My sewing was interrupted by Vince coming home and wanting to take a little road trip at lunch so we did . . just got back and I’m ready to sew til I drop!
This morning I noticed this:
He is so huge! Do you know who big those stickers are on the windows? I really should get those off, shouldn’t I? I’m not sure if he’s enjoying watching me sew or if he figures he’s safe from the chickens if he stays way up there but he’s been there all day.
It’s cool enough that I put on a light jacket this morning so I hope that means the end of the grasshoppers.
Missy says
My cats love grasshoppers on the window!
Kristen says
Everything really is bigger in Texas…I’m pretty sure I would have a stroke if I saw a grasshopper that big in my window…
Karin says
oh my, that is HUGE! I was just saying the other day to my hubby that I haven’t seen grasshoppers around in years. I kinda wonder if they’ve been erradicated here or something. Very strange! I don’t see garden snakes anymore either! Plenty of rats and squirrels though, ick! But, I am glad that there are lots of blue jays, especially now that the nut trees have nuts. They are fun to watch and they make so many different bird noises!
Tee says
Here you go, Judy…You can eat them!
http://survivalfarm.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/grasshoppers-bbq-and-honey-dip/
JudyL says
No, thanks!
Bev says
We have grasshoppers huge like that here in central Florida. In a flash they could eat up your foilage!! Used to be more around here too. I think the birds are feasting on these big buggers! I don’t see as many grasshoppers this year as I do nice healthy birds!! Even the hawks and buzzards look quite healthy
katie says
I have sunflowers growning in the front of my business and every once in awhile , when I cut the used up ones off ,, I see a grasshopper that is about 2 inches long. I look at him and he looks at me and then I walk away. Not sure what I make of them ,as long as he doesn’t jump my way, I’m good !!
Susan ~ Patchkat says
First off…that dude is not a grasshopper, but a Katydid and HE BITES…they actually draw blood and are a little on the aggressive side.
See my post at http://7and7.wordpress.com/2012/08/05/im-so-far-behind-the-times/ for more information and a good photo site to ID your critter.
I’ve only had one more large one on the porch since this first one showed up, but even the cats won’t mess with them.
Kari @ The Purple Quiltapotamus says
Yep, I would probably pass right out if I saw a grasshopper that size outside my window! I’ll take the almost foot of snow I have outside right now over bugs that big!!!