WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010
Actually, this is my daughter holding Rosie, the Chilean Rose Tarantula. I went first. And because I’m the only one in the family who takes pictures, I’m never in them. And that’s not a bad thing.
We were in Denver this past weekend for a military thingy. We managed to scrape a few hours together to see the sights. And what do we do? See the King Tut exhibit at the Denver Art Museum? Drive thru the mountains? No! We opted for the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Museum!
Of course you are not surprised. It’s me, after all. AND, they had a giant preying mantis out front!
I highly recommend it. Unless you have a daughter like mine – who now wants a tarantula for a pet. I have to admit, Rosie was very sweet. It felt like q-tips walking across my hand. I wonder if they do back massage?
Don’t worry, we didn’t buy one in the gift shop (and yes, they were selling them). I wasn’t sure how we could explain a tarantula going through airport security. They had a better deal on Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches…2 for $5. But somehow, I thought the airline might frown upon that even more. I did wonder if they’d let me carry on a 12 foot tall praying mantis…
I’ll keep you updated on the pet front. If we get one, I’ll have a naming the tarantula contest. Until then, have a Happy Holiday!
The Assassin
