Lughnasadh 1998 Newsletter Rescue Service By Colin

I was standing on a lady's balcony one Monday morning when a beautiful, big garden spider walked between my feet and the lady's (who we shall call Mrs B). Mrs B let out a scream and said 'Quick, kill that spider'. She lifted her feet up as she spoke the words ready to squash the spider as quick as a flash. My mind was racing in overdrive. How was I to save this beautiful creature without becoming tried for assault? 'It's bad luck to kill spiders', I said in desperation, hoping that the Goddess of Superstition would reveal her presence. It worked! Mrs B paused long enough for the spider to move further away to safety. In the meantime Mrs B's sister, Mrs W had gone to get the insect spray from inside. 'Where is it?', I could hear her yelling as she approached the balcony. 'What now?', I said to myself. How was I going to save the spider from the over reactive Mrs W? The spider was still on the balcony but not moving fast enough to escape. There was a hand towel drying on the edge of the balcony, quickly I picked it up, picked up the spider and threw it into the bushes. Another successful mission by the G and G Rescue Service. Rescuing all types of natural life and anything connected with nature - including human beings (sometimes). Why not join? There are no joining fees, rewards are numerous, membership is open to anyone young or old, male or female. Contact your local God and Goddess for more information.