"Out here a chipmunk sounded like an elephant."

This phrase brought back a memory. I lived in a wooded area, just outside of town. Not many lights. One night when walking back home, I heard this great commotion in the bush. Bash, Rustle, Beat, Bang, My imagination ran wild. I picked up a big stick for self-defence. Cougars are occasionally been spotted near town.

I stayed outside my door with one hand on the knob ready to rush in, but also curious. Finally from out the tree line came a juvenile skunk. He was probably recently weaned and looking for food.

Amazing how much noise a pound-and-a-half critter can make.