Like a fungus gnat, our family is small in size but large in adventures and stories.
Yep, looks like my cousin. (Click picture to see more.)
What is Apemon manteri?
This species of fungus gnat was discovered in 1930 near the Willimantic River. Charles W. Johnson, who published the discovery, named the species in honor of Jerauld Armington Manter, who was with him when the species was collected.
Bette, I'd like to clarify a few things. First of all, if you notice in the photo, that is my hand holding JT between the Obamas. These were cardboard cutouts at the airport. I've never photo-shopped anything in my life. I was merely setting up a scene just like you did with the other gnome. Secondly, "anxious" was the word that best described Melia on the way home, as we had just been through quite a bit of turbulence on the plane, and she was worried about not getting to the theatre on time. And finally, can the Grammar Police lighten up on fellow bloggers just a little??? It makes us reluctant to write anything, for fear that it will be critiqued / criticized. We don't feel the need to point out the spelling and puncutation errors we've seen posted, because that's not what blogging is all about!
last nite i figgered they was flat people butt theys looks so real i'ze was fulled!
butt i don't never wannna make youse guys defensible nor nuttin. i sumptim polk a li'l fum but doesn't meen anyhting anyhow. I'se sorry if u am anyone els feels puhleased.
i takes ur words ta hart and wont do no mo. in de wordz of Sotamayor: I am soory fur been misreprehensible in my speech.
Teasing aside, Larry, thank you for the fabulous picture! It was your hand that had me confused. I think it is a great addition to J.T.'s travels and I'm so happy that you were having fun with him -- we did too!
And Melia, I'm so glad you got to the film, turbulence and all! Will we get a film review?
Okay, I'll bite. What's the deal? Should we have a non-photo-shop clause in the blog? I mean the Manter's are real photographers, not make believe...
ReplyDeleteBette,
ReplyDeleteI'd like to clarify a few things. First of all, if you notice in the photo, that is my hand holding JT between the Obamas. These were cardboard cutouts at the airport. I've never photo-shopped anything in my life. I was merely setting up a scene just like you did with the other gnome. Secondly, "anxious" was the word that best described Melia on the way home, as we had just been through quite a bit of turbulence on the plane, and she was worried about not getting to the theatre on time. And finally, can the Grammar Police lighten up on fellow bloggers just a little??? It makes us reluctant to write anything, for fear that it will be critiqued / criticized. We don't feel the need to point out the spelling and puncutation errors we've seen posted, because that's not what blogging is all about!
last nite i figgered they was flat people butt theys looks so real i'ze was fulled!
ReplyDeletebutt i don't never wannna make youse guys defensible nor nuttin. i sumptim polk a li'l fum but doesn't meen anyhting anyhow. I'se sorry if u am anyone els feels puhleased.
i takes ur words ta hart and wont do no mo. in de wordz of Sotamayor: I am soory fur been misreprehensible in my speech.
Teasing aside, Larry, thank you for the fabulous picture! It was your hand that had me confused. I think it is a great addition to J.T.'s travels and I'm so happy that you were having fun with him -- we did too!
And Melia, I'm so glad you got to the film, turbulence and all! Will we get a film review?
love, Bette