> > Kel"wondering if the international folks on the forum know what a dirt-dobber is"ly
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> Consider this a vote for "what on Earth is a dirt-dobber?"
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> Looking at the word out of context, I would guess it was some kind of gardening implement, but in context it seems to be some variety of insect.
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> winter"or maybe something completely different"mute

A dirt dobber is a type of hornet that builds nests in the ground. I know they're very abundant in the Southwest United States, but I'm not sure about anywhere else.

Something tells me Howard might have a good story about dirt dobbers. Or could at least conjure one up for us. :)

What about armadillos and horned toads (a.k.a horny toads)? Ever heard of those?

Kel"anything that intentionally squirts blood out of its eyes is inherently evil"ly