Saturday Sparks Link Party 568

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 568! 

 Starting off today's party with some lovely blooms and a little back story to go with them!

Darling hubby (DH) has been finding a LOT of chewed off branches on the ground beneath one of our best trees. Like, a real LOT! Like, half of the trees branches gone in one night, LOT! The tree bandit is undoubtedly our resident porcupine and his new found hobby has officially worn out his welcome.

It was time for Plan A.

An apple filled, 'Have a Heart' trap was set out for several nights with the thought of moving him elsewhere. Much to our dismay, he eluded capture and seemed to vanish into thin air.

Fast forward to this week. As he does most nights, DH was sitting on the front porch, admiring the sunset and patiently waiting for our nightly deer visits when a dark object caught his eye. The prickly vandal came into view, wallowing its way up my beloved and fully blooming 'Black Locust' tree.

It was time for Plan B.

DH jumped into action with the help of his man lift and a long metal pole. Once in the bucket, he rose to the top of the tree, all the while banging the pole just above the little hellion and telling him in no uncertain terms to move along. The quilled hooligan worked his way back down the tree and onto the field. DH followed his lead, running behind him, all the while tapping at the ground and scolding him with words of his displeasure until finally, he disappeared into the woods.

And now, we wait.

It was a breezy day today and DH noticed a few chewed branches on the ground beneath my Black Locust. We aren't sure if they were hung up from a previous day and todays winds knocked them down or if they are newly gnawed boughs.

Time will tell if we need a Plan C.

"Lose yourself in a book, find yourself outside."

~ David Covell

Now, let's get this party started!
First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 567.

A Simple & Cozy Corner for Spring at On Rockwood Lane

Round Dining Tables for 6: What Sets Them Apart? at The Dedicated House

A Tea Room, A Botanical Garden and An Emergency at Dinner at Eight

Crochet Plastic Bag Holder - A Crochet Pattern Review at Cre8tion Crochet

Easy Saucepan Salted Pecan Squares at Scratch Made Food For Hungry People

 Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.

If you were featured, please grab the featured button (above) to add to your blog.

Now, onto the party!

Link up your latest creative posts such as:

Crafts
DIY
Gardening
Home Decor
Photography

Recipes
Repurposing
Sewing/Quilting

Links are open through Thursday morning.

Features will be posted at next weeks party at Pieced Pastimes and may also be featured at Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and/or Twitter.

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- Link to a specific post, not your homepage.

- No advertising, Etsy shops or giveaways.

- Pin feature photos to Pinterest from the original source and not from this blog.

- Visit other links and leave a kind comment.

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