In message , Mary Fisher
writes

"Gordon H" wrote in message
...

I can never remember which is supposed to be acid and which alkali, so I
always have antihistamine in my first aid kit, which is always in my
rucksack.

That's more effective if it's taken half an hour before you get stung :-)

Mary

Yes, and before you grab that nettle hiding in a clump of Indian Balsam.
BTDT.
--
Gordon H