Wheel Horse 3D 3,620 #2851 Posted August 10, 2021 Just spotted this handsome fella on the steps in front of my office. Stuck my finger in there for scale. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,164 #2852 Posted August 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said: Just spotted this handsome fella on the steps in front of my office. Stuck my finger in there for scale. Judging by the size of the tip of your finger there it looks like that mantis is maybe 2.5 to 3 inches long. That would make it a female. Males are tiny little things that would fit right on one of your fingernails. We see the males here on a fairly regular basis but it's been a while since I've seen one of the females for some reason. Maybe they're better at hiding? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #2853 Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 12:12 PM, Wheel Horse 3D said: custom mix Sometimes the foods that look the mostest grossest are the bestest tastest! Looks like my XYL's cooking! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #2854 Posted August 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: We see the males here on a fairly regular basis Probably because you don't have many females for some reason. The ladies eat the males after mating... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,164 #2855 Posted August 10, 2021 Just now, Jeff-C175 said: Probably because you don't have many females for some reason. The ladies eat the males after mating... Yes quite true. Tough life those little guys have. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2856 Posted August 10, 2021 Here's thinking they're all maneaters! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2857 Posted August 10, 2021 Regardless of the species! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,620 #2858 Posted August 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Judging by the size of the tip of your finger there it looks like that mantis is maybe 2.5 to 3 inches long. That would make it a female. Males are tiny little things that would fit right on one of your fingernails. We see the males here on a fairly regular basis but it's been a while since I've seen one of the females for some reason. Maybe they're better at hiding? Well shes a biggun then! 4 inches by my calipers. Shes just hanging out on the step despite my in and out. Kinda creepy..lol. great SciFi inspiration there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,155 #2859 Posted August 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said: Well shes a biggun then! 4 inches by my calipers. Shes just hanging out on the step despite my in and out. Kinda creepy..lol. great SciFi inspiration there! Maybe She’s eyeing you for lunch!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #2860 Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Maybe She’s eyeing you for lunch!!! I think so... look at that coy smile on her face in the second pic. Looks like she might have even put on a little lipstick. "Come into my parlor said the Mantis to the Man!" Don't fall for it Grey! It's not worth it! Edited August 10, 2021 by Jeff-C175 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,620 #2861 Posted August 10, 2021 32 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I think so... look at that coy smile on her face in the second pic. Looks like she might have even put on a little lipstick. "Come into my parlor said the Mantis to the Man!" Don't fall for it Grey! It's not worth it! What can I say!!!??? My raw magnetism attracts 'em all i guess! Mrs is here now so I'm sure I'm safe. I'm sure she'll defend my honor!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,620 #2862 Posted August 10, 2021 LOL Mrs says..."Only one allowed to rip yer head off is me!" 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,164 #2863 Posted August 10, 2021 50 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said: LOL Mrs says..."Only one allowed to rip yer head off is me!" I'm not sure if that's good or bad Grey. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,620 #2864 Posted August 11, 2021 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I'm not sure if that's good or bad Grey. Well i guess if I just HAD to have my head removed, I'd rather have Mrs do it! Lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,153 #2865 Posted August 11, 2021 Oh, by the by... The outboard motor i cleaned the carb on now runs like a good un. Don't worry about the chainsaw specs, they turned up. They were in the last place I looked. Next time I will look there first, save a bit of time 🤣 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,164 #2866 Posted August 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mickwhitt said: They were in the last place I looked. Next time I will look there first, save a bit of time For eons... man has sought The Secret Of Life. I believe that you, Mick, have found it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,794 #2867 Posted August 11, 2021 Yesterday I finished cleaning up that large tree, firewood removed, holes filled and yard raked. That lasted about four hours and then a down-burst took out another tree at the exact same place. Just to add to the fun, another tree came down blocking the path. This mess will need to wait till this heat wave passes. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2868 Posted August 11, 2021 Back at it today. 20210811_085314.mp4 20210811_085314.mp4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #2869 Posted August 11, 2021 First thing this morning, mowed the lawn. Then gave the blades on the 48" mower deck a bit of a sharpen. Started to fit it to the C-125 instead of the 36" and then realised I'd not replaced the broken spring on the tensioner for the blade pulleys. Found one that does the job, then fitted the deck Started the engine and engaged the P.T.O. to check all was ok. That was when I realised I'd not fitted the deck drive belt. Eventually I got the green and verges mowed. Setting the deck wheels to the second highest position, had a run down and up the bridleway. Grass had got a bit long on the green, so after removing and cleaning the deck, got the sweeper out to clean things up a bit. Hitched it to the C-125 just in time for the arrival of the forecast rain. Could have waited an hour. I'd have got everything done and dusted. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,164 #2870 Posted August 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Stormin said: when I realised I'd not fitted the deck drive belt For quite a while now I've had great interest in the fact that when you expect something to work you need to power it up properly. One of the things I do that I enjoy the most is trying to start an engine and then realizing a few minutes later there's nothing in the tank to burn. I've also become particularly adept at attempting to operate an electrical item before even bothering to plug it in. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,164 #2871 Posted August 11, 2021 6 hours ago, lynnmor said: That lasted about four hours and then a down-burst took out another tree at the exact same place Is this something that happens on a fairly regular basis where you are or are you just incredibly lucky this year? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,838 #2872 Posted August 11, 2021 8 hours ago, lynnmor said: This mess will need to wait till this heat wave passes. 117 degrees heat index here yesterday. I know some probably have it worse, but I don't care where you are, THAT'S HOT! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,794 #2873 Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Is this something that happens on a fairly regular basis where you are or are you just incredibly lucky this year? My trees are getting old and many are compromised by ants and disease, so there are more downed trees and limbs than usual. That said, we get some very active weather on these hot and humid days, like right now as I type. The storm damage coupled with the bad trees keeps me in firewood. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,393 #2874 Posted August 12, 2021 15 hours ago, lynnmor said: This mess will need to wait till this heat wave passes. agree - this type of work especially is much more suited to cooler weather 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,164 #2875 Posted August 12, 2021 3 hours ago, tom2p said: agree - this type of work especially is much more suited to cooler weather This type. Any type. All types. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
