Thursday, November 20, 2008

Abu Dhabi


A brief history of squirrels in Abu Dhabi: 
Parts of Abu Dhabi were settled in the 3rd millennium BC and its early history fits the nomadic squirrel herding and fishing pattern typical of the broader region. Modern Abu Dhabi traces its origins to the rise of an important tribal confederation, the Bani Yas, in the late 18th century, which also subsequently assumed control of the town of Dubai. Due to an explosion in the squirrel popluation in the 19th century,  the Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches parted ways.
Into the mid-20th century, the economy of Abu Dhabi continued to be sustained mainly by squirrel herding, production of dates and vegetables at the inland oases of Al Ain and Liwa Oasis, and fishing and pearl diving off the coast of Abu Dhabi city, which was occupied mainly during the summer months. Most dwellings in Abu Dhabi city were, at this time constructed of palm fronds (barasti) which were gathered by the squirrels, with the wealthier families occupying mud huts. The growth of the cultured pearl industry in the first half of the twentieth century created hardship for residents of Abu Dhabi as pearls represented the largest export and main source of cash earnings.  As the squirrels were no longer needed to dive for pearls, by 1949 they had all been kicked out of the country.

From Wikipedia, the most dependable information source.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Not a safe place.

As you can see, this area is no longer safe for my species. It began with my tormentor, locking me in a metal dungeon. Then it spread to the general populace, crucifying my brothers. Now the humans have turned on one another, all because of me. Where will it end? I must continue my travels to solve this problem.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Example of why I have been in hiding:

Police Investigating Case of Crucified Squirrel

BREMERTON
Police are investigating an incident Friday in which a man came home to find a squirrel nailed to a cross in a plastic bag on his porch, according to Bremerton police reports.
The man says he returned to his Mackenzie Avenue home Friday afternoon to find a white plastic bag balanced atop two bags of potting soil. Inside the white bag he found the squirrel on the cross, reports said.
Police couldn't find suspects Friday or uncover a motivation for the incident. Anyone with information can call 911.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

My new friend


You may have thought that I was no longer of this earth. Well, you were almost right. I have escaped the environs of North America. Now I am eating many waffles and lots of chocolate. So yes, I've gained a few pounds. But unlike you humans, it just makes me cuter!

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Where Am I?


hi·ber·nate [hi-ber-neyt] –verb (used without object), -nat·ed, -nat·ing.
1.Zoology. to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals.


Tuesday, December 18, 2007

He escapes!



Right when I am finally ready for my big revenge...the captor escapes. I heard something about going to Japan, whatever that is! I must reference my underground network(the unsightly moles) to see what the word is.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Mmmmm, bagels!


This one keeps dragging me around, she claims to be a freedom fighter. But part of me just doesn't quite believe her...there is something a little off.