Hello, August Abolins.
On 11/17/20 3:50 PM you wrote:

 CP>> Not to mention squirrels and birds nesting....

 AA> All such creatures are surely cremated in there by now! :)

Interestingly enough, one of my Uncle's posted a question on Facebook yesterday
asking about places in his area that might be preparing Thanksgiving meals for
pick-up.

A friend of his offered a photo of an alternative meat dish instead of ham or
Turkey.  

In typical Redneck fashion, it was of a smoked oppossum with stuffing.  It
struck me as an odd cooincidence as that particular animal is common around
here getting into walls and chimneys.
 
I won't attach the photo or link because it is kind of disgusting to look at.
And personally, the meat is a bit greasy for my taste.
 AA> In the past I have heard some poor wayferring bird had ventured in 
 AA> from the top, and died in there one way or another. I have not 
 AA> heard any rustling or noises since. There is a kind of cap and 
 AA> atleast 1.5 feet of exposed steel pipe at the top - too slippery 
 AA> for squirrels or chipmunks. I have 3 lovely felines that seem to 
 AA> enjoy persecuting any tresspassers and obtaining a tasty warm 
 AA> snack.

You would be surprised at small creatures ingenuity for getting into places
that you don't want them to.

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