10 September 2007

Back In The Saddle

As to the issue of Marge the spider who lives in the agapanthus, Secret Agent Dog took a leap through the agapanthus on Thursday last and lept right through the two stalks that held Marge and her web. There was Marge, big as a small farm animal, plastered, along with her web, in the center of Secret’s chest. I was mortified and screamed – which seemed to make Secret quite happy and excited, which seemed to cause Marge to scurry down her leg. For several hours Marge sat still as a stone in the drive, not six inches from the agapanthus. I debated for some time whether or not I should help her back – but decided to let her fend for herself – she’d suffered enough indignities for the day. Every few hours I’d go to check on her, by the early evening she was nowhere to be seen but by daybreak she’d rebuilt her web and was once again poised between the two remaining (albeit brown and dwindling) flower stalks. She’s back in the saddle.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Having both first discovered and recommended displacement of Marge, I can only say....d'oh!

Anonymous said...

Marge is my grandma's name. When you write about your spider, I can't help but picture a fuzzy eight-legged old lady sitting in your driveway.

Eleanor Gang said...

Hurray for Marge!

Zuzu said...

Indigo - She likes that spot!

Anna - Marge is TOTALLY kinda like that!

Eleanor/Elgan - That's what I said! (great minds think alike.)

-Zuzu

Eleanor Gang said...

Zuzu, I forgot to give you my pesto recipe, so I’m leaving it for you here. I hope that’s all right:

Process in a food processor until a uniform paste:

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup grated parmesan
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 or 4 sprigs of fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
8 grinds of the pepper grinder

This makes about a pint, depending on how well you pack your basil. Enjoy!

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