On Sun, 02 Aug 2015 08:20:20 -0400, Boron Elgar
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>On Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:43:01 -0600, Janet B >
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>When you say tree rats, do you mean squirrels or chipmunks? We have
>been have a lot of trouble with an exploding chipmunk population here.
>I've no sympathy for them, as they as so destructive.
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>Boron

there was another raid last night. It is young raccoons getting into
the tomatoes. They are indiscriminate. Last night was large green
tomatoes half eaten. Everything is fenced and caged. I wish they
would go after the cucumbers -- it's amazing what four plants can put
out.. Sorry to hear that you are the neighborhood diner. I have to
go out this morning and cut my rose buds so that I get to see them in
bloom. The deer are fond of the buds.
Janet US