hanging basket with tons of cherry tomatoes and had to bring it
inside because they were snacking on them.

(moved it and I have no idea why the sound stopped)

wish my dog Larry could live among cats. no way

I have often heard that when squirrels go after tomatoes, they are really looking for a source of moisture. Sometimes putting out a dish of water will keep them away from the tomatoes.

I will have to resort to wire cages. boo

It's plenty hot and bright by then.

I'm struck by how different older people look who've spend a lot of time in the sun with no sun block vs. more troglodytes types. By then it's too late, of course.