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The Camping with Spiders… Ban

Posted on July 2, 2019 by tazscott

[pics incl] A couple posts ago I mentioned that I had txtd spider pics to Courtney. This morning, William sent one and got a “I’m going to block all of you” response. We laughed it off but we did think … Continue reading →

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Camping with Spiders

Posted on June 30, 2019 by tazscott

[pics incl] The weather the past couple of days has been a bit crazy. I think the spiders have decided to seek refuge in the camper… so of course, I had to txt Courtney [spiders have their own category here … Continue reading →

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Talking About Spiders

Posted on July 28, 2016 by tazscott

[pics incl]  The other day we had GIANT wasps.  I’m not just saying that, it’s what they are called, Courtney googled it 😉  [http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2016/07/24/holy-giant-wasp-batman/ ] but we didnt know that’s what they were called when were all running and screaming!   … Continue reading →

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It’s NOT a… Silverfish

Posted on August 20, 2019 by tazscott

[pics incl] For many years now, before slurping, we all very diligently check our straws…. for silverfish. There is an excellent reason we have this ritual: http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2012/07/16/straw-habitat/ Today, a misstep occurred… but there was no silverfish in the straw…. just … Continue reading →

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Just Because… It’s a Spider

Posted on August 5, 2019 by tazscott

[pics incl] You know how we are about spiders, [if not: http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/?s=spider&submit=Search] William had to rescue a customer from a spider and txt’d us the picture. [NOTE UPDATE : HAHAHAHA Heather txt’d us all this…. and for those of you … Continue reading →

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Ode to Silverfish

Posted on July 15, 2018 by tazscott

[pics incl] It’s really a txt conversation between Ashley and me… and while I typed “cinch bug” I promise I meant silverfish. Ashley HATES silverfish. As much as she has personally triumphed in the “spider wars” over the years, if … Continue reading →

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We Got Lost On Purpose

Posted on July 29, 2016 by tazscott

[pics incl]  We were headed camping.  When asked where, Jeff pointed “That way.”  I’m sure that wasn’t exactly what Gavin’s mom expected to hear 😉  We were headed way out to one place but on the way there Jeff went … Continue reading →

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Yes, William, The Spider IS Scary

Posted on November 15, 2015 by tazscott

[pics incl]  Last week, William had a “scary spider experience” that ended with him flinging off his jacket across the room and then searching for pie.  The spider was believed to have escaped unharmed. Today, I moved a throw blanket … Continue reading →

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Ladybugs

Posted on October 28, 2015 by tazscott

[pics incl] Usually we have moths and flies like crazy but right now it’s ladybugs! I suspect since Aragog’s colony has moved into our garage, they’ve taken care of most of the moths and flies and now the ladybugs have … Continue reading →

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Pretty Sure I Was Home Alone

Posted on October 16, 2015 by tazscott

I was unloading the dishwasher but had walked into the living room, when I heard something back in the kitchen. I walked all around, went out on the deck, thought maybe the window fan in the dining room was loose … Continue reading →

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A Giant Beetle

Posted on January 20, 2015 by tazscott

[pics incl] The fire/smokey house has brought all sorts of interesting insects out into the open, or namely me shoes! However, today, Heather found a giant beetle and while it wasn’t a spider, it invoked a similar scream from Courtney. … Continue reading →

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My Least Favorite Son

Posted on November 8, 2014 by tazscott

[pics incl]. When it comes to spiders, perspective is everything. The history of spiders: http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2014/10/12/shower-antics/

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Shower Antics

Posted on October 12, 2014 by tazscott

[pics incl] A lot of funny stuff around here (and China…) happens via txt Previous spiders:  http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2014/09/22/heathers-spidy-friend/ One Year Ago:  http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2013/10/12/bees-are-gone/

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Heather’s Spidy Friend

Posted on September 22, 2014 by tazscott

[pics incl] Heather’s just sad that Courtney is not here to see this spider. [More spiders: http://blog.scottsontherocks.com/blog/2014/06/05/the-spider-eats-a-moth/]

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6355 Miles Away

Posted on September 13, 2014 by tazscott

[pics incl] Courtney and Claudia Skyped us while they were getting settled into their dorm (6355 miles from our house). Apparently, they had to “clean first” because “MOM, there were bugs and spiders! So, we wiped everything down with WetOnes.” … Continue reading →

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