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Saturday, September 6, 2008

Invaded by What? (Updated)

This little "bugger" was about 6 inches long. Any ideas?
I'm off to investigate. I'll be back later to see what you think!
Will today be a busy one for you?

Love, Rachel
UPDATE:
Well well well, we are all agreeing that this bug is a Preying Mantis. We've had a lot of them this year, but they have all been little like this one. This one was huge and so sO SO worthy of his own special blog posting!
Then there is the comment from Mr. RP (romantic porch, ya know) who compared the big bug to the Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning. Mr. RP called it a Manning Preytis! Get it? Oh you'd have to be a Colts fan to understand. But I laughed anyway when I read the comment. I just plain and simply thought it was funny. Thanks for making me laugh Philip.
And to everyone else, thank you for playing my guessing game!
Bye for now, y'all.
Love, Rachel

12 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2008 at 5:55 AM

    I wonder if he is what is called a 'walking stick?' He definitely is big!

    Have a fun Saturday!

    Love, Esther

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  2. ClaudiaSeptember 6, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    I love this photo - I agree with Esther, I think he's called a walking stick, but can't swear it is. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. Today will be busy, I have to work at the antique shop. Have a great weekend.

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  3. FeeBee LouweezSeptember 6, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    It's a praying mantis I think. AKA walking stick
    Have a nice weekend!

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  4. Lady FarmerSeptember 6, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    Praying Mantis gets my vote!
    "Praying" you have a fabulous weekend!
    :~}

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    With this being Colts country, I would have to go with Manning Preytis,
    Mr R P

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  6. Rose of SharonSeptember 6, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    That's a praying (preying) mantis. They are all over around here, especially in the fall. My kids have always been so fasinated by them, they are cool.

    :0) Sharon

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    HI RACHEL, I LIKE MR. R.P.'S NAME. KEITH

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  8. Victoria LynnSeptember 6, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    Rachel,
    That bug is amazing...Didn't God make the most interesting things?! Hope you're having a fabulous weekend! Blessings,Victoria Lynn

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  9. savvycityfarmerSeptember 7, 2008 at 2:42 AM

    Thank you so much for all of your prayers and your love notes to me and my family....I am slowly eking my way back to some of my favorite things like staying connected to all of my wonderful friends here in the blogging world. God bless you all for being so faithful.xoxoxoxo

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  10. preppy little dress AKA "PLD"September 7, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    they are harmless, great photo!

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  11. Kathleen GraceSeptember 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    Hi, just found you from Penny's blog. It is certainly a praying mantis, but a walking stick bug looks more like a real stick.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    In australia it's called a preying mantis or a stick insect. They are common here in the warmer weather.
    I enjoy your blog
    cheers Erica

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Thank you so much for taking time to leave a comment. It is sorta like a sweet visit on the porch. In this busy world with so many places to go and things to do, I value the time you spend here with me.