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I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been
swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz |
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Thank your lucky stars that you are alive and able to write what you have done. Had that been my wife she would be in hospital by now, if still alive. She is VERY allergic to Wasp stings and as such is on 'A Wasp sting watch'. People have been known to die through them. Wasp stings mean nothing to me, one at a time!! Hope you recover soon Mike "Baz" wrote in message ... I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz |
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On 10/10/2013 17:46, 'Mike' wrote:
Thank your lucky stars that you are alive and able to write what you have done. Had that been my wife she would be in hospital by now, if still alive. She is VERY allergic to Wasp stings and as such is on 'A Wasp sting watch'. People have been known to die through them. Why hasn't she been given a course of wasp venom desensitization.( Venom immunotherapy) What I had lasted around 9 months and it worked well for me, had it over 15 years ago, till then I had to carry adrenalin injection kit with me right through t the wasp season. There are are different forms available, some rushed other very long term. Ask your Dr about it. |
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On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote:
I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. |
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David Hill wrote in
: On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well |
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On 10/10/2013 19:53, Baz wrote:
David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well You probably feel as if you have had a kicking. If you have any antihistamine tablets (Hay fever/travel sickness tablets then take a dose, it could still help. |
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"Baz" wrote in message ... I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz Been there done that, not on the face though I got caught on my legs. Quite painful at first, but later it was the itching that was the bother. Bad luck, hope you get over it soon. Bill |
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On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote:
I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I'm not surprised! Poor you! It must be really painful. Hope you manage a good night's rest and feel a bit better tomorrow. You have my considerable sympathy. -- Spider. On high ground in SE London gardening on heavy clay |
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"Baz" wrote
I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Sorry to hear that. Nasty little b'gers, you may remember that last year I ran over a wasp nest that was in the ground whilst mowing the allotment road, they chased me the length of the site stinging me the whole time. Luckily I am not allergic. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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On Thursday, October 10, 2013 11:15:12 PM UTC+1, Bob Hobden wrote:
"Baz" wrote I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Sorry to hear that. Nasty little b'gers, you may remember that last year I ran over a wasp nest that was in the ground whilst mowing the allotment road, they chased me the length of the site stinging me the whole time. Luckily I am not allergic. I have become allergic since disturbing two wasps nests about ten years ago on the same day and getting stung badly all over. I only discovered the allergy last year when I was stung by a hornet and ended up in A&E.I now have an epi pen. Jonathan |