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Isn't it too early for midges?
Or is it? Cos every time I go out to work in the garden I come in bitten
on exposed skin - namely neck, chest and lower arms! So itchy that I'm having to take antihistamine. Is anyone else having this problem and if so what do you do about it? -- Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. http://ariesval.co.uk/val/ |
Isn't it too early for midges?
"aries" wrote... Or is it? Cos every time I go out to work in the garden I come in bitten on exposed skin - namely neck, chest and lower arms! So itchy that I'm having to take antihistamine. Is anyone else having this problem and if so what do you do about it? Yes, I've received a few bites, there is certainly something about. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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On Apr 7, 8:16*am, aries wrote:
Or is it? *Cos every time I go out to work in the garden I come in bitten on exposed skin - namely neck, chest and lower arms! *So itchy that I'm having to take antihistamine. *Is anyone else having this problem and if so what do you do about it? -- Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.http://ariesval.co.uk/val/ They are out in force round here Val, fortunately they seem to leave me alone but Edward has to spray himself with stufff on the ankles. Judith |
Isn't it too early for midges?
"Sacha" wrote "aries" wrote: Or is it? Cos every time I go out to work in the garden I come in bitten on exposed skin - namely neck, chest and lower arms! So itchy that I'm having to take antihistamine. Is anyone else having this problem and if so what do you do about it? 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 must admit I don't usually wear perfume. :-) There was a small cloud of midges over our pond this morning but I have also seen small black flies, about pin head sized, that I think may be the suspects. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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On 7/4/09 10:53, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 02:35:30 -0700 (PDT), Judith in France wrote: On Apr 7, 8:16*am, aries wrote: Or is it? *Cos every time I go out to work in the garden I come in bitten on exposed skin - namely neck, chest and lower arms! *So itchy that I'm having to take antihistamine. *Is anyone else having this problem and if so what do you do about it? -- Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.http://ariesval.co.uk/val/ They are out in force round here Val, fortunately they seem to leave me alone but Edward has to spray himself with stufff on the ankles. To keep away French ankle biters? We have midges too in NL. I thought midges and mosquitoes preferred to chomp on female humans! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
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On 7/4/09 10:57, in article , "Bob Hobden"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote "aries" wrote: Or is it? Cos every time I go out to work in the garden I come in bitten on exposed skin - namely neck, chest and lower arms! So itchy that I'm having to take antihistamine. Is anyone else having this problem and if so what do you do about it? 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 must admit I don't usually wear perfume. :-) You've relieved my mind, Bob. ;-)) There was a small cloud of midges over our pond this morning but I have also seen small black flies, about pin head sized, that I think may be the suspects. Is that those horrible little "no see 'ums" that leave a ferocious itch behind? I think they look like delta wing aircraft in miniature. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
Isn't it too early for midges?
