To: Josh From: Stefanie September 27, 2005 11:42am
Subject: you want to see a real spider??
Hey there.
So as you already know, I don't care for spiders. Not sure why but I just don't. I've actually gotten better, and can handle "getting rid of them"..................Until this morning that is.
After spending some time downstairs with Chase while Elisabeth was still sleeping, I went to open up the blinds and let some beautiful sunlight into the house. As I walked into the living room I noticed a BIG, BLACK spot on the wall above the shoe rack! Big doesn't even begin to explain it. My heart starts racing and I have to go back to the family room to compose myself.
After a few seconds I decide it can't be that bad, or big, and decide to take care of things. YEAH RIGHT! As I peer around the corner I see it in 3-D and I'm back into panic mode. I try to think of what to do. This spider HAS to go.....soon! So I sink to a certain low and...........call my neighbor. Yes, I had to call Jen. She comes over and sweeps it out before killing it. She was
afraid of blood splatter. Love thy neighbor? Yes I do!
I'm still a little nervous wondering if there will be another one around the house. I can hardly look at the picture without complete PANIC.
So as you already know, I don't care for spiders. Not sure why but I just don't. I've actually gotten better, and can handle "getting rid of them"..................Until this morning that is.
After spending some time downstairs with Chase while Elisabeth was still sleeping, I went to open up the blinds and let some beautiful sunlight into the house. As I walked into the living room I noticed a BIG, BLACK spot on the wall above the shoe rack! Big doesn't even begin to explain it. My heart starts racing and I have to go back to the family room to compose myself.
After a few seconds I decide it can't be that bad, or big, and decide to take care of things. YEAH RIGHT! As I peer around the corner I see it in 3-D and I'm back into panic mode. I try to think of what to do. This spider HAS to go.....soon! So I sink to a certain low and...........call my neighbor. Yes, I had to call Jen. She comes over and sweeps it out before killing it. She was
afraid of blood splatter. Love thy neighbor? Yes I do!
I'm still a little nervous wondering if there will be another one around the house. I can hardly look at the picture without complete PANIC.
So that's been my morning. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Love,
Stefanie
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(A brother's note: As far as spiders go...SHE WINS. I could not stop laughing...I had to call. It's even better when she tells it on the phone. However, I can't help but wonder...how she was able to take TWO pictures, even in her fearful state! Good times. Cleveland's and their spiders, I guess...)
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(A brother's note: As far as spiders go...SHE WINS. I could not stop laughing...I had to call. It's even better when she tells it on the phone. However, I can't help but wonder...how she was able to take TWO pictures, even in her fearful state! Good times. Cleveland's and their spiders, I guess...)
Good grief! Where have I gone wrong? Not ALL Clevelands exhibit this unnatural fear, but all 3 of MY children? Sheesh (although, I have to agree, Stef wins this one) - at least she knows where her spider ended up, while you on the other hand ....
Love, Mom
Posted by: Mom | September 28, 2005 at 07:53 PM
dangit....I saw two huge spiders today and didnt even think of taking a pic of it. My friend tortured one of them by burning its legs off, the other one got away from me. dont be afraid...just carry a spray can and a lighter with you at all times and burn the sucker.
Posted by: LCpl Baker, Robert L. II USMC | September 29, 2005 at 01:10 AM
Whoa, Bobby, Whoa. Not sure I could go for the spider torture...a picture will do... :)
Posted by: josh | September 29, 2005 at 07:49 AM
Hey, all this could be worse. Here are the roommates my brother had to endure while deployed in Iraq:
http://www.camelspiders.net/
Not only are these things huge and ugly, they are super aggressive and will charge and attack human beings.
Posted by: Trajan | September 29, 2005 at 12:29 PM
Trajan. Wow. Wow. That's all I can say. (Oh, and also...sick.)
Posted by: Josh | September 29, 2005 at 03:56 PM
The culinary arts teacher at our school found a giant spider in his garage recently, and now keeps him in a ventillated plastic container in his classroom. Two of my students borrowed it from him for a presentation today. Yuck!
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