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Foto Friday Green A travelling companion and I had stopped off to tour through the Jenolan Caves. On the other side of the mountain we stopped at a small clearing marked rest stop . There was no toilet just a small grassy slope and a little gully just three feet away. To the gully I went avoiding the stinging nettle all over the ground. About 3 quarters of an hour driving up the mountain we came to a beautiful view of the mountains and gullies where we stopped to take some pictures. Snapping away at the scenery/GREENERY I suddenly felt something bite me! The pain was severe and without a second thought I dropped my jeans to my knees and was shocked at what I saw. Perched on my knickers was a huge GREEN ant with big red nippers! I brushed it away and yelled at my friend, I need something cold the burning pain was too much! He had a can of cold beer that he’d just got out of the camp fridge so without hesitation I snatched if from him. Why he was laughing so much while I was in pain I did not find amusing but when I look at the whole scene I understand why it was so funny (just not at that time). Blimey what a sight for the passing travelers…..me standing on the side of the road with my jeans around my knees and a cold can of beer pressed to my groin. The big GREEN ant must have crawled onto the leg of my jeans . I don’t have a picture of the big GREEN ant he died on that day at the foot of my mate but blimey the three big welts that this creature gave me lasted for weeks. True story! 
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Hi wonderious, Great pictures and funny story. I have not seen a Green ant before. Lee Live today as if it is your last For tomorrow will soon be in the past
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yes here in Australia we have many species of ants and other insects..this one was a big green bull ant.
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a bull ant? sounds like a nasty beast. A cold beer is a good thing to have on hand ~ you just never know..
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Funny story, Wonder...In spite of the pain...  Thanks for sharing. Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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Sorry no pic ..my mate was laughing so much he couldn't even think of getting the camera though he did say afterwards that he wishes he had thought of it....lol
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3/19/2011 3:58 pm |
Hi there Wonderious. Once again, my deepest apologies for somehow missing to punch the "Post" button. The second I saw the photos, I remembered them, but I can't for the life of me remember having written a comment. Shame on me, and a dope slap  . What I do remember is how much Sandy and I laughed about your predicament and that darn green ant with the "big red nippers". We must have been yakking away, and I totally forgot to "punch in". I do sincerely apologize, and will try harder in the future. Mike. By the way, the scenery where you were at is just great --- I'd just prefer not to sit on any green ants, thank you very much.....   "Life isn't fair, but it beats whatever comes in second." -- Gentleben
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