tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post2561708800192811368..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: colossus bestriding two worldsSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37438793262719081732010-08-16T22:41:49.802-05:002010-08-16T22:41:49.802-05:00Irene -- I certainly was not out to win the safety...Irene -- I certainly was not out to win the safety award of the month. My left foot tale is on its way.<br /><br />Anonymous -- Onions, eh? Tears from a different source?<br /><br />Jane -- But it worked. Except for the yellow jascket. And she did not care whether I was on a lawn chair. Her stinger worked just fine.<br /><br />Anonymous -- Foot tale on its way.<br /><br />Gloria -- Thanks for the tip. But she was one of the first I have seen this year.<br /><br />JoS -- But not the version we learned from Mrs. Metz.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-35937463469984075512010-08-14T21:28:56.391-05:002010-08-14T21:28:56.391-05:00"But that appeared to be a combination of bei..."But that appeared to be a combination of being tired and watching far too many transvestites."<br /><br />I think that's Faulkner.JoSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-85389973296592424852010-08-13T22:39:23.514-05:002010-08-13T22:39:23.514-05:00We just hung up a plastic bag meant for yellow jac...We just hung up a plastic bag meant for yellow jackets with some substance in it. I guess they get attracted to it and get stuck in the bag. They were living where I hang my clothes, making their home inside the poles that hold the lines up. Everytime I hung clothes up, I'd see them swarming. I'm going to cover those pipes on each end. Careful Steve. Have a great weekend.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-80188254980552360322010-08-13T22:01:04.954-05:002010-08-13T22:01:04.954-05:00Okay, I must know. What did you do your your left...Okay, I must know. What did you do your your left foot?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-79874721475799153032010-08-13T17:33:01.651-05:002010-08-13T17:33:01.651-05:00Standing on a lawnchair is just plain childish. Ob...Standing on a lawnchair is just plain childish. Obviously, you need a good woman ... to haul out the ladder. ;)Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-62790422887267930042010-08-13T15:30:23.412-05:002010-08-13T15:30:23.412-05:00A slice of onion works well on stings too...A slice of onion works well on stings too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-78735597449847370272010-08-13T14:11:05.314-05:002010-08-13T14:11:05.314-05:00Did I miss something? What did you do to your lef...Did I miss something? What did you do to your left foot? I can't help thinking that standing on a lawn chair is not really any better than standing on a ladder.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116003505981775253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-28307223203748099292010-08-13T14:02:06.168-05:002010-08-13T14:02:06.168-05:00Calypso -- I would be more than willing to divest ...Calypso -- I would be more than willing to divest myself of the house. But the market is not cooperating. Until then, I will simply tend my garden -- both north and south of the border.<br /><br />Alee' -- Thank you very much. You would have got a good laugh out of watching me yank on the ivy while dressed in my black work clothes.<br /><br />Tom -- Last year in Mexico was the first time I felt a potential allergic reaction. But this one was easy. It itches a bit today. But it is not painful. My brother, on the other hand, would have the same reaction you described.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-64620657582146259602010-08-13T13:51:56.089-05:002010-08-13T13:51:56.089-05:00I was picturing your project, thought it would end...I was picturing your project, thought it would end in the removal of house siding boards to which the ivy had clung. But, boy did I ever cringe when I read your vivid description of the bite. I'm allergic myself, swell up something awful, go to the hospital or use my epi-pen. Glad you were spared that.The Last Quarterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160642079655042275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-70060679605824118702010-08-13T13:35:04.771-05:002010-08-13T13:35:04.771-05:00Great post, Steve. Especially the clever conclusi...Great post, Steve. Especially the clever conclusion. Alee'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-78278294886998775392010-08-13T13:34:39.035-05:002010-08-13T13:34:39.035-05:00I wouldn't torment yourself over living in two...I wouldn't torment yourself over living in two worlds - It makes the transition to the new one smoother I think; and after all there are a lot of ways to reach the goal.<br /><br />Lovely house - and quite the ongoing project as you suggest.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-83275388073166115142010-08-13T13:24:31.678-05:002010-08-13T13:24:31.678-05:00Thast is why William Faulkner and Tennessee Willia...Thast is why William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams are far more interesting than Jean Auel.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-33766763078116369332010-08-13T10:57:00.809-05:002010-08-13T10:57:00.809-05:00Must be a northwest thing: crazy uncles in the att...Must be a northwest thing: crazy uncles in the attic. Where I was raised, we take pride in our crazy spinsters, aunts and uncles, and they are seated amongst us on the front porch. Yellow jackets? Just use tobacco. Pulls the poison out right quick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913240698925025195noreply@blogger.com