House in Progress Diary

Everyone needs a buddy break!

You know, when this whole process becomes too overwhelming, we are thankful for our friends. Because they make us laugh. And think hard about world issues. And help us through the rough spots. (But...at the end of this story is a surprise appearance by the EMPEROR of creepy crawlies...be careful when scrolling.)

Today, K came in from Law School in DC...we were SO HAPPY to see her! She and her sister, B, as well as friends L & A helped A & I to celebrate a mild Friday evening in the flowery backyard. And to break in the new (old) lawn furniture! (Okay, okay...I'm the one next to L on the seat...with the blue dress. A is taking the picture.)

We cooked dinner on the grill (of course) and moved into the dining room to eat. Everyone looks satisfied with the meal and company...except Coco. Coco just looks hopeful.

Then B and K and L entertained us with a Swedish song about a frog with no tail, and um, a bunny, and a pig I think. Man, it is a hard language. But hand signals help obviously...

At the end of the evening, we waved goodbye to everyone from our front porch. And it reminded me that I wanted to take a photo of this weird contraption installed on the top of the front porch column. So I just held my digital camera about my head, pointed and shot, hoping for a good picture. The PO had glued a plastic shoebox and a piece of wood with nails to discourage nesting birds. Interesting solution.

When I loaded up my file onto the PC, I got more than I bargained for. There was a "friend" in the photo who I couldn't see from my angle. So I enlarged the photo and

THERE

WAS

THE BIGGEST

THOUSAND LEGGER

EVER!!

Do Not click on this next link, unless you are sure you can handle it. I mean, this thing is enormous. It has its own zipcode. I think it is the size of a Komodo Dragon.

Remember, I warned you.

Click here if you dare.

Posted by jeanne on August 9, 2003 at 2:04 AM