I was working on clearing a patch of brush along the edge of the woods. Working in shade only prevents sunburn, not sweating (glistening for the ladies). I was working on a heavy clump of weeds when I got a searing pain in both knees. I looked down long enough to see yellow jackets (small vicious bees) swarming around my legs. I jumped, rolled, and started running and smacking like a madman. The last hit from the little yellow flying stingers was a cheap shot in the shoulder.
I am sure if anyone was nearby, I would have probably offended them with a steady stream of profanity. If my Mother had heard me, I am sure I would have an entire bar of soap in my mouth for a week.
I was born and raised in the country (not a redneck though) and I can handle most anything thrown at me....snakes, rabid animals, wild dogs, and even a rogue bull, BUT I hate bees. Its the way the attack, you never get a sporting chance. I consider myself a fair fighter, but these little winged maniacs are like berserkers. The sting everything in a 3 meter radius and do not stop to rest.
Well, I retreated and licked my wounds, but have recovered now and plotting my strategic return to exact revenge. I will keep everyone posted.
7 comments:
Ouch!! Glad you're not allergic! Those little wasp things are the worst, thankfully not many around here. Just bees the size of birds busy doing their own thing...
I was born and raised in the country too.
Would you like to go on a bee adventure with me...I am always in search of shield...er I mean friend to help. :)
Only if I can run faster than you...
so now you are challenging me to a race?? I would expect you to win since you have been climbing hills, castles, and such.
Already providing the excuses! Plus all Edinburgh pubs seemed to be uphill (funnily only when i was walking home though...)
Since I cant find an email address and your ignoring my message on blog catalog... ;) I would just like to make clear that I had plans to go out before any party was organised... and had I known that you were coming over, cider too, I may have considered cancelling said plans.... I'm waiting for the home brew of yours....
Ahem.. you're slacking with the posts again.... I may have to ask for my yearly subscription money back.
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