouti looks pretty, and it has ginger, one of your favorite flavors!
http://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/about/?p=59
thanks, sher.
Posted by: taboo & whaleshaman | May 20, 2007 at 01:18 PM
You always make me laugh. Thank you Upsie!
Posted by: D | May 20, 2007 at 05:11 PM
Wow! Cherries! Those look yummy! Not as yummy as the squirrels, though. Keep fattening them up and we'll stop on by. Almost like fruit dressing stuffed in turkey. Yum!
Posted by: Toby and Egbert | May 20, 2007 at 08:24 PM
Upsie, next time Sundance is about to run right over top of you, I say hold up a garbage can lid or something equally as big. That should stop him and the problem will be solved.
The squirrels are as cute as ever and I'd sure settle for just one cherry. We don't get those here yet, and the cherries we do get are shipped in because we're too cold here to grow our own. That makes you lucky and me not so lucky.
Posted by: Joy T. | May 20, 2007 at 11:17 PM
Lisa,
Yes, you should see the squirrels after they finish eating the cherries and they mouths and front paws are stained with bright red juice. It's hilarious.
Kashim & Othello,
Yes, we are lucky to have them now--but soon they will be gone! But, of course tuna berries and meatball berries are much better. Sundance is now wrestling poor Upsei to the ground as well. That's very demeaning! Thanks for hosting this week! You both did a great job.
Rudy & Lianne,
Upsie says thank you so much! She thinks you are extremely sage and full of wisdom! :)
Rosa,
I have to admit that I kiss the squirrels on their heads. They are very cute--right now!
Daisy,
They are fun, aren't they? I go look at them when I feel sad. Bingo--I'm happy!
Katie,
They are now loving living outside. The first day they thought it was awful. Now, they jump around inside the cage, like they are on trampolines!
Jenn,
I'm sending you an e-mail and will be arranging something for you!
Tanna,
Oh yes, cherries are for pies! And for human tummies. Squirrels only get a few because they get nasty diarrhea, if they eat too many! Ugh!
Kimberly,
Frankly, who wouldn't want a tuna tree, as well as a cherry tree? I want one right now!
Aria,
Yes, it's almost unfair for the squirrels to be that cute. It's like a Disney movie.
Lannae,
Oh, the squirrels are so in love with cherries they almost swoon when they see me coming to give them some.
Glenna,
Well, Upsie thinks Phil needs to go too. She can't figure out how everyone will get what's coming to them, with only 2 episodes left.
Kate,
Yes, Upsie says she has a very stress filled life. And we haven't even talked about the pigeons!
Nabeela,
Oh thank you! It is nice right now. Later in the summer--it will be so hot!
Pia K,
Thank you! I think the squirrels have the market cornered on cute. :):)
Taboo & Whaleshaman,
Thank you for that recipe. I think I may have to make it, now that it has me lusting after it! :):)
D,
Well, Upsie lives to make people laugh! :):) So, she is very happy now.
Toby & Egbert,
Yes, the squirrels are getting quite fat. And on very nice food--cherries, pecans, walnuts, and rodent chow! Tasty! :):)
Joy T,
Do you get sweet or sour cherries there? I think sour cherries make the best pies--but we never see them here. I wish they would ship us some here!
OK, Upsie is out in the garage looking at the garbage lids!
Posted by: sher | May 21, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Those squirrels are beyond cute. That picture where they are holding the cherries is ADORABLE.
Sorry, Upsie. I can't stop myself. Those squirrels are just too much.
Posted by: Julie | May 21, 2007 at 03:51 AM
Okay, those pictures of the squirrels and the cherries are possibly the cutest pictures I've ever seen. And Upsie, you're such an advocate for the "little guy." I knew you had a soft spot for those squirrels after all!
Posted by: kristi | May 21, 2007 at 07:04 AM
Strawberries, cherries, and lovely little furry beasties! What a perfect day. Upsie's coat is looking particularly nice- you must have remembered to comb him this time. ;)
Posted by: s'kat | May 22, 2007 at 09:00 AM