I am a native of a climate that is not only extreme when it comes to weather conditions, but it can be brutal for those who spend 99.9 % of their life in the outdoors. Hot, humid Summers and bitter cold Winters are just the half of it. Autumns that can range from hot and wet to cold and dry, Springs that can leave us with snow on the ground or make you want to find the closest swimming hole, are examples of what can be expected from the seasons in my part of the country.

Weather around these parts is contrary and unreliable to say the least.That is why I know that not all trees are created equal.You see, I live in the trees and I know that some trees have great advantages over other trees when it comes to the housing market.

It would be great if i could settle in to one tree and stay for all time but that is not the case. I have to go with the flow and that means picking a tree that will accommodate me during the particular weather conditions I am experiencing. There are times when I must move from one tree to another in the same day and then move again the next day. It is a pain in my tail quills when the temperature and the humidity go roller coaster riding. Drastic change is much too rapid for my liking.

Ah, but I am an animal and God created my spirit to handle the elements with wise consideration.

The Eastern Redcedar Juniper has got to be one of the best shelters for many critters in the Animal Kingdom. These trees will get real big and need a lot of space to spread their limbs and rise high toward the sky. They are very hardy and can be found throughout the USA. Animals can harbor up under or inside the branches and survive cold winters and snowy conditions. They also provide food for many of my forest friends. It is shameful to ever cut down such a wonderful tree.

There is a push for the Humans to remember that the wildlife is a necessary element of the social universe. I wanted to tell you to plant vegetation that will not only attract critters but, it will also help them thrive, survive and reproduce.

This plug is going to get me some mouth watering, Cranberry Nut Bread, I just know it!

A program called Back Yard Habitats is a good place to start if you are feeling me now.

You can have your very own certifiable back yard habitat for wildlife and be a proud contributor to a wonderful cause....

'Cause I LOVE FOOD... 

Last night I moved to a temporary shelter because there was talk of a Winter Storm coming this way. The birds were chirping about the possibilities of ICE. That makes for difficult climbing so I decided it would be wise to hunker down.

I know a place that is perfect for such conditions. It is close to the ground, water and food and the joint is quite spacious and cozy. I took a picture just before retiring this morning. Some of the HUMANS on HubPages have become interested in where I live and what I do to survive the elements. So here is my favorite place to stay when the weather gets ugly.

Another great thing about this location is that it provides room for me and my lady friends to take advantage of the privacy included. We like our intimate times to be just that.

There is this guy snooping around the country trying to get a look at what we like to do in the privacy of our own love dens.....

I TELL YOU SOME PEOPLE...

Thank God that he has moved on to another location, what a pest! Here is a link if you are interested in what he has found out about our best kept secret.

Big Oaks and Cottonwoods are my favorite pick for summer fun. I love the Oaks because they are majestic and I love the Cottonwoods because they can mark water from a good long distance.

I would not suggest you put a Cottonwood close to the house though. In fact, I would leave the Cottonwood plantings to Miss Mother Nature.

She knows that they will thrive near water and not to put them close to HUMANS. They will mess up sidewalks and swimming pools and all the house screens with the cotton they blow. They will shed all over the place and they drop small branches at the least change in weather.

There is a place for all living creatures and Cottonwoods belong near the water, in the woods and fields.

As For The Oaks

I love them all.

The Oak Trees are sturdy and easy for me to climb. I can lay around all day and nobody notices my sleeping body, nestled in the branches high above the forest floor. They provide a great source of food throughout the Summer and in to the Winter months as well.

It is not uncommon for me to consume large paws full of acorns picked fresh from the branches while they are still young and tender.

Come fall the acorns fall to the ground. There they provide food on the go as they are strewn across the forest floor waiting to find their way into a crevice where they can sprout and grow. I ate them often while on the run you see.

Fruits And Berries In Trees

Not adequate for housing but marvelous for food sources. There are many varieties of trees that produce a bountiful supply of food for all of God's children. I like most fruits but make sure to keep a distance when the fruits start to ripen and during the flowering season of Spring. The BEES.

Oh My Land, those bees and all that buzzing. You can hardly get a good days sleep when they are out and about. Thank you God for making those critters navigate by the light of day.

Catch that link and study up on what the light does for their ability to find their way. It is actually very cool but it does not make me like the light any better. 

There you see now, not all trees are equal but there is a place for each and all. I have my favorites as I said and I told you why. There is something I would like to note.

I HATE those trees that are planted in small earth squares surrounded by pavement. You know the ones I am speaking of?

Maybe it is all because of an old girlfriend. She brought disgrace to some of us with her nightly antics. It wasn't long, before she too, found the effects of humiliation, when some wise-guy, Human managed to shoot this video and plaster it all over the Internet for.... The ENTIRE WORLD TO VIEW.

Honestly I had to kick her to the curb (pun intended), because I am on the timid side, not liking to draw too much attention to my exact location. She was a striking beauty, that girl had a snout on her, to match no other. How it hurt to cut the tie.....I did not eat for 2 minutes because of her. I almost lost weight too.... A really close call

Ah Love,

win some and lose some. I always say, ....

It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all!

• I Love Donuts and unfortunately they do not grow on trees but, This Hub will tell you how to make them and you could then ship me some.
• Then there was the one about easy Apple Dumplings....no I am not leading in to a good joke. I am talking food here and this is very serious business. Click on this link if you feel like making some of these for me, poorQpine. It says they are easy to make.
• Coconut Cream Pie for me poorQpine and I will call it a day. Make this pie and send the whole thing please. I am always hungry and I will share the crumbs with the mice to do my part for the ANIMAL KINGDOM.