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  1. 08-21-2010, 9:58 AM #1
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    I'm a gonner

    I was walking through some tall brambles and felt a sting on my shin. I thought it was a bee sting. I found the little bast, er, devil.... See below. It's a Saddleback caterpillar. It hurts lit a son of a gun... My leg is throbbing and my left foot is dragging on the ground. Can't find my toenails.

    If I don't make it.... Keith gets the smaller yacht, Matt gets my 25" double drum sander and Belinda gets my Dave Barry collection.

    Dang this hurts. DANG!

    Wiki says:

    They can cause swelling, nausea, and leave a rash that can last for days. Individuals with sensitive skin are cautioned against coming into contact with them as the reaction can be more severe than the typical reaction.


    Is the room getting dark.......? goodby.
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  3. 08-21-2010, 10:09 AM #2
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    You made me look it up, that doesn't look real, but apparently is. They say the most colorful creatures are the most dangerous. Glad they are native to the Eastern states!

    Hope you manage to pull through, Keith doesn't need another yacht.



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  4. 08-21-2010, 10:11 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Pelonio View Post
    You made me look it up, that doesn't look real, but apparently is. They say the most colorful creatures are the most dangerous. Glad they are native to the Eastern states!

    Hope you manage to pull through, Keith doesn't need another yacht.
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    Mitchell must be the sensitive type.

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  6. 08-21-2010, 10:16 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Meiser View Post
    Mitchell must be the sensitive type.
    Just for that.... you get my broom and dust pan.
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  7. 08-21-2010, 10:32 AM #6
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    Seems like ever since you moved from New Jersey you've had problems.

    Goats and jeans, problem solved.
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  8. 08-21-2010, 11:41 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Peterson View Post
    Seems like ever since you moved from New Jersey you've had problems.

    Goats and jeans, problem solved.
    Greg gets Abigale and Flossy.
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  9. 08-21-2010, 12:17 PM #8
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    Cute little feller, you’d think he’d have better taste.
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  10. 08-21-2010, 12:26 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Page View Post
    Cute little feller, you’d think he’d have better taste.
    I'm writing you out of my will entirely.
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    Mitch,

    I am so very saddened to read of your plight. I am indeed weeping at this very moment. I have decided to enter into a season of fasting and prayer until I receive word that you are going to pull thru. No matter how long it takes.

    Your faithful friend,
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    BTW: If by chance you don't make it, could I have your truck...and maybe some large and expensive powertools??? You know...just to remember you by...
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    Goats love to eat 'em.

    Yankees in the South have been an endangered species for quite a while.

    Shake it off, and get back in the game.

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    you are lucky, did you know that some caterpillars body contains cyanide ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitchell Andrus View Post
    Greg gets Abigale and Flossy.
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    Dad-nabit....I wanted Flossy.!!! Shucks.
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    Rub some dirt on it and walk it off.

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    As my old man used to say. Rub some dirt in it and get back in the game.
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