I will admit that when I saw the subject was "Spiders" I thought, "Cool, I like spiders!" I'm glad you rescued the little guys.
First, having lived in two tropical places where cockroaches are as big as cats (or at least feel that way because they are 4" long and can fly), spiders are so adorable in comparison.
Second, my ex watched one of said cockroaches climb up the inside of my jeans once, and laughed himself sore at "Kate's Cockroach Dance." Which is a good enough reason for him to be an ex.
Third, having had three older brothers, I agree the spider drawing was evil, but it sounds as if the wounds have healed. Half a century will do that.
Fourth, insects tend to bite me a lot, and spiders eat insects, therefore I admire them.
Fifth, according to current knowledge, most of the bites people blame on spiders are insect bites.
Sixth, they are amazing!
Seventh, I've heard that house spiders are good luck.
Eighth, I hate spelling eighth. It's like queue. Something was out of control when someone decided how they should be spelled. :-) Cute spider stamps!
After occasionally finding giant spiders in my shower, I was amused (and relieved) to find that "Giant House Spider" is a thing (and that "The bite of these species does not pose a threat to humans or pets, and they are generally reluctant to bite, preferring instead to hide or escape."): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_house_spider
I was summoned to dispatch one of those spiderly critters last week. Not one to do harm to one of our arachnid friends, I picked the little (?) wall walker and carried it out to a safer and happier place.
Spiders have incredible memories and are vindictive. They have been known to seek out spider killing humans and carry them off in their sleep. Once they have liquified and consumed their enemies the induce perilous rainfalls in the area.
My attitude towards spiders changed when I fell in love with Louise Bourgeois who made me rethink what we see as menacing creatures as gentle weavers ...
Look like fishing spiders, which are hunters. We get a lot of the white cellar or house spiders, and I relocate them. Usually to the laundry room where they can find snacks. The best part is if you find a “dead one” it is probably a shed skin. So you think they starved because there are no bugs in your house… but in reality they ate so many they grew and had to shed.
I have a love-hate relationship with spiders. Fascinating creatures but give me the creepy crawlies if they appear unexpected. When I was single, I had no problems smashing them or letting them loose outside. Now that I'm married, I act like I'm apparently incapable of this. I guess it makes my husband seem more handy.
I will admit that when I saw the subject was "Spiders" I thought, "Cool, I like spiders!" I'm glad you rescued the little guys.
First, having lived in two tropical places where cockroaches are as big as cats (or at least feel that way because they are 4" long and can fly), spiders are so adorable in comparison.
Second, my ex watched one of said cockroaches climb up the inside of my jeans once, and laughed himself sore at "Kate's Cockroach Dance." Which is a good enough reason for him to be an ex.
Third, having had three older brothers, I agree the spider drawing was evil, but it sounds as if the wounds have healed. Half a century will do that.
Fourth, insects tend to bite me a lot, and spiders eat insects, therefore I admire them.
Fifth, according to current knowledge, most of the bites people blame on spiders are insect bites.
Sixth, they are amazing!
Seventh, I've heard that house spiders are good luck.
Eighth, I hate spelling eighth. It's like queue. Something was out of control when someone decided how they should be spelled. :-) Cute spider stamps!
After occasionally finding giant spiders in my shower, I was amused (and relieved) to find that "Giant House Spider" is a thing (and that "The bite of these species does not pose a threat to humans or pets, and they are generally reluctant to bite, preferring instead to hide or escape."): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_house_spider
I was summoned to dispatch one of those spiderly critters last week. Not one to do harm to one of our arachnid friends, I picked the little (?) wall walker and carried it out to a safer and happier place.
Spiders have incredible memories and are vindictive. They have been known to seek out spider killing humans and carry them off in their sleep. Once they have liquified and consumed their enemies the induce perilous rainfalls in the area.
I love Red Green! Canadians create the best shows. Are you sure those spiders aren’t Canadian? Probably are. Let’s just say they are.
My brother kept the pranks up until I was in college stopping only after we lived in different states.
I forgot the traditional signoff: "Keep yer stick on the ice!"
I like how you made a spider invasion problem into a spider-modeling-for-lino solution. You really turned the tables on them.
My attitude towards spiders changed when I fell in love with Louise Bourgeois who made me rethink what we see as menacing creatures as gentle weavers ...
Look like fishing spiders, which are hunters. We get a lot of the white cellar or house spiders, and I relocate them. Usually to the laundry room where they can find snacks. The best part is if you find a “dead one” it is probably a shed skin. So you think they starved because there are no bugs in your house… but in reality they ate so many they grew and had to shed.
Are the mugshots used to identify repeat offenders?
Awww a lot of Spider Heroes here!
I love it, thank you Ken, you are a Spider Hero!
I’m not a fan of spiders but I realize they eat other insects. I could probably even relocate one, but I can’t even step on a cockroach. Ugh.
Do they like the cold? Poor things!
I’m absolutely delighted to see Red Green quoted! I also have a soft spot for spiders— great piece! ☺️
I have a love-hate relationship with spiders. Fascinating creatures but give me the creepy crawlies if they appear unexpected. When I was single, I had no problems smashing them or letting them loose outside. Now that I'm married, I act like I'm apparently incapable of this. I guess it makes my husband seem more handy.