aries writes
Or is it? Cos every time I go out to work in the garden I come in bitten on exposed skin - namely neck, chest and lower arms! So itchy that I'm having to take antihistamine. Is anyone else having this problem and if so what do you do about it? We certainly have a few clouds of small flies around, whether midges or not I don't know - I don't get problems with them here. Have you tried using insect repellent before you go out? Another useful thing for bites is 'afterbite' (and other variously named things) - basically a felt-tip-pen-like thing which dispenses an ammonia solution/compound. Applied to the bite it is quite effective at stopping he itching. Whether you feel this is preferable to antihistamine tablets is for you to decide. -- Kay |
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Sacha wrote:
I thought midges and mosquitoes preferred to chomp on female humans! I was pregnant with my second son and I was living in Malta. Every inch of me was covered in bites:( I used to stand in the shower, wet myself all over and rub salt in. They never bothered me for years after that though. I supposed it was because of the hormones. |
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On 7/4/09 12:20, in article , "Ophelia"
wrote: Sacha wrote: I thought midges and mosquitoes preferred to chomp on female humans! I was pregnant with my second son and I was living in Malta. Every inch of me was covered in bites:( I used to stand in the shower, wet myself all over and rub salt in. They never bothered me for years after that though. I supposed it was because of the hormones. I do remember some young biologist telling me mosquitoes prefer female blood but I don't know if that's so with midges, which is why I raised the question. Presumably when one is pregnant whichever hormone attracts mozzies is in overdrive! The best thing I've ever used is Off, followed closely by the preferable Skin So Soft. Avon sell the latter and in this country are not allowed to advertise it as a repellent. However, great bit beefy lumberjacks told them it was a surefire repellent in USA and the idea has caught on. You can buy it online. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
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Aries wrote:
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 :( They don't seem to have reached us here in Dorset. I have never been bothered by them, nor by the mozzies that gather round the pond. I often smell of horses and goats, and always of dogs, perhaps that is why. Bobbie:-) |
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On Apr 7, 1:14*pm, Aries wrote:
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://s18...07/Quotations/ I don't wear perfume when the sun is shining Val!!! Judith |
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Aries wrote:
On Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:18:52 +0100, Bobbie wrote: They don't seem to have reached us here in Dorset. I have never been bothered by them, nor by the mozzies that gather round the pond. I often smell of horses and goats, and always of dogs, perhaps that is why. Bobbie:-) Come to think of it I don't remember being bothered by them when we were farming either - hmmmmm? I just been online and ordered skin so soft from Avon now so hope that'll do the trick:) I hear only good things about it. My friend Anne swears by it. That seems like an excellent buy on-line. I hope it works for you, it must be very frustrating, having to worry about being bitten every time you go out of doors. We had a loverly drop of rain last night and the grass is looking much better for it. Today has been chilly but lots of sunshine. Mary, Mary Quite Contrary how does your garden grow? No cockle shells but the bluebells are about to flower and the blossom trees are a picture. The greenhouse demands lots of attention now with lots of potting on to do and the cuttings all doing well. Such an interesting time of year, don't you think? Bobbie |
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"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 ... :~) Spider |
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We have some years to go before our first flowering bluebells. They are at the "grass-like shoots" stage. http://www.bluebellseeds.com/ "In the first year, in mid-late March, grass-like shoots should appear in the patch. These are darker green and thinner than normal grass, but may be very difficult to see in a lawn. In the second year, they are similar, but coarser. You will not get blooms until the third or fourth year." Something else they don't tell you on a seed packet. Each year before they flower I hope that I will be contamination free for another year. I hate to see our native bluebells tainted by the more robust Spanish version. Being a Scot I have an affinity with bluebells. Once again we mass planted them and hope for another blue haze beneath the trees in the coming weeks. They follow on from the daffodils and snowdrops. Nature has a fondness for blue and yellow, have you noticed? I walk my dogs regularly on my local Heath and there the colours are predominantly purple and yellow. Bobbie |
