The Bud-Chip battle expanded this morning, Chip popped up, squeaked and then took off for the apple tree with Bud in hot pursuit.

Chip disappeared way up in the top of the tree, I suspect he may have a nesting hole up there. Bud growled, barked and circled until I practically dragged him into the house.

He reminds me sometimes of Rose and her imaginary squirrel, except Chip is very real, we see him every morning. Chip is a rascal, he seems to be having some fun with Bud. Bud never gets discouraged, he loves the chase.