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

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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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I've heard about the walls of sand, but the actual pictures are AWESOME, and I'm glad I'm not there.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Afternoon, tx. Are you still doing ceremonies?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, BykrBayb. How is the right coast?

[txradioguy]

Nope I'm done just waiting for my ride.

[stand watie]

GA, Tom.

free dixie,sw

[MeekMom]

Good evening GrandEagle!
Hope all is well with you. :)

[stand watie]

HI!

coming to the FR Rally????

free dixie,sw

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

Casting Crowns ~ Praise You In This Storm

"Praise You In This Storm"

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

[BykrBayb]

Warm and breezy, but full of New Jersiots. How's the Northland?

[Kathy in Alaska]

I would rather be a pet rock of yours.

That's not quite what she said. LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Ma Booboo and GB

[tongue-tied]

I posted that last and then went to chow to give it time. LOL

And THEN I had to come up front of the thread to tell ya this: while walking back from chow, I saw some aurora borealis! No kidding, a huge long tentril (from limit of sight left to 3/4 of the way accross sky to right) snaking along for about 30-45 seconds.

I've been stationed in Iceland so I know what they look like, so no "poo poo's" on my sighting. :)

Okay back to the back to continue reading.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Tap, tap, tap...LOL! Is there a season for ceremonies....like all during summer for tourists? I saw a couple on tv, and they were great.

[Jet Jaguar]

Howdy Ma!

I missed ya last night. I had to sleep!

[Jet Jaguar]

Cool movie!

[Jet Jaguar]

Good week! Thanks!

[tongue-tied]

Well crap...but lol @ "Cub's magic number=2007"

[tomkow6]

But, but,,,,,,MA!

[tomkow6]

mine

[tomkow6]

mine