Intruder

What Happens When a Snake Enters Your House?

30 March 2011 Australia's Bad Things

And it’s six-foot long! Well, here’s exactly what did happen. To me. Yesterday. In my house. Yes, BobinOz’s house. No, I’m not kidding. Of course, being BobinOz, the first thing I did when I saw a snake in my house, was grab my video camera. Once I’d secured it on my tripod and was pointing [...]

A New Trespasser Invades My Home

23 March 2011 Australia's Bad Things

Following the visit of Prince William, now would be a good time for that debate. Remember, I promised you a post about whether Australia should remain a monarchy or become a republic? Yes, well that is going to have to wait. Something more important has turned up and it is my duty to inform you [...]

Australian Wasps: Big, Bad and Painful?

19 February 2010 Australia's Bad Things

It’s been quite a while since I have had a new kind of intruder come into my house. I have had new intruders on my land recently, I think the last one was the beautiful green tree frog. But nothing actually in the house for some time. Until yesterday. First, a little background. Having had [...]

My Intruder Battle. NOT for the Squeamish.

24 June 2009 Australia's Bad Things

Last week when I told you the bad news about spiders I said that next week, which is this week, I would be telling you the good news about spiders. And I will. Next week. Why the delay? The reason for this switch is because on Monday evening I saw the biggest ant I’ve ever [...]

Australian Bad Things Just Got Ugly

3 June 2009 Australia's Bad Things

I don’t think there is any doubt that this next intruder is the one intruder that really turns my wife’s stomach. She can’t stand them! A lot of people can’t stand them. We’ve not had too many actually in the home, my best guess would be about six to eight in the 18 months we’ve [...]

Strange Australian Back Garden Beastie Sound Explained

15 April 2009 Australia's Bad Things

Remember this? With extraordinary timing, a reader has posted a comment on a previous post. Why is the timing significant? First we need to go back in time about five or six months …….. I am sitting in my living area, or lounge as I used to call it, it is a late at night [...]