Solution and Cuteness

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The spinning wheel needs to be protected from Mara´s sharp little teeth. See the pictures of the damage she inflicted on it here. Last night as I went to bed I remembered there is stored an extra cover for a small grill. Rules changed this summer and the Smokey Joe I had used in the past could no longer be used to grill so a new BBQ was purchased. The grill came with a cover and either I missed that information or it was not mentioned. In addition to the grill an inexpensive cover was also purchased and never returned. That cover was located and pulled over the wheel. It is too long, but that is a good thing. The extra length helps make the wheel inaccessible to Mara. Problem solved.

See Mara on the chair behind the wheel. She had to check things out.

Another use for this coverup has been found

The cuteness also involves M&M. When they first moved here they spent all night together in one of the few beds spread around. However, in the last few months they seem to need more separation during the evening. But when the sun is out they spread themselves out in front of the big window to take in as much vitamin D as possible. The other thing they are doing is touching each other. Below are three pictures taken on three different days to prove my point.

Mike using Mara as a foot stool

Mike touching Mara´s back legs

Touching front legs

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