How we wished for instant replay! John and I were walking under trees near home when there was a commotion above us. I felt something graze my head, and John said something brushed his leg. CAT was walking with us, and she jumped back. A squirrel hit the road right at John’s feet, instantly scrambling to run in the woods. I wondered if a branch had broken with the squirrel on it, but there was nothing on the road to support that. Both of us are glad the squirrel didn’t land squarely on us and scratch us trying to escape. Speaking from experience, I say this was better than being hit on the head by bird poop.
Mehrling Muse 
I am so glad the squirrel did not land on you either. But the rest of the story was really a pleasant laugh. Fortunately, it was not a tree branch!
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We think twice before walking when the wind is heavy. We’ve seen big limbs on the road right where we walk. The squirrel hit was amusing.
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I always imagined that squirrels were large creatures until I saw a small one in Germany. So cute and I am glad they didn’t do too much damage! Drop Squirrels reminds me of the mythical drop bears here!
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You don’t have squirrels??? They are lots of fun to watch except when they are stealing bird seed from the feeder.
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No squirrels at all, Anne. Nada. But we do have small native possums and sugar gliders – they are possums with winged armpits so they kind of fly through the trees. They are very small and cute and you can see one here: https://www.google.com/search?q=sugar+glider+image&client=firefox-b-d&sxsrf=ALiCzsYCvuSEp_v9KoFZDulFaGxjCNsHvw:1653204003310&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&vet=1&fir=IjJVcLWwsv9xDM%252C2eEl19PZYONODM%252C_%253BgtfblbkuuVFYPM%252CtinOm8DqtqoP8M%252C_%253BnNersANaCc088M%252CtinOm8DqtqoP8M%252C_%253Bm5I1kT8peAzoJM%252C-GQb3f7cUYFN5M%252C_%253B3Fbyjl7pGu1r3M%252CUZKx2I3ojLLgEM%252C_%253BiJ3aCY8fCYHVCM%252CDAZfITb-5dSBDM%252C_%253B_dVwC9jj4yq3FM%252Cg7SyOCuK2m7BaM%252C_%253B0mLWGrHEmUMt_M%252CaBei2bPHsH3IdM%252C_%253BHv9GLseVasj0jM%252CKBDnWtfkQPFZXM%252C_%253B4jSpAZZEaCC0UM%252CtinOm8DqtqoP8M%252C_%253BxtFiUvcVPz5tqM%252Cq46S0kWEW2AmuM%252C_%253BzBKG-rPx22cjfM%252CuzmpXlWDj47JaM%252C_%253BmPJvNP5RliOetM%252C6lc9Ql_E8ch4GM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kRuiYYB6May9QqkpDWgvsSBo_rYhg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjw7-7qyPL3AhXtTGwGHUqvATMQ9QF6BAgSEAE#imgrc=Hv9GLseVasj0jM
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Oh my gosh! That is so weird. And, I agree about the bird poop! 🙂
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Beautiful share short story for squirrel. Squirrel is very soft. I caught it’s. Beautiful picture John and cat sitting on the wall. I like.
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Thank you for that link. Sugar gliders are so cute! Do you see them often?
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I looked up flying squirrel, which we have in the States. The photos look similar, but the flying squirrel is a mammal, whereas the sugar glider is a marsupial. I have never seen a flying squirrel. I should ask people in this area if they’ve ever seen one.
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Sugar glider is flying. Squirrel can’t fly. So watch the sugar glider on the tree.
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Anything is better than bird poop on your head!
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Now that I think about it I don’t know of anyone who has had a squirrel drop down on them– and considering how many squirrels there are, that seems odd. Glad you’re okay, but an odd thing to happen.
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It’s amazing that we were at that spot just as the squirrel fell. I’m sure it won’t happen again.
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I love squirrels as they are so cute. Having said that,I wouldn’t want one falling on me. This is a funny story.
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All is well. We are unscathed.
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Yikes! That could have been ugly!
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The squirrel wanted to get away as quickly as possible, and we wanted the same thing. Luckily, it worked out well.
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Rocky??? Do you have and moose in your area? LOL.
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We have elk, not moose. They vaMOOSEd long ago.
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🤣🤣
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Always makes one wonder if squirrels are born with a death wish.
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Maybe squirrels have more lives than cats.
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Some squirrels just want to go home with you and be your pet, even if you’re with a domestic animal – that was some fancy footwork!
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What an amazing story. I am so glad you didn’t land on you. What a close miss!
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I’ll bet the squirrel was more scared than we were.
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Anne, what a happenstance! I am convinced that squirrels have several lives! Happy Memorial Day weekend!
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I hope your weekend will be good, too. We’re hoping for good weather for a neighborhood cookout. oxox
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Anne, thank you for such a fascinating comment. A neighborhood cookout! How great that is. What are you in charge of? Nurturing relationships in neighborhoods is so important, I believe. We hope for better weather since it has rained most of yesterday and will continue on and off today. Happy Memorial Day Weekend! oxox
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John and I used to invite the neighbors, and the gathering was on our screened porch. After COVID began, people didn’t want to be that close. I think Shawn suggested we meet in the street. That was very successful. She brought out a table, and so did we. Jeff brought his grill and did the cooking. Everyone brought their own drinks, utensils, meat and a dish to share. Once we ended up with two plates of Brownies. NO ONE complained. I’ve started the potato salad (New York deli style) and will make a lemon cake. We’ll take apple chicken sausage to grill and Pepper jack hotdogs to share. Someone usually brings baked beans, and watermelon is often on the table. Everyone will enjoy visiting together. People at the end of the street said we could gather in their garage if it rains. oxox
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Love that photo… especially knowing what we know now.
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