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| Here is a pic of the adult Saddleback, just as ugly I might add. Attachment: Sibine_stimulea_M.jpg (Downloaded 356 times)
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 08:01 pm |
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The saddleback caterpillar, Sibine stimulea, is the larva of a species of moth native to eastern North America. The species belongs to the family of slug caterpillars, Limacodidae. It is also known as the "packsaddle".
The caterpillars are primarily green with brown at either end, and a prominent, white-ringed brown dot in the center which resembles a saddle hence the name. They feed on a large variety of plants, and the adults are dark brown, stout-bodied moths. In Florida, they are known to feed on ornamental palms such as the Adonidia merrilli (Christmas palm).
These caterpillars have a pair of fleshy "horns" at either end, and these, like much of the body, bear urticating hairs that secrete an irritating venom. Stings can be very painful. They can cause swelling, nausea, and leave a rash that can last for days.
If you come in contact with the stinging hairs, the experience is much like a bee sting. To remove the hairs quickly, place a piece of cellophane tape (or whatever kind of tape you have at hand) over the spot and remove it quickly - the hairs will stick to the tape. The sooner you do this, the less effect the sting will have.
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 07:42 pm |
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Saddleback caterpillar.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/factsheets/saddle.html
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poncho wrote: Corn Nugget wrote: poncho wrote: Have no idea what that is but I think the insects are going to get the best of us I've seen some strange looking critters the past few years and now just heard that a classmate died of a type of illness caused by a tick but it was not lymes disease. I think we may all be "up s**t creek without a paddle" if we don't start controlling these unknown critters. I'll get a picture next time I see one.
Could have been Rocky Mountain Fever. That is also carried by ticks. No, it wasn't RMF either.
It could have been Tularemia which is by the way known as rabbit fever, could lead to respiratory failure when left untreated.
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 04:17 pm |
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Corn Nugget wrote: poncho wrote: Have no idea what that is but I think the insects are going to get the best of us I've seen some strange looking critters the past few years and now just heard that a classmate died of a type of illness caused by a tick but it was not lymes disease. I think we may all be "up s**t creek without a paddle" if we don't start controlling these unknown critters. I'll get a picture next time I see one.
Could have been Rocky Mountain Fever. That is also carried by ticks. No, it wasn't RMF either.
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 03:07 pm |
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| I will work on that insect pic when I get back today. It is probably a moth.
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 03:05 pm |
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poncho wrote: Have no idea what that is but I think the insects are going to get the best of us I've seen some strange looking critters the past few years and now just heard that a classmate died of a type of illness caused by a tick but it was not lymes disease. I think we may all be "up s**t creek without a paddle" if we don't start controlling these unknown critters. I'll get a picture next time I see one.
Could have been Rocky Mountain Fever. That is also carried by ticks.
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 02:11 am |
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| Have no idea what that is but I think the insects are going to get the best of us I've seen some strange looking critters the past few years and now just heard that a classmate died of a type of illness caused by a tick but it was not lymes disease. I think we may all be "up s**t creek without a paddle" if we don't start controlling these unknown critters. I'll get a picture next time I see one.
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 12:06 am |
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| This is a real photo guessing game. I have no idea what this bug is. I know it's not a bug but a what ever it is"crysalis?' before it comes out. Found it on a small silver maple last year. I have asked a few people in the know about bugs. No idea. It also has bright eyes at one end. I have picture but have not posted. Attachment: weird bug.jpg (Downloaded 354 times) Last edited on Fri Aug 1st, 2008 03:56 am by pineknot
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Posted: Fri Aug 1st, 2008 12:05 am |
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| Well I recall an old expression that said something about 'heading up a s**t creek without a paddle'. I'd never given much thought to it's meaning, but figured that it wasn't someplace I'd really care to be.
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 10:22 pm |
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Well, I did that as a joke, BUT, there is a s**t creek apparently,but not in the USA, although figuratively, located on the coast of Ireland, behind a reef. There is also mention that the phrase came from the use of a river in Ireland, maybe the same river, that was used to take wounded sailors to land where they were transported by rail to the nearby Hansel Hospital, thus the phrase, up s**ts creek with out a paddle.
http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/s**tCreek.shtml
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 10:12 pm |
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| It is located next to s**t Creek
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 10:09 pm |
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| s**t Creek, USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 10:02 pm |
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| Where is this? Attachment: shit creek.jpg (Downloaded 326 times)
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bigbear from the north wrote: St Michaels' Harbor? Don't know if that's the proper name, but I think I see the Crab Claw and the maritime museum across way there.
