0tterbot wrote:
"Jonno" wrote in message
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Ah yes, plants will eventually take over the world.
Put them in pots....

i maintain my position that modern potting mix is virtually useless!!
No not potting mix, pots. Modern pots are not a problem....(grin! Pot
smokers are)

in other words, would rather have tansy spreading too far than not to grow
at all :-)
Tansy is not to be taken lightly.
Its a "space invader" Dont let it out please!!???
luckily, we have a lot of room here.
kylie

Well good luck with the car probs, hope you get them sorted....and soon!

Yep, RRV was indicated by blood tests. They show either current, or
past infection.

Agree what you said about medicos, I like to stay informed too.

Bronwyn ;-)

Jonno wrote:
The problem is these days, when I'm stumped with a car problem, the so
called experts are really stumped. I will repair the thing. Its probably
sticking centrifugal weights in it. I had a similar problem with an XW
Ford many years ago. This current problem was a build up of several
things wrong with the car, including, head gasket blown, initial stages
hard to pick, and too much pressure in radiator, not too hard to pick if
youre aware of the testing kits which check for exhaust gas in the
radiator water. I wasn't.
Re illness,
I had a serious illness (Hep B) a few years ago and I worked out what
had happened. The experts or local doctors thought the obvious was the
reason. Well I asked around till I got the answer I liked, and fitted,
which sounded ridiculous, but was the correct one. A professor agreed
with me. So now I query everything my Doc tells me. It easy on the
Net.The Doctor get this a lot now. Theyre only human with a certificate.
That doesn't allow them to see and know all about you. Despite what some
people think. You can always add to their experience.
I wonder if the diagnoses you had with RRV was correct? (paranoia
sneaking in(Grin))

HC wrote:

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 ;-)

"0tterbot" wrote in message
"Jonno" wrote in message

Put them in pots....

i maintain my position that modern potting mix is virtually useless!!

Otter are you still having problems with potting mix? What the hell is
happening that makes you still say this?

"Jonno" wrote in message
u...


0tterbot wrote:
"Jonno" wrote in message
...
Ah yes, plants will eventually take over the world.
Put them in pots....

i maintain my position that modern potting mix is virtually useless!!
No not potting mix, pots.

potting mix is what you use IN the pots, sunshine g

Modern pots are not a problem....(grin! Pot
smokers are)

in other words, would rather have tansy spreading too far than not to
grow at all :-)
Tansy is not to be taken lightly.
Its a "space invader" Dont let it out please!!???

well of course not. however, how does it spread with such enthusiasm? if it
seeds everywhere, putting it in pots won't change that. if it spreads
underground, it would have to come quite some way before it was "too much",
if that helps!! :-)
kylie


luckily, we have a lot of room here.
kylie

"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message
...
"0tterbot" wrote in message
"Jonno" wrote in message

Put them in pots....

i maintain my position that modern potting mix is virtually useless!!

Otter are you still having problems with potting mix? What the hell is
happening that makes you still say this?

same problem as before - seedlings growing to a certain point & then just
shutting up shop.

i must be doing something a little better than before, as i must admit i'm
having the problem less than i was. thinking about some of my own
behaviours, i probably don't help myself with the problem, either!!

nevertheless, once i can get things big enough to plant out, they go off. so
i'm still viewing the mixes with deep suspicion. :-)

not to worry - you know yourself you can't help everyone g
kylie

Sound's like damping down, a fungal disease.
Maybe too much water, or not enough.

0tterbot wrote:
"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message
...
"0tterbot" wrote in message
"Jonno" wrote in message
Put them in pots....
i maintain my position that modern potting mix is virtually useless!!
Otter are you still having problems with potting mix? What the hell is
happening that makes you still say this?

same problem as before - seedlings growing to a certain point & then just
shutting up shop.

i must be doing something a little better than before, as i must admit i'm
having the problem less than i was. thinking about some of my own
behaviours, i probably don't help myself with the problem, either!!

nevertheless, once i can get things big enough to plant out, they go off. so
i'm still viewing the mixes with deep suspicion. :-)

not to worry - you know yourself you can't help everyone g
kylie

HC writes:
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.

