{"id":188,"date":"2012-04-20T21:57:00","date_gmt":"2012-04-20T21:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cherylrostek.com\/index.php\/2012\/04\/20\/a-blob-post-on-slugs\/"},"modified":"2012-04-20T21:57:00","modified_gmt":"2012-04-20T21:57:00","slug":"a-blob-post-on-slugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherylrostek.com\/index.php\/2012\/04\/20\/a-blob-post-on-slugs\/","title":{"rendered":"A blob post on SLUGS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>(I apologize for the cheesy title, but with a blog about slugs I surely had to come up with a somewhat creative title.)<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This spring I find myself longing to see a slug or even better a family of slugs.&nbsp; I do not remember the exact first time I met a slug; however I do know it was after moving to <st1:state>British Columbia<\/st1:state>.&nbsp; Ryan and I were out on some trail and he introduced me to the slimy, slow moving blobs.&nbsp; I was fascinated by the creature and sat and starred at it and scolded Ryan as he poked at it with a stick.&nbsp; Ryan informed me that if you put salt on them they shrivel and while I have had no desire to try this tactic, it further piqued my curiosity of these mucousy critters.&nbsp; From then on I take note of each slug that I meet, marveling at the particularly huge ones and making sure I introduce other non British Columbians to them at every opportunity.&nbsp; <\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Now you may be wondering why am I going on about slugs?&nbsp; Yes, I am intrigued by these slugs, perhaps more than I ought to be and perhaps because my first encounter with one happened so late in life.&nbsp; But more than being intrigued I like what slug spotting signifies; it signifies being out in nature enjoying trails and foliage and trees and mountains and the wonderful smell of fresh air that accompanies these items.&nbsp; So a few days ago while I was out for a walk and spotted some snails on the sidewalk it got me to thinking about the fact that I haven\u2019t seen a slug in what seems like ages.&nbsp; This got me itching to find myself in a place where I\u2019d be able to officially welcome spring with my first hello to one of the slimy critters.&nbsp; Here\u2019s to hopes of lots of slug encounters this upcoming season.&nbsp; And by all means, if you yourself have never met a slug, please do come for a visit and allow me the privilege of introducing you! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(I apologize for the cheesy title, but with a blog about slugs I surely had to come up with a somewhat creative title.) 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