You are quick BB
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 06:42 pm |
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| St Michaels' Harbor? Don't know if that's the proper name, but I think I see the Crab Claw and the maritime museum across way there.
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 05:53 pm |
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Last edited on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 05:54 pm by Farmer
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 02:31 pm |
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| Those that said Mt. Jackson, Virginia are correct!
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 12:06 pm |
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| Mt. Jackson, Virginia...
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 05:26 am |
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heathersmd wrote: Any guesses as to where this is located???????????? My guess would be Washington state. I have no idea where exactly, but I really like it.
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 05:25 am |
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aceinthehole wrote: Dentzel Carousel, Glen Echo Park Absotively & posolutely correct. :-)
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 04:27 am |
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| Dentzel Carousel, Glen Echo Park
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 04:24 am |
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| Mount Jackson, Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 03:42 am |
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| Mount Jackson water tower in VA
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 03:24 am |
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| Williamsport, MD?
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 03:12 am |
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| Isn't Seattle, Washington the Red Delicious state?
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Posted: Tue Jul 29th, 2008 03:01 am |
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| Any guesses as to where this is located???????????? Attachment: d.jpg (Downloaded 284 times)
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Posted: Mon Jul 28th, 2008 04:13 pm |
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meinmd wrote: Trimper's Ride Carousel, Ocean City, MD
Good guess, wrong area of Maryland.
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Posted: Mon Jul 28th, 2008 04:05 pm |
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| Trimper's Ride Carousel, Ocean City, MD
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Posted: Mon Jul 28th, 2008 04:02 pm |
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This is a What & Where. Should be easy, I think.
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Posted: Mon Jul 28th, 2008 01:36 pm |
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| correct PK
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Posted: Mon Jul 28th, 2008 12:04 am |
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Farmer wrote: PK can you be specific? County and name of the monument?
Washington monument, in honor of Geroge. Boonsboro, md
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Posted: Sun Jul 27th, 2008 11:26 pm |
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PK can you be specific? County and name of the monument?
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Posted: Sun Jul 27th, 2008 09:53 pm |
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| monument, south mtn, md Last edited on Sun Jul 27th, 2008 10:21 pm by pineknot
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Posted: Sun Jul 27th, 2008 09:46 pm |
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pineknot wrote: Appalachian's Trail
HA HA... I was just about to post... sauna on the Appalachian Trail...
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Posted: Sun Jul 27th, 2008 09:39 pm |
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| Appalachian's Trail
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| Some good guesses...keep trying. Hint: it's off the beaten path, but it's on the trail. Last edited on Sun Jul 27th, 2008 07:21 pm by Farmer
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| civil war, melting of metal for artillery and other things Last edited on Sun Jul 27th, 2008 06:59 pm by pineknot
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Posted: Sun Jul 27th, 2008 02:14 pm |
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I believe this picture represents what was once used to fire the coal that was taken by the miners. My mind can not remember why such a "stove" was needed unless it burnt off the useless material from the coal. Saw quite a few of these and knew for sure what they were when traveling through the Alleganies. I have forgotten that history lesson. Of course, I may be way off base
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wetfoot wrote: Farmer.... Charcoal kilm? Maybe in Western Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia...
Good guess WF, but not right. Although it is in Western Maryland.
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Posted: Sat Jul 26th, 2008 10:57 pm |
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| Farmer.... Charcoal kilm? Maybe in Western Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia...
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Posted: Sat Jul 26th, 2008 04:17 am |
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| Well done. That's the one. Near Slaughter Beach, DE - east of Milford. It burned down a few years back.
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I spent an hour and was determined to get it because the wife and I love lighthouses.
The Mispillion River Lighthouse. Delaware
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Posted: Sat Jul 26th, 2008 03:31 am |
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| Have no idea where it is. Maybe off coast of someplace like Maine. Great looking old light house. Sorry to see it falling apart. Probably built around 1890's . Notice window fan in upper left window. Wasn't that long ago somebody lived there. I see now it's built on a sandy beach area. Last edited on Sat Jul 26th, 2008 03:39 am by pineknot
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Posted: Sat Jul 26th, 2008 01:33 am |
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| That it is. Sadly though, it's not one that I can take credit for. I lifted it from the web!
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Posted: Sat Jul 26th, 2008 01:31 am |
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| Havent got a clue, but I really like the pic.
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Posted: Sat Jul 26th, 2008 01:28 am |
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You folks know where this one was? (It no longer stands)
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| Skyline caverns
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