Have you thought of planting garden species that would encourage frogs
to take up residence? Beds of rhubarb are favourite hideouts for cute
little frogs, I've noticed. Also hyperactive garden lizards busy
themselves hunting down flying insects that are sufficiently incautious
as to alight within reach, too.

The reality is that no plant is going to chase away any but the most
timid of mossies, alas. Bright white garden furniture (gazebo, timber
bench, cobblestones/bed borders, lamp stands, etc.) might be more
repulsive to your mozzies than any plant, at least during daytime.
RRF is something one would be well advised to avoid.

There is a mozzie repellent I've seen advertised in (cough) The Readers
Digest. If you find it effective add your name in their testimonials,
http://bushman-repellent.com
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

G'day John

Thanks for your reply. Actually I have planted some Rhubarb seeds,
mainly because I just looooove Rhubarb but didn't think of it as a home
for frogs. Only this morning while it was raining I was sitting under
the pergola 'talking' to the frogs. Yeah, I'm crazy I know!! But frogs
are lovely people!! LOL

Until recently I had about 6-7 Blue Tongues in the backyard but the
neighbourhood cats put an end to them, although I did see 'one' a week
or two ago. They do a great job on the snails, leaving only the shell
(intact). Lots of little bronze geckos too.

The tiles/furniture/pergola/bay window wall/etc are all painted
cream...hopefully that is close enough to white?

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B, trouble
was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End) thinking that
RRV etc was only in the top half of the country. Discovered the mistake
too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every' day now, and will until the day
I die!! LOL

Just hope the frogs breed up quickly, they are so cute! I've just built
a fishpond (with fish to keep mossie larvae under control) In the
beginning it was for a baby water dragon that lived in the
garden.....the cat got that too! Now, I'm looking for an adult water
dragon that somebody wants removed from their garden as I feel the @#$%^
cat would meet it's match!

Thanks for the info because I didn't think about frogs in the rhubarb.
Bronwyn ;-)


John Savage wrote:
HC writes:

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.


Have you thought of planting garden species that would encourage frogs
to take up residence? Beds of rhubarb are favourite hideouts for cute
little frogs, I've noticed. Also hyperactive garden lizards busy
themselves hunting down flying insects that are sufficiently incautious
as to alight within reach, too.

The reality is that no plant is going to chase away any but the most
timid of mossies, alas. Bright white garden furniture (gazebo, timber
bench, cobblestones/bed borders, lamp stands, etc.) might be more
repulsive to your mozzies than any plant, at least during daytime.
RRF is something one would be well advised to avoid.

There is a mozzie repellent I've seen advertised in (cough) The Readers
Digest. If you find it effective add your name in their testimonials,
http://bushman-repellent.com
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

In article , HC wrote:

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B, trouble
was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End) thinking that
RRV etc was only in the top half of the country. Discovered the mistake
too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every' day now, and will until the day
I die!! LOL

It probably repels dropbears too.

There is some kind of tea-tree (Leptospermum) being sold as a mozzie
repellent, IIRC. And we've all forgotten about carnivorous plants!

--
Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
(Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply)

http://chookiesbackyard.blogspot.com/

The problem with carnivorous plants is they dont chase the mossies. They
just sit there.

Chookie wrote:
In article , HC wrote:

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B, trouble
was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End) thinking that
RRV etc was only in the top half of the country. Discovered the mistake
too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every' day now, and will until the day
I die!! LOL

It probably repels dropbears too.

There is some kind of tea-tree (Leptospermum) being sold as a mozzie
repellent, IIRC. And we've all forgotten about carnivorous plants!

So does that mean I can't put a carnivorous plant on my hat while bush
walking? Drat!! LOL

Bronwyn ;-)

Jonno wrote:
The problem with carnivorous plants is they dont chase the mossies. They
just sit there.

