I went to bed Monday night, sore from that silly caterpillar sting. Yesterday morning, the redness was all gone, and finally the burning sensation was gone as well. I was still a bit tender, but tolerable. Today, I'm good as new! No pain, no redness. And Mom, I think my brain is OK, too! *grin*
Last night when I went out to the barn to lock up the goats for the night, I saw the BIGGEST skunk at the barn! Here's hoping it moves on and finds a new home, soon!
Well I'm happy to hear you are feeling much better. - Yikes the picture just made me cringe. I'm sure that was not fun at all.
Hope you avoid Skunk Spray too.
Posted by: Ida | November 13, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Ohhhh Anna! How horrible... getting bitten by a catapillar! I honestly have never heard of such a thing, but I can tell from your photo it was awful! So glad you're back to normal. :)
And good luck with that skunk!! :P
Posted by: Denimo | November 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Glad you're better Anna!
Take care and STAY POSITIIE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | November 12, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Oh man, do you give your goats rabies shots? That is scary, skunks can carry rabies and not show any signs like bats. Be careful!
Posted by: Laura Howell | November 12, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Are you trying to get hazard pay?? Or is it that you just have the biggest heart and all of these creatures want a piece of it??So happy to read that you are feeling much better. Always willing to polish your pedestal, but no desire to polish your casket. Stay safe and well, Anna.
Posted by: nise | November 12, 2009 at 04:16 AM
Glad to hear you are feeling much better. I had never heard of such a caterpillar. It is always amazing to me that such a small little creature can put out such pain. Wow! Be well and feeling good again.
Posted by: Rose | November 12, 2009 at 03:45 AM
So glad to hear you've recovered from the sting! We were worried.
Egads! What if the skunk is a SHE and decides to have baby skunks (skunklets? kits?) under your barn? But don't worry . . . that probably won't happen. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | November 11, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Wow! Glad you are feeling better but I never knew a caterpillar could sting! Actually, I'm afraid of most bugs and crawley things because you see, give 'em a chance and they'll get you...Ahhhhh!!!!!
Posted by: Lisa | November 11, 2009 at 03:21 PM
For heaven's sake Anna, firt stinging poisonous caterpillars and now mammoth skunks! What is it with you Texan's anyway? Thanks for the update and I'm so relieved to know you're on the mend. I hope you're stocked up on tomato juice (for the skunk's spray).
Posted by: Gabriela | November 11, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Holy Cow! (:D ) I never knew that there were venomous caterpillars....how painful! Hope they don't migrate up here. I have my hands full with ladybugs who stalk my bathroom....Have never know why but this is annual occurance and the only place they come to. I can't kill them as they really are harmless but I swear 1 bit me the other day when I was shooing him out of the sink. Glad you are better!!
Posted by: Linda Bandow | November 11, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Just goes to show you, you have the best home around for any type of animal, caterpillars, skunks! Glad you're better from that awful sting!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | November 11, 2009 at 01:41 PM
As a kid growing up in the "City" I always played with caterpillars when I went out to the "Country" to visit my grandma...She and I would catch bugs, put them in a jar and then free them to watch them scamper, fly or jump away. I loooved caterpillars...I cannot believe that they stung you. I NEVER knew that they stung...I am flabbergasted...actually embarrassed to think that over 30years ago I played with these furry creatures and I could've been stung!!! Yikes!!!
Marianne
Posted by: Marianne | November 11, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Maybe you could sic the caterpillar on the skunk...
Posted by: Shala | November 11, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Well now, life is never BORING on the farm! Pe-ew a SKUNK. Do not scare it... hehe.
Glad you are feeling better, Have a wonderful Wednesday. hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | November 11, 2009 at 12:49 PM
So glad to hear your feeling better. Take care!
Posted by: Paula Bloom | November 11, 2009 at 12:26 PM
so glad your sting has gone away.... thanks for sharing your life with me everyday.... I love hearing about the animals and things you everyday....
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | November 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM
So glad you're feeling better. I hope that skunk ate the moth - they deserve each other....yewwwww!
Posted by: Cindy H. | November 11, 2009 at 09:52 AM
So glad you are feeling better Anna. Huge hugs
Posted by: Erika Taylor | November 11, 2009 at 09:19 AM
HURRAY!!! So happy that you are better. And no brain infection! :D I totally understand your Mom's worries! You just never know! (and Moms are worriers, and think of the worst!)
We have skunks too, and hold our breath that the dog or cats won't aggravate them enough to get sprayed! UGH, that stench lasts FOREVER! Sure hope your visitor moves on to another place!
Have a great Wednesday. =)
Posted by: diane mcvey | November 11, 2009 at 08:40 AM
LOOK OUT--first a giant hickey and now perfume in the barnyard--must be spring? I'll take snow any day! Love MOM
Posted by: Lori W | November 11, 2009 at 08:35 AM
...and hopefully the skunk eats caterpillars....
Hugs,
Di
Posted by: Diana Gibbs | November 11, 2009 at 07:33 AM
I am glad to hear you are pain free. That moth can be dangerous.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | November 11, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Anna,
SOOOO glad you are back to feeling your self again. Nasty caterpillar!!
D.C.~
:)
Posted by: D.C. | November 11, 2009 at 07:11 AM
well I am glad you are feeling better. Hopefully the cooler weather will make them go away soon. Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Sally | November 11, 2009 at 06:44 AM
Boy, turn my back for a few days and you get bit by a caterpillar! Who even knew they did that, much less hurt so much! Glad you are all better. Glad to read about all your little guys finding cool new homes, too.
Posted by: kathynruss | November 11, 2009 at 06:24 AM