Gosh, I'm torn between wanting to help the beautiful Duckboots not wanting to slander Rick after he said nice things about my contribution at last nights song circle. However, I know how much concern Duckboots has for her garden and years of playing bars in Northern Ontario has given Rick a pretty tough skin.

Dear Duckboots,

While it is true that Rick was at song circle last night he started to look a little hungry, made a few bad puns about slugs and beer and then suddenly remembered he had a rehersal to go to. I suggest you inspect the backyard for evidence of someone crawling on their hands and knees. Empty snail shells may be another clue.

I have noticed in gardening places some that you can buy some spray stuff to keep roaming pets from your plants it might work for you until Rick seeks professional help or until your neighbour catches the groundhog.