The Runaway Squirrel

     One would think going to fill up your truck with gasoline would be a simple boring task without any possible risk of harm. It was a Sunday afternoon and I decided to run to the gas station and fill up so I would not have to do it the next morning on my way to school. My dad was bored so he decided to go with me. I always go to the station in front of the Wal-Mart in Alabaster. Even though there are a few stations closer to my house this one always has the lowest price on gasoline.

     I filled up my tank with no issues and was about to jump in my truck to leave. Suddenly, a man appeared and told me there was a baby squirrel sitting on the bumper of my truck. As a looked around, I noticed two rather large people in pajamas that had a panicked look on their face. The large man approached me and asked for my help. As it turns out, his baby squirrel had escaped from his car. By this time, the squirrel had jumped down from my bumper and was running around the gas station. My dad thought the polite thing to do would be to help these people catch their pet.
     


     After pursuing this squirrel and watching my dad and the pajama wearing crew try to throw a blanket over this animal I was frustrated. I needed to get home and do my homework. Without thinking I snatched up the squirrel with my bare hands. This was not the smartest thing I have ever done. When I tried to return the pet to the rightful owners, it decided to sink it's sharp teeth into my finger. Now I feel quite certain this squirrel did not have it's shots. I was a little concerned about getting a disease, but fortunately the bite did not break the skin. 
     When I got home I was quite irritated about the events that had just occurred. But, if you think I was upset you should have seen my mom when I told her the whole story. She wanted to know who in their right mind has a pet baby squirrel and takes it for a joyride. And, then she wanted to know why people go out in public wearing pajamas. I reminded her where we live and that this was just another normal day in south Shelby county.
      
     

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2017 at 4:06 PM

    This is crazy! I live pretty close to this gas station, I didn't realize you lived close to alabaster. Normally when we go to the big Walmart in alabaster there is always someone in the parking lot selling dogs. Alabaster is never a boring place that's for sure!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 25, 2017 at 7:37 PM

      Wow! I didn't know you lived in that area. My advice is to keep your eyes out for large people in pajamas with pet squirrels. And, if you see them do not touch the squirrel.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 29, 2017 at 3:07 PM

    Hilarious story! Now, just remember to use "its" properly!

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