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Alex · 04-04-2007, 09:40 AM

After almost two years of near isolation working from home, I caught about five mild colds in the first three months after returning to work. Fortunately nothing serious enough to put me down but annoying since I so rarely get them.

Not Afraid · 04-04-2007, 09:49 AM

It's a financial bomb - the best sort to freak him out. Plus, he's a control freak and he's NOT going to like the fact that we have to put a $1000 deposit down to rent some equipment (not to mention that MY photographer already had said equipment). I could go on a looooooong rant right about now.

blueerica · 04-04-2007, 12:29 PM

So.... The great state of Utah is known for many things... Mormons, extra fancy liquor license to go into a real bar, lush mountains covered with winter snow and.... HORNETS.

I've had a weird-a$$ed day. Woke up, kinda tired, watched TV, set about on some homework, etc, decided that the rice from yesterday wouldn't be good for making fried rice tonight and started up a new pot. Being that there is no rice cooker here (the reason for the horrible (IMO) rice from last night), I took extra care in measurements, temperature, etc, and walked off to the computer to do a number of things, including going to this very website.

It seemed as though a few minutes had gone by, when I noticed something smelling funny. Apparently when surfing the LoT - time flies. I walk to the kitchen and to my horror, the pot has smoke coming up, the water is all gone, and it's burnt, burnt, burnt. I turn on the fan, and go to open the kitchen window. After raising the blinds, I realize that the window isn't "normal" to me. I search for the clips to pull up by running my hands around the edges. Luckily, I look down as I'm going across the bottom because there was a hornet!!

The smoke detector goes off, and I scream! I leave the hornet to fan the detector, open the front door (which is nearby) and just stand there contemplating how I would get rid of Mr. Hornet. I go to Google, type in Hornet, and what should be on the first page? The University of Utah, talking about the horrible hornet situation Utah faces annually. So, this is going to be a big problem, eh?

Pissed and distracted, I drive to Target, looking for some kind of spray. I should go for the big stuff, right? This is going to be a big problem? Apparently, this must be the season - over half the pest control section was filled with wasp and hornet specific artillery. I grab the biggest, blackest, meanest-looking can I can find (realizing that I will choke and gag after using such a menacing device) and head to the counter. I pass the small electrics, and what do you know... the rice cooker is on SALE! Grabbed one of those and realize I could use some TUMS. Grab a bottle of that and off to the counter I go!

I popped a couple of TUMS, and nearly chickened out on the spray. What if it didn't work right away? I don't want pissed off pests, no, no! Once my stomach settled, I blasted away and watched the hornet die a cruel death. I felt bad for the hornet and sick from the can of raid - but it was a choice, either me or the hornet, and the hornet had to go.

Now, time to take a shower. I smell like smoke and insecticide. I'll deal with the rice cooker later.

DreadPirateRoberts · 04-04-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

So.... The great state of Utah is known for many things... Mormons, extra fancy liquor license to go into a real bar, lush mountains covered with winter snow and.... HORNETS.

Glad to hear you are ok. Any idea how the hornet got in? Are there any nests nearby?

Morrigoon · 04-04-2007, 01:11 PM

Well, I couldn't wait for them to call me, so I called the mechanic. Transmission's shot. Still waiting on an estimate for a rebuild.

Can't help wondering if I should bother...

blueerica · 04-04-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

Glad to hear you are ok. Any idea how the hornet got in? Are there any nests nearby?

I'm going to guess that there are probably a ton nearby. I checked the quick areas I tend to pass and didn't see anything, though it doesn't mean there isn't one hidden away somewhere. We'll just have to see how it goes. EEEK!

lashbear · 04-04-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Now, time to take a shower. I smell like smoke and insecticide. I'll deal with the rice cooker later.

If this was Iron Chef, you'd have trapped the Hornet in the rice cooker and had "Hornet-Flavoured Rice".

Or made Ice-cream out of it. Anyone for a "Hornet Cornet" ?

DreadPirateRoberts · 04-04-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Well, I couldn't wait for them to call me, so I called the mechanic. Transmission's shot. Still waiting on an estimate for a rebuild.

Can't help wondering if I should bother...

I guess it depends on the repair cost, and comparing that to your other options (something else new/used?)

Snowflake · 04-04-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

If this was Iron Chef, you'd have trapped the Hornet in the rice cooker and had "Hornet-Flavoured Rice".

Or made Ice-cream out of it. Anyone for a "Hornet Cornet" ?

