Friday, August 23, 2013

An Unusual Moth - Random Friday

1.  On the morning we left Kentucky, Cort found a fantastic (and huge) moth in the bathhouse.  We gingerly carried it outside, but as it had a broken piece on the tail wing, I don't know if he was able to fare well or not.  He certainly had difficulty in flying. 
2.  I love the spots on it's wings.  Does anyone know what type of moth this is?

3. On the first day of school, Pierce was supposed to fill up a small bag with ten of his favorite things.  He put an antique glass eyeball (which he got from my grandmother's house) in there.  Wish I could've been a fly on the wall for that show and tell.

4. Speaking of Pierce, recently at the grocery store we were standing in line, and he picked up on the fact that the bagger was wearing an orange visibility vest.  He turned to him and said, "Are you from the prison?  From the work crew?"  I almost died.  The cashier started laughing, then I started laughing.  Then the cashier turned to the bagger and said very solemnly, "What'd you do?".  The bagger, in his early 20s, didn't think it was so funny. 

5.  I love the smell of garlic.  Guess there's no vampire in my blood! 

Linked with Random Friday at A Rural Journal. 

48 comments:

  1. Sunnybrook FarmAugust 23, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    That is a Luna moth.
    http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/luna_moth.htm
    Pierce is a smart one! How funny.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Pierce made me laugh too. He is always thinking.

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  3. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 23, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I have no idea what kind of moth that is although I do think it's very pretty. Moths don't have a particularly long life span even with their tails intact.

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  4. GloriaAugust 23, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Oh my gosh Lisa - that is the funniest thing ever! Kids say the darnedest things! LOVE the fact that he took a glass eyeball to show and tell...that is the best show and tell share EVER! Gloria

    P.S. That moth is beautiful!

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  5. MaggidAugust 23, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Pierce is clever - smart & clever.

    How did so many stunning things get created - like that gorgeous moth . . What a diverse place this is.

    Happy Friday to YOU!!!

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  6. mail4roseyAugust 23, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    LOL on the prison vest!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Pretty moth and I am giggling about Pierce and his observation!

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  8. Tina Fariss BarbourAugust 23, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Pierce has such an honest curiosity! He's so smart.

    That's a beautiful moth--such a delicate color.

    Happy Friday!

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  9. MonkeywranglerAugust 23, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Yep, it's a Luna Moth. Lovely creature.

    Pierce's comments were hysterical! Give him a hug for making me laugh.

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  10. GardenOfDaisiesAugust 23, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    My husband just came in to see why I was laughing so hard. :-) Luna moth. Aren't they beautiful? What a pity it's wing is broken.

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  11. TexWisGirlAugust 23, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    yup, luna. loved the 'work crew' accusation!

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  12. Sharon WagnerAugust 23, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Oh my. Well, the orange vest story sure made me laugh!

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  13. rayfamilyAugust 23, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    That moth is beautiful, we saw one years ago in the Ozarks. Oh! and the glass eyeball, sounds so much like something my son would include!

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  14. Eat To LiveAugust 23, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I have seen those moths before and they are kind of pretty.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Pierce is so funny and VERY observant too. LOL

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  16. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Your sons are funny!
    That's a gorgeous moth. We've found some HUGE ones in our garage this summer. Never seen them before.

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  17. Anne PayneAugust 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    #4...ROFLOL!!!

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  18. Busy Bee SuzAugust 23, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    That moth is gorgeous; I'm guessing he/she was able to still fly. *fingers crossed*
    Your son Pierce is a character....I LOVE kids with character!!
    We too love the smell of garlic; makes me hungry to smell it cooking.

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  19. MaryAugust 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful moth. :). I think he's a Luna, but i'm not certain. I feel bad for its broken wing..

    Lol snort at his prison vest comment! I love children's honesty.

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  20. LisaSAugust 23, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful Luna moth specimen. Used to see them in the Midwest every now and then.

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  21. Karen LakisAugust 23, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    That story cracks me up - and I'm thinking the young bagger seriously needs to get a sense of humor - but then, that's just me. Have a great weekend!

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  22. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 23, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Too funny, and that is always my first thought when I see someone wearing an orange vest. Pretty moth!

