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I Tricked Otis!
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Posted By: Rupert, 04-09-2012, 06:36 AM

......and will probably live to regret it. He saw me with the K5 and Bigma, and took a posing position, at which point I pulled out the little Toy Camera X10 and snapped a quick one.
I did notice later in the evening that one of Mrs Rupert's favorite plants had suddenly lost all its foliage.......

I think the little X10 did a good job on Otis, but he says it is a "pathetic rendering" of his handsome and sleek little body.....

Regards!

BTW- I have heard from some that 'Squirrels can't really talk".......maybe you just don't have your Squirrels on the right diet? Flamingos are not pink unless they get the right diet.....and Squirrels only talk if they get plenty of fresh roasted peanuts, some pan fried pecans dipped in real honey, and a can of whole cashews once a week....then they can talk up a storm! (This message brought to you by Otis)

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The effect of this was felt all the way up here in Pennsylvania - this guy even stopped munching on his peanut to take notice of Otis's dismay.......

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I can see he was shocked to see Otis being shot by a Toy Camera, and this is exactly what Otis feared...that his reputation would be damaged and degraded by such a small camera....and on top of that, shot at the 6MP setting!
Otis demanded that I issue your Squirrel an apology, and promise it won't happen again.

Thanks to your Squirrel, from Otis!

Reminder to Roving Mods: Please do not reprimand posters for posting photos in my threads. I love photos, posted in my threads or anywhere else...it happens to be why I am here...and most likely a few others too? Photos add interest, keep the subject alive and let everyone join in the fun. Maybe not everyone sees it this way, but I do...and so does Otis! He never worries about anyone "stealing his thunder" ....he knows that is impossible!
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You sir are one crazy Texan A fine shot of Otis regardless of camera - get it printed at 24x36 for him

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QuoteOriginally posted by First Poster Quote
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I think "Otis" needs professional help.
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Dave....don't blame me, I just do what Otis tells me, except for trashing my little Toy X10! If it wasn't for Otis I would never get in any trouble and be as quiet as a Church Mouse.

Jim.....Nah, he just needs a Professional Advertising Agency to get his message out to the world.......he asks if you might be interested? If so, be very careful of any contracts he might want you to sign....I found out the hard way....and too late.

Otis wanted to add that Truffles can be substituted for Cashews, but Squirrels will only speak in French if you do so.
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Don't mess with Otis, he may get word to the "Devil Squirrel" and you and the Mrs. know what that means.

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Is there a squirrel union? This one heard the deal Otis has and now demands the same.
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Patrick...Squirrels communicate worldwide and work together to eventually conquer the world......one nut at a time. Otis says as he looks out across the vast globe, he has never seen as many nuts as there are today!
Regards! & From Otis to your Squirrel buddy too!
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I like the shot! By the way, I saw this picture (below) and wondered if you ever had this experience...
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Well, some squirrels are shocked at this whole conversation.



and they will not stick around to hear anymore about Otis and the horrible little camera


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Must be a Pentaxian Newbie that thinks he needs a zoom?

Susan......You've often heard me (and Otis) say, that all Squirrels are handsome.......and so was yours...but I had to remove my glasses to say it!

Best Regards! & Thanks!

BTW-This morning I put out a bunch of high priced shelled pecans I stole from Mrs Rupert's stash for her pie making. You should see the Squirrels, they are everywhere up and down the fence, and some are even talking in Swahili......must be delicious! Otis give them a "Highly Recommended" ....in fourteen languages!
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Not the pecan pie shells Rupert!!!!!!! Say it ain't so.
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What a super thread! Thanks Otis!!
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