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The landlord stared at the enormous nest above the porch.

“Easy,” he said. “We knock it down and run.”

His wife stared at him.

“You’re sixty-three.”

“So?”

“You get breathless putting your socks on.”

He ignored her and raised the broom.

From the nest came an ominous buzzing.

One wasp appeared.

Then five.

Then considerably more than he could count.

The broom slowly lowered.

His wife handed him the phone.

“Who am I calling?”

“An expert.”

“Good.”

He backed towards the door.

“And tell them it’s urgent.”

The buzzing grew louder.

Apparently, the tenants had rejected the eviction notice.


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13 responses to “Ominous buzzing”

  1. James Pyles Avatar

    Get to them early in the morning when they’re inactive and then blast them with wasp spray (making sure to wear protective eyeglasses and gloves).

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Luckily we don’t have a big problem with wasps here in the Canary Islands. But I think your advice is good .

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  2. ahtdoucette Avatar

    Love the last line. A fun, quirky story.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜

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  3. Lisa or Li Avatar

    Maybe he won’t reach 64? Why torment harmless creatures that are minding their own business. Ownership rights say they were here millions of years before us. We are invading *their* territory. Sorry if that goes against consensus, but it’s how I feel.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      I completely agree with you Lisa 💯.
      We humans need to learn about ownership and territory.

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  4. Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬ Avatar

    At least the Mrs. has some common sense! Fun story, Maggie.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Hehe, yes 🤭

      Thank you Nancy 💜

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  5. plaridel Avatar

    fun story. does his name happen to be donald by any chance?

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Hahahaha 😂
      Perhaps it’s his name .

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  6. Carol anne Avatar

    anyone who tries to remove a nest on their own is completely mad! I’d never ever do that!

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      I would never do it, that for sure.

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