Cicadas!!!!

not yet, and not looking forward to it either! who knows, maybe they've swarmed my apartment complex since i've been at work today. i was up in NJ last time around and just remember how deafening they were.

by the way - are you the poster formerly known as Mel D?

Yup. Changed my user name. How astute of you!

I was at my parents' today (they live in Balto. county) and they are definitely out and about. My dog was going nuts chasing them. I watched some mating, others molting and doing other unseemly things. Ick. So far they haven't made it into the city, thank goodness.

i might be a little slow but what type of buga are you talking about??:imbar

They are on the way here..but have not seen any yet.

i might be a little slow but what type of buga are you talking about??:imbar

Nasty, icky 1 1/2" long winged yucky shedding their outer shells living in the ground for 17 years then come out and make outside unbearable bugs.

You may not have them in FL. I would not plan a trip to the Midwest anytime soon.

But the birds will get big and fat eating them, until they can't stand them anymore.

Have you ever seen a robin have difficulty with takeoff because he's eaten too many cicadas? :chuckle

We have those bugs here in Texas, too. Not only are they the ugliest, grossest things, they are so freaking noisy!

Can't believe they've been gone 17 years!?!?

Boy are they LOUD!!!!!! They're really coming out in full force now. And the stench of their decaying bodies is already quite pervasive.

I know I'm going to regret this but....I can't wait to see it. Bugs don't scare me, bring em on baby.:rotfl:

I heard on the news the other day that a man was rushed to the hospital because he had a allergic reaction to them.

Yes folks you guessed it he sauted them in basil and butter and ate them.

I have a strong stomach, but the thought of the stench alone makes me want to wretch. :stone

Is there anything people won't do?

Actually I remember they printed recipes in the paper last time around.