How Did He Do That?

Saturday afternoon, as I sat at the computer after the football game, there was a scratching at the office windows to my left. I turned to see what was making the noise and here was a squirrel, with a rather large walnut in its mouth, stretched against the window. The camera was right here but I couldn't get it turned on fast enough to get the photo of him looking in the window. Instead, I got the photo of him running away.

Sunday, I was cleaning and went to put a stack of recyclables in the can. I tried to shut the lid but it wouldn't shut properly. One end was clearly out of skew. I opened the top to look at the hinge and saw this. 

How the heck did he get it in this spot when I always keep the lid closed? I removed the nut and put it on the deck railing. It was there all through Monday but was gone today when I came home. Sneaky bugger.

Beverage:  Earl Gray tea

Deb