Chookie wrote:

In article , HC wrote:

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B,
trouble was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End)
thinking that RRV etc was only in the top half of the country.
Discovered the mistake too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every' day
now, and will until the day I die!! LOL


It probably repels dropbears too.

There is some kind of tea-tree (Leptospermum) being sold as a mozzie
repellent, IIRC. And we've all forgotten about carnivorous plants!

Only if you have a potted plant!
You'd end up a pothead though. Not a good look!


HC wrote:
So does that mean I can't put a carnivorous plant on my hat while bush
walking? Drat!! LOL

Bronwyn ;-)

Jonno wrote:
The problem with carnivorous plants is they dont chase the mossies.
They just sit there.

Chookie wrote:

In article , HC wrote:

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B,
trouble was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End)
thinking that RRV etc was only in the top half of the country.
Discovered the mistake too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every' day
now, and will until the day I die!! LOL


It probably repels dropbears too.

There is some kind of tea-tree (Leptospermum) being sold as a mozzie
repellent, IIRC. And we've all forgotten about carnivorous plants!

Aha!!....but it could be an improvement!! ROFLMHO

Bronwyn ;-)


Jonno wrote:
Only if you have a potted plant!
You'd end up a pothead though. Not a good look!


HC wrote:

So does that mean I can't put a carnivorous plant on my hat while bush
walking? Drat!! LOL

Bronwyn ;-)

Jonno wrote:

The problem with carnivorous plants is they dont chase the mossies.
They just sit there.

Chookie wrote:

In article , HC wrote:

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B,
trouble was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End)
thinking that RRV etc was only in the top half of the country.
Discovered the mistake too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every' day
now, and will until the day I die!! LOL



It probably repels dropbears too.

There is some kind of tea-tree (Leptospermum) being sold as a mozzie
repellent, IIRC. And we've all forgotten about carnivorous plants!

I dont know, but the improvement could be that you will be bitten less.
If it means your facial features, arent mosquito's repelled by really
ugly people? If so, you cant be that bad!!!
IMHO

HC wrote:
Aha!!....but it could be an improvement!! ROFLMHO

Bronwyn ;-)


Jonno wrote:
Only if you have a potted plant!
You'd end up a pothead though. Not a good look!


HC wrote:

So does that mean I can't put a carnivorous plant on my hat while
bush walking? Drat!! LOL

Bronwyn ;-)

Jonno wrote:

The problem with carnivorous plants is they dont chase the mossies.
They just sit there.

Chookie wrote:

In article , HC
wrote:

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B,
trouble was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End)
thinking that RRV etc was only in the top half of the country.
Discovered the mistake too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every'
day now, and will until the day I die!! LOL



It probably repels dropbears too.

There is some kind of tea-tree (Leptospermum) being sold as a
mozzie repellent, IIRC. And we've all forgotten about carnivorous
plants!

Maybe they were blind mosquitoes? ROFLMHO!!

Jonno wrote:
I dont know, but the improvement could be that you will be bitten less.
If it means your facial features, arent mosquito's repelled by really
ugly people? If so, you cant be that bad!!!
IMHO

HC wrote:

Aha!!....but it could be an improvement!! ROFLMHO

Bronwyn ;-)


Jonno wrote:

Only if you have a potted plant!
You'd end up a pothead though. Not a good look!


HC wrote:

So does that mean I can't put a carnivorous plant on my hat while
bush walking? Drat!! LOL

Bronwyn ;-)

Jonno wrote:

The problem with carnivorous plants is they dont chase the mossies.
They just sit there.

Chookie wrote:

In article , HC
wrote:

The most effective repellent I've found is high dose Vitamin B,
trouble was that I stopped it when back home (from the Top End)
thinking that RRV etc was only in the top half of the country.
Discovered the mistake too late!! But I take Vitamin B 'every'
day now, and will until the day I die!! LOL




It probably repels dropbears too.

There is some kind of tea-tree (Leptospermum) being sold as a
mozzie repellent, IIRC. And we've all forgotten about carnivorous
plants!