Day 3.158: Bigger than bees

Moving home is on our minds now as we await a final decision about the length of our remaining stay in the area. We are not the only ones considering a new home. Obviously should we move out we will be hoping that someone wants to move in here but not all potential new occupants are welcome.

A few days ago I reported that Exile #2 had exclaimed "Chipmunks are bigger than freakin' bees!" and yes - she really did say "freakin'" - apostrophe and all. This little corner of our garage was the unlikely cause of this outburst. Last year, some carpenter bees moved in caused a slight nuisance, stung E5N1, resisted my attempts to remove them (unlike the solitary one who demonstrated her woodworking skills on the deck) and finally took two visits from the exterminators to leave for good. Now we suspect that some chipmunks are considering it as their new home. Hopefully the spray deterrent I applied today will be enough to cause them to go elsewhere. If not I may have to bring some more deadly weapons to bear.