Page 6 - August 2016 Rolling Stone

Page 6
August, 2016
Buddy learns Patience, Ha!
By Steven Turner Walker Mortuary
Squirrels have no patience! Well...at least the one I have doesn’t... none, zilch, nada, nope! Quite Frankly, Buddy is looking forward to the dedication of his new feeder, yes, he picks up on things. He’s a pretty bright squirrel. I don’t know how he does it, but he has figured out something is in the air and that it has to do with him and I’m sure he knows his new feeder is involved. Squirrels do not have any concept of time, the only thing that motivates them regarding time is their stomach and the changing seasons, as they have been created with a special in- stinct that tells them what to do.
However, while he anticipates the big shindig for his supreme feeder...he can’t understand what is taking so long. Well, let me tell you why... we just had the parking lot seal coated, so it looks brand new, the awesome Buddy Cam had to be replaced and we’re waiting on the “custom”, one of a kind refreshments to arrive. The Journal Standard is still working on a special in- vitation announcement and we are try- ing to coordinate a date that is feasible for all involved. We have The Chamber of Commerce, the priest giving the dedication prayer, the chain saw artist and several other dignitaries who have been special to Buddy.
Whew, I’m out of breath, because to have a nice dedication takes time and work and there are lots of little details that must be taken care of. I suppose I really should be glad that Buddy likes his feeder so much, he sure has been a happy squirrel. I know he loves that feeder, because he spends so much time on it and he invites every squirrel in the neighborhood to come and feast. Even with more feeding space to hold the nuts, they are disappearing twice as fast.
Lately, I have noticed there are “gath- erings”! People are stopping by the feeder and watching the show and the squirrels darting in and out of all the feeders and having a nutty old time. Buddy loves the attention and shows off with head over heal spins and funny little hand stands, as he happily enjoys his feeder. If you are one of these peo- ple, please tell Buddy to be patient. Thank you.
Thanks for listening. Steve
Live Healthy and Take a Walk
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