I felt like I was being watched. Way way up in the trees in the corner of our lot, something caught my eye:
Zooming in we see the culprit:
The dilemma:
Twice before, our electricity has gone out because the raccoons nest near the power lines for warmth. Somehow they chew through the wires without electrocuting themselves. The electric company very nicely rewired the connection to our house, but have given us a stern warning: Three times you're out!. Next time we pay for the repair.
Suggestions? Not reall thrilled about cutting down the trees.



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