A big bee
I really wish that certain news sites would read their content before going public. CBC today reported the sighting of the world’s largest bee, as if it was “the one and only”. Might I suggest a slight edit, to “world’s largest bee species spotted alive”. Not too painful. On to the next step. Showing us a photo of a bee (yes, very large) held captive in a plastic tube doesn’t reassure me that the species is not in danger. Did the guidebooks suggest a maximum holding time before death? Didn’t think so.
For the record, this didn’t happen in my neighbourhood. Too cold. We live in a land of ice and snow, and I don’t even know where the bees hide during the off season. The only insects that tend to surface in mid-February are very groggy shingle flies. I know where they hide.
Had a quick text message come in, early this morning, warning me that the roaming snow blower could swallow a shovel which was standing guard in our driveway. The suggestion was to tie a scarf around the handle (was it cold?). I couldn’t find a scarf, so I went with a cluster of reflective poles that we had purchased to demarcate the driveway (and didn’t deploy). The snow removal didn’t take place, but the next time, I’m sure the driver will be impressed with my diligence. Or cramped up with laughter. One way or another, I’ve achieved my objective.
And yes, we have another snow storm inbound. Here, just a storm. In Quebec City, an alarm call to building owners about clearing off their roof tops, before tomorrow. That should make for an interesting Friday evening.