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from Anne Welsh Jackson contains these words: When in the countryside where the midges are at their worst, I would tuck a sprig of bog myrtle behind my ear, Compo sent me some Caithness bog myrtle roots, but after a year they began to die - indeed, all but one did. I found this was due to vine weevil, so I've only got one plant left. Any vine weevil wanting to munch the roots of *THAT* one will need a snorkel... hint Any roots gratefully received! /hint I use the leaves as a tisane - you don't need nearly the weight of bog myrtle leaf as you would of tea - it is said to be a nerve-tonic, and it certainly makes me feel a lot more alive and - a lert. (Lerts Rule OK) -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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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? |
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from Aries contains these words: I do wear perfume but also anti persperants and shower gels might also be an attraction :( Anti-perspirants contain aluminium compounds. It has been found that users of such anti perspirants are more prone to cancers associated with a build-up of aluminium compounds in the tissues. So, be warned! When I'm about, wear a clothes peg. -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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from Bobbie contains these words: Each year before they flower I hope that I will be contamination free for another year. I hate to see our native bluebells tainted by the more robust Spanish version. Being a Scot I have an affinity with bluebells. But being a Scot, you should be thinking of what in England are called 'harebells'. (Campanula rotundafolia) Once again we mass planted them and hope for another blue haze beneath the trees in the coming weeks. They follow on from the daffodils and snowdrops. Nature has a fondness for blue and yellow, have you noticed? I walk my dogs regularly on my local Heath and there the colours are predominantly purple and yellow. Still looking for some wood anemone rhizomes... (Anemone nemorosa) -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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On Apr 7, 2:12*pm, "Ophelia" wrote:
Sacha wrote: On 7/4/09 12:20, in article , "Ophelia" wrote: Sacha wrote: I thought midges and mosquitoes preferred to chomp on female humans! I was pregnant with my second son and I was living in Malta. *Every inch of me was covered in bites:( *I used to stand in the shower, wet myself all over and rub salt in. They never bothered me for years after that though. * I supposed it was because of the hormones. I do remember some young biologist telling me mosquitoes prefer female blood but I don't know if that's so with midges, which is why I raised the question. *Presumably when one is pregnant whichever hormone attracts mozzies is in overdrive! The best thing I've ever used is Off, followed closely by the preferable Skin So Soft. *Avon sell the latter and in this country are not allowed to advertise it as a repellent. *However, great bit beefy lumberjacks told them it was a surefire repellent in USA and the idea has caught on. Good for said beefy lumberjacks:) You can buy it online. I didn't know! *Thanks for that:) Found it and Skin So Soft is on special offer:)) http://avonshop.co.uk/ Welcome to Avonshop. 4 for £5 on selected Skin So Soft Bath & Body! Save £11.25. Thanks Ophelia, I wonder if they would send to France? If not I can have it sent to our daughter. Judith |
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Bobbie wrote: Aries wrote: 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 :( They don't seem to have reached us here in Dorset. I have never been bothered by them, nor by the mozzies that gather round the pond. I often smell of horses and goats, and always of dogs, perhaps that is why. Bobbie:-) Mental note.........always stay upwind of Bobbie ;) -- Pete C London UK |
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Rusty_Hinge wrote:
The message from Bobbie contains these words: Each year before they flower I hope that I will be contamination free for another year. I hate to see our native bluebells tainted by the more robust Spanish version. Being a Scot I have an affinity with bluebells. But being a Scot, you should be thinking of what in England are called 'harebells'. (Campanula rotundafolia) Once again we mass planted them and hope for another blue haze beneath the trees in the coming weeks. They follow on from the daffodils and snowdrops. Nature has a fondness for blue and yellow, have you noticed? I walk my dogs regularly on my local Heath and there the colours are predominantly purple and yellow. Still looking for some wood anemone rhizomes... (Anemone nemorosa) LOL Funny you should say that Rusty, Annie and I have had many a discussion about that very thing. In fact I am referring to Hyacinthoides non-scripta, not (Campanula rotundafolia) or harebell. They are Scottish Bluebells only because they were raised in a Scottish garden by a Scot. What I am trying to avoid is Hyacinthoides hispanica. Bobbie |
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Pete C wrote:
