Whatzit?

[Rufus T. Firefly]

People over-react to spiders all the time, but I have to confess, those the size of a Buick give me the creeps.

Those the size of a quarter are more than enough for me. I don't need their company.

But I do appreciate their keeping the flying insect population under some control,

[chuck]

Wolf spider body is about the size as a quarter, maybe a little larger. Length with the legs is around 2.5"-3". They also move very quickly. Helps them to keep their creepy image/reputation.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

People over-react to spiders all the time, but I have to confess, those the size of a Buick give me the creeps.

Those the size of a quarter are more than enough for me. I don't need their company.

But I do appreciate their keeping the flying insect population under some control,

Good point.

[rogruth]

It took several years to get my wife to leave the spiders alone because they cleared out many other insects.
She still won't allow them in the house.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

It took several years to get my wife to leave the spiders alone because they cleared out many other insects.
She still won't allow them in the house.

But you sneak them in when she's not looking, right?

[rogruth]

It took several years to get my wife to leave the spiders alone because they cleared out many other insects.
She still won't allow them in the house.

But you sneak them in when she's not looking, right?

Nah. They don't need my help.

[HONDO74]

People over-react to spiders all the time, but I have to confess, those the size of a Buick give me the creeps.

Those the size of a quarter are more than enough for me. I don't need their company.

But I do appreciate their keeping the flying insect population under some control,

Now if you could jut train those spiders to take the dead bodies outside and bury them instead of leaving them all over the house.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Those the size of a quarter are more than enough for me. I don't need their company.

But I do appreciate their keeping the flying insect population under some control,

Now if you could jut train those spiders to take the dead bodies outside and bury them instead of leaving them all over the house.

You mean yours don't? You must be not treating them well enough to encourage that sort of consideration.

[HONDO74]

But I do appreciate their keeping the flying insect population under some control,

Now if you could jut train those spiders to take the dead bodies outside and bury them instead of leaving them all over the house.

You mean yours don't? You must be not treating them well enough to encourage that sort of consideration.

You obviously have a different relationship with spiders than I do...

[MurphOnMillerAve]

I imagine we all know His Eminence, the Rufus, has unique relationships with everything, in the physical universe as well as in the more abstract, ethereal aspects of existence .

In fact , I'd really love to hear his (and your and others, here,) view on Numbers 22:28. I had occasion to discover and read it , for the first time, just last week, and found myself with a big question mark hovering over my head, like in an old cartoon.
I'm suiting this here just as a little exercise in opening minds and hearts to have some fun...

[Rufus T. Firefly]

In fact , I'd really love to hear his (and your and others, here,) view on Numbers 22:28.

Suggest you consult your local Rabbi on Old Testament writings.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

That makes good sense.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

That makes good sense.

It happens.

[chuck]

Out of context it means you shouldn't abuse your donkey which I'm pretty sure the WWF and ASPCA would agree with. Reading the whole story and applying symbolism to the elements it fleshes out the literal message.

a) You should listen to your donkey because it probably know/sees more than you do (donkey as a symbol of service, suffering, peace and humility/wisdom).

b) As a prophet you should make sure your prophesies are true to the Lord and that you have not turned to profit for your own benefit at the lords expense.

c) Avoid (b) at all costs, do not become a "prophet for hire". Following the incident with the donkey Balaam used his gifts to try to educate the people that tried to hire him to do evil.

The number 3 seems to play an important role in the lesson. It isn't until the third time he beats the donkey does the angel appear and lay it all out for him. At this point he realizes he's the *** and begs forgiveness.

All of this comes to a bad end when Balaam follows God's orders to the letter if not the spirit of his laws. In Numbers:25 he coaxes the women of Moab to sleep with the Israelite men and they began to lead the men to worship Baal. This leads to a large number of Israelites deaths for breaking the Second Commandment.

Overall, be wary of anyone that speaks 'truth" or "blessings" from God, think it through. They may not have your best interests at heart nor are they necessarily working for God. Be especially wary of someone that says they have sinned and repented but continues to act contrary to the true word of God. Be wary of anyone that takes money allegedly do the Lords work.

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Overall, be wary of anyone that speaks 'truth" or "blessings" from God..........

That should be carved in stone for all to read..........