Bobert, I think you done run that groundhog off. Leastwise, that is the only explanation I have for the bold feller that I thought was a new neighborhood cat exploring my front porch this morning - leastwise, until I saw it's ugly mug. I figured he was good and lost, and most likely new to these parts.

(no kidding - I've never had one stroll up a 5 foot rise of steps and hang out on the front veranda before. Bold little b*stard.)