It Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time

Warning System: ACTIVATED!

nobody@vox.com(AmyH) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:45:26 -0700

Elvis earned another point toward his Scorpion Badge tonight.

Elvis Scorpion Badge

In Elvis'/guest bathroom, with a litter box scoop

Team Elvis: 5

Scorpion Invaders: 0

Jay wanted a picture, so here you go. Enjoy!

Tail-ed and Dangerous, Crush to Kill

For the easily freaked - don't worry. This particular scorpion looks like this, but is now flatter and floating somewhere in the Tempe Sanitary Sewer System. He knew something was up so it took awhile to get a good shot as he ran in and out of view. He didn't have any place to go so I knew I wasn't losing any good chances for a clean shot. Scorpion Sniper Assassin, that's me.

I am getting a little disturbed by the recent frequency. I've never kept track before, but this seems like a lot all of a sudden. Time to ramp up defensive manuevers.

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Weekend Tally - So Far

nobody@vox.com(AmyH) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:25:16 -0700

Team Elvis: 4

Scorpion Invaders: 0

#3 - In the kitchen, with a vegetable peeler (Friday night)

#4 - In the study, with a hockey puck. (Saturday night)

Yeah, I wasn't creative for #4, which was a repeat of #2. I went in the den and noticed a strange spot on the carpet and when I turned on the light, yep, a scorpion.

When you live with the threat of scorpions, you have every stain or discoloration of your carpet memorized. This is important when your carpet color isn't too unlike the color of your avowed foe. You also learn to visually assess your floors whenever you are walking about. Awareness is key to extreme pain avoidance.

In both weekend kills, Elvis' scorpion warning system wasn't a factor. But for next time - teh most awesome Mariser(tm) made this fantastic banner.

THANKS! You're the best!!!

Elvis Scorpion Badge

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In the Study, With a Hockey Puck

nobody@vox.com(AmyH) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:55:28 -0700

Team Elvis: 2

Scorpion Invaders: 0

Hooray!

For those keeping score at home, Kill #1 was: In the patio door track, with a spoon.

It's that time of year again for scorpion sightings in Casa Amy y Elvis. Elvis is well on his way to earning his Scorpion Scout badge as he's alerted me to both interlopers. Once he knew I was on the case last night, he retreated a safe distance away until I vanquished the poisonous beast. Then he was his happy little self again.

It may freak some people out as I do this, but I think I'll keep track of this year's battle against the bugs. I've never tallied up my scorpion encounters before. Maybe it will start to freak me out. o_O

Nah. However, it may keep me from doing overly sadistic things to my captives. Like seeing how they react to waterboarding in the toilet. I'd have to actually attach them to a stick, so I guess it's for the best I don't.

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