Blue Jay MH & RV Resort, Dade City, Florida
This morning in the bathroom, as I was grabbing for my towel on the towel rack and proceeded to put my wet and water dripping face into it, a fat spider sat in its fold. I screamed out of shock so that Benno shot up in bed, hit his head on the overhead cabinet and came rushing into the bathroom thinking something had happened to me. Now if it had been a cute little ladybug I wouldn’t be so hysterical but I find spiders totally ugly and disgusting. We both ran outside in our pajamas to dispose of this unwelcome hitchhiker and to take a quick photo. This spider had probably be hiding somewhere in the trailer just waiting for some warmer weather to come out.
Well, while we were outside shivering in 2C/35F, which is unusually cold for this time of year here in Dade City as per the TV weatherman, we discovered a mole heap right next to our door! What? This rascal had been busy overnight. Does he want to come in too to warm up? Maybe it’s too cold for all the critters. We shook our heads and went inside to warm up and to have breakfast. After eating and cleaning up we decided to drive today in a different direction on US-highway 98 to Lakeland to do a little sightseeing and to visit a few stores we were interested in. As we came outside again to drive off, there was Mr. Mole (we now call him Willi) happily shoveling more dirt up the hole. I’d never seen a mole before so I quickly snatched my camera. Should have taken a video of him working away totally ignoring me. Actually, I think he is cute. So this evening, just before sunset, I noticed Willi had produced three more mounts
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Everybody reading my blog already knows we like Aldi stores. Wouldn’t you know it there was an Aldi in Lakeland too? I assured Benno we don’t need anything but I went inside anyway. Of course I managed to fill half a shopping cart full of goodies for Christmas and other delicious foods. Back home we spent most of the time indoors as it was only about 16C/60F outside but I took a few more pictures of the facilities here.
Hoping everyone had a good day as well and I appreciate all the visits and comments to my blog.
If you were to make a pet out of Willi you could bring him back to Canada and he'd be very helpful in the Spring digging your garden for you. Now had that been a snake in the towel I would probably have let out a howl as well. I don't mind Spiders and if we have one in the house I very gently take the little fellow outside, set him down, and wish him well as he skitters off on his next adventure:))
ReplyDeleteWe did let the spider go and explore Florida but maybe the resident ibis got it before he went too far :) No kidding, Willi would be a great asset digging in my garden and the speed and determination he showed he'd be done in no time.
DeleteEeek! I would have screeched too! I hate the things and he doesn't sound tiny.
ReplyDeleteWilli is certainly a busy body! as long as he stays outside, no harm no foul. :)
The combination of the surprise and the ugliness of the spider early in the morning got me rattled. I am now on a mission to catch Willi in his act and will video him if he shows up again!
DeleteI was bitten by a small spider a month ago while camping in my travel trailer. It did not require medical help but the welp from the bite is still there on my foot. Not fun. I'm afraid the spider did not survive the ordeal. I spray often inside and out but the cold weather is forcing bugs inside.
ReplyDeleteI too had once a spider bite while gardening on my finger and the welt stayed almost two weeks. Would want a bite on my face ever!
DeleteWatching the antics of Moles is always cute but unfortunately even Willi is not appreciated by the Campground Owner because he is creating walking hazards and destroying their landscape.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
You are right the little heaps on the grass are not pretty. I was told management is planning on redoing all the RV sites in the off-season. Maybe Willi has been an old resident.
DeleteI would have let out a scream, also, really dislike spiders. Nice of you to let him free to explore other areas...:) Willi looks cute outside!
ReplyDeleteFrom the pictures it looks like you have some nice amenities at your park. Enjoy.
Lets see if we are going to use all the facilities they offer here. The park model residents are really a friendly bunch and its a very quiet neighbourhood. Have to chuckle at all the dogs that are being chauffeured around in golf carts though.
DeleteLooks like a lovely park. You certainly don't want to encourage Willi.
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