I'm glad you maintained power. Amazing how those little bodies can do so much damage to the grid. I wish I could enjoy the flowers with you, but I'm delighting in the many trees that are beginning to show off their leaves.
I was thinking half way down your article if it was a squirrel (Ha Ha), We had one knock out power this fall. I had 4 gray squirrels, now have three. Jealous of your flowers though. We just had 2 ft snow. But 30's all week, so hope winter is over.
We probably have at least 60, so I won't miss one. Ideal habitat - pine trees, woods, water sources nearby, etc. I see the deer have nibbled down the early daylily growth. Would not take 30's as a sign winter is over - that would be the depths of winter here! The last time I saw 2 feet of snow, I was six and visiting grandparents!