December 23, 2017

Day 357

Deep in the Present Forest, in Christmasland, waits a creature that is so sly, so cunning, it is rarely captured on film.

But alas! Today I was able to document its presence! 

As I eyed him, he held my gaze... daring me to try to flush him out.  Knowing he held the ability to cause massive destruction and toppling of any twinkling, upright conifer, I chose to let him remain in hiding.  I warned any present-counters and gift-shakers that they should get close at their own risk, as they may be attacked by protective paws from the depths of the forest....