So the chewing squirrel has continued to break sections off the bungee cord holding down the lid of the metal can where I store the squirrel food.
Time for a new tactic. I went to the hardware store and bought a length of chain. I replaced the chewable bungee material with metal.
I over estimated the amount of chain I needed, but that’s ok, because the chewer is also working on the knot in the rope that holds up the squirrel feeder.
Uh oh, I left you without kitten pictures for two days. Let’s rectify that.
Today I present a DIY arm saver. A rolled terry cloth hand towel, secured with an elastic hairband, makes a good kitten kick and bite toy. Thor the kitten likes to wrestle and bite. For the most part he keeps his claws in for this play, but he is losing his kitten teeth and needs to bite. I would prefer he not lacerate my arm. When he jumps on my lap and gets feisty, I substitute the rolled towel. Everyone is happy.
As a bonus, it also makes a good nap pillow.
The prep I did for the weaving demonstration for a local kid’s camp was worth it. The demonstration went smoothly and most kids had a chance to pass the shuttle through and change the shed. Of course I completely forgot to take any pictures, so the still below was taken from the day summary video Doss Heritage posted.
I did take a picture with a skein of the yarn I used, but it was after the fact. I think we are going to do another camp, so I’ll leave the loom setup rather than finish this weaving.
Two young squirrels decided to both eat in our feeder together.
Then when one squirrel used the other as a support, by resting paws on the head, I knew they must be siblings.
I downloaded an app designed for cats on my iPad. It works for the kitten, and Missy the dog! Although Missy likes to watch the kitten best.
Critters and Craft 