Bajatripper
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More Stupid Stuff from Steve
Early the other morning, around 0400, I couldn't sleep so I was up reading in my living room. At some point, I was joined by a "moscorron," one of
those big, black bumblebees we have down here. Since I had the living room doors open, the light must have awoken him early so he came over to start
his day. I tried ignoring him for a while, but eventually worried that he might bump into me on one of his endless laps around the light fixture.
I decided to get up, turn off the light, and go into another room until he went away.
That was when I made an interesting discovery: these bumblebees can't fly in the dark. In fact, they are totally vetigo in the dark. When I turned off
the light, he would drop like lead to the floor. When I turned on the light again, he would get up and start flying around once more, only to "drop
and give me ten" at the flip of the switch.
I have to admit, it was entertaining for a while. Then I went back to bed.
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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Pompano
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I once did a similar thing in reverse...with a bat hanging on the rock wall next to our bed.
Co-pilot did not approve.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Islandbuilder
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Wow. Good times!
but actually, kinda interesting. Thanks for sharing the results of your research.
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redhilltown
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I know a few humans I wish this trick would work on... 
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DanO
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| Quote: | Originally posted by redhilltown
I know a few humans I wish this trick would work on...
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Ain't that the truth.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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Bugman
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Hence the "bumble" part of the name..... 
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KASHEYDOG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bugman
Hence the "bumble" part of the name..... |
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience.....  .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ?? 
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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KASHEYDOG
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Come to think of it...... I used to do the same with the kelp flies. When they come into the house at night they're attracted to the lights. Just
turn a light on outside and the lights off in the house and they all go outside. Then close up all the screens and doors and turn the lights back on.
You're good to go.... .....
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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David K
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Wow, such knowledge here on Baja Nomad!!! 
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KASHEYDOG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Wow, such knowledge here on Baja Nomad!!! |
Isn't it amazing ??? Better then all that crap going on some other threads, ie; "I'm out" .
At least David, you"ll be able to use this stuff next you have a bumble bee or a kelp fly bothering you. .....
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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woody with a view
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could this method work on a goat?
just kidding goatster!!!
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Brings back a fond memory to me. My daughter was very young, maybe 4 years old and her and I were watching a bumble bee fly around while I told her
about bees and said something about the large black bee is called a bumble bee because it is not a great aviator and is a cumbersome flyer. After a
time, I told my daughter, I wonder where the bee went. She told me "he bumbled away". : )
That was one of those small moments that will stay with a dad forever...
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KASHEYDOG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalearner
Brings back a fond memory to me. My daughter was very young, maybe 4 years old and her and I were watching a bumble bee fly around while I told her
about bees and said something about the large black bee is called a bumble bee because it is not a great aviator and is a cumbersome flyer. After a
time, I told my daughter, I wonder where the bee went. She told me "he bumbled away". : )
That was one of those small moments that will stay with a dad forever... |
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THOSE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS
[Edited on 12-4-11 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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bacquito
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Learn, learn and learn some more
bacquito
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
Come to think of it...... I used to do the same with the kelp flies. When they come into the house at night they're attracted to the lights. Just
turn a light on outside and the lights off in the house and they all go outside. Then close up all the screens and doors and turn the lights back on.
You're good to go......... |
Same with bats, unwanted Co-pilotos and other undesirable things that enter the house in
the night and go bump. Turn the outside light on, open the doors and windows and give 'em the boot!
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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Illuminating! Wish it worked on mosquitos!
Iflyfish
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