The Possum

Life is tough. Take friends where you can get them.

I wouldn't have imagined this scenario would work out so well. These are a couple of Stubby's babies, so maybe it's because they are the coolest most laid back raccoons in the world, or maybe they always get along with possums. In any case the newest visitor to our yard seems to be welcome. Sweet huh?

The Raccoons Dining Friend

(sorry it's a crappy pic, can't get the door open without him/her running off)

Raccoons can has cheezburger too

Saw this on http://icanhascheezburger.com/ and loved it! Had to share:

Raccoon Disco Art

We will not stand for this!!! ... oh wait, maybe we will.

My three new regulars came a little early tonight and were very eager for me to fill the food pots - they gave me a standing ovation!

First of the New Year!

On New Years Eve, these two (who have been coming every night - I think perhaps two of Stubby's clan) were the first visitors of 2010.

An odd surprise!

A few days before Christmas, we came home and peeked outside. To our surprise, the possum was eating out of one of the pots - and three raccoons were eating out of the other! No one seemed to mind the other, there was plenty for everyone. I couldn't get pictures because everytime I open the door the possum runs off. It's happened once more since then, so maybe someday I will capture it to share.

October

October was a rough month for me, two major losses in my life, so the raccoon fell to the wayside. But we have still been having visitors almost every night and they are quite the little piggies! Perhaps fattening up for winter? The other night my favorite family of all time came to visit and here are a few shots of them (Stubby's family):

Who are you???

It's getting to the point now where the babies are all grown up and starting to come on their own, or in smaller groups. It's hard for me to tell who is who anymore. I can tell when they know me, but I don't know exactly who they are. I still love 'em all just the same.

A different visitor

Sorry for the crappy image, but I couldn't open the door, it would made him R-U-N-N-O-F-T.

Mish Mash

Last night I looked out and we had a BUNCH of raccoons out there. Hard for me to be sure who they all were. It looked like some of Stubby's kids, some of the Giggles Gang and the first mom from the summer - a weird combo! But they all seemed to get along. Mostly.

The Giggles Gang

They were nice enough to pose for a family portrait for me. Mom is on the far right.

Sweetie's Family minus Snapper

It's time to face a sad reality. I haven't seen Snapper for months. Odds are he did not run off to join the circus, or strike out on his own to form a rock band with the other rebels. But maybe it's just like Jessica Simpsons dog and a coyote "kidnapped" him. Should I put out some flyers?

Regardless, Sweetie and the remaining two kits came by last night for some party nosh and crackers.

The Debut of the new "Magic Pot"

This is Giggles Mom's kids on the first night of the brand new "magic pot".

Giggles Mom and the Kids Pt. II

When we have a bunch of coons standing on their hind leds peering in the back door odds are it's Stubby and crew. It happened tonight and it was not! Giggle's Mom and the gang were doing old "Hey Lady...You forgot to put our food out! Please feed me before I faint here on the spot" routine. So I did.

And it's been awhile since I've posted a video, so this occassion seemed right for one. It's a little dark at the beginning, but still so cute!






I'm pretty sure this is Bob Jr.