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  23. Ginny HartzlerAugust 23, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Amazing moth, it looks like a Luna!!! Well, I guess at times our kids will embarrass us as much as we will embarrass them when they get a bit older. It was a SMART comment though!!! He is observant and can spot a prisoner at close range!!

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  24. Chatty CroneAugust 23, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I LOVE that butterfly's color. Don't know the name - sorry. And kids say the Darnedest things - I KNOW! lol sandie

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  25. Our Neck of the WoodsAugust 23, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Haha, Pierce is too funny! It really is hysterical what kids say sometimes. Cool moth!

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  26. IreneAugust 23, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    You Pierce sound very unique.

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  27. Harry FlashmanAugust 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    We get Luna moths on our screens at night. They are attracted by the red security lights.

    The cats jump up and knock them down sometimes. When my daughter was little she was furious with the "kitties" for doing that and she was constantly rescuing the moths.

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  28. Grandma BonnieAugust 23, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Oh how funny children can be at that age. They sure do keep us on our toes! Mmm, I love garlic too.

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  29. Shine Kids CraftsAugust 23, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Children say what they think directly. That is why I like them so much! ^^

    I like garlic, too. : )

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  30. WillowAugust 23, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Hope the Luna moth faired well .
    Pierce is so cute reminds me of the old Art Linkletter Show "Kids say the darndest things " :)

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  31. Valerie BoersmaAugust 23, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    One time Amy kept staring at a great big mean looking biker at the grocery store and then told him he had a big belly! I was afraid for our safety, but the man laughed and agreed with her!

    I just read this post to Amy and she is laughing hysterically:)

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  32. BeccaAugust 23, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Sounds like the bagger used to be in jail LOL

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  33. RenegadesAugust 23, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Pretty picture.

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  34. Marie August 23, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Pretty moth! Hope he made it. :)
    Your Pierce is a smart one! So funny!

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  35. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    That is a big moth, beautiful looking. Hope it was able to fly away. Enjoy your weekend!

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  36. Veronica RothAugust 24, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Beautiful moth! Nothing like it in Vancouver or Oxfordshire. Lol, children! Never fail to embarrass you. Just wait, one day they will be grown up and it'll be payback time. :)

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  37. NancyAugust 24, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Gorgeous moth! I hope it was able to fly away to safety.

    Pierce cracks me up. Gosh he's a smartie for his age.

    Thanks for joining in Lisa. Such a fun post. xo

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  38. Latane BartonAugust 24, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Love the story about the bagger at the grocery store. That Pierce is something else. I know he's a joy continually.

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  39. Debby@Just BreatheAugust 24, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I laughed so hard with the Pierce story in the grocery store!!!

    Very interesting moth.

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  40. LindaAugust 24, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    We have luna moths in Northern Virginia. I'm surprised you weren't familiar with them.

    Pierce is hilarious!

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  41. AnonymousAugust 25, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    I saw a Luna moth--once--at my daughter's. It was huge! Too bad we don't see more of them. Loved the grocery store encounter.

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  42. SnapAugust 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful Luna moth. Pierce had me laughing, too. Great 5.

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  43. AnonymousAugust 25, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Never seen a moth like that. Love the show and tell and vest story. Hilarious.

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  44. Tweedles -- that's meAugust 25, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    I have never seen a moth so beautiful in my life!
    Sorry we have been missing from blogland. We are trying to get better.
    love
    tweedles

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  45. LinAugust 25, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Luna moth. Odds are, he was probably dinner for some birdie after you rescued him...sorry. They fly at night, hence the name.

    LOVE the bagger story! That's hilarious. I'm sure they are still razzin' that poor guy!

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  46. Cyndy @ Back in the BushAugust 25, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Still giggling at your son's question - and it really was a valid question! That moth is gorgeous.
    Garlic is one of my very favorite smells.

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  47. An Apel a DayAugust 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I want to see that glass eyeball now. LOL!

    That's so funny about the bagger at the grocery store.

    I love garlic!

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  48. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    I laughed out loud at the grocery store comment! Kids are so cool. They get right to the point when they have an observation, which is fun! I've embarrassed my parents as a kid on a number of occasions! :)

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