Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

normhead · 09-08-2016, 12:05 PM - **1 Like**

Rupert is so all powerful he cons me into posting even when he's on my ignore list.
I hate that.
The guy can't be stopped.

He makes me feel guilty if I don't post any pictures... it's worse than going to church, or not going to church. it's one of those situations where whatever you do, you're wrong.

**aslyfox** · 09-08-2016, 02:27 PM - **3 Likes**

I took my new K 3 and my newer (arrived today) Pentax 16 - 85 mm out to the Topeka Zoological Garden here in Topeka KS

I was on a quest to locate Rocket J. Squirrel and his friend Bullwinkle.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_the_Flying_Squirrel

despite questioning some usual suspects (pictured below) I had no luck

has anyone else?

**blumoon722** · 09-08-2016, 03:19 PM

Rupert · 09-08-2016, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by normhead

it's one of those situations where whatever you do, you're wrong.

Norm...you can't go wrong with shots like those! ......and I heard it directly from Otis!

smf · 09-09-2016, 06:40 AM

Rumor has it that Rocky and Bullwinkle were last seen in the company of Boris and Natasha.

**aslyfox** · 09-09-2016, 07:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by smf

Rumor has it that Rocky and Bullwinkle were last seen in the company of Boris and Natasha.

Thanks

well that is a start, I'm now looking for a short squat guy who was not in the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit movies and a femme fatale, both dressed in black, as well as a flying squirrel and a moose

here is your reward (?) (an uncropped picture)

**blumoon722** · 09-09-2016, 12:56 PM - **3 Likes**

I made this for the squirrels in my backyard. We named it The Love Shack,

Attached Images

Rupert · 09-09-2016, 06:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by blumoon722

I made this for the squirrels in my backyard. We named it The Love Shack,

That is the neatest shot I've seen in a long time!

Otis has his own Love Shack...but won't allow photos of it. Knowing what goes on there, I don't really want any photos....

Searching for any leftover remnants of peanut butter on the Cheater Branches this morning.....

Regards!

normhead · 09-11-2016, 05:33 PM - **1 Like**

A few more from today, because of Otis' influence, I feel guilty if I see a squirrel and don't take a picture.

Rupert · 09-12-2016, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by normhead

A few more from today, because of Otis' influence, I feel guilty if I see a squirrel and don't take a picture.

I know you can't see me Norm......maybe I will appear ghostly and pale but still readable?

Otis loves that first one (so handsome!) and adores the little Chippy...and as always appreciates your most excellent squirrel tributes!

Me too....not that I matter that much, but Otis does!

Regards!

normhead · 09-13-2016, 07:39 AM

I always see what you have to say in this thread Rupert. I'm just limiting myself to your best work.

SciFiGuy · 09-13-2016, 03:49 PM

Around here we call young squirrels "stupids", because . . . well they're stupid. I took this pic in Nov of 2013 and was no more than 2-3 feet from him.

Rupert · 09-13-2016, 05:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

I always see what you have to say in this thread Rupert. I'm just limiting myself to your best work.

That's pretty strange Norm....I don't really have much "best work"...if any.....some stuff I do like but it hardly compares to what many others post.....you are one of the best shooters here, even if you are cranky and grouchy.

Otis says highly talented people are always a little difficult...having to put up with lesser talents like me....anyhow, that's what he says.

Originally posted by SciFiGuy

Around here we call young squirrels "stupids", because . . . well they're stupid. I took this pic in Nov of 2013 and was no more than 2-3 feet from him.

That is a neat shot!

You know, you are pretty much right. The young ones here take all the risk and never fear much of anything. They do learn quick though.....after hawks thin out their buddies!

Shot these early this morning....well, it was early for me anyhow....about 9:30 am

Just cruising down the fence line when he found a nice roasted peanut....his lucky day!

"This is delicious! Life is good!"

"What the.....Look at that damn cat about to pounce on me and my peanut!"

The cat vamoosed in a hurry once he saw that this squirrel was Ninja trained by Otis! Smart cat!

Regards!

