Unlos: *sends some ginger chocolate to go with the the coffee, and sympathises most heartily*
Johannabelle: I do hope it wasn't a bark scorpion! In Phoenix, as here in Australia, it is sensible to always remember to shake out shoes and gloves before putting them on, and to never put your hands anywhere you can't see them. I have both scorpions and centipedes in my garden, but it's not a problem since I actually like the creatures. But I still don't put my hands where I can't see them! Good luck in your new place, and I hope you don't see too many other alarming creatures!
Wyrm, thank you for putting up those pages of beautiful scorpions! They are lovely - such good close-ups.