I thought the gardening would energise me a little. Certainly the large solid looking gray spider that emerged from the ground when I was digging a hole caused some swift movement on my part, but mostly just resulted in me having flashbacks as I was about to go to sleep last night. I think it was a wolf spider (picture at bottom of page of link) but am not sure - there are so many to chose from.
Bloody hate spiders.
Technically I appreciate them and their role in the ecosystem, but I just don't want them near me. It wouldn't die either. I kept missing with the hoe and when I did think I'd hit it, it seemed to have no effect. I think it is still out there. Doesn't make me want to do any more gardening.
If only it hadn't crawled towards me. I could have coped if it'd gone the other direction. I have to go now - I have the shudders again just thinking about it.
My Monday after the encounter with the spider may have slightly resembled this ExplodingDog Cartoon.
I can't stand 'em either, but I hate killing them. I have to grab a broom, my heart pounding in my chest, open the door and try to usher them out. Many times they do not wish to cooperate and I have to 'neutralise' them with bug spray. Almost a whole can of bug spray for the really big ones.
ReplyDeleteMy cats have a tendency to herd insects and spiders towards me, which I find quite unsettling, though it is sweet of them to try and involve me in their idea of fun.
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