Well, the EntoBlitz was a success. I headed to
Anahuac for an entomology expedition this weekend as the "macro guy". I knew I'd hit the boonies when I stopped for a rest break and mentioned to the register attendant that the men's room was out of hand soap and received the most alien look imaginable. Why would anyone need hand soap in the bathroom? The actual site I was at holds the world record mosquito capture. Some biologists came out last year and hung a mosquito trap from a tree at 9:00 pee emm the day after Thanksgiving. They returned at 7:00 aye emm to find it on the ground and thus don't know at what time it stopped "trapping". It was on the ground because the rope suspending it snapped under the weight of the 45 pounds of mosquitoes in the trap. True story. I was slathered in DEET for the duration of my brief stay. One of the primary goals of the trip was achieved in that
Automeris Louisiana (a.k.a. Louisiana Silk Moth) was proven to exist on the refuge as two adult females were captured alive. The intent is to raise their eggs to maturity for further study or release. They only live about 4 or 5 days as adults anyway, so I'm not sure about the release part. I sold my camera and shipped it Monday. The replacement is in process and I hope to have it by the end of the week. EL had a terrible experience late in the week that she describes in her blog, so those that have the URL can check it out. I didn't take my truck out of four wheel drive all weekend. It was blissful. I have a lot of work to do today and an agenda of items to take care of this week before the new tools arrive. I hope everyone has a great week and if you haven't checked it out yet, go
download Google Earth. It rocks.
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If you woke up breathing, Congratulations - You get another chance.
A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
Sometimes, we need to remember that only two tools are required for success in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink; however, you may want to relocate the toothbrush holder first.
Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.
For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins; however, you might want to use a timer. PS. The act of chopping vegetables has been known to lower ones blood pressure naturally.
Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
And finally, be really nice to your family and friends. You never know when you might need them to empty your bedpan.
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