Last week, Maddy got stung by a hornet while laying out on the deck. Veil had already experienced this first hand last year. Now both of them are paranoid of anything that flies around. A hornet nest hunt was initiated and one was found under the deck, built on one of the joists. It was quickly disintegrated by the garden hose.
We went to the trailer for the weekend and when we arrived, I turned on the a/c and the fan didn’t seem to be running. Darren thought perhaps it was seized. Of course we didn’t have a step ladder with us so he could get on the roof of the trailer. We finally found one at a neighbours’ site, but it was only about 5 feet tall; that meant precariously perching it on a picnic table so he could get up on the roof. He soon discovered the cause of the blades not turning on the a/c unit – it was a football sized hornet’s nest. Just what we needed. I am glad it wasn’t something expensive and Darren was able to get rid of it (after only a couple of stings). I was a little worried that when the rest of the hornets came back looking for the nest, they wouldn’t be too happy with us. Luckily the hounds didn’t see them and no panic ensued; until today when a housefly appeared in the trailer. I had lost the end of my flyswatter in the early hornet’s nest removal so we managed to shoo the fly out the back door while Maddy paced in the front. Once it was gone, everything returned to normal.
Beckett and Veil "shared" the bed for awhile, which doesn't happen often.
Seems like Veil might have gotten a whiff of something here... no offence Beckett!
Ouch! Poor girls. Zephyr was stung by a horse fly the other day and that was bad enough. I hope you had a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteI try and eat bees and wasps. Mum goes nuts at me... no idea why hehe! Hope you had fun at the trailer. Deccy x
ReplyDeleteAgghhh, how awful! There is nothing worse than wasps and hornets. Glad you managed to find the nests and get rid of them. I don't blame the kids for being scared.
ReplyDeleteLynne x
It looks like they had a relaxing time camping. Glad you were able to get the AC going although it sounds scary getting to the roof to look at it.
ReplyDeleteWow, two nests in a row. I'd be seeing them everywhere. The camping looks wonderful. Hope everyone had a good time.
ReplyDeleteEek! Stanley chases flying things, but luckily has not gotten stung yet. Each spring, I go on a wasp/hornet nest hunt, and under the deck is popular spot.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness you were able to get rid of those nests! Gloria chases bees, they drive her crazy! Love that picture with Veil's head behind the pillow! Ha!Ha!
ReplyDeleteWe hate all things that sting having had several very very bad incidents that involved emergency treatment ie life or death! so pleased you guys are okay now, huge hugs to you xxxx
ReplyDeleteOuch, Beryl isn't the only one who has been in the wars:( I don't think we've got hornets here or are they the same thing as wasps? I lost count of how many bees, bumble bees and wasps Frankie has caught and he's only been stung once. He's amazing and crazy! Beryl only tries to catch flies, thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteHope you don't have any more adventures with things that sting.