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Back Bay - When Bees Attack!

Ok, maybe they were not exactly attacking, maybe they were just moving house...

Either way, thanx Mr. Anonymous Biker with the yellow jersey. You're anguished cry when you rode thru the bee swarm alerted me to the oncoming wall of buzz that I didn't hear due to the dulcet tones of Robbie Williams serenading me thru my earphones.
What do I do?
Argh!
I remember - I race swiftly away in a zig-zag manner.
So I did...& lived to tell the tale.

Come to find out tho, the zig-zag method of escape is the subject of great debate. Zig-zag or make a 'beeline' to the closest cover - you make the call!

If bees attack you: L.A. County Agricultural Commissioner suggests:
- do not stay in one spot trying to remove bees with your hand
- leave area quickly..run in a fast zig/zag pattern away
- do not swat at bees as you are running - cover face; use clothes to protect eyes and mouth from bees
- seek shelter inside enclosures where bees cannot enter such as a car or building (lying down or huddling under clothing or partial protection generally will not help)

Insecta Inspecta answers; WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF ATTACKED?
· Africanized bees are slow fliers and most healthy people can out run them.
· Run away in a straight line, protecting your face. Avoid other people, or they too will be attacked.

All agree however that either way you leave the area, you need to run like Usain Bolt.

Others who survived the giant bee swarm...




One that didn't...


& one that I thought did until I realised it was not a skunk...

Trail Closed

Cry me a river :(

Friends & Neighbours

I met some beautiful neighbours on my hike round the Back Bay today...

Baby Girl Bobcat cruising for lunch


Peregrine Falcon also cruising for lunch


Bunny Rabbit & her family cruising for lunch....while trying to not become lunch


Mr. Squirrel eating lunch no matter what


Mr. Hummingbird too busy protecting his territory to eat lunch


Snowy Egrets Lunch Conference


And of course, the Lizards are everywhere as usual

Now You See It, Now It's Furniture

You grew so majestic & tall for so long
Always bent in the wind but always stayed strong
For years I feared there would come a day
When you would break & not just sway
So we had you killed, chopped up neatly
Tho I had not the heart to say goodbye completely
Now instead of the damage you could have done
We sit & enjoy the furniture you've become
Thank you local landmark for your years of service
Now you can relax & enjoy your new purpose
Your new status to many already is known
Local landmark MarkII - The Palm Throne.

Happy Flowers

My friend Chrissie sent me these flowers.
Aren't they great?!
Aren't I lucky?!
Thanx Chrissie :)