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Posted 10/10/2011 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
Well maybe this is a little off-topic, but it is too funny not to tell you guys about...

My husband and youngest daughter and I took a much needed family afternoon adventure hike.  My husband and I work hard, our daughter works hard in school, we have had a few stressful events happen lately, so a hike in the hills on a beautiful fall afternoon sounded like just the ticket to a relaxing fun-filled round-out to the weekend!

Everything started out peaceful enough, the birds were flying to and fro, the warm breezes brought us fresh autumn smells of the season, and oh yeah, the tarantulas were frolicking about shocked shocked shocked

WTH?!?

Yes apparently this is tarantula season in our area...I have heard of this, but not actually experienced it first hand.  Now I am not phobic about spiders, but neither am I a fan!  The big ones are okay, and I actually stopped to snap a few pictures of one. (I will not post in case someone has a trigger for these guys) 

But then we started to see mid-sized ones...more like wolf-spiders...which I imagine are wicked fast, and able to launch themselves at will onto unsupecting hikers...aaagggghhh!

You have never seen a more jumpy scaredy-cat ever.  I was high-stepping it all the way up and down the trail.  It was not a relaxing time to say the least devil

Just goes to show that even if we make attempts at R&R...life happens!  Can anybody say 'Day-Spa' for our next escape?

Hope this gave you a laugh...go ahead, I am...now in the safety of my den!

S.C.

Posted 10/10/2011 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
Ewwww,

I live in northern MI and we don't have big spiders like that. I am glad. We do get the wolf spiders but rarely see them. I am glad that you can laugh at yourself SC. I would of high stepped it at the first one. lol...

Have a great day, no creepy crawlers...

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/10/2011 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
SC,

I think you should be a mountain lion instead of a cat.  LMBO.  Come to MN as we have lots of snakes in the grass here so hiking is an adventure.

I am guessing you may have seen this video but if not here it is:

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=8377943

Thanks for the smiles.

Kitt

 

Posted 10/10/2011 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, I had not seen that article...amazing!  I guess I should count my blessings that we didn't come home to big carnivores in our front yard shocked

Funny thing was, there was a sign posting mountain lion warnings at the trail head.  We told our daughter to stay between us, and we didn't let her lag behind...but after seeing the tarantulas, I forgot all about the cats!

If the spiders and the  mountain lions got organized and used a distraction/attack manuever, they could rule the world! devil

Snakes, I have no problem with if they're not poisonous, but bats make me come undone...hate 'em, and we live really close to the hills.  Our cat caught one once, and I had to call animal control...awful creatures!

Hugs to you both, and have an awesome day turn

S.C.

Posted 10/10/2011 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SC

Sounds like an eventful hike you had a good you can have a laugh about I am not a big fan of spiders and we only get small ones here in the UK. I love to walk/hike in the hills especially in the highlands of Scotland the only thing you have to watch out for though are the haggis they are vicious and can give you a nasty bite on the ankle.

Thanks for making me smile.

Your Friend

Hibee
Posted 10/10/2011 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hibee,

What is a haggis? I know I probably sound dumb, but don't know what one is.

Thanks,

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/10/2011 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Haa haa, B!!!

Bite the haggis before it can bite you, eh?

Haggis is, and I quote:

'The minced heart, liver, ect. of a sheep, minced with suet and oatmeal, seasoned and boiled in the stomach of the animal.'

YUM!

Actually, in all fairness, I have never had it...it could be delicious.

It is a traditional Scottish dish (at one time we were really hungry Lol!)

Hibee was making a traditional (and hilarious) Scottish joke!;p

I am at least 40% Scottish myself, come by it from both sides of my family, so I hail from that which I poke fun of;)

S.C.

