One day last week, while MLB was home during the day, we decided to practice some of our dance steps in anticipation of last Saturday’s President’s Ball. We usually practice in our game room, which is the only area of the house with enough open space. During the day, we leave our door open so that we can have a view of the backyard through the glass storm door.
So, we were gliding (a euphemism for “stumbling”) about, practicing some swing steps (which we are really not very good with), when we happened to glance out the back door, whereupon we both immediately burst into laughter at what we saw:
This squirrel was standing a couple of feet from the door, peering through the glass at us. He had apparently been walking by when he happened to look in and — well, obviously, he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. In fact, he stood like that for more than a minute (long enough for me to grab my camera and snap a couple of shots), trying to comprehend the sight. I have no idea what was going through his tiny little brain, but his body language speaks volumes.
It’s humbling to know that our dancing is a source of amusement to varmints.
Even more amusing than the picture was the random image of Abbye that came up this time. She was looking straight at the squirrel!
So, you thought that was random, huh? 😉
When I saw this photo, I immediately thought, “Ve vill pump you up, girley mahn.” The Squirlinator.
The Squirlinator. Heh.
By the way, I’m considering converting to the use of “squirl” instead of “squirrel.” Actually, “skwrl” would be even better. Or, for the female of the species, “skwrrrlgrrrl.”
ADRIENNE!
I KNOW what was going through that varmit’s tiny little brain: “hmmm…they’re not all that good!” Oh, wait – that was this varmit’s dream!
Too funny!
Heh. You misspelled “varmint.” Twice. No wonder you never leave comments.
There…that will teach you to have tacky dreams about our dancing! 😉
[Actually, I was amazed that it wasn’t spelled “varmit” when I first wrote the post.]
I personally think he was thinking “left, right, turn…hmmm, if I get these right the wife will give me a lot of credit!”
Be sure to get it on video when this skwrl brings his skwrrrlgrrrl to the dance demo to teach her some new steps!
Like Rach & Phyllis, I’m pretty sure he’s working on his moves. I’m amazed that you got the shot! That’s hilarious. 🙂