Bobbie wrote: Aries wrote: 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 :( They don't seem to have reached us here in Dorset. I have never been bothered by them, nor by the mozzies that gather round the pond. I often smell of horses and goats, and always of dogs, perhaps that is why. Bobbie:-) Mental note.........always stay upwind of Bobbie ;) LOL I smell quite nice after a shower, but my Pickles, being a hound dog, has a particularly sensitive nose and perfume makes her sneeze, so unless I am going out I tend not to use it. Benji the border terrier actually seems to like the smell of deodorant spray, but I do confine its use to the bathroom. Angus the Westie, only has to see an aerosol can and runs for cover. Dogs are discerning creatures, don't you think? How is the allotment coming along? Bobbie |
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In message , Bob Hobden
writes "Sacha" wrote 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 must admit I don't usually wear perfume. :-) Try Avon "Skin So Soft", it has a quite a reputation for repelling flying insects. Seriously! There was a small cloud of midges over our pond this morning but I have also seen small black flies, about pin head sized, that I think may be the suspects. Ding-Dong! Avon calling. -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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In message , Bobbie
writes Aries wrote: 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 :( They don't seem to have reached us here in Dorset. I have never been bothered by them, nor by the mozzies that gather round the pond. I often smell of horses and goats, and always of dogs, perhaps that is why. Bobbie:-) T.M.I. I've just gorn orf you! -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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Gordon H wrote:
In message , Bobbie writes Aries wrote: 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 :( They don't seem to have reached us here in Dorset. I have never been bothered by them, nor by the mozzies that gather round the pond. I often smell of horses and goats, and always of dogs, perhaps that is why. Bobbie:-) T.M.I. I've just gorn orf you! Darlink, nothing more earthy than leather and hay. The rest is but a heap on the compost. Bobbie;-) |
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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 Bobbie contains these words: Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from Bobbie contains these words: Each year before they flower I hope that I will be contamination free for another year. I hate to see our native bluebells tainted by the more robust Spanish version. Being a Scot I have an affinity with bluebells. But being a Scot, you should be thinking of what in England are called 'harebells'. (Campanula rotundafolia) Once again we mass planted them and hope for another blue haze beneath the trees in the coming weeks. They follow on from the daffodils and snowdrops. Nature has a fondness for blue and yellow, have you noticed? I walk my dogs regularly on my local Heath and there the colours are predominantly purple and yellow. Still looking for some wood anemone rhizomes... (Anemone nemorosa) LOL Funny you should say that Rusty, Annie and I have had many a discussion about that very thing. In fact I am referring to Hyacinthoides non-scripta, not (Campanula rotundafolia) or harebell. They are Scottish Bluebells only because they were raised in a Scottish garden by a Scot. What I am trying to avoid is Hyacinthoides hispanica. I guessed - but some might not. -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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from Bobbie contains these words: LOL I smell quite nice after a shower, but my Pickles, being a hound dog, has a particularly sensitive nose and perfume makes her sneeze, so unless I am going out I tend not to use it. Perfume makes me ill. This may be one reason why I'm still a bachelor... -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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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. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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from Aries contains these words: On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:21:34 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: Anti-perspirants contain aluminium compounds. It has been found that users of such anti perspirants are more prone to cancers associated with a build-up of aluminium compounds in the tissues. Is that true, or a fallacy ? It was an item in a programme like Medicine Now, Casenotes or similar on Rajo4 or World Service a few months ago, so I'd say it was true... -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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Bobbie wrote: big snippy How is the allotment coming along? Bobbie Thanks for asking. Slowly......soil is heavy clay. Digging out bramble roots is killing my back. Hope to get some tatties in over Easter, -- Pete C London UK |
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Rusty_Hinge writes The message from Bobbie contains these words: LOL I smell quite nice after a shower, but my Pickles, being a hound dog, has a particularly sensitive nose and perfume makes her sneeze, so unless I am going out I tend not to use it. Perfume makes me ill. This may be one reason why I'm still a bachelor... Never touch the stuff. I had a bottle of Marston's Pedigree whilst watching the Manchisstoh Hunited match tonight, though. No flies on Rooney, just to stay on topic. -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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Anne Welsh Jackson wrote:
Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from Anne Welsh Jackson contains these words: When in the countryside where the midges are at their worst, I would tuck a sprig of bog myrtle behind my ear, Compo sent me some Caithness bog myrtle roots, but after a year they began to die - indeed, all but one did. I found this was due to vine weevil, so I've only got one plant left. Any vine weevil wanting to munch the roots of *THAT* one will need a snorkel... hint Any roots gratefully received! /hint Not a lot of bog myrtle growing in Persha, medear - unless on Rannoch Moor? If I get the chance this summer I'll "liberate a root or two for you. Coming, as Compo's does, from the Flow Country, you'd better keep the roots "weel weet". I use the leaves as a tisane - you don't need nearly the weight of bog myrtle leaf as you would of tea - it is said to be a nerve-tonic, and it certainly makes me feel a lot more alive and - a lert. Never needed a nerve tonic, though an eye tonic would come in well handy right now! 8-( (Lerts Rule OK) How are you feeling after your hectic day? I do hope you get the chance to rest Annie. Make the most of your much deserved holiday Bobbie |
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from Aries contains these words: On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:46:06 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from Aries contains these words: On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:21:34 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: Anti-perspirants contain aluminium compounds. It has been found that users of such anti perspirants are more prone to cancers associated with a build-up of aluminium compounds in the tissues. Is that true, or a fallacy ? It was an item in a programme like Medicine Now, Casenotes or similar on Rajo4 or World Service a few months ago, so I'd say it was true... :( They did say that there was (as yet) no evidence as to whether it was the cause of the cancer, or the cancer was the cause of the absorbtion. However, it did seem to find that people who used those deodorants who had the cancer, absorbed aluminium compounds, especially from underarm ones. (Modern first-class cricketers should be exempt, as underarm deliveries are no longer legal...) -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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"Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote: There was a small cloud of midges over our pond this morning but I have also seen small black flies, about pin head sized, that I think may be the suspects. Is that those horrible little "no see 'ums" that leave a ferocious itch behind? I think they look like delta wing aircraft in miniature. Yes, the ones that fly past your face and you only catch a glimpse then are gone only to return a few moments later (having taken a bite) -- Regards Bob Hobden |
Isn't it too early for midges?
On 7/4/09 23:12, in article , "Bob Hobden"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote: There was a small cloud of midges over our pond this morning but I have also seen small black flies, about pin head sized, that I think may be the suspects. Is that those horrible little "no see 'ums" that leave a ferocious itch behind? I think they look like delta wing aircraft in miniature. Yes, the ones that fly past your face and you only catch a glimpse then are gone only to return a few moments later (having taken a bite) Ah yes, those little b.........lighters! ;-)) My other less than favourites are the flies that look like ordinary houseflies until they nip you, leaving a ferocious itch behind. In fact, they fly a bit slower than houseflies do and have a white marking underneath, IIRC but you certainly know when you've met one. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
Isn't it too early for midges?
"Bobbie" wrote in message ... Snip They don't seem to have reached us here in Dorset. I have never been bothered by them, nor by the mozzies that gather round the pond. I didn't get bothered by midges and mozzies much when I lived in Dorset either. The bloody Blandford fly was another matter :-{ |
Isn't it too early for midges?
Sacha wrote:
On 7/4/09 23:12, in article , "Bob Hobden" wrote: "Sacha" wrote after "Bob Hobden" wrote: There was a small cloud of midges over our pond this morning but I have also seen small black flies, about pin head sized, that I think may be the suspects. Is that those horrible little "no see 'ums" that leave a ferocious itch behind? I think they look like delta wing aircraft in miniature. Yes, the ones that fly past your face and you only catch a glimpse then are gone only to return a few moments later (having taken a bite) Ah yes, those little b.........lighters! ;-)) My other less than favourites are the flies that look like ordinary houseflies until they nip you, leaving a ferocious itch behind. In fact, they fly a bit slower than houseflies do and have a white marking underneath, IIRC but you certainly know when you've met one. Anthisan is the answer! Anything that won't calm down needs antihistamine taken internally. Very recently, Enzo had to take some meds which gave him a rash and intolerable itching. Anthisan sorted it out, so it seems to work on many things that cause itching, not just bites. |
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