On Wed, 02 Jul 2003 09:05:01 -0600, John DeBoo
wrote:

Our female MinPin has once again decided that our tomato plants are
in *HER* yard for *HER* dining pleasure. Nice green tomatos that
are lightening up are slowly picked by her, and enjoyed. I come in
from watering the garden last night and there she is in the living
room with a nice plump one under one paw and a look that said
"What?". Sure glad I have lots of plants so we can enjoy some too.
Anyone else have critters that enjoy us having a garden in *THEIR*
domain?

I have that beat (unfortunately)... My first Black Russian tomatoes
were finally ripe. Seven beautiful dark brown tomatoes that I'd
waited months to try were lovingly placed in a basket on my diningroom
table. I proceeded to go ahead and make dinner. Next time I walked
by the table, I noticed THREE of my brand new home grown beloved
tomatoes were *gone*! No trace! Naturally, I suspected that they'd
become projectiles for two of my sons. I stomped into the livingroom
to find out who'd been throwing my beautiful tomatoes and where they
were.... and then noticed my little cat jumping on the table, putting
her head in the basket and grabbing one in her teeth! She then jumped
down and ran off.. I followed, (yes, just screaming) and found her
behind a chair, having a great time eating my tomato! There wasn't a
thing left of the others, either! I have since tried her on cherry
tomatoes and Better Boys, but she likes my Black Russians. Figures.

I now put the tomatoes away in the cabinet.