Okay, Lash, I LOVE, LUFF, LURVE, LOVe you... my sides hurt, how much more spectacularly fun you will be in person, I can only imagine.

MouseWife · 04-04-2007, 03:30 PM

I don't know a heck of a whole lot about hornets but I sort of recollect a bit....

I don't what type of dwelling you reside in but you might want to walk about the perimeter and look up in the eaves {I think that is what it is called where the roof overhangs? I dunno...go with me here} and see if you see anything that looks like a clump of mud.

Or, do hornets make their nests in the ground? Really something to look in to and do a check now and again.

Reminds me to go take a walk around my house. I worry so much about our kids and our doggie being attacked by a swarm of bees!

Well, either way, check on google what you should look for. Be on top of it, I always say.

Well, I always say it but I don't always do it...

Good luck!

Morri~so sorry about the car problems. I sympathize completely.

04-04-2007, 09:40 AM	#7601
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	After almost two years of near isolation working from home, I caught about five mild colds in the first three months after returning to work. Fortunately nothing serious enough to put me down but annoying since I so rarely get them.
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04-04-2007, 09:49 AM	#7602
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	It's a financial bomb - the best sort to freak him out. Plus, he's a control freak and he's NOT going to like the fact that we have to put a $1000 deposit down to rent some equipment (not to mention that MY photographer already had said equipment). I could go on a looooooong rant right about now.
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04-04-2007, 12:29 PM	#7603
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	So.... The great state of Utah is known for many things... Mormons, extra fancy liquor license to go into a real bar, lush mountains covered with winter snow and.... HORNETS. I've had a weird-a$$ed day. Woke up, kinda tired, watched TV, set about on some homework, etc, decided that the rice from yesterday wouldn't be good for making fried rice tonight and started up a new pot. Being that there is no rice cooker here (the reason for the horrible (IMO) rice from last night), I took extra care in measurements, temperature, etc, and walked off to the computer to do a number of things, including going to this very website. It seemed as though a few minutes had gone by, when I noticed something smelling funny. Apparently when surfing the LoT - time flies. I walk to the kitchen and to my horror, the pot has smoke coming up, the water is all gone, and it's burnt, burnt, burnt. I turn on the fan, and go to open the kitchen window. After raising the blinds, I realize that the window isn't "normal" to me. I search for the clips to pull up by running my hands around the edges. Luckily, I look down as I'm going across the bottom because there was a hornet!! The smoke detector goes off, and I scream! I leave the hornet to fan the detector, open the front door (which is nearby) and just stand there contemplating how I would get rid of Mr. Hornet. I go to Google, type in Hornet, and what should be on the first page? The University of Utah, talking about the horrible hornet situation Utah faces annually. So, this is going to be a big problem, eh? Pissed and distracted, I drive to Target, looking for some kind of spray. I should go for the big stuff, right? This is going to be a big problem? Apparently, this must be the season - over half the pest control section was filled with wasp and hornet specific artillery. I grab the biggest, blackest, meanest-looking can I can find (realizing that I will choke and gag after using such a menacing device) and head to the counter. I pass the small electrics, and what do you know... the rice cooker is on SALE! Grabbed one of those and realize I could use some TUMS. Grab a bottle of that and off to the counter I go! I popped a couple of TUMS, and nearly chickened out on the spray. What if it didn't work right away? I don't want pissed off pests, no, no! Once my stomach settled, I blasted away and watched the hornet die a cruel death. I felt bad for the hornet and sick from the can of raid - but it was a choice, either me or the hornet, and the hornet had to go. Now, time to take a shower. I smell like smoke and insecticide. I'll deal with the rice cooker later. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Well, I couldn't wait for them to call me, so I called the mechanic. Transmission's shot. Still waiting on an estimate for a rebuild. Can't help wondering if I should bother... __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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04-04-2007, 03:30 PM	#7610
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	I don't know a heck of a whole lot about hornets but I sort of recollect a bit.... I don't what type of dwelling you reside in but you might want to walk about the perimeter and look up in the eaves {I think that is what it is called where the roof overhangs? I dunno...go with me here} and see if you see anything that looks like a clump of mud. Or, do hornets make their nests in the ground? Really something to look in to and do a check now and again. Reminds me to go take a walk around my house. I worry so much about our kids and our doggie being attacked by a swarm of bees! Well, either way, check on google what you should look for. Be on top of it, I always say. Well, I always say it but I don't always do it... Good luck! Morri~so sorry about the car problems. I sympathize completely. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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