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Posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:39:35
And you very likely just heard it a little bit ago. Even if you are on a different continent.
Seriously.
It was very loud this time.
'splanation: I have this noise I make when I see a spider. It's sort of a choked gasp. My husband recognizes it and knows exactly what it means: I've seen a spider. And I need him to come deal with it. I've actually been a bit better lately about spiders.
But not anymore!
There's a gi-normous spider in my garage right now. I just saw it near the garage door when I went down there to open it for my husband. (He's on his way home, and I like to open the door for him if I think about it in time.)
Any way, it's as big as a diet coke can (diameter). I am not exaggerating. And it's not a Daddy-longlegs. It's fat. And ugly. And scary as all get out.
In fact, I want to get out. Seriously. I don't know if I want to cry, run or some other thing. I actually whimpered a few times. And rocked. My heart is still racing and I'm not really breathing very deeply.
My husband just called to say he's delayed. He's actually picking up an emergency prescription of Lamictal for me, since I'm absolutely out and my mail order has not arrived yet. He's dealing with the insurnace issue right now. He's a gem. I'm grateful he's getting my meds on hiw way home. But I want him HOME RIGHT NOW!
The spider is no longer in sight. I HATE THAT! WHere is it???????
AAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH
(not a representation of the spider noise)
whimper
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:48:21
In reply to I have a spider noise, posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:39:35
I don't want to spoil anything.
gg
Posted by ron1953 on June 5, 2006, at 20:03:23
In reply to I have a spider noise, posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:39:35
"There's a spider in the bathroom the size of a Buick!"
Posted by Phillipa on June 5, 2006, at 20:06:43
In reply to I have a spider noise, posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:39:35
Gg don't they come in pairs? Wonder where the other one is. Look up it could be hanging on a web. Run fast and get out of there. Is it a tarantula? Love Phillipa ps bet I'm not on your friend list!!!!!!!
Posted by llrrrpp on June 5, 2006, at 20:14:11
In reply to Re: I have a spider noise » gardenergirl, posted by Phillipa on June 5, 2006, at 20:06:43
no sweat GG, just go for a walk. get out of the house.
Husband will come home and smoosh it. That's his job.
Unfortunately, in my house, the husband has some religious qualms with taking life. *I* get to do the smooshing, unfortunately, I'm also the one who hates the buggies.
no fair, huh?
Posted by Dinah on June 5, 2006, at 20:15:35
In reply to I have a spider noise, posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:39:35
While I'm not generally afraid of bugs, and usually carry spiders outside, one that side would have me screeching for my husband.
Rodents make me absolutely hysterical.
Posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 20:23:04
In reply to Re: I have a spider noise, posted by llrrrpp on June 5, 2006, at 20:14:11
No smooshing. He actually had to beat it! I heard him.
And he agreed it was gi-normous and was quite empathetic about my fear. (I just love that guy!)
Anyone remember the really gi-normous spider who lived in a cave on Gilligan's Island? That thing scarred me for life, I swear.
Still shaking a bit but the wine is helping,
gg
Posted by Deneb on June 5, 2006, at 20:26:30
In reply to I have a spider noise, posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:39:35
GG, we can huddle and whimper together.
The thick ones are extremely scary. Big AND thick? Run for the hills!
I would scream if I saw a thick spider the size of a coke can!
Just thinking about this is freaking me out! GG, I hope you're okay. I hope your husband gets the spider.
I'm okay with domesticated rodents. Wild ones, I'm afraid of, unless they are hamsters. (Are there even wild hamsters now?)
Deneb*
Posted by llrrrpp on June 5, 2006, at 20:45:58
In reply to Re: I have a spider noise » gardenergirl, posted by Deneb on June 5, 2006, at 20:26:30
> GG, we can huddle and whimper together.
>
> The thick ones are extremely scary. Big AND thick? Run for the hills!
>
> I would scream if I saw a thick spider the size of a coke can!
>
Eww, and the ones that have meaty legs and run really fast... I swear they can jump too.o0o0o0o0o0o0 <--- you know what those are? cyber goosebumps
-ll
Posted by greywolf on June 5, 2006, at 20:58:59
In reply to Re: I have a spider noise » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on June 5, 2006, at 20:15:35
Get one of those battery-operated bug vacuums. They've got a long tube with a little scoop at the end. Put it over the bug, press the button, and whoosh! Little bug is sucked up into a disposable canister.
