TBW Daily Diary

My morning coffee was interrupted by a groundhog determined to burrow his way under our deck. He had been successful once before, leaving behind a huge pile of dirt in the garden that once had been under the porch. Bob and I gave chase a couple of times, but he returned. We have blocked all entrances as far as we know, but he has his own ideas. Bob went out this afternoon and brought a spray ($17) that is supposed to keep him at bay for at least a month . . . Bob Murray's house in the 800 block of Green has been sold . . . Bob Deibler and I generally enjoy a quiet dinner on our front porch each evening, but at least three times in the last ten days we have been harassed by a young twenty-something babe who comes by with friends and spews derogatory comments about our relationship. We would like to report the incident to the authorities--but who does one contact? As yet there has been no vandalism, just harsh but non-threatening words. I have tried to keep my camera handy, thinking a picture might be helpful, but it is never there when I need it. Maybe she has a sixth sense about that . . . Well. tonight is National Night Out when we are supposed to drive the criminal element out of our neighborhoods. And what are we doing? Would you believe we are going to a Christmas party? !!! Happy New Year everybody . . .