The problem was that I wasn't aware that RRV and it's mates, were spread
around the country as much as they are and while I was taking extreme
precautions while in the Top End, I relaxed when I was back in NSW and
the rotten blighters found me!!

They sniff you out by the odour of your perspiration, that's why I used
to take massive doses of Vitamin B1 when up north and it worked too, but
I reverted to a normal dose when back home.

Maybe the Ford needs a new distributor...find the nearest wrecking yard
and borrow another one to test. I've only ever owned one Ford and it
was a 1951 Prefect, fully imported model. Went like the clappers, but
needed a new water pump every three weeks. After a few times I could
replace a water pump in 10 minutes, had a spare that I would rebuild and
had on hand ready for the next refit.

Ah, those were the days!! On second thoughts, think I'd prefer my
current vehicle, touch wood, it never has anything wrong....then again
maybe I should say that too loud!! LOL


Jonno wrote:
Sometimes these vegetarian ideals create problems.
It appears mossies like sweaty people.
Thats why they bite around feet etc.
The website I sent you also has a mosquito prevention leaflet/faq which
may come in handy.
Vegetarians may find their immune system isn't up to date in some
circumstances.


So many theories, so few solutions, but I'm about to find out if my
diagnosis on my old Ford is correct. After eliminating almost
everything, I reckon the distributer is sticking. So much for theory
from experts. Tomorrow, another "House" is born! To bad it had to come
to this. Damn expensive mechanics. The heads been off, the valves have
been ground, the carby has been rekitted, the inlet manifold has been
eliminated, and now the last item has got to be it or it dies!!
At least you haven't got to this stage...... Hope your health will pick up.
Maybe you illness hadnt gone completely.


HC wrote:


Nah!! like meat too much. Not that I'm against vegetarians, it's a
free world.


Jonno wrote:

Youre not a vegetarian are you?

HC wrote:

G'day Jonno

Thanks!! It was African Daisy and funnily enough I have two growing
in the front garden....time to take some cuttings for the backyard!!

Understand what you are saying about immune systems, but mine is/was
out of whack because your body is supposed to build up an immunity
to RRV so you don't get it again....but...I got it a second time, 18
months after the first bout. Crazy eh??

Actually Basil rings a bell too. Thanks for your help.
Bronwyn ;-)



Jonno wrote:

You may be thinking of African Daisy,from which pyrethrums are
commercially extracted.
It grows well in Oz.
Dont be concerned re mossie ilnesses. You had the worst of them.
I have a theory, that if you get some really bad illnesses the
other viruses cannot thrive as your immune system has got the super
immune stamp. It can handle anything.
A potted sweet basil will also do the trick. Brush your hand over
it when passing to bring out the fragrance. I don't know why the
flies don't like it, but my plant on the BBQ table keeps the
nasties off the food.
Tansy will probably do the trick too
Tansy is one of those wild herbs that grows like crazy. Don't plant
it in the ground, it will take over

HC wrote:

G'day

Some time ago I heard about a plant that will repel mosquitoes but
at the moment can't think of the name...can anyone help please?
Also, if you know where I might get seed/cuttings/etc that would
be most appreciated.

I've just done a makeover of the outdoor area at the back of my
house (got sick of waiting for Jamie Durie to arrive so had to do
it myself) and now I'm spending more time sitting out there and
with the recent rain am being harrassed by mossies. I burn
citronella candles and oil all day and half the night but as soon
as they are extinguished the mossies reappear. As I've just
recovered from two separate bouts of Ross River Virus, I'm
paranoid about the rotten little things because they still carry
lots of other diseases that I haven't had yet, and don't want!!!

A new vegie garden was part of the makeover so I'm keeping
everything crossed for some beaut tomatoes and other salad vegies
during summer. That's if they don't get the dreaded wilt!!

Jonno...see you're still here...how are things?

Bronwyn ;-)