 

Posted 10/10/2011 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Lol when described it does not sound to appetizing but if you get the chance give it a go it is very tasty and even better if washed down by a malt whiskey. A small list of all things Scottish of topic i know:-

Haggis neeps and tatties - Traditional scottish cuisine
Kilts- Yes men in Scotland were dresses lol.
Irn Bru - Scotland's other national drink
Whiskey - Scottish nectar
Bagpipes - We love the sound of them.
The Loch Ness Monster - Known as Nessie to us Scots.
Rabbie Burns - Famous Scottish poet


Hibee
Posted 10/10/2011 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
Bonny list, but don't forget the Caber Toss...

Let the 'boys' from around the rest of the world play with a ball...it takes a MAN to toss a 19.5 ft, 175lb tree trunk into the air!

My hubby is also of partial Scottish heritage, and I suggested he try this sport...his response 'What are you trying to kill me?'

That which does not kill us makes us stronger...;p
Posted 10/10/2011 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
SC

Aye how could I forget the tossing of the Caber a true Scottish sport. And how could I forget the Scottish Midge which has ruined a many Scots summer holidays.

Hibee
Posted 10/10/2011 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
I'll be happy to send over some tarantulas...they'll take care of your midge problem devil devil
Posted 10/11/2011 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
OMG! I would have froze with panic at the sight of all those spiders. I never had a problem with them until I was bitten by a Brown Recluse, it made me very sick. Well, ever since then I have this phobia about ANY spider. I don't care if it looks the size of a pencil tip, I will FREAK out! LOL Now snakes on the other hand, I have owned 2 ball pythons. I don't mind snakes at all, unless of course, they are poisonous, then i'm out! But your post did make me laugh. Thanks for sharing it. :)
Posted 10/11/2011 3:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Fox and welcome! You deserve a medal for reading through our silly tangent! We sometimes get off topic, but are also serious about helping each other and the support that we have here!:)

I don't blame you for not liking any spider after being bitten by a recluse...they are dangerous. I am sorry that happened, and hope that you have made a full recovery!

I like snakes as well. I have had a few that I have caught on my own (gopher and garters) but have never had a nice one like a python or boa. My first job was at a pet store, and I always loved holding them.

I hope that you plan to stick around, as I said, this is a great place full of information, sharing, support, and yes...tangents;p

Feel free to start a thread and introduce yourself if you feel comfortable.

Talk to you soon,
S.C.
Posted 10/11/2011 9:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hahaha. It's spider season here too!! I've had plenty of clients come in showing me photos of Huntsmen they've seen around their house. And man are they HUGE!! One showed me a pic of one that was the size of a soccerball. No joke!! Ick!! -shudder- I remember walking in on one in my shower once, scared the living bejeezus out of me! Not something you want to walk in on in the first few minutes of just opening your eyes. Lol!!

Meanwhile, this whole thread was hilarious!! And I must say I looooove Scots!! One of my best buds was half Scot and from what I saw from her and her family, Scots are some of the funniest people. Ever!!!!! Lol. I don't think I'm daring enough to try haggis just yet tongue
Posted 10/11/2011 10:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Chrissy

The Scottish peoples/clans are a fun loving nation and are very welcoming to all. We need to see the funny side of things as it rains the majority of the time and when the sun does come out to play so do the midges which are pesky little bugs that pack a fair old punch.

We love to have a good time especially at new year or Hogmanay as we call it and I can honestly say it is the best place to bring in the new year in the world.

Hibee
Posted 10/11/2011 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks S.C.! I have been on and off of Zoloft for about 10 years. I've recently started a journey back on it, and this time I think i'll just stay on it for life. LOL! I come on and read others posts, just in case I can give them advice about their meds, side effects, etc... I get very silly myself sometimes, and it's good to read things that make you smile or laugh. Good for the soul! I just hope I can help others, or get advice on things that i'm experiencing. I really like this board so far, some of the others are not so great, you post something and don't get any answers or responses at all, or you get 967 views and not one person will comment! LOL Very frustrating at times. I check a few boards daily, just to see if I can help anybody out. God knows i've been dealing with GAD and Panic disorder for about 25 years now, so I think I do know a little something about them. ;) Anyway, Thanks for the warm welcome, I really appreciate it!
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