Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> Comments on: Panic http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664 ... about a little bit of forest on the edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Words http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-104947 Words Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-104947 <strong>Circus of the Spineless XI...</strong> Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I've ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience - I just hope I haven't left anything out! I couldn't... Circus of the Spineless XI…

Welcome to the 11th edition of Circus of the Spineless. This is the first time I’ve ever hosted a blog carnival. Putting it together has been an interesting experience – I just hope I haven’t left anything out! I couldn’t…

]]> By: Wayne http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-80251 Wayne Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:08:10 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-80251 Two things: first - isn't it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere's summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won't stay this way always. Second, Hal's mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that. Two Books: "The Diversity of Life". Completely readable. "Consilience", Much more of a challenge. I've seen those suggest he's talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue. He's one of my heroes. Two things: first – isn’t it interesting how the aphelion is greatest for our northern hemisphere’s summer? We come closest to the sun in the winter. It won’t stay this way always.

Second, Hal’s mention of Edmund Wilson. A bit outside the point of the post, perhaps, but given the ants/termites and the individual who has observed them for so many years, perhaps not. This person is without compare, to my mind, in the biological world. Wilson is a marvelous writer. His experience is extraordinary. As an observer of ants and termites he has no equal that I know of. And to boot, his mind goes way beyond that.

Two Books:

“The Diversity of Life”. Completely readable.

“Consilience”, Much more of a challenge. I’ve seen those suggest he’s talking way off the top of his head, and maybe so, but the writing is incredible, and the topic way overdue.

He’s one of my heroes.

]]> By: HurricaneTeen http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79572 HurricaneTeen Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:29:16 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79572 Well what would <i>you</i> do if somebody ripped off your roof? Well what would you do if somebody ripped off your roof?

]]> By: Leslie http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79372 Leslie Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:33:04 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79372 Pablo I think you're onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn't need the media to tell you about it. You'd know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed. Pablo I think you’re onto something with your hypothesis about the rocks on top of leaves. Good sleuthing! If you had fire ants, you wouldn’t need the media to tell you about it. You’d know from personal experience, especially if you enjoy going bare footed.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79323 Pablo Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:41:30 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79323 FC - As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I'm no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I'm sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about "killer bees." FC – As far as I know, Missouri is not afflicted with the fire ant of fame and woe. I’m no expert on the subject, of course, but if we did have them I’m sure our vigilant media would be screaming a song of panic and frenzy about it the way they tried about “killer bees.”

]]> By: Floridacracker http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79322 Floridacracker Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79322 Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not. I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant. Is it coinkydink that I was turning over logs and photographing termites yesterday? I think not.

I hope MO is free of the evil fire ant.

]]> By: Hal at Ranch Ramblins http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79321 Hal at Ranch Ramblins Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:28:20 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79321 This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson. This post has led me to a transcript from a 1997 PBS Nova program in which Edward Wilson discusses many aspects of ant populations. It is a fascinating read, and can be found via this link:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2203crea.html

Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Wilson.

]]> By: Phil http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79318 Phil Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:23:11 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79318 We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such. A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone. Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin! I'm for the ants! We really enjoy our ants here at Edge of the Earth Rd. Carpenter ants are a staple of life here. When we first arrived eight years ago, there was a very large red ant bed we watched attentively as to what food was being taken, what actions by individuals and groups were being taken, and such.
A friend had given me an elk head from an elk his son had shot and I was looking forward to putting it in the ant bed for cleaning. Alas, three years ago the red ants disappeared. Almost overnight the bed was gone.

Now we have a plethora of mound ants, which we also enjoy, and with them and equal plethora of ant lion traps all over the property. Ah. let the games begin!

I’m for the ants!

]]> By: Gin http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664&cpage=1#comment-79289 Gin Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:22:52 +0000 http://www.roundrockjournal.com/?p=664#comment-79289 Well. I guess that bit of trivia accounts for the 'ants at a picnic' bit. Thanks...I think. Well. I guess that bit of trivia accounts for the ‘ants at a picnic’ bit. Thanks…I think.

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