After what we were sure would remain the wild goose chase to end all goose chases, we finally located the elusive macerico.
And where, but right across the street at our neighbors´ house, lurking quietly all this time: the ultimate tool of the trade, the weapon of war—the flamethrower.
And so the carnage began. Spiders, beetles, ants, raining down in a black, apocyliptic snow. It was a thing of beauty. If you don´t know what I mean by all of this violent imagery, refer back to our post from earlier about the long-term project of conquering vermin in our humble abode.
while Annie was particularly interested in the flame thrower we thought it not an age appropriate toy. I know, uptight parents.
The joy that the macerico brought to our lives is really unbounded. While I´m sad that the excitement is over, I´m gladdened by the fact that in another few months, our vermin ´´friends´´ and general cloud of cobwebs will have returned and it will once again be macerico time.
The result was truly amazing, the ceiling and walls free of nastiness. I later learned that the principal usage of the macerico is to remove the skin of dead pigs before putting them on the spit. Apparently one person works the flame thrower, and another uses a machete to remove the burned skin. Perhaps too much information?
The only question remains: what can´t we use the macerico for? Ideas include mowing the lawn, rapid burning of trash, perhaps not shaving, but you never know....it is the macerico after all.
And where, but right across the street at our neighbors´ house, lurking quietly all this time: the ultimate tool of the trade, the weapon of war—the flamethrower.
And so the carnage began. Spiders, beetles, ants, raining down in a black, apocyliptic snow. It was a thing of beauty. If you don´t know what I mean by all of this violent imagery, refer back to our post from earlier about the long-term project of conquering vermin in our humble abode.
Forget karma. it´s time to burn.
The joy that the macerico brought to our lives is really unbounded. While I´m sad that the excitement is over, I´m gladdened by the fact that in another few months, our vermin ´´friends´´ and general cloud of cobwebs will have returned and it will once again be macerico time.
The result was truly amazing, the ceiling and walls free of nastiness. I later learned that the principal usage of the macerico is to remove the skin of dead pigs before putting them on the spit. Apparently one person works the flame thrower, and another uses a machete to remove the burned skin. Perhaps too much information?
The only question remains: what can´t we use the macerico for? Ideas include mowing the lawn, rapid burning of trash, perhaps not shaving, but you never know....it is the macerico after all.
2 comments:
Marshmallow roasting?
I am just catching up on your last few months. This is my favorite post yet! I'm chuckling with sadistic glee over all those vermin you finally bested. I know they'll be back, but a girl can revel in the moment. Sending all sorts of love your way. Miss you guys.
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