Tuesday 22 March 2011

Amazing tale of squirrel's determination

Eye-witness report sent to us by South London bard, Nigel of Bermondsey, complete with diagram:


"Last November I witnessed an extraordinary feat of squirrel strength and determination.  My landlord placed 3 large crates of walnuts in the yard of the studio building I rent a space in. Over the space of a week a single squirrel relentlessly shuttled all the walnuts out of the crates and out of the yard into the outside world. It did not appear to stop for rest: I work long hours and this squirrel seemed to have had an excellent work ethic. Over the course of the week the squirrel went from being timid and surprised at its windfall to being fearless and territorial. It would not back away from people as it continued its mission. And then, once the walnuts were gone, so was the squirrel. I like to think that its find has gone down in legend amongst the local rodents and the tale of the kings ransom of walnuts is told around campfires for years to come."

 
Thanks Nigel. This squirrel's persistence and grit deserves to be commemorated - perhaps with a small plaque made of walnut shells?

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