The Lodger

Meet our new lodger. Actually, he's been staying with us for awhile now, despite us having asked him nicely many many times to leave (plus a few not so nice times involving shoes and large sticks) yet here he is again, lying about in our chimney which he now thinks he owns. He also seems to believe the top roof-deck is his, which has posed many a problem when we have unknowingly opened the door only to walk straight into him throwing one of his hissing and growling fits.

In fact, if he weren't so damn cute he'd have been launched off the roof long ago! Currently however we have managed to jam something into the chimney to hopefully encourage him to pack up and relocate...but he's one stubborn raccoon and we would not be surprised if we found him lounging about in our bed one day. Annoying little critter!! :)

Makes You Think....

Here is another movie tip. This is one that will leave you wondering why you ever ate that last McDonald's burger. In fact, since we have been living here in North America it has become more and more apparent to us that something is just not quite right. This movie, along with the Michael Moore movies (if you've never seen one of his flicks then make sure you do....starting with 'Bowling for Columbine') shows just how greedy our planet has become, and the revolting lengths we will go to for a quick fix. Such as torturing animals and amputating workers for a measly 99 cent burger. Completely ridiculous.

Anyway, as budding environmentalists (we are working our way up to 'actual' environmentalists) we are trying to change our lifestyle every chance we get, including watching our eating habits and the products we buy everyday. So we urge all of you, even though it might seem tedious, to watch these movies, read up on this info and if you can to do the same. Because when you really get down to it, all any of us has, regardless of wealth or status, is this teeny, tiny planet protecting us from an endless, oxygenless void ....and currently we are completely screwing it up. Which hardly seems fair...especially if you stop to think about the future generations that are going to be left with this mess!!