Jeanine was shocked to notice that all the plants recently installed on the south side of our house had disappeared. A careful review of the surveillance video (starting at time code 9:06:00) revealed the culprit. If you watch the upper middle of the screen between the two river stone streams you will observe a very fat groundhog systematically eating every plant. He then checks out the patio and grill for additional snacks. This occurred yesterday in broad daylight while I was away playing soccer. The criminal is known to us as well as the location of his hideout. It remains to be decided what we will do about this. We plan to replant with something, not at the top of a groundhog’s favorite food list. Should there be a repeat offense, however, incarceration and relocation may be necessary.