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Ellie and I sent out for reinforcements!! Not only did we entice an INTELLECTUAL poster, we went far and above and got you a SCHOLAR ! And I've seen their pics online, not bad looking either . Ellie said she has first 'dibs' though, something about 'eggs' I think .
If either of us can assist you again KittensPurr, please don't hestitate to HIT the panic button at the top right hand corner of this forum . Well, I've got to go help out other damsels in distress .
Where's a good man when you need one ?
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HDL -
LOL I'm telling you right now. If there's a knock at my back door, I'm not opening it, as I know it's "the bee" trying to lure me onto the deck so he can chase me about while the neighbors laugh & point.
How admirable that you have such a great sense of humor despite your suffering KittensPurr!
Your post intrigued me, so I did a little internet searching. One website that I looked at had lots of info on pests, namely bumblebees. Here is the article.http://www.bugspray.com/articles99/bumblebees.html The thing that caught my attention was the mention of hives or nests having guard bees. Could you have a very diligent guard bee that is guarding a developing hive?
I'm from an area where we have Africanized honey bees as well as some irritable bumble bees. All bees scare me to death. My neighbor had a bumblebee that hung around his backyard workshop. One day he got stung while mowing. He called the professionals, and they found a hive in an area no one would have suspected. Since you are allergic, maybe it is time to call in reinforcements.
Please keep us posted! Love your wit!
Hi Scholar -
Thank you so much for the complements & the article. I did learn something from it, but the bottom line for them is to spray the little guy. I'd do that as a last resort, although I did spray him with hairspray. I was hoping that would deter him rather than kill him. Yes, I was thinking he was a guard, as well, since he hovers for 7-hrs/day! Strong pecs & abs that little lad must have!
I made a sweep of my yard, underneath the decks, fences & house siding & I just don't see a nest. Ellie mentioned he could be a solitary bee & perhaps that's the case, unless there's a nest on the roof.
It poured rain today, so he wasn't around. I've mentally asked him to find another place, as he can live outside in many spots & I can't. That little deck is all I have. Maybe he felt sorry for me & found a larger, much more upscale deck! Well, see tomorrow.
Ellie and I sent out for reinforcements!! Not only did we entice an INTELLECTUAL poster, we went far and above and got you a SCHOLAR ! And I've seen their pics online, not bad looking either . Ellie said she has first 'dibs' though, something about 'eggs' I think .
If either of us can assist you again KittensPurr, please don't hestitate to HIT the panic button at the top right hand corner of this forum . Well, I've got to go help out other damsels in distress .
Where's a good man when you need one ?
Good men? I've been calling Al Pacino, but he told me "You're out of order!" I asked him why he had to talk so loudly & he only replied "Just when I thought I was out, you're trying to pull me back in!" Geesh. That's why I'm not married to him.
The little guy is gone today. No, not Pacino, the bee! Perhaps he found a better home. Or, I did kill him with the hairspray, which I hope isn't the case. I'll keep you posted.
Right-O! If I need the A-Team, I'll call on HDL & Ellie! Firstly, would you please tell Alfonse to stop screaming "Boo-yah!" He's giving me a headache. Thanks!
Well, it appears the little guy has left the building. I rather miss him, after seeing him hover daily for almost 1-mo, although he wasn't adept with sharing. He hasn't appeared Thurs, Fri (it poured rain) or Sat. Unless he takes weekends off, much to my dismay, I fear I may have extinguished the little lad with hairspray. I'd prefer to think that my assault (which is how he experienced my 20-min reign of terror, I'm sure) made him decide to relocate to a more friendly neighborhood & deck. Or, maybe I gave him a fear of heights so he's now in my yard, which would be fine. Preferable even. He's such a good "watch bee" he'd probably keep burgulars away! I'll keep an eye open for him & hope he is thriving in his new pad... lilly or otherwise...
Can't believe how much I miss that little one. He reminded me of a bratty kitty I had for 19-yrs. I grew to be amused at how she yelled at me everytime I walked in the door. I never could figure out what her little problem was. I should have gotten her a pet bee. That would teach her!
Congratulations. I'm so glad HDL and Co. could be of service. It was tough catching the little fellow and relocating him to the pesky bee sanctuary on Spectacle Island.
Anytime we can be of service in the future, just let one of us know.
Yes, he's not here today. I'm having a friend over for dinner on the deck next weekend, so I guess all is clear. Perhaps he'll drop in for a pesky moment, just to make himself known, for old time's sake. I hope the little guy found one of those nice Beacon Hill balconies to hover about.
KimoJimo, this is a TRUE Story :-0 I certainly hope that you are not implying it is NOT!!!
Because if you are, then to use the words of a famous daytime talk show host ED
"HOW DARE YOU!!!"
Plus, one minor change to Secret Agent Ellies' post below
(boy, it sure is tought to find good help these days sheesh ) :
***Anytime we can BEE of service in the future, just let one of us know ***
Much better, don't you think KittensPurr???
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Congratulations. I'm so glad HDL and Co. could be of service. It was tough catching the little fellow and relocating him to the pesky bee sanctuary on Spectacle Island.
Anytime we can be of service in the future, just let one of us know.
Ok, Kittenspurr... 'Fess up now. You really are Stephen King, aren't you?
That was by far the funniest thread I have read in this whole gigantic forum! The poor li'l bee.
Drats! Foiled again! LOL
No, Kimo, 'tis true. And, I feel dreadfully sorry for the little guy, too. I'm in hiding so that PETA doesn't take away my membership. Had it since I was 18, so I'd like to remain on good terms with animal lovers everywhere. I don't want to be forever known as the Hairspray Homicidal Honey!
I kind of miss him. I got used to his surly, territorial rants & gestures, kind of like an old boss of mine, but that's another post I'll save for the gentle advice of the Ellie & HappyDawgLady duo in their soon to debut Work/Jobs Forum. Them babes got brains! And, then some...
I'll let you know should he return, but for now, the little lad has departed for greener pastures, or bluer waters... VV
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! And I've seen their pics online, not bad looking either 
. Ellie said she has first 'dibs' though, something about 'eggs' I think 
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. Well, I've got to go help out other damsels in distress 
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KimoJimo, this is a TRUE Story :-0 I certainly hope that you are not implying it is NOT!!!
