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**Bob** · 08-03-2008, 06:37 PM

Hey Bob,

I was thinking about my spider thread and remembed something we had a little fun with about a year or so ago and wanted to see what your results were.

If I remember correctly (something that gets harder for me lately) we found an item called a "Hedge Apple" and unless I am mistaking, it was good for keeping spiders away. I think you got some from a visit to your daughter in South GA and was going to give them a try. Did you ever get around to doing that? If so what were the results?

Appreciate any info you can pass along buddy.

**bobj3** · 08-03-2008, 07:01 PM

Hi Bob

They worked out great I have some more coming from Ken this year

They did get hard as a rock last year and I had them all over the shop and the house..I'm going to try a freeze some this year and see if they come out of it ...

They are funny they don't smell but the spiders don't like them

No webs in the windows like I had the year b/4 and no spiders in the shop.

Talk about spiders I got a big Black one last night with a red hour glass about the size of a small mouse in the back room of the shop and the Hedge Apple have been dryed up for about 120 days now...it's time for some more I think...man do I hate spiders

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Originally Posted by Bob

Hey Bob,

I was thinking about my spider thread and remembed something we had a little fun with about a year or so ago and wanted to see what your results were.

If I remember correctly (something that gets harder for me lately) we found an item called a "Hedge Apple" and unless I am mistaking, it was good for keeping spiders away. I think you got some from a visit to your daughter in South GA and was going to give them a try. Did you ever get around to doing that? If so what were the results?

Appreciate any info you can pass along buddy.

**Bob** · 08-03-2008, 07:29 PM

I thought I remembered it correctly about the spider repellent properties in hedge apples. I need to find me a source for some of those real bad. I can't stand the cob webs and risk out there, it makes my skin crawl. When do they come in season?

That Black wider sounds terrifying and better at your place than mine. One that large would have me reaching for Mr. Smith and Wesson.

**bobj3** · 08-03-2008, 07:38 PM

HI Bob

You may want to drop a PM to Ken
http://www.routerforums.com/members/hamlin-6507.html

I'm sure he will ship some to you also

, I'm not to sure about the season but I did chat with Ken about 2 weeks ago about it..

The Black wider is just a spot on the floor now and I hope I don't find any more of her kids running around in the shop, I now take great care when I pull wood out of the back room...once I saw her I had to look for the TP roll on the router table...

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Originally Posted by Bob

I thought I remembered it correctly about the spider repellent properties in hedge apples. I need to find me a source for some of those real bad. I can't stand the cob webs and risk out there, it makes my skin crawl. When do they come in season?

That Black wider sounds terrifying and better at your place than mine. One that large would have me reaching for Mr. Smith and Wesson.

**Bob** · 08-03-2008, 07:53 PM

Thanks Bob, I'll give Ken a shout and see if I can hook up on some.

I have got to the point of wearning gloves when messing with the wood pile or reaching in shelving for tools. All those woods out there and they want to live in my little shop

Check twice! · 08-03-2008, 08:58 PM

Just gotta put in my 2 cents.

IF someone got bit by a spider and it took them to the ground,,,,,, My question is what the heck is he going to do with you then,,,, can't drag you back to his nest ,,,, i don't think those critters are very wise.

Just sneaky! Yes sir.

Like a dog chasing a car,,, whats he do with it, if he catches it,,,, ??? he can't drive.

Not to make light of a bad situation, but I'm with Bob, he can use Smith and Wesson, I choose hand grenades,,,,, Ok, so I'm a poor shot.

You do take care in your neck of the woods, and stay away from the "widow makers", they sound mean.

John,,, I just had to say it, Iwas thinking it.

**bobj3** · 08-03-2008, 09:41 PM

HI John

Somethings in this world are just plain mean, spiders,dogs,snakes,etc.they don't want to eat you they just want to tick you off and just say get out of my territory

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**Bob** · 08-03-2008, 09:50 PM

Hi John,

I think BJ's Black Wider was big enough to drag him back to the nest or at least try

Snakes I don't mind because you can usually see them. A dad gum spider just hides and waits.

Hand grenades huh? Now that's a thought

Check twice! · 08-03-2008, 10:11 PM

That is why I use hand grenades, some of those Black wider, carry a crew of 5, fully armed to the teeth.

