Andy wrote:
>
> Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > Yeah -- fire ants are one good reason to always be shod in da yard. I
> > have seen idiots cutting grass in bare feet and wonder if they've
> > never had a fire ant bite. You have the reminder for about 3 weeks.
> > Better than losing a toe, tho, I guess.
>
> I'm reminded of being 8-years-old in Taos, New Mexico at a native
> American Indian pueblo. I got bored and stepped off the "tourist trail"
> and sat down by a small stream.
>
> I was sitting next to a large smooth stone that I wanted to look at. I
> reached over and pulled it out of the dirt when I saw the underside
> swarming with red fire ants. I jumped away in an instant.

Where's the darn magnifying glass when you really need it?

Gary