Honestly, Sean Allen from Florida is astute and was the first to realize that Nutsy's background involved more than meets the eye. He posted a photo and asked if it was Nutsy.
Turns out it was not, but little did Sean know that he was way too close to the truth. That photo was a relative of Nutsy and taken at the same time Nutsy was being trained by the government. In different circumstances, when Nutsy was still with the agency, Sean, stumbling on that confidential information, might have paid for his loose lip with his life. Times are different now that Nutsy is out of the service.
These are the facts: My assistant Nutsy was, in fact, a graduate of the elite school for squirrel commandos. Many of you, who are not as worldly as some of the rest of us, might not know about said school. It is run by NATO and Nutsy was one of America's finest. He completed the advanced commando course three years ago in the U.K. He served two years in the program. Can you say CIA?
Nutsy will get his squirrel dander up that I am sharing the following video with you. This was the actual film of Nutsy completing his training with the goal being to have the ability to, in a stealth manner, breach the security of any home or building. This shows only a small part of the hand to hand and survival training regimen that these commandos went through. Anyone who watches this video, and then still wonders if Nutsy can take care of himself on the job, needs to see a shrink and change the meds that have been prescribed.
My employee has been taking so much guff here at Active Rain that I decided to set the record straight once and for all. Let me put it simply: Take a back seat Spider Man -- you are a figment of someone's imagination. Nutsy is the real meal deal. He is a quarter pounder with cheese!
Steven L. Smith
Bellingham WA Home Inspections
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Has Nutsy met Bubba? He's another "assistant" of sorts... but I think Nutsy is in a class of his own.
Steve, his Shoreline Washington cousins are not to be outdone by Nutsy----they say he is a fraud and the training video even more of a fraud. Here is his cousin Nuttball displaying "real" skill.
Steven, gotta love this little guy! And I'm sure he's passed the state licensing test!
Patricia,
Probably more qualified than some of his biggest detractors.Not fair to criticize him because he has four legs and a bushy tail.
Steve,
What I would like to see is Nutsy's ability to cross a busy street with vehicles zipping back and forth. A true comando squirrel should be able to do that.
Sean Allen
HHHmmm, good point.
Sean Allen
I have a few questions for Nutsy.....
1. Due to liability reasons ...... Do you provide your customers copies of your various vacinations ,,,,IE: Rabies, Kennel Couch, Etc.
2. Have you applied for your own License for performing Home Inspections?
3. Are you required to have some form of a 'pet license" much like dogs and cats? I know you are not a pet, but being a four legged tree rat, I thought you might still be required to have one.
4. Is Mr. Steve paying you "Hazardous Duty" pay for checing all the high voltage lines coming into the home?
5. Have you ever come across an "unfriendly" snake while doing your inspections that had the look of "Lunch" when he was looking at you?
6. In our neck of the world, most of our electrical lines are under ground. Does Mr. Steve require you to dig down and burrow along these lines to check them for problems?
Just a few ponderances I have had about you and your job requirements.
Sean Allen
Mr. Nutsy,
I now understand where you got your name. All along I thought it had to do with your favorite food, but after reading this post by Mr. Steve, it appears that the true meaning of your name has come to light. It is common knowledge that the folks who apply for and receive the designation for "commando" or "Special Forces" typically are not playing with a full deck or are referred to as a bit nuts. With that said, I have much respect for these individuals.
Sean Allen
Steve, I think you need to "IMMEDIATELY" release Nutsy back to the wild as you may be contributing to MBD----Metabolic Bone Disease----not to mention that these critters can carry fleas that tranmit the Plague.
Mr Steve---I would like to repeat myself----Sean and I are NOT the ones that "talk" to squirrels. I suggest psycological testing for you both.
I have no problem admitting that I failed passed my psychological testing. We are just concerned about Nutsy's prequalifications and possible liabilities. We would hate to see "Dances with squirrel" loose his own license by employing Nutsy.
Mr. Steve,
Did you give Nutsy my questions?
Sean Allen
Dear Mr. Sean, The boss pointed me in the direction of your questions. I will answer them here. 1. Due to liability reasons ...... Do you provide your customers copies of your various vacinations ,,,,IE: Rabies, Kennel Couch, Etc. No, I do not. Do you provide that kind of paperwork when people apply for a loan? If so, then I might consider doing so too. 2. Have you applied for your own License for performing Home Inspections? No, I am much too happy being an assistant. 3. Are you required to have some form of a 'pet license" much like dogs and cats? I know you are not a pet, but being a four legged tree rat, I thought you might still be required to have one. I am so far superior to cats and dogs, agility, brains and training, that none of that is required. 4. Is Mr. Steve paying you "Hazardous Duty" pay for checing all the high voltage lines coming into the home? That kind of work is not hazardous for me. My walking a high voltage line is about as challenging for me as your licking an ice cream cone is to your tongue. 5. Have you ever come across an "unfriendly" snake while doing your inspections that had the look of "Lunch" when he was looking at you? No large snakes here. This is not Florida. 6. In our neck of the world, most of our electrical lines are under ground. Does Mr. Steve require you to dig down and burrow along these lines to check them for problems? No, like a home inspector I only inspect visible parts of the home. Your friend Nutsy
Certifried home inspector assistant
I can't believe I am conversing with a squirrel---but what the hey. Nutsy, in the spirit of the political climate when are you going to come "clean" and admit that the only reason you have been able to "make it" in the human world is because you own large amounts of stock in the company that manufacturers "Lindane"----which keeps you lice free. Glad to see you once again have hair on your tail since your last treatment----no snorting the stuff next time. OK? No more government tailouts next time.
Dear Mr Charles,
I really appreciate your understanding, your support, your kindness and your encouragement as I embark on this new career after my time in the military. By the way, are you still looking for an online deal on Preparation H?
Your friend Nutsy
Certifried home inspector assistant
Nutsy,
My invetsigative team said this is how they have found you the past few nights..
What you to say for yourself??????
Sean Allen
Mr Sean,
I think that your snoopers are a bit out of line. I am not running for vice-president of anything.
Your friend Nutsy
I don't know Steve, I think he kind of looks Presidential with that "Straw" pole.
Barbara ...... shhhhh, I'm trying to break him.
Sean Allen
I think we are sort of forgetting something here. We are foregtting about Steve. I think my friend needs a Squirrel Intervention----he just told me that Nutsy ACTUALLY talks to him!
I'm still trying to figure out which one is Nutsy.
Sean Allen
Not neccesary Steve, they can catch rabies from other squirrels or animals and be infected. Any wild animal (mammal) can get rabies from another animal without being bitten. Mr. nutsy could easily be flurting with another squirrel, get a tad too "close" and be infected by rabies.
Sean Allen
I am Nutsy.
Got this from a vet site. The question was whether or not a squirrel could give a person rabies. We are both kind of right, but Nutsy is safe.
That's a great question, because rabies is a really important disease to understand and prevent. The animals most commonly diagnosed with rabies in the eastern US are bats and raccoons. Dogs and cats are very susceptible, but they can be protected with vaccinations and so are only a problem when people don't have then vaccinated. Rabies is usually spread when a rabid animal bites another animal. All mammals can get rabies, but for squirrels and other small mammals, only a few cases have been seen. This is believed to be because small animals are more likely to die from the trauma of a bite of a rabid animal than to survive and later develop rabies. No transmission of rabies to a human from a squirrel has ever been reported. But all wildlife can carry other diseases that can spread to humans or pets. So, it is good to treat them as though they have the potential to transmit disease and avoid direct contact.