The Western Standards
Volume 1
Volume 1
Hello there and welcome to the blog dear readers! Assuming all of you are doing fine, and if not, soon will be; let's just jump right into it, now that we have the pleasantries past us. The West is a harsh place, it's like the whole world is against you when you're out there. From a sunstroke to the rabid wolves, everything's out to get you! But lucky for you, I'm here to help that you stay alive and fine, and have a great life out here. When I'm done with you, you'll get along with the circumstances like hot-dog and mustard!
For the first edition, let's talk about Scorpion bites; no, I'm not losing it, this is something we can talk of, in fact. Cause there's no scarcity of these nasty bugs around these parts. Open a door, bam, one's under your foot, doing your business? Bam, it's on your shoulder now. Trust me, they don't think twice before giving you a mark of their presence. No it's not a gentlemanly kiss on your hand. Quite otherwise, in fact, you'll know...Soon enough, if you're planning on sticking around and not reading what I've written ahead of course!
Now, if I managed to emphasize enough of how omnipresent these little devils are, I come with a solution too, fear not. First things first, always wear footwear. I can't believe I have to say this - staying barefoot increases risks, you know, for the little ones to go snappity-snap on you. Secondly, always ensure that you don't find yourself sitting in trees or bushes for a prolonged amount of time (It only takes a few seconds to strike, not to rain on your parade). So if you're an Outlaw reading this while sitting in a tree as a vantage point...RUN, what are you waiting for buddy?!
Anyway, they don't sting unless they feel threatened, which they probably will. I mean, who wouldn't freak out if there's someone fifty times your size and willing to threaten your existence? Apart from that, just watch where you walk please. That way you wouldn't fall into 99.99 percent of risks. In simpler words, don't put your fingers or toes where you can't see them; but I know it's better said than done. Furthermore, check your boots before you put them on, they might prove to be a comfy bed for those scorpions. Literally half of these risks are reduced if one watches where they walk, as simple as that.
OH one last before I finish, unless you work with water for a living, don't be a puddle-collector enthusiast. They also like moist places. Well, I think I covered most of it. One threat averted, many more to go. See you in the next edition!
Yours truly,
For the first edition, let's talk about Scorpion bites; no, I'm not losing it, this is something we can talk of, in fact. Cause there's no scarcity of these nasty bugs around these parts. Open a door, bam, one's under your foot, doing your business? Bam, it's on your shoulder now. Trust me, they don't think twice before giving you a mark of their presence. No it's not a gentlemanly kiss on your hand. Quite otherwise, in fact, you'll know...Soon enough, if you're planning on sticking around and not reading what I've written ahead of course!
Now, if I managed to emphasize enough of how omnipresent these little devils are, I come with a solution too, fear not. First things first, always wear footwear. I can't believe I have to say this - staying barefoot increases risks, you know, for the little ones to go snappity-snap on you. Secondly, always ensure that you don't find yourself sitting in trees or bushes for a prolonged amount of time (It only takes a few seconds to strike, not to rain on your parade). So if you're an Outlaw reading this while sitting in a tree as a vantage point...RUN, what are you waiting for buddy?!
Anyway, they don't sting unless they feel threatened, which they probably will. I mean, who wouldn't freak out if there's someone fifty times your size and willing to threaten your existence? Apart from that, just watch where you walk please. That way you wouldn't fall into 99.99 percent of risks. In simpler words, don't put your fingers or toes where you can't see them; but I know it's better said than done. Furthermore, check your boots before you put them on, they might prove to be a comfy bed for those scorpions. Literally half of these risks are reduced if one watches where they walk, as simple as that.
OH one last before I finish, unless you work with water for a living, don't be a puddle-collector enthusiast. They also like moist places. Well, I think I covered most of it. One threat averted, many more to go. See you in the next edition!
Yours truly,