FReeper Canteen~ Camel Spiders Found in Iraq , Urban Legends and Folklore ~Sept.21,2006

[fatima]

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Camel Spiders Found in Iraq , Urban Legends and Folklore Urban Legends:Subject: FW: Camel Spider found in Iraq--This is a huge spider!!!! Yuck. I sure am glad we don't have these here. Although we probably will after this war..... This picture is a perfect example of why you don't want to go to the desert. These are 2 of the biggest I've ever seen. With a vertical leap that would make a pro basketball player weep with envy (they have to be able to jump up on to a camels stomach after all), these spiders latch on and inject you with a local anesthesia so you can't feel it feeding on you. They eat flesh, not just suck out your juices like a normal spider. Comments: The photo appears to be authentic. Fortunately for all of us — especially the guys in the picture — the same cannot be said of the accompanying text, which merely repeats false rumors circulating since the start of the Iraq war. This scary-looking creature (actually, it's a pair of scary-looking creatures dangling end-to-end) is indeed commonly called a camel spider, but it is found in arid locales all over the world — including the southwestern United States — not just in the Gulf region. A typical specimen can grow to about the size of a child's hand, but, though they are known for being vicious predators, camel spiders are neither venomous nor a threat to human beings. They don't eat camels, either.

World's Tallest Woman Netlore Archive: Emailed photos purport to show the tallest woman in the world Description: Emailed photos Circulating since: 2002 Status: False

The Giant Grizzly Bear Not quite a world record In real life, the big grizzly in the first two photographs measured 10' 6" from nose to tail and weighed an estimated 1,000 to 1,200 pounds — unusually large for the vicinity in which it was found, says the USDA Forest Service, but not quite a world record, nor even a record for Alaska. It was killed on October 14, 2001 by U.S. Air Force Airman Theodore Winnen on Hinchinbrook Island, Prince William Sound. The photos were taken by his hunting partner, Staff Sgt. James Urban. Both were stationed at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks at the time. Though the bear was within 10 yards of the hunters' position and moving towards them when he fired the first shot, Winnen says, it did not charge them, contrary to what the email claims. "I don't know if the wind was in our favor or what," he told the Anchorage Daily News. "We were dressed in camouflage. He might not have seen us." Winnen's weapon was a 338-caliber Winchester Magnum, not a 7mm semi-automatic as alleged. The first bullet pierced the bear's brain but left it standing; five more in the chest brought it down.

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news off BBC wire report that Yemen President is leading in presidential polls right now to win reelection

Also another report off Wash Post allegely that they get jealous apparently they are jealous Dubya invitated people from Texas stay at Lincoln Bedroom

I think Dubya Texas friends won't be trash the bedroom ala Keith Moon

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*Climbing on a chair*
AIIIYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Ms.B

[fatima]

Here my Dear:)
THE SPIDER AND THE FLY

'Will you walk into my parlour?' said the Spider to the Fly,
''Tis the prettiest parlour that ever did you spy;
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I have many curious things to show when you are there.'
'Oh no, no,' said the little Fly, 'to ask me is in vain,
For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again.'

'I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high;
Will you rest upon my little bed?' said the Spider to the Fly.
'There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin;
And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!'
'Oh no, no,' said the little Fly, 'for I've often heard it said,
They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!'

Said the cunning Spider to the Fly, 'Dear friend, what can I do,
To prove the warm affection I've always felt for you?
I have within my pantry good store of all that's nice;
I'm sure you're very welcome--will you please to take a slice?'
'Oh no, no,' said the little Fly, 'kind sir, that cannot be,
I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see.'

'Sweet creature,' said the Spider, 'you're witty and you're wise;
How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!
I have a little looking-glass upon my parlour shelf,
If you'll step in a moment, dear, you shall behold yourself.'
'I thank you, gentle sir,' she said, 'for what you're pleased to say,
And bidding you good morning now, I'll call another day.'

The Spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly Fly would soon come back again;
So he wove a subtle web, in a little corner sly,
And set his table ready, to dine upon the Fly.
Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing:
'Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple--there's a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead.'

Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly,
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew,
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue;
Thinking only of her crested head--poor foolish thing! At last,
Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast.
He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den,
Within his little parlour--but she ne'er came out again!

And now, dear little children who may this story read,
To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed:
Unto an evil counselor close heart, and ear, and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale of the Spider and the Fly.

by Mary Howitt

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
Poor LIL Fly!!
Ms.B

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good grief, fatima....look at the size of that spider!!

[fatima]

Ok OK I'll be good.Just one more.
I'm a Little Spider
Tune: I'm a Little Teapot

I'm a little spider watch me spin
If you'll be my dinner
I'll let you come in
Then I'll spin a web to hold you tight
And gobble you up in one big bite!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

Don McLean ~ Vincent

[fatima]

Aren't you gald you only have Moose.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Jade Falcon, for helping keep us free.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I am very glad to have moose and none of those giant spiders...

In the front yard....

[fatima]

They are like our deer here in Pa.My husband went on a hunting trip to Canada and a Moose crossed the road while they were driving.The bottom of it belly was above the hood.I respect them but they seem harmless.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

Itsy Bitsy Spider

[Kathy in Alaska]

Here in town they aren't aggressive if you just leave them alone, and stay away from the babies. They are all really dumb when it comes to crossing the road in traffic....they just go, never intimidated by cars zooming by.

[fatima]

Reminds me of Heartburn (1986)
Starring: Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson Director: Mike Nichols
"Now, the story stands on its own, especially thanks to Streep's strong performance & the excellent Carly Simon music (especially the "Itsy-Bitsy Spider" tie-in). The last 15 minutes or so - really great stuff. The 'key lime pie in the face' scene continues to be a perfect cinematic moment".Love the Key Lime Pie Moment:)

[swmobuffalo]

All this talk of spiders has reminded me of an "alternative" version of Little Miss Muffet. I'd post it but it has a bad word at the end.

[fatima]

Off topic I will pick up the camera tom.We will play with it a few days to get the right tripod and audio ready and send it up to North Jersey to begin production next week..

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Thank you Ma!!
Beautiful Song that I'll ping a friend to...
Ms.B

[MS.BEHAVIN]

COOL PIC!!
Ms.B

[Kathy in Alaska]

Off topic I will pick up the camera tom.We will play with it a few days to get the right tripod and audio ready and send it up to North Jersey to begin production next week..

[Kathy in Alaska]

d:o)