tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post4026447388561864751..comments2023-12-22T12:05:09.831-05:00Comments on An Adirondack Naturalist in Central New York: Roadside DiscoveriesEllen Rathbonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17684750034177425795noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-3166914509165573232011-06-10T16:44:07.610-04:002011-06-10T16:44:07.610-04:00There's still hope for you, Carole - I grew up...There's still hope for you, Carole - I grew up hating insects and totally freaked if one touched my skin (butterflies being the exception). Today, though, I actively seek out insects, and while I am still hesitant to handle a good number of them (and wasps continue to send me into panic mode - just ask a co-worker who watched me completely flip out two days ago when a wasp stung me), overall I can take insects in stride now. If I can do it, so can you! Baby steps. Start with butterflies and moths, then move on to damselfies and dragonflies. Leafhoppers are good for beginners, too, as are spittlebugs. None of these will hurt you, and you can enjoy insects both large and small by starting with these easy ones. Plus, I find that the more I learn about insects, the more fascinating they become!Ellen Rathbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684750034177425795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-91070138572922719132011-06-10T12:53:33.403-04:002011-06-10T12:53:33.403-04:00from sue - you are right, I AM jealous -- but so ...from sue - you are right, I AM jealous -- but so happy that you are holding up traffic for the IMPORTANT things in life !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-58689343742131097702011-06-10T07:48:15.990-04:002011-06-10T07:48:15.990-04:00I truly love your blog - I learn so much, and your...I truly love your blog - I learn so much, and your pictures are always great. I have followed you from the Adirondacks to Michigan - I'm glad you've kept up your blog! :-D I myself have saved a few turtles in my time, but one time it was a snapping turtle and though I was able to usher him to the side of the road with the pond, he was not very appreciative! :-P I must admit, every once in a while I have to scroll quickly through a post 'cause I get a little grossed out...the dragonfly is really cool, but I just couldn't look too closely at it, *shiver*, LOL! (And don't let my squeamishness keep you from posting gross stuff, I'm sure there are braver folk who are able to enjoy it more! It's funny, I have no problem looking at roadkill / dead stuff you find and post, but insects...*EEK!* LOL... :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747445293077378146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-57525609591084809692011-06-09T20:17:16.463-04:002011-06-09T20:17:16.463-04:00Thanks for all the dragonfly information. Fascina...Thanks for all the dragonfly information. Fascinating! And good for you, finding and rescuing that Blanding's Turtle. My fried Sue would be so jealous.Jacqueline Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390548854179921303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-23790672845440824612011-06-09T17:54:45.902-04:002011-06-09T17:54:45.902-04:00Lovely turtle - glad you managed to rescue it!Lovely turtle - glad you managed to rescue it!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609107148344256875noreply@blogger.com