AnnieP Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Yeah, but you could borrow the camera stuff and take piccies for the forum of the Freddie/Beckham lookalike... call it a "public service" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Oh, I see. I'll have to see if I can sneak one when he's working outside next - he's super fit and got that sort of flat, toned body that looks so nice in baggy jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Clare, I think we could all benefit from this. Better run the piccies by me first so I can make sure they're suitable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Okey doke Linda. If/when I manage to get some photos I'll send them to you first for QA-ing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 That makes 2 us then Claret. Wonder where Kate is as she could join our 'We Hate Spiders' Group!!! 3 of us. Can't abide spiders. Even thinking about them gives me the heebie jeebies! I wouldn't mind them if they didn't have all those legs (makes squashing them a great deal easier for starters ) but the way they scuttle........*shudder* ! I'm definitely going to join your club, Emma! If we get enough members, do you think we could get spiders banned ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 That makes 2 us then Claret. Wonder where Kate is as she could join our 'We Hate Spiders' Group!!! 3 of us. Can't abide spiders. Even thinking about them gives me the heebie jeebies! I wouldn't mind them if they didn't have all those legs (makes squashing them a great deal easier for starters ) but the way they scuttle........*shudder* ! I'm definitely going to join your club, Emma! If we get enough members, do you think we could get spiders banned ? Can I join as well? I get such large spiders in my house, you can count the hairs on their legs They always sit where I can't slam a jam jar over them, like under the radiators. I perfected the art of presenting a large piece of newspaper to them to step on (really creepy, you don't know if they will step or run!) and then I gently drag them from the area so I can imprison them. Only trouble is YOU CAN HEAR THEIR FOOTSTEPS ON THE PAPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Oh my goodness! I'm glad I don't live in your house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Oh my goodness! I'm glad I don't live in your house! I really don't know why the spiders get so big I was amazed (and freaked out ) to hear the pitter patter noise (x 8 of course) Someone else will have to try the paper trick now, there must be bigger spiders elsewhere? I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Oh I hope not - not here anyway!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 http://www.paramountzone.com/spidercatcher.htm In Sheffield at one point you could get a fire engine to come and fit a smoke detector in your house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Oh I hope not - not here anyway!!! Oh well, I'll be off to contact the Guinness Book of Records to find out about giant house spiders (with boots on) then It'll be my claim to fame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Trinny will hoover up huge spiders bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I couldn't use the spider catcher. I'd be terrified the beastie would get out and crawl up my arm - *s-h-u-d-d-e-r* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Perhaps a chicken is safer then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 or a hoover ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 That makes 2 us then Claret. Wonder where Kate is as she could join our 'We Hate Spiders' Group!!! 3 of us. Can't abide spiders. Even thinking about them gives me the heebie jeebies! I wouldn't mind them if they didn't have all those legs (makes squashing them a great deal easier for starters ) but the way they scuttle........*shudder* ! I'm definitely going to join your club, Emma! If we get enough members, do you think we could get spiders banned ? Erm, Can I just admit, I like spiders.....they are welcome guests in my house.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Me too Looney... after all... they eat flies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Phew, at least I'm not the only one that gives them house space! All the spiders in my house are called Boris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Aah, just figured out why I have no flies and very big spiders then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Sometimes the very big ones are the females who have, er, just eaten the male. Why they have to live in my bath that size, I don't know, I feel the same as the majority here, but try to be rational about it (whilst shaking). I then use a long strip of loo paper (at least you don't hear their footsteps that way) and once they've stepped on, head for the window to let them out. But, it is risky with the ones that run fast....agggghhh!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Isn't that why you get married? To have a man to cower behind, while he deals with the big fat hairy spiders?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 No - it's cheaper to use the vacuum I love my Dyson because I can leave it turned on and watch until all the legs have dropped off What was this thread about? - edit: mice! we're not too far off topic then - for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 No - it's cheaper to use the vacuum I love my Dyson because I can leave it turned on and watch until all the legs have dropped off What was this thread about? - edit: mice! we're not too far off topic then - for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Isn't that why you get married? To have a man to cower behind, while he deals with the big fat hairy spiders?! Lovely idea Shona, but there's two men in this house who aren't that good with spiders - to be honest I literally have a cold sweat and clammy hands and the shakes and even though Joe can't stand them he can cope with dealing with them as I am such a wreck! I too use the hoover but do worry that they'll crawl out or get me when I empty the bin! I am such a wimp! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I once had to get a fireman out to get rid of a spider...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
