It’s official, the spiders are multiplying and spinning their webs and are out of control. Big ones as big as a quarter with big behinds, long skinny ones, little ones no bigger than a freckle. They are everywhere outside the boat. They especially seem to like all of our navy canvas and the nooks and crannies from the zippers and pockets. Every morning, I swiffer or microfiber and everyday more seem to move in. I’m thinking it’s a loosing battle! As if spiders and webs weren’t enough, they poop – dark black staining poop. Thankfully, they are still under control inside with only a few interlopers.
Today there was another swarm of September (or May?) flies. They were attached to the screens, the boom, the mast, and dinghy. One thing about being on a boat over the summer – I get to witness every bug bloom. And now the yellow jackets are making an appearance. They know fall is coming and they are obsessed with finding every last food source – especially fruit on board. Two got in this morning – thankfully, Harold saved me from them while I shut myself in the head.
So, in case you think it’s all sunshine and roses. We endure the insects, a small price to pay for being aboard and it’s all worth it! Absolutely.