On Wed, 21 Jan 2004 00:02:48 -0500, "Bob Chilcoat"
wrote:

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I take him outside and release him. He runs off, very dirty, I presume
hungry, but otherwise none the worse for wear, considering he shared the
fireplace with a good blaze the night before. Probably has quite a tale
(tail?) to tell his buddies.

Today I noticed a squirrel hanging around the bird feeder with a large bare
spot on his back. Singed fur? I hope so. As soon as the ice is off the
roof, I'm putting a hardware cloth cap over the chimney flue.

Some folks in Minnesota had a family of raccoons living under their
porch, called the extension division at the U to inquire about a
remedy. The fella at the U said to just put a place of lutefisk
under the porch and the smell would drive the 'coons away.

The nice fella from the U called the next day to check on their
progress.

"Well, ya, da coons are gone but now ve have a family of Norwegians
living under da porch!"