Funny thing happened when driving...
Sep 29th 2003, 12:17 am
#16
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Originally posted by emmahafryn
STOPPIT WILL YOU! I am getting more and more terrfied reading these posts!:scared:
I was slowly trying to come to terms with the issue of all things deadly in Oz, but all this talk of amputations/car terror and of course the lovely pictures have me right back to square one!!
My Auntie has lived in Oz for 20 yrs and was always a complete bug phobic even in this country( I am not actually that bothered by our spiders but they hardly compare). She told me last year that she's never seen a spider tho her husband has seen quite a few and was bitten by a huntsman he was trying to get out of the bath one time (apparently it "smarted a bit"!!). I was incredibly reassured by her words, they even lived right in the bush in the blue mountains where funnel webs and the like are notorious but no, not a one according to her.
Having read all your recent posts, I reckon she's either lying through her teeth or completely bloody blind. IN retrospect she even said at xmas " I wish Emma could see a huntsman, just so she knows what they look like" Ok, so blind-barking-bloody-mad-compulsive-liar would be better description then?
STOPPIT WILL YOU! I am getting more and more terrfied reading these posts!:scared:
I was slowly trying to come to terms with the issue of all things deadly in Oz, but all this talk of amputations/car terror and of course the lovely pictures have me right back to square one!!
My Auntie has lived in Oz for 20 yrs and was always a complete bug phobic even in this country( I am not actually that bothered by our spiders but they hardly compare). She told me last year that she's never seen a spider tho her husband has seen quite a few and was bitten by a huntsman he was trying to get out of the bath one time (apparently it "smarted a bit"!!). I was incredibly reassured by her words, they even lived right in the bush in the blue mountains where funnel webs and the like are notorious but no, not a one according to her.
Having read all your recent posts, I reckon she's either lying through her teeth or completely bloody blind. IN retrospect she even said at xmas " I wish Emma could see a huntsman, just so she knows what they look like" Ok, so blind-barking-bloody-mad-compulsive-liar would be better description then?
My wife is an aussie, and HATES spiders and snakes. She survived for 21 years and now after 3 years of screaming at spiders in this country wants to go home.
Trust me. If she can deal with the creepy crawlies over there. Anyone can
Sep 29th 2003, 12:21 am
#17
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I wish Emma could see a huntsman, just so she knows what they look like" Ok, so blind-barking-bloody-mad-compulsive-liar
would be better description then? [/QUOTE]
It's all relative. I never saw a spider inside for over a year, just outside in smaller, more remote towns, or in outside dunnies.
There's no need to worry. Sure, you may come across one once in a blue moon. Just scream for your bloke.
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would be better description then? [/QUOTE]
It's all relative. I never saw a spider inside for over a year, just outside in smaller, more remote towns, or in outside dunnies.
There's no need to worry. Sure, you may come across one once in a blue moon. Just scream for your bloke.
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Sep 29th 2003, 12:25 am
#18
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 435
Aw, thanks guys!
I am sure it must be something you get used to, just not lookin go forward to coming fact-to-face with the big hairy buggers!
Not sure screaming for my bloke will be any good in reality but I sure as hell will not be touching them if I can help it. Looking forwrad to bombing our new apartment as reccommended!!
I am sure it must be something you get used to, just not lookin go forward to coming fact-to-face with the big hairy buggers!
Not sure screaming for my bloke will be any good in reality but I sure as hell will not be touching them if I can help it. Looking forwrad to bombing our new apartment as reccommended!!
Sep 29th 2003, 12:25 am
#19
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My 6 year old son is becoming a dab hand at spider catching. He finds it really funny when they escape and he has to chase after them! He gets them in his hand and throws them outside, don't quite know if he'll do the same when faced with a huntsman though
Sep 29th 2003, 3:40 am
#20
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Joined: Aug 2003
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Scared of spiders Pah now way
Originally posted by emmahafryn
Aw, thanks guys!
I am sure it must be something you get used to, just not lookin go forward to coming fact-to-face with the big hairy buggers!
Aw, thanks guys!
I am sure it must be something you get used to, just not lookin go forward to coming fact-to-face with the big hairy buggers!
Does the thought of a huntsman in your car terrify you?
Do other bugs and creepie crawlies give you the willies (steady)?
Then fear no more!!!
New from HUP enterprises the cordless " BUG AWAY"
Just place it over the bug and press the button, slice him and dice him. Just the way that you like him
Can also be used as a blender in the kitchen but pleas wash first. Under no circumstances should this device be used on nasty cats.
Sep 29th 2003, 3:43 am
#21
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Re: Scared of spiders Pah now way
Can also be used as a blender in the kitchen but pleas wash first. Under no circumstances should this device be used on nasty cats. [/QUOTE]
No! :scared:
You'll need a lawnmower for a critter of that size!
No! :scared:
You'll need a lawnmower for a critter of that size!
Sep 29th 2003, 4:01 am
#22
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 435
Re: Scared of spiders Pah now way
Originally posted by HUP
Are you worried about meeting big ass hairy spiders in Oz?
Does the thought of a huntsman in your car terrify you?
Do other bugs and creepie crawlies give you the willies (steady)?
Then fear no more!!!
New from HUP enterprises the cordless " BUG AWAY"
Just place it over the bug and press the button, slice him and dice him. Just the way that you like him
Can also be used as a blender in the kitchen but pleas wash first. Under no circumstances should this device be used on nasty cats.
Are you worried about meeting big ass hairy spiders in Oz?
Does the thought of a huntsman in your car terrify you?
Do other bugs and creepie crawlies give you the willies (steady)?
Then fear no more!!!
New from HUP enterprises the cordless " BUG AWAY"
Just place it over the bug and press the button, slice him and dice him. Just the way that you like him
Can also be used as a blender in the kitchen but pleas wash first. Under no circumstances should this device be used on nasty cats.
Sep 29th 2003, 4:04 am
#23
Brain Drained
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,882
Re: Scared of spiders Pah now way
Originally posted by emmahafryn
Are they availale at my local Woollies?
Are they availale at my local Woollies?
The makers stress that it is not a good idea to use on cream or white upholstery or walls
