Thursday, September 11, 2008

Yesterday was 'lawn maintenance' day and my buddy Chicken Little wanted to help. Even though she couldn't reach the clutch or the steering wheel, she was helpful. (just being nice)

During the mowing activities we came across an unusual sight. (no pictures, because it's kinda gross) Earlier in the week, I was upstairs in the owner's suite, (my room) and I heard a loud crack and the power went off for a few micro-seconds. (I know, I counted) I went downstairs and outside to check and my neighbor was outside. He asked if I saw what happened. I didn't. He said he was standing outside and saw a bright flash on the power lines that run through my back yard. I didn't think much about it, until I was mowing. Lying under the power lines, was one very dead squirrel. The look on his face was priceless! If I could read squirrel lips, it's last words were: "OH SHIT" Of course I can't read squirrel lips, but you get the point. Most of it's hair was burned off. Hence, no photo. Very Strange! (that was Chicken Little's comment)

My second photo was taken of my garage project helper, again, Chicken Little. Being a safety engineer, I insisted that she wear safety glasses while working with power tools. She did, but I was appalled to see her on the top step of the ladder. A major safety no-no. Sad to say I had to write her up and dock her pay. (chicken feed) Some people just don't get safety.