First we extended thick cable
between the trees, then we drilled
holes in big round lids,
and slid them on one end of the
cable and postitioned them in
towards the middle of the cable line.

Then we hung up the bird
seed feeders, placing them
between the lids.
Well this proved fruitless,
as the squirrels with their
uncanniness,
would tip the lids and
jump onto the feeders.

We hung a long feeder right in front
of the big window, from
the roof ledge.
No way could they jump
on it, right? WRONG!
They got up on the roof and
climbed down the long hanger
and bungy cord to get their treat.

Being perplexed we asked around
for suggestions, and then checked
out bird books, pet stores, and magazines for ideas.

One such place had the perfect solution.
They sold a cayenne pepper mix,
that could be put right in with
the bird seed and would
not harm the birds or the squirrels,
it would just keep the squirrels away.

We bought it, followed instructions,
and were delighted with the results.
Until one morning when we got up,
and saw every bird feeder ripped
from the cable and the ten foot
high pole, bird feeder house.

The bears were the culprits, because
we were able to find some bear tracks.
Some bird feeders were dragged
up into the mountain.
And some were found down in the
dense woods below us.
All were destroyed.