Brookstone has one. Check it out at: http://www.brookstone.com/shop/product.asp?product_code=200444&world_code=3&category_code=35&subcategory_code=609&search_type=subcategory&prodtemp=t2
Posted by Dinah on June 5, 2006, at 21:01:42
In reply to Re: I have a spider noise, posted by greywolf on June 5, 2006, at 20:58:59
Wondrous things!
We've had one for years.
I really do carry spiders outside, but I'm happy to use the bug vac on mosquitos and other flying beasties.
However, they do have their limits, and gg's spider sounds as if it would challenge those limits.
Posted by TexasChic on June 5, 2006, at 21:24:33
In reply to Re: I have a spider noise, posted by greywolf on June 5, 2006, at 20:58:59
Wow! I may have to get me one of those bug vacuum things! I'm okay with spiders, unless a big old tarratula was in my house or something, that would freak me out. My real fear though is those giant roaches. They call them water bugs here, but I think they're actually called palmetto bugs. I had one horrible summer where I woke up at least 4 different times to find one crawling on me! I was already scared of them, but that caused me to be even worse. I was living in the attic at the time, and I think they came from under the house and crawled up the inside of the walls, coming out in the attic. I ended up sleeping on the couch for a long time, even though I knew they could just as easily get on me there. I seldom see them where I live now, but when I do, Kitty gets them before I ever have to see them (alive anyway). Good Kitty!
-T
Posted by Dinah on June 5, 2006, at 21:28:02
In reply to Re: I have a spider noise, posted by TexasChic on June 5, 2006, at 21:24:33
I *hate* those. One flew up out of a can of dog food when I was young, scared the bejeebers out of me, and turned me off them forever.
Although the little german cockroaches are more disgusting in their own way. My parents' home was infested and they were so *bold*! They'd just walk up the underside of your dinner plate and wave their antennae at you.
Brrrrr....
Posted by wildcardII on June 6, 2006, at 8:37:35
In reply to I have a spider noise, posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 19:39:35
~i had one kinda like that but brown sitting on the top of my couch ( my heart stopped!) killed it and found out it was a brown recluse...i have heebie jeebies now...........
Posted by Phillipa on June 6, 2006, at 11:40:32
In reply to i feel sick » gardenergirl, posted by wildcardII on June 6, 2006, at 8:37:35
I got bitten by a brown recluse in VA Beach. My calf swelled up and turned red. Wouldn't go to the Er as I knew they would put on IV antibiotics so went to an outpt clinic they gave me the oral ones and betadine soaks 24/7. It got better. I think this when they told me they come in pairs. Love Phillipa
Posted by gardenergirl on June 6, 2006, at 12:17:37
In reply to i feel sick » gardenergirl, posted by wildcardII on June 6, 2006, at 8:37:35
Ugh, those are really scary! If the one last night had actually been inside the house, I just can't imagine I could stay inside. I was rattled enough just knowing it was somewhere in the garage.
shudders
I haven't been that genuinely scared in a long time. I'm so very grateful my husband didn't laugh at me, and actually validated my feelings. :)
I just wish it was under different circumstances.
gg
Posted by TofuEmmy on June 6, 2006, at 19:43:14
In reply to It's gone (trigger?), posted by gardenergirl on June 5, 2006, at 20:23:04
I woulda slayed it fer you. Well, perhaps I woulda contracted it out as I don't want that added to my bad karma list. Do you think the Karma gods track contract killings too?
Hugs, emmy
Posted by gardenergirl on June 6, 2006, at 22:53:34
In reply to You're real cute when yer scared!, posted by TofuEmmy on June 6, 2006, at 19:43:14
I have no idea. I suppose they probably ought to. But I do appreciate that you would protect me. :)
And it's so excellent to see you post !!!!! Made my day.
Hope you are well,
gg
Posted by llrrrpp on June 6, 2006, at 23:10:49
In reply to Re: You're real cute when yer scared! » TofuEmmy, posted by gardenergirl on June 6, 2006, at 22:53:34
yes, there is a big concern in my house that one of us (the more devout buddhist) will be going to buddhist He*l if he kills. The other one is more concerned about the buggies. Guess who gets the dirty work? usually we try to catch and release. but this is not always possible, or humane.
Be concerned about your karma. guard it carefully. It's precious. I used up a lot of my good karma about 2 months ago. I'm trying to get it back. It's slow going.
Gotta run. Must go make merit!
-ll
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