Monday, January 23, 2012

103-yr-old Lady and Bold Fox

103 candles would've set off the smoke alarm


After a nice visit and potluck supper at Scott's grandmother's with his immediate family, we swung back to Wadena to take Emil to the group home for his week's work. While passing the Co-op service station on the busiest corner in town, Scott spotted a red fox between the gas pumps and the front doors; it was stood looking through the glass at the people inside. Because of the darkness and distance I was unable to get a decent photo, but we did drive closer and watch it eat something it found in the parking lot next to the building before our approach finally scared it off.

It's not that unusual to see wild animals in town; we hear reports of deer and coyotes, and Emil and I were once close up to a moose (man they've got long legs!). But this little guy's moxie was a bit unnerving, mostly because rabid animals are brave this way, thus possibly dangerous.





3 comments:

  1. Wow 103, she looks wonderful. Yikes a fox, I'd be running the other way.

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  2. you certainly have a broad range of contacts and interest. I never know what to expect when I hit your link. I love the cake photo---such gentility.

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  3. Lorna, that's a good word to describe Scott's grandmother. She is a very gracious lady, always good-natured, never complains, sharp, enjoys conversation ... and small and slim as she is, has a healthy appetite that consistently amazes us all. Maybe these are a few of the secrets of longevity.

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