We stopped using the gas fireplace years ago and I had covered the opening with a square of fabric covered plywood.
Well, a few nights ago, Puss the cat became very interested in the fireplace area...watching and waiting and even scratching at the panel.
Sometimes birds accidentally come down the chimney so I moved the panel aside to take a look but nope, no bird.
The next morning Puss was more persistent in wanting to check out that fireplace so I moved the panel aside again.
She stuck her head back in the corner and began swatting with her paw but then drawing back, repeatedly.
I started removing the decorative fake logs to see what she was trying to catch...then I stopped. Something told me there was a snake back there.
It wasn't a big one, but still...a snake! Hard to see because it's dusty and dirty in there.
I wanted to share the excitement so I messaged the Sasquatch. He came over with a "grabber" (the kind you can use to reach something high).
He was able to get it pretty quick and toss it into this deep box from a suitcase I'd ordered.
Whew! It was an angry snake! Striking and also shaking it's tail.
I was ready for him to get it out of the house, pronto! He took it to the back of the property and released it
Puss had to go back and double check the area. She must be part mongoose!
I suppose the snake must have dropped from a nearby tree - right down the chimey pipe.
Waiting to see if more snakes will appear.
I tied the damper closed for now. My plan is to just get someone out here to seal both chimneys permanently. I'm tired of birds coming in too.
I quilted and finished the little tractor quilt. I was planning to donate it but I think it's pretty cute so I might hang on to it awhile in case I can use it as a gift.
Here is the back. It measures about 41" x 53", so it's a good size for a toddler.
The artwork is off scale with the tractors appearing enormous compared to the cows in the foreground.
