I broke my own rule today. I vowed I would never climb, other than jumping over the fence that is….well today I saw a woodpecker. You know, the feathery guys with one big long nose that goes tap-tap-tap on the chimney. Well, I had enough of this Joe Woodpecker and wanted him gone.
Here I am inching my way up the Arbor and the Northern Flicker Woodpecker is sitting on the roof of the greenhouse. Dad got out his bird book and looked him up for me. Thanks dad.
By the time I was up on the Arbor and already to tell that woodpecker where to go….he was gone. It was dang slippery up on those wooden bars but I stayed up there for awhile just to make sure that guy didn’t come back.
Meanwhile Kali was keeping the basket warm so I curled up with her when I got in…….just to keep warm and snuggy. 
Elsewhere in the house, Elfin John was keeping himself amused.
Yumpin’ yimminy I caught another nip sardine. This is one great fishing hole.
Mom was making Potato and Leek soup for supper and dad was wishing for Chinese food. Dad won and the potato and leek soup will be savoured another day.
Mom and dad, happy anniversary from Kali and I. We promise to be good and not barf from overeating for the whole day. You’ve been married for 44 years…holy dude, that’s like forever. hehehe
Today is selfie Sunday so I have a selfie with Elfin John. Do drop by the blog Timmy’s Commentary and view all the other special anipal selfies. 
that woodpecker is no sports-berd… he has to wait till you climbed up to him. butt berds are always unfair, they have wings and we not …sigh… butt hey chinese food sounds good… it’s something what totally fits for a dark december day… thanks for the idea :o) Happy Caturday!
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I got the feeling this dang woody woodpecker was laughing at me…I just wanted to wipe that grin off his face.
(((Shoko)))
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44 years! Congrats! Love your elf friend too! X
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Elfin John seems to be one of those gentler and kinder Elf’s on the Shelf but then again he’s only been with us for a few days.
(((Shoko)))
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That woodpecker is no fun… Happy Anniversary to your pawrents ! Purrs
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Joe or Woody…whatever his name is will meet with a sad accident one day. He is very disruptive with his tap-tap-tap. The folks are really getting on, eh…imagine staying with one peep that long. I think I would have given Kali some serious scars if I have to leave with her that long! She may have killed me after that length of time. hehe
(((Shoko)))
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Happy Anniversary to your mum and dad! My humans celebrated their 44th in October.
Those woodpeckers need to be taught a lesson. They like to taunt and then fly away.
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44years is a heck of a long time. A very happy anniversary to your mum and dad. Can you imagine how you’d feel about your bro after all that time? haha Wodpeckers are the worst kinds of birds I’ve ever met, they seem to be sticking their tongue out at me…the little @^$%#.
(((Shoko)))
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Holey Dude iss rite Shoko an Kali!!! 44 yeerss is wunderfull an amazin!!
Happy Annie-versary to Lady Jean an Mistur Hubby,,,,may you have 44 more!!!
Shoko yur feerless goin out inn thee snow!! Wait you have SNOW??? CAn you send us sum pleeze???
Mee hopes that Woodypecker goess sumwhere else to do hi tappin…
Kali yur so sweet to share thee katbed with yiur Sisfur…..
***paw kissesss*** mee deerest Cuss-innss Siddhartha Henry xxxxx
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The peeps sure are old but they’re funny and I like funny. You know I haven’t seen that woodpecker since I raced up the Arbor and told him off. The weather is very strange for this time of year. Usually we have lots of snow but not this year…just a dusting. I’m sure by Christmas there will be more snow,
Shoko
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Bet that Blue jay was scared of you Cuss-inn Shoko!! An a good fing all so…they are so-o noisy!
Strange weather here all so; just 2 littul snows an green as far as thee eye can see so far thiss month…mee wood like sum snow fur Katmass all so!
***paw kissesss*** Cuss-inn Dharth Henry xxxxxx
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You get blue jays over at your place? Wow….this was a woodpecker…tap-tap-tap. Today it is snowing. Big flakes. Ideal for making a snowkitty.
Shoko
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We wish you woulda got that woodpecker, Shoko. They come to our house and make all sorts of noise.
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I wish I had too! The dang smart alecky bird. I think I saw him make a face at me when I was telling him off.
Shoko
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Wow, Shoko, what a good climber you are! I bet Woody would have been wealy tasty. Maybe next time.
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Surprised the heck out of me…I just don’t climb. Egawds….I don’t want to eat this sucker…I want him to shut up! I hate feathers in my teeth.
Shoko
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Gosh! Mes not seen a woodpecker since mes gotted to Vancouver…the Woodpecker in Midway used to drives mes nuts! And wes must say Happy Anniversary to your folks!!!
Concatulations and Many More!!!
Sending loves
Nellie and Mommy!!!!
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Nellie, me lady!! So good to hear from you. Vancouver is kind of busy mom says for viewing woodpeckers even out where she is living. Your missing nothing…they are so loud. Mom thanks you for your warm wishes,
I wish I could visit with you Nellie my meezer friend but this will have to be our means of communicating.
Biggest of hugs,
Shoko
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Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad! Good job on trying to get that woodpecker Shoko. That elf is keeping busy. Good choice on the Chinese food- yummy 🙂
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I didn’t want to eat him…scare the bejeebers out of him…yes, but I hate feathers in my teeth. Dad sure loved the Chinese food…its a memory now. Elfin John seems to be one of the happy elfs and not a pain…..at least not yet.
Shoko
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Happy Anniversary to your peeps! I love Chinese food. I should have known cos I never get them here. Whoa! You’re a climber. I used to be one too.
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I was so happy with the picture CK. I look like I climb all the time and this was my first time ever climbing the Arbor. I was scared spitless but that’s just between you and me…mums the word!
Shoko
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Mol! Sorry about that woodpecker -Happy anniversary to your humans! 😺
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That woodpecker has been missing the last few days….guess I scared the cwap out of him. I also scared the cwap out of me…this was my first time climbing the Arbor. I just couldn’t let this nattering woodpecker get away with his shenanigans.
Shaky Shoko
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Good fur you! Put that delicious – I mean, annoying bird in his place!😸
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Happy anniversary to your peeps!
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They sure can stick it out, can’t they? Mom thanks you for your warm wishes.
Shoko
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OMC Shoko you sure can shimmy. But it looks soooooo cold. Gurl yous need to stay inside on da blanky wiff Kali. Dat’s fur sure where yous wuld find us. MOL We don’t want no part of dat outside. There was like ice on them twees!!!! MOL Happy annuversary to yous mommy and daddy. Dat’s wunnerful. Have a blest day.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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This is one of the very few times you’ll see me climb. Normally its so dry in the atmosphere that there is no ice or great frosting on the trees. Mom has learned that the pulp mill dispels steam during some nights and this gives the air more moisture…therefore icy trees. Don’t they look pretty?
Shoko
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Purretty? Well…okay. We purrfur our twees look green and da air round them be at least 78 degwees. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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kali & shoko; happee be lated annie fursary two yur mom N dad…..heer ta another 44 ~~~ sorree ther day had ta bee spoiled by de visit oh a bass terd burd ~~~~~
🙂 ♥♥♥
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They would have been way more upset if the woodpecker came inside for a visit. I did a good job of telling him to get lost.
Shoko
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That’s a nice Selfie with the Elvin, Shoko. Happy Anniversary to your mom and dad. Loved the outside pictures. You’re such a good climber! Warm Pawkisses are on the way 🙂 ❤
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