So it starts with the systematic failure of my sprinkler zones. First Zone 7 goes offline. I called the yard guys on Saturday to let them know I think the solenoid might have gone bad. Then Zone 4 goes out. Now this one immediately gets my attention because it is supposed to water the brand new monster tree. Another call goes out.
Danny shows up and starts the hunt for what is causing the failure. Bad ground? Nope. Solenoid? Nope. Wire loose in the control box? Nope. Each time he goes in or out of the garage he notices a messed up spot in the grass right where the all of the control wires leave the house from the timer box. Then it dawns on him: A ground squirrel (Whistle Pig) has eaten through the wires that control the entire yard! And I know why.
3 weeks ago we had to replace the pool cover. Due to a bad measurement the one we received was too big. The meant that the pool was uncovered for almost 2 weeks while we waited for the replacement cover and install. During this time the pool claimed the lives of no less that 60 Whistle Pigs. How may you wonder? Drowning.
They come to the edge and then fall in, poor eyesight I would guess. The sides are straight up and down composed of smooth tile. No way out.
So in retaliation for what they consider an attack on their very existence an assassin was sent to sabotage the sprinkler system!
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We are attempting to repair the damage and get the yard going again. If they want war, they found it! Don't blame me for NOT wearing your glasses when you leave your nest!
3 comments:
Bastards!
why do you call them whistle pigs? i have never heard them whistle. Maybe they are moles as they are blind in the daylight. yiu must have some smart ones to know to go straight to the power source and cut it off.
Bob, they whistle. In the morning you can hear them squealing (whistling) as they hang out in the grass.
They are ground squirrels and I agree that they do seem to have vision issues.
Since their numbers are very large I feel that we may see the work done by only one of the HUNDREDS sent to attempt sabotage of the yard. This 1 in 200 ratio of success does not bode well for their IQ.
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