Squirrel shots always appreciated in this thread....post them any time...any camera..or just browse and look around, you are all welcome here!

robtcorl · 09-14-2016, 09:36 AM

Squirrels in the news:
Hundreds of baby squirrels that fell from trees during Virginia storm are rescued, rehabilitated

Rupert · 09-14-2016, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Squirrels in the news:

That is bad news, but good so many are helping save them. I asked Otis if he could help out and send a division of his Army Squirrels to help out. He said he was doing even better.....taking a vacation....uh, business trip.... to the Caribbean and raising cash from tourists on the white sandy beaches where he can solicit contributions from bikini clad lovelies. That Otis, a real humanitarian type squirrel!

Regards & thanks for that link!

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09-08-2016, 12:05 PM - 1 Like	#781
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Rupert is so all powerful he cons me into posting even when he's on my ignore list. I hate that. The guy can't be stopped. He makes me feel guilty if I don't post any pictures... it's worse than going to church, or not going to church. it's one of those situations where whatever you do, you're wrong.

09-08-2016, 07:30 PM	#784
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead it's one of those situations where whatever you do, you're wrong. Norm...you can't go wrong with shots like those! ......and I heard it directly from Otis!

09-09-2016, 06:40 AM	#785
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Rumor has it that Rocky and Bullwinkle were last seen in the company of Boris and Natasha.

09-09-2016, 12:56 PM - 3 Likes	#787
blumoon722 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 424	I made this for the squirrels in my backyard. We named it The Love Shack, Attached Images

09-09-2016, 06:03 PM - 1 Like	#788
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by blumoon722 I made this for the squirrels in my backyard. We named it The Love Shack, That is the neatest shot I've seen in a long time! Otis has his own Love Shack...but won't allow photos of it. Knowing what goes on there, I don't really want any photos.... Searching for any leftover remnants of peanut butter on the Cheater Branches this morning..... Regards!

09-11-2016, 05:33 PM - 1 Like	#789
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	A few more from today, because of Otis' influence, I feel guilty if I see a squirrel and don't take a picture.

09-12-2016, 06:53 PM	#790
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead A few more from today, because of Otis' influence, I feel guilty if I see a squirrel and don't take a picture. I know you can't see me Norm......maybe I will appear ghostly and pale but still readable? Otis loves that first one (so handsome!) and adores the little Chippy...and as always appreciates your most excellent squirrel tributes! Me too....not that I matter that much, but Otis does! Regards!

09-13-2016, 07:39 AM	#791
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I always see what you have to say in this thread Rupert. I'm just limiting myself to your best work.

09-13-2016, 05:45 PM - 1 Like	#793
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead I always see what you have to say in this thread Rupert. I'm just limiting myself to your best work. That's pretty strange Norm....I don't really have much "best work"...if any.....some stuff I do like but it hardly compares to what many others post.....you are one of the best shooters here, even if you are cranky and grouchy. Otis says highly talented people are always a little difficult...having to put up with lesser talents like me....anyhow, that's what he says. Originally posted by SciFiGuy Around here we call young squirrels "stupids", because . . . well they're stupid. I took this pic in Nov of 2013 and was no more than 2-3 feet from him. That is a neat shot! You know, you are pretty much right. The young ones here take all the risk and never fear much of anything. They do learn quick though.....after hawks thin out their buddies! Shot these early this morning....well, it was early for me anyhow....about 9:30 am Just cruising down the fence line when he found a nice roasted peanut....his lucky day! "This is delicious! Life is good!" "What the.....Look at that damn cat about to pounce on me and my peanut!" The cat vamoosed in a hurry once he saw that this squirrel was Ninja trained by Otis! Smart cat! Regards! Squirrel shots always appreciated in this thread....post them any time...any camera..or just browse and look around, you are all welcome here!

09-14-2016, 09:36 AM	#794
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Squirrels in the news: Hundreds of baby squirrels that fell from trees during Virginia storm are rescued, rehabilitated

09-14-2016, 01:10 PM	#795
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by robtcorl Squirrels in the news: That is bad news, but good so many are helping save them. I asked Otis if he could help out and send a division of his Army Squirrels to help out. He said he was doing even better.....taking a vacation....uh, business trip.... to the Caribbean and raising cash from tourists on the white sandy beaches where he can solicit contributions from bikini clad lovelies. That Otis, a real humanitarian type squirrel! Regards & thanks for that link!