Squirrels #4 - Enter Me
I've not had the same issues with squirrels over the years - I tend to think they are quite cute, and although annoyances when I want to feed birds, not a horrible thing. We used to have one outside an apartment in Eugene that we called Napoleon becuase he'd stand up on his hind legs, cross one paw over his chest and, well, frankly look like Napoleon Bonaparte. He also had a tendency to stand in the middle of the parking lot and attempt to control the cars. I wonder how long he actually survived...
Then there was the squirrel on the UO campus that Christie taught to expect food, and who was very angry that I didn't provide it -- but I try to forget that incident as it almost ended in rabies shots. Terrorist extremist squirrel trained by a FRIEND of all things!
The squirrels in Longview, WA were cheeky critters. Maybe they were spoiled, having a suspension bridge built just for them, but they would stop in the middle of the road and try to stare you down as you drove, daring you to hit them. I thought they were insane, but still cute.
I am, however, losing patience with the acorns planted in my garden now sprouting oak trees under the tomatoes. But for the most part - squirrels and I have a live and let live philosophy. My oregano is still in one piece - after a whole season of growing! (Just a LITTLE gloat there, sweetheart!)