jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Aug 23, 2016 19:17:27 GMT -5
She's only 40
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 24, 2016 3:54:40 GMT -5
Ha ha! There goes jamesp using that suthen' math again, lol... But thank you kindly  |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 24, 2016 8:31:53 GMT -5
Ha ha! There goes jamesp using that suthen' math again, lol... But thank you kindly it's all in the mind Jean |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 24, 2016 9:22:46 GMT -5
Ha ha! There goes jamesp using that suthen' math again, lol... But thank you kindly it's all in the mind Jean If you don't mind, it don't matter? |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 24, 2016 9:57:17 GMT -5
mind over matter lol
my matter is deteriorate ing
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 13:29:09 GMT -5
mind over matter lol my matter is deteriorate ing Grey matter? |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 25, 2016 17:46:00 GMT -5
Does it matter? Ha!
James, safe to say, we are probably ALL deteriorating!
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Post by jamesp on Aug 26, 2016 6:45:08 GMT -5
Matters of fact
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 26, 2016 11:28:18 GMT -5
James, this is probably the "shy" black horse fly you couldn't get a picture of in FL:
Tabanus atratus, female 
Male 
See the difference in the eyes? Separate lenses vs. wraparounds.
From the Bug Guide (link):
Of course the other big difference is the huge weapon on the front of that female! Did you know only the females feed on mammalian blood? Males, which lack mandibles, feed on nectar and plant juices.
The Bug Guide also says:
Bet that makes you feel better knowing that you are not their first choice!! No? Not really? |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 29, 2016 7:05:35 GMT -5
That's the one rockpickerforever. check out the size of those eyes ! No wonder I could not get within 10 feet of it. Females are bloodsuckers  !@#$ LOL, no schnitt. Just kidding.  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 1, 2016 14:03:25 GMT -5
So, you're saying you have been a victim of one of those bloodsuckers? I can understand why you feel that way, but pigeon holeing all females as bloodsuckers is just so wrong! Kinda like saying all males are a-holes? LOL. (just kidding  . No, really, they are!) |
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Post by jamesp on Sept 1, 2016 14:30:56 GMT -5
So, you're saying you have been a victim of one of those bloodsuckers? I can understand why you feel that way, but pigeon holeing all females as bloodsuckers is just so wrong! Kinda like saying all males are a-holes? LOL. (just kidding . No, really, they are!) Bad stab. Men are a-holes agreed. Very few prefect like us Jean. Dropped one of those fly larva's in the aquarium with angelfish and Dennison Barbs. Fish seem unsure of it. |
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Post by Mark K on Sept 1, 2016 15:00:41 GMT -5
Trout are more confident. Stick it on a hook and toss it out.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 1, 2016 15:36:46 GMT -5
Trout are more confident. Stick it on a hook and toss it out. It would not last 5 seconds in the pond Mark. We are warm for trout but the bluegills would scarf it up. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 1, 2016 16:26:02 GMT -5
jamesp , I hope you realize I was joking!
Mark K , we have a prolific fig tree in our yard, most of the fruit is set upon by birds, and then the AZ fig beetles join in the feeding frenzy. 
I'll tell ya, I think I'd rather have a bat in my hair than one of these buzzing Goliaths! Anyway, right underneath the fig tree is our mulch pile. These beetles lay their eggs in the decomposing organic matter, and the grubs get absolutely YUUUUUGGE! As big around as your thumb, 2 to 3 inches long. 
We have attempted to fish for bass with them, but the fish wanted nothing to do with them. Not a single bite!However, I understand that chickens absolutely adore them! |
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Post by charliework on Sept 1, 2016 16:29:45 GMT -5
Has anyone said kill it with fire yet?
If not,
KILL IT WITH FIRE
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Post by Mark K on Sept 1, 2016 17:35:42 GMT -5
That is odd because here the fish will gobble them up.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 10:56:57 GMT -5
Looks like fish bait per excellence Jean.
Might make some tasty burritos.
How big is that AZ fig beetle ?
Found it "Adult figeater beetles grow to approximately 1.25 inches (3 cm)." Pretty iridescence.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 2, 2016 11:11:31 GMT -5
Here is one for you Jean, found this 'eyed' version in Florida last month.  In action: |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 2, 2016 12:14:24 GMT -5
Looks like fish bait per excellence Jean. Might make some tasty burritos. How big is that AZ fig beetle ? Found it "Adult figeater beetles grow to approximately 1.25 inches (3 cm)." Pretty iridescence.
Those fig beetles are flying bombers!!! The burritos may be tasty, but probably pretty crunchy. I'll send some to you to try them. Wouldn't take many to make a burrito.
James, for whatever reason, the fish here do not seem to like it. Don't know why, you'd think they would. I've had skunks dig in the mulch pile for them, so a sure thing they eat them. Have also set some out in shallow tray, and mockingbirds have taken them.
Was planning on digging through the mulch pile today to collect some. Going to Winnie's tomorrow to do some prospecting, bring buckets of dirt home and run it here. Her chickens, guineas, and peacocks will go nuts!!
Since we were last up there, they lost their momma cat, bit by a rattlesnake. Her last batch of kittens were just old enough to get by without her, although they still attempted to suckle on poor Rover, lol. Definitely gave me second thoughts about staying overnight in the open barn...
Here is one for you Jean, found this 'eyed' version in Florida last month.
A simple one, James, I didn't even have to look it up! Eyed elater click beetle, Alaus oculatus. Well, I did have to look it up for the Latin name.
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!@#$ LOL, no schnitt. Just kidding.
. No, really, they are!)
