That evening, as we went to bed, we left our windows open. The cool front was predicted to continue and I enjoy the night air. At 3 AM in the morning, I was suddenly awakened by a sharp "snap" noise. I listened for a little bit and heard some further rustling in the front yard. I woke up my husband and in a loud whisper said, "I think something is outside eating the corn!" I quickly got out of bed and peeked through the window. I saw a dark shape by the corn stalk about the size of a small dog. I thought, "What is that!". So, I quiety, as not to disturb our visitor, told my husband, "I'm going downstairs to take a look."
I tried to get a better view of the creature through the downstairs windows, but I wasn't having any luck. The saying, "it's darkest before dawn", rang true for me right then. I was left with no option but to turn on the light to satisfy my curiosity. Long story, short, I turned the light on and whatever it was ran away. Pure disappointment.
I headed back up to bed and told my (already back to sleep) husband, we'd have to take the corn off the stalks in the morning. I stayed awake for a while listening for the intruder to come back and enjoy some of his new found food stock to no avail. He either never came back, or I fell back asleep.
Joy in an unexpected visitor and a little excitement!
Happy Labor Day, one and all!
HDP