Some of them little devils can get quite big I am sure. I seen a cockroach in St Lucia in the British West Indies, biggest one I ever seen (on the jetty) just a waiting for a stumbling drunk sailor to overpower and drag off.

Do take care,,,, and carry a grenade.

John

karateed · 08-03-2008, 11:16 PM

Hi boys,

My my my....all this fuss over a little arachnid....don't you know they are more scared of you than you are of them....imagine their fright.!! Now if you're allergic to them, I can see why you don't want to handle them or if they are black widows, well, I agree...they don't belong in the human element....but remember, most spiders are totally harmless and one of their benefits is to reduce the fly, mosquito, no-seeums...etc.

They do have a purpose, though they shouldn't be in the shop or house with us.

Well, guys, I hope you find your solution for dealing with the creepy crawleys.....I have mine....I just put them outside, but I'm also not allergic and I'd rather save even a spider's life than kill it. I feel life at all levels is precious.

Ed......:-)

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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,492 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Paging BJ..... Paging Mr. BJ Hey Bob, I was thinking about my spider thread and remembed something we had a little fun with about a year or so ago and wanted to see what your results were. If I remember correctly (something that gets harder for me lately) we found an item called a "Hedge Apple" and unless I am mistaking, it was good for keeping spiders away. I think you got some from a visit to your daughter in South GA and was going to give them a try. Did you ever get around to doing that? If so what were the results? Appreciate any info you can pass along buddy. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,492 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! I thought I remembered it correctly about the spider repellent properties in hedge apples. I need to find me a source for some of those real bad. I can't stand the cob webs and risk out there, it makes my skin crawl. When do they come in season? That Black wider sounds terrifying and better at your place than mine. One that large would have me reaching for Mr. Smith and Wesson. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,492 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Bob, I'll give Ken a shout and see if I can hook up on some. I have got to the point of wearning gloves when messing with the wood pile or reaching in shelving for tools. All those woods out there and they want to live in my little shop __________________ Cheers, Bob
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Check twice! Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia CA Posts: 822 View Check twice!'s Gallery	Report This Post! Just gotta put in my 2 cents. IF someone got bit by a spider and it took them to the ground,,,,,, My question is what the heck is he going to do with you then,,,, can't drag you back to his nest ,,,, i don't think those critters are very wise. Just sneaky! Yes sir. Like a dog chasing a car,,, whats he do with it, if he catches it,,,, ??? he can't drive. Not to make light of a bad situation, but I'm with Bob, he can use Smith and Wesson, I choose hand grenades,,,,, Ok, so I'm a poor shot. You do take care in your neck of the woods, and stay away from the "widow makers", they sound mean. John,,, I just had to say it, Iwas thinking it. __________________ John Cleaning my glasses will not make me look any better, but will make what I'm looking at better!
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,097 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! HI John Somethings in this world are just plain mean, spiders,dogs,snakes,etc.they don't want to eat you they just want to tick you off and just say get out of my territory ========== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 08-04-2008 at 12:13 AM.
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,492 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi John, I think BJ's Black Wider was big enough to drag him back to the nest or at least try Snakes I don't mind because you can usually see them. A dad gum spider just hides and waits. Hand grenades huh? Now that's a thought __________________ Cheers, Bob
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Check twice! Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia CA Posts: 822 View Check twice!'s Gallery	Report This Post! That is why I use hand grenades, some of those Black wider, carry a crew of 5, fully armed to the teeth. Some of them little devils can get quite big I am sure. I seen a cockroach in St Lucia in the British West Indies, biggest one I ever seen (on the jetty) just a waiting for a stumbling drunk sailor to overpower and drag off. Do take care,,,, and carry a grenade. John __________________ John Cleaning my glasses will not make me look any better, but will make what I'm looking at better!
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karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 704 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi boys, My my my....all this fuss over a little arachnid....don't you know they are more scared of you than you are of them....imagine their fright.!! Now if you're allergic to them, I can see why you don't want to handle them or if they are black widows, well, I agree...they don't belong in the human element....but remember, most spiders are totally harmless and one of their benefits is to reduce the fly, mosquito, no-seeums...etc. They do have a purpose, though they shouldn't be in the shop or house with us. Well, guys, I hope you find your solution for dealing with the creepy crawleys.....I have mine....I just put them outside, but I'm also not allergic and I'd rather save even a spider's life than kill it. I feel life at all levels is precious. Ed......:-)
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