My Dad said it was years after moving up here before he would put on shoes without tapping them.
But he grew up in Scorpion country!
The Northwest is seeming better all the time! Reason number 435: No big bugs. Reason number 436: No bugs that can kill you.
Reason number 435: No big bugs. Reason number 436: No bugs that can kill you.Both good reasons! We do have scorpions here in Austin, although they're not poisonous enough to kill an adult (unless you're allegic I suppose). They can give a nasty, painful sting though. Also, poisonous spiders (shudder). There were some big bugs up in northern Michigan (spiders, beetles, etc.) but nothing really dangerous!