BBC - Squirrel's accident 'ends magic'

**dirtydog** · 07-11-2009, 04:35 PM

Squirrel's accident 'ends magic'

Residents of a Surrey town have set up a shrine and an online tribute page after a "celebrity" albino squirrel was run over.

The squirrel had lived in St Martin's churchyard off Dorking High Street for five years and was a favourite with local children and wildlife lovers.

More than 220 people have joined a Facebook page in the animal's memory since its demise last week.

A makeshift shrine has sprung up and residents hope to put up a plaque.
Lou Gardey was among the first on the scene of the accident.

"He was quite a character and was like our local celebrity," she said.

We all gave him nuts and food and now it is as if a little light has gone out

Lou Gardey, squirrel lover

Ms Gardey called the squirrel Snowy, but it was also known as Percy and Albi.
She arranged for Snowy to be buried in the churchyard.

"I thought he should have a place there with some dignity," she said.

"The children adored him and there were always squeals of delight when they spotted him.

"It was like a little fantasy land to walk through the churchyard and see this gorgeous creature.

"We all gave him nuts and food and now it is as if a little light has gone out.

"It is very sad and has taken some magic away from our lives, which we all need."

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Surrey | Squirrel's accident 'ends magic'

**Marmite the Dog** · 07-11-2009, 04:40 PM

I wonder who got to BBQ it?

**dirtydog** · 07-11-2009, 04:46 PM

Honey and Cider Squirrel

2 young squirrel, dressed & halved
1/2 cup honey
2 cups apple cider
2 bay leaves, crushed
1 TBL cornstarch
2 TBL water
Pat squirrel halves dry. Place on rack in broiler pan. Coat with half the honey. Broil 6 inches from heat source for 8 minutes. Turn. Coat with remianing honey. Broil for 8 minutes longer. Place in roasting pan. Pour cider over squirrel. Add bay leaves. Roast [at] 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Remove to serving platter; keep warm. Strain pan drippings into saucepan. Dissolve cornstarch in water; stir into pan drippings. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Serve with squirrel. May serve with crisp shoestring potatoes and green salad. Yeild: 4 Servings.

Lot s more squirrel recipes here

http://www.bowhunting.net/susieq/squirrel.html

**DrAndy** · 07-11-2009, 05:12 PM

they taste a bit like rabbit

**Mr Earl** · 07-11-2009, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by DrAndy

they taste a bit like rat

Corrected

**mrsquirrel** · 07-11-2009, 06:01 PM

If I was a sad TD member who likes to think he is part monkey I would talk about how wrong it is that the squirrel died etc.

I don't believe I'm part squirrel or rodent, and dont really give a shit, looks quite cool though the albino squirrel, would have made a nice hat.

**dirtydog** · 07-11-2009, 06:03 PM

^You could always go and dig it up Mrs Q.

**Don Juan** · 07-11-2009, 06:20 PM

Spray another one with white paint.

For the kids, like.

**Looper** · 07-11-2009, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Lou Gardey, squirrel lover

Sick fuck. A merciful release for the squirrel.

**dirtydog** · 07-11-2009, 07:38 PM

Looper it's in England not Australia, it's very rare for English people to have sex with animals, when they say love they mean in a purely platonic way, not like you and flossie the sheep

**Boon Mee** · 07-11-2009, 07:41 PM

I hate the things. When I lived in the states, had hordes of them on the property digging holes in my yard to bury their nuts, stripping bark off the sugar Maple trees. Horrible fucking tree-rats is all they are...

**DrAndy** · 07-11-2009, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Originally Posted by DrAndy

they taste a bit like rat

Corrected

rat tastes something like rabbit

rabbit tastes like something like squirrel

squirrel tastes something like rat

something gets lost in the process, but they are all good

**Stinky** · 07-11-2009, 08:32 PM

Ate a b-b-q rat in Isaan once, tasted alright to me, but then anything b-b-qed tastes decent.

**StrontiumDog** · 07-11-2009, 08:33 PM

Been dining at hiso establishments again, Doc?

**Missismiggins** · 07-11-2009, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Squirrel's accident 'ends magic'

Residents of a Surrey town have set up a shrine and an online tribute page after a "celebrity" albino squirrel was run over.

The squirrel had lived in St Martin's churchyard off Dorking High Street for five years and was a favourite with local children and wildlife lovers.

More than 220 people have joined a Facebook page in the animal's memory since its demise last week.

A makeshift shrine has sprung up and residents hope to put up a plaque.
Lou Gardey was among the first on the scene of the accident.

"He was quite a character and was like our local celebrity," she said.

We all gave him nuts and food and now it is as if a little light has gone out

Lou Gardey, squirrel lover

Ms Gardey called the squirrel Snowy, but it was also known as Percy and Albi.
She arranged for Snowy to be buried in the churchyard.

"I thought he should have a place there with some dignity," she said.

"The children adored him and there were always squeals of delight when they spotted him.

"It was like a little fantasy land to walk through the churchyard and see this gorgeous creature.

"We all gave him nuts and food and now it is as if a little light has gone out.

"It is very sad and has taken some magic away from our lives, which we all need."

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Surrey | Squirrel's accident 'ends magic'

Was it claiming social security? job seekers allowance, or housing benefit? It can probably offset the cost of the shrine against it's tax returns. and had it passed it's " Welcome to england" Test, for foreigners applying to stay in the CUNTry

**StrontiumDog** · 07-11-2009, 09:15 PM

Poor little fella

**dirtydog** · 07-11-2009, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

I hate the things. When I lived in the states, had hordes of them on the property digging holes in my yard to bury their nuts, stripping bark off the sugar Maple trees. Horrible fucking tree-rats is all they are

Australians or squirrels?

**jizzybloke** · 07-11-2009, 10:51 PM

Get science to bring it back to life and then run David Blaine over instead

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