So, does anyone know what this bug is? I've had a couple of people tell me that it might be a stink bug, but they weren't certain. It's a fairly flat bug when you see it from the side. There are many of them outside our house and a few have found their way indoors. They are fairly slow-moving critters, so I don't freak out when I see one. (you can get a better look by clicking on the photo)
DH put sealer on the deck which has really brought out the color of the wood.
The grass that DH planted out back has sprouted and he planted grass seed near the pool and along one side of the driveway.
We've been enjoying some more gorgeous sunsets lately!
And the leaves have started to change color. DD was home for fall break this past weekend and we drove up to the outlet mall in Grove City, PA, about an hour north. There was much more color on the trees there than here. It's amazing how that small distance can make such a big difference in how many leaves have turned.
This photo was taken from the deck, looking behind the house toward the river...
These trees are out near the pool...
And the trees on the side of the house haven't turned quite as much yet...
Our bathroom tiler is supposed to come back and put a tile backsplash around the tub. He was planning to come on Friday, but I got a call from the KD that the tiler was in the hospital with epoxy grout in his eyes, which prevented him from opening his eyes. I haven't heard anything from them since then...
1 comment:
Oh, Patti, dear. I'm not sure if you'll get this comment in your email inbox or not, but you should know that, although slow-moving, your little bug friend has a very, very nasty bite. He's an asassin bug of some sort - they tend to show up more in the fall, don't they. We live in Ohio and we had several of these little guys on our property. They can be very beneficial in the garden, but it's not a good idea to handle one. I've read that the bite/puncture is worse than a hornet's sting.
We caught one and kept it for a few days. Wild to watch them eat. They stick their pointed mouthpart into their prey, inject a chemical that dissolves the tissue, and then they suck the juices out. Whewy!
Like I said, though, they can be good guys to have around in the garden. So, that's a plus! :)
Take care,
Jacci
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