"Aries" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:22:29 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 7/4/09 08:16, in article ,
"aries" wrote:

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They're out in small clouds here, Val but I haven't been bitten. You
must
be particularly tasty! I think the only answer is a repellent that you
know works well for you. I never wear perfume when I'm working in the
garden, partly because I don't want to attract bees (I wear floral or
citrus-y scents) and also because of its reaction with the skin in
sunlight.
I don't know if you wear a perfume but if so, wonder if it might be
better
not to!

I do wear perfume but also anti persperants and shower gels might also be
an attraction
--
What other people think of you is none of your business.
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If you really want to wear a scent in the garden, Val, try Lavender Water as
it is supposed to be an insect repellant ... well, if you discount bees,
that is ... :~)

Spider

Martin wrote:
On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:09:49 +0100, "Spider"
wrote:


"Aries" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:22:29 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 7/4/09 08:16, in article
, "aries"
wrote:

[4 quoted lines suppressed]

They're out in small clouds here, Val but I haven't been bitten.
You must
be particularly tasty! I think the only answer is a repellent
that you know works well for you. I never wear perfume when I'm
working in the garden, partly because I don't want to attract bees
(I wear floral or citrus-y scents) and also because of its
reaction with the skin in sunlight.
I don't know if you wear a perfume but if so, wonder if it might be
better
not to!

I do wear perfume but also anti persperants and shower gels might
also be an attraction
--
What other people think of you is none of your business.
http://ariesval.co.uk/val/
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x...07/Quotations/


If you really want to wear a scent in the garden, Val, try Lavender
Water as it is supposed to be an insect repellant ... well, if you
discount bees, that is ... :~)

If you really want to repel insects use a 50% DEET based product.

Just a dab behind each ear?

Martin wrote:
On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:16:41 +0100, "Ophelia"
wrote:

Martin wrote:
On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:09:49 +0100, "Spider"
wrote:


"Aries" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:22:29 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 7/4/09 08:16, in article
, "aries"
wrote:

[4 quoted lines suppressed]

They're out in small clouds here, Val but I haven't been bitten.
You must
be particularly tasty! I think the only answer is a repellent
that you know works well for you. I never wear perfume when I'm
working in the garden, partly because I don't want to attract
bees (I wear floral or citrus-y scents) and also because of its
reaction with the skin in sunlight.
I don't know if you wear a perfume but if so, wonder if it might
be better
not to!

I do wear perfume but also anti persperants and shower gels might
also be an attraction
--
What other people think of you is none of your business.
http://ariesval.co.uk/val/
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x...07/Quotations/


If you really want to wear a scent in the garden, Val, try Lavender
Water as it is supposed to be an insect repellant ... well, if you
discount bees, that is ... :~)

If you really want to repel insects use a 50% DEET based product.

Just a dab behind each ear?

I put it on my socks.

Hmm, you don't think your sock have enough malodorous content without the
Deet? Oh poooheee

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from "Ophelia" contains these words:
Martin wrote:

I put it on my socks.

Hmm, you don't think your sock have enough malodorous content without the
Deet? Oh poooheee

Things like that are readily absorbed by the soles of the feet.

--
Rusty
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
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Rusty_Hinge wrote:
The message
from "Ophelia" contains these words:
Martin wrote:

I put it on my socks.

Hmm, you don't think your sock have enough malodorous content
without the Deet? Oh poooheee

Things like that are readily absorbed by the soles of the feet.

The skin absorbes Deet?

The message
from "Ophelia" contains these words:

Rusty_Hinge wrote:
The message
from "Ophelia" contains these words:
Martin wrote:

I put it on my socks.

Hmm, you don't think your sock have enough malodorous content
without the Deet? Oh poooheee

Things like that are readily absorbed by the soles of the feet.

The skin absorbes Deet?

Probably - it absorbs Vick, and the effect is as good as putting it on
yer chest.

--
Rusty
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk

Rusty_Hinge wrote:
The message
from "Ophelia" contains these words:

Rusty_Hinge wrote:
The message
from "Ophelia" contains these words:
Martin wrote:

I put it on my socks.

Hmm, you don't think your sock have enough malodorous content
without the Deet? Oh poooheee

Things like that are readily absorbed by the soles of the feet.

The skin absorbes Deet?

Probably - it absorbs Vick, and the effect is as good as putting it on
yer chest.

You put Deet on your chest?? Heh, who would have thunk it I bet that
clears your tubes