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Anybody ever run across this issue

Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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I've had some strange things happen but this is a first. See photo.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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some animals apparently have higher standards than others too
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Did the car feel a little "Squirrelly"? Sorry someone had to ask.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Last year I had a red Robin making a nest day after day just where your squirrel is - right on top of the tire.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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I'm surprised he stayed still long enough for you to take the picture! Not a very squirrely squirrel.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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Funny thing is that I looked at this post and the picture before there were any replies and I couldn't figure out what was wrong with the wheel or tire. I hadn't notice the squirrel sitting there until just now.


Doug
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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These little critters will eat your insulation to make nests. Maybe you should encourage him to visit the caravan next door instead. One of these
ate the s--t out of my buddies 325ci hood insulation.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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I know this is completely random, but I took this picture last summer at the Grand Canyon.



For any of you who know anything about Photoshop, this would have been an awesome picture if I had taken several different exposures and combined them as an HDR image.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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i remember that pic Rev, great capture
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Well, to answer your question of the title.. YES.. I have run across many of those!!! However, mine was always UNDER my tire!!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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The amazing thing was that I walked right up to him and he didn't move until I slapped the fender. Guess he just wasn't impressed with any other cars in the lot.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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Well At least he knows what to choose (good taste).LOL
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Or he figured that wherever he finds an XK8, he know there's a nut nearby who owns it.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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Or he figured that wherever he finds an XK8, he know there's a nut nearby who owns it.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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That's what I was going to say chaz. They love to collect nuts, probably looking for the one that holds the steering wheel. ha
 
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