Steve`s Country
For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Help Wanted!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are here. They are there. They are absolutely everywhere! And it drives me up the wall. Crazy. Pulling my hair, banging my head against the wall, rolling on the floor (what do you expect after banging my head against the the wall?), and, and, AAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! It’s okay. I’m fine. I’m calm. Crazy, but calm. I’m talking here about pantry moths. They are tiny moths that usually live outside. But…they can get inside. Usually through something we buy at the store. Some type of grain, like cereal, bird food, etc.
I got mine from my landlord this spring. She had stopped feeding the squirrels and chipmunks and had a bunch of peanuts left over which she gave to me. I thought that was nice. It wasn’t in a sealed bag. They were just in a plastic store shopping bag. Tied. I untied it. That was certainly a mistake. You should have seen the cloud of these tiny moths that came flying out of that bag! I quickly tossed the bag and contents outside, but, too late. I had pantry moths. Never knew they existed before that. I still wish it was that way.
I have been trying to get rid of them. Failed. There is less now, but that’s it. I looked online for a solution. Right. Nearly impossible to get rid of them except with some professional coming in to spray the place with some toxic chemical. Not happening. I have been trying now to follow all the directions I have learned from various online sites. Basically they all say the same thing, minor differences. So, I am coming to you, my readers, for help.
Have you ever encountered these tiny critters that get into absolutely everything? I had to throw out a LOT of food because of these moths. Do you perhaps have some idea that you found works in getting rid of these moths? I don’t need more online sites to check. Sometimes people find out something on their own that works better and faster than some of these pro ideas. Even the pros admit that once these moths are in, they are in to stay. Period. Sigh. If you have an idea that might work, please let me know! Thanks.
Okay, it’s an odd post, but these things really are bad. Sigh. And I’m not talking one here and there. They fly around dozens at a time. They are in my cupboards. Even in my bed. They crawl on me when I’m in bed. Fortunately they only eat grains and dried fruit. I hope the pros are right about that. Sigh.
Thanks for reading, enjoy your day and God bless!
Steve and Muffin. (who also doesn’t like these things)
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
Thank You Dear Readers…#10.
Hello once again everyone! I had actually planned to do this Thank You post back in July, but for some reason it kept getting delayed. Not good. Since the time I first thought of this one 2 bloggers have stopped and I wanted both of them to see this Thank You post. Won’t happen now. Both of them had problems with what they called ‘haters’. Those are bullies who harass other bloggers, constantly giving them a hard time, causing a lot of stress. They were after me as well. Talking with Ilona when she was still here, we found that both of us had some of the same haters giving us a hard time, not wanting to leave us alone.
I will admit, I nearly stopped blogging myself. It does cause a lot of stress having to deal with these people. We need to stand up to these online bullies. Don’t let them stop you or others. The thing that kept me going and not stopping is YOU! My faithful readers and friends. Your comments encouraged me a lot to keep writing. And I will. Thank you all so very much for all your faithful support and wonderful comments! I am going to share just some of the comments received over the last couple months. I will begin with the 2 bloggers who are no longer here.
From Sophie;
A very happy friendship day to you! You are really an amazing, caring, supportive and kind person… Just someone whom I would love to have as a friend! Thank you so much Steve! You are really as good as always. Honestly I was speaking all truths about you and I admire you a lot…! I am very grateful to WordPress to make me meet such amazing people like you. I am so glad to have you as a dear friend too… Warmest regards!
From Ilona:
Good evening Steve, i’m really glad, that you liked you holiday and i’m very thankful for your support on my blog, feels good to know, that you are honestly reading and you always take your time to write a perfect comment, i really appreciating it, huge thank you. I hope that your return back went well and feels good to be home right?:) Thank you for giving me all the news and all the updates, have a wonderful evening my lovely friend:), it was very good to meet you in the real life, seems you are same kind person as you are on internet, we need more people like you in this world, so it would be much better place to live, hugs:)
From Nina;
Steve, you truly are a dear sweet friend—caring and kind. More precious than any dinosaur egg! 🦖🦕🐣It’s wonderful when friends visit because they want to—even if is been awhile it’s like no time has passed—no hard feelings or pressure. Just kind warm-hearted friendly good nature. And as always, grateful to come here to your corner of the world for an adventure and a smile! Thanks for the chuckle—it’s good medicine. Ahhhh…such a peaceful way to start the day…even just for a moment before the storms roll in.
From Savvy101 writers;
Thank you very much Steve! You have an awesome blog, sorry.. sometimes I’m just so busy… but when I return to your blog – I always find inspiration I need, there is nothing better
From Huguette;
Beautiful description for all the beauty we have around us and you are sharing a big part of it as well with us through these beautiful lakes and nature and surroundings hope you are good Steve and having a great day.
From Lillian
Because you are YOU Steve❤️ You create this beautiful blog that which makes me want to come back to read more from you and Muffin. Thank you my friend. It is so lovely to visit you because your image of your posts is lovely. It is like I am there, beside you, and we talk and talk about the nature…My heart just stop… Steve this was such a beautiful read. I have been traveling and not visit your page for a while, but it was a really relaxing read for now. Thank you Steve. Your pictures are amazing.
From Samyak
Really Steve you will hearts everywhere you go..the kindest soul I’ve ever seen.. I will strive to be this kind from now on😅💙💙 It’s soothing and calms up the mind…your words do as well. Such a pleasure to read your nature embodied write ups.. they’re rejuvenating💙💙
From Windsofchange18
Always so relaxing reading your posts. The way you see life is pretty amazing.
From Sheree
I always enjoy your flora and fauna photos Steve.
From Stu
Thanks Steve for understanding. I know you have a lot going on as well. It’s like I have to read yours for my sanity. Your posts always brings a smile to my face. I hope you have a great day too!
From Simon
Hey Steve! Enjoy the day. Another beautiful short walk. The pictures are a cooler to eyes. So cool to watch green green everywhere.It is indeed a beautiful little park & calm place. Feeling relaxed, Thanks for the ride Steve! Have a great Day !
From Ryan
I like relaxing in Steve’s country! 🙂 God bless you and Muffin too!
From Renee
Wow! Steve, I realized I had missed this post when I was going through and reading my saved posts to try to get some of my awards done. It must have been a busy day when I had saved this one for later. I’m so glad I did!!! This was an amazingly beautiful post! I am totally in awe at how trusting the mother deer was with you and especially to bring her sweet baby dawn to meet you!!! I truly believe you have a God-given talent. To see the beauty in nature and for that nature to see the beauty in you! Thank you for sharing these encounters with us! You have no idea how refreshing, calming and magical this is in an otherwise chaotic world! God Bless friend!
From Jyoti
I follow you because you are my one of the dearest friend in WP, of course Muffin too!! Your blogs are really filled with new positivity and new refreshment!! And yes I really love your photography!!
From Tiffany
Wow this page is awesome. God’s magnificent masterpiece with scripture and fun facts. This is a great way to entice us with nature.
I only picked out a random selection of comments and they are listed in no particular order, except the first 2. I wanted to show that so many enjoy the way I write, even though others say my writing is no good and that I should change the way I write. If I changed then it wouldn’t be me writing. And I wouldn’t enjoy it. Then I would quit for sure.
So once again, a great big THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU!!! Not only for reading and commenting, but for your wonderful support all the way!!
Steve and Muffin.
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
