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Post by jennywren on Jun 7, 2009 6:51:25 GMT 1
I took a trip to Wales yesterday to check my mobile home was OK
In the kitchen I could hear a kind of strange buzzing. Like a happy high pitched buzz. Looked around couldnt see anything
Thought a wasp, bee or bluebottle had got in
I looked up to the ceiling AND THERE WAS THIS HUGE RUGBY BALL hanging from the ceiling which had been erected just inside the vent
It was a total piece of archetectoral (sp) art. I had never seen a wasps's nest before and I was in shock. It was like something out of sci fi. How do they do it - amazing. It was totally symmetrical too with a small hole at the bottom
Sadly it will have to go and I couldnt stay after that
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Post by farmersboy on Jun 7, 2009 8:02:53 GMT 1
They must like the location then Jen  or the sweet laydee owner |
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Post by emseypop on Jun 7, 2009 8:53:13 GMT 1
Wow! the bugs really like you don't they Jenny  How nice of you to provide the wasps in your garden with a holiday home too! Who needs chandeliers ehh? What a pain tho, and an expense, money you could be spending on plants  Hope the b***ers stay away in future. |
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Post by farmersboy on Jun 7, 2009 8:57:46 GMT 1
Wasps go for sweet things,Emsey ;D
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Post by emseypop on Jun 7, 2009 11:32:35 GMT 1
Wasps go for sweet things,Emsey ;D  Of course! Your right there FB! |
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Post by jasmine on Jun 7, 2009 14:00:45 GMT 1
Oh Jenny - you can't turn your back for one minute.
A child brought an old wasps' nest into school last year - it was the size of a school desk and like you say - an absolute work of art. Imagine finding that in your loft though.
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Post by jennywren on Jun 7, 2009 15:42:52 GMT 1
Oh wow Jasmine that would have been awesome to look at - that was a big one then - how do they do it
I feel awful getting rid of it but the little blighters should sting us should they
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Post by jasmine on Jun 7, 2009 15:55:13 GMT 1
I wouldn't leave it there Jenny. If you want a nice quite w/e in your van at the end of summer you'll be sharing it with 100's of dozy wasps.
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Post by ladygardener on Jun 10, 2009 14:02:34 GMT 1
Oh my goodness JW how horrendous. I like to see the bees but I'm mortally afraid of wasps. I'd be in a blind panic and have nightmares if it was me. Glad you've gotten rid of it.
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Post by Biggles on Jun 10, 2009 20:06:07 GMT 1
 Wasps Nest  Cross Section of a Wasps Nest |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 11, 2009 5:53:36 GMT 1
<shriek>
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Post by jasmine on Jun 11, 2009 8:48:44 GMT 1
Did you see the one they cut open (wasps had all left home) on Spring Watch a couple of nights ago. How wasps build such an amazing nest with just tiny bits of chewed up wood is amazing.
But then again, how birds build such intricate nests with just a beak is amazing too.
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Post by Biggles on Jun 11, 2009 15:45:39 GMT 1
Shows how wonderful nature is--
I usually watch Springwatch but I forgot this week--
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Post by ladygardener on Jun 12, 2009 13:40:37 GMT 1
Nature truely is amazing is'nt it. |
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Post by Biggles on Jun 12, 2009 21:47:05 GMT 1
Jenny--How is the Wasp situation now? Have you managed to get 'rid' of the Nest?--I hope so because it would spoil your enjoyment for sitting out during this lovely spell of good weather.
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Post by jennywren on Jun 13, 2009 6:06:50 GMT 1
The wasp nest in the garden had to go too - I felt dreadful about it but rather that than get stung
It was on the wall just by my annexe where the "new" doggy will live so would be in and out quite a lot
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Post by jasmine on Jun 13, 2009 12:37:44 GMT 1
What's this about a new doggy Jenny? (Hope that FB is behaving himself  this weekend.) |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 13, 2009 18:17:53 GMT 1
I am having my Afghan's brother to live cos owner is having to move house and sadly no where to house them He is of couse same age but a more laid back temperament Mr and Mrs FB being very well behaved |
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Post by jasmine on Jun 13, 2009 19:35:39 GMT 1
That's so kind of you Jenny. Afghan's are not small doggys - they take up a lot of room. Will your girly afghan mind - Jessie would mind very much, even if it was a relative. Glad to hear your visitors are behaving. Bet you are all having a fantastic time. |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 13, 2009 21:47:47 GMT 1
I am not sure if she will take to him but they will be in different parts of house - she will still be the Boss - nothing can stop that  |
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Post by jasmine on Jun 13, 2009 22:09:46 GMT 1
Quite right too. |
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Hope the b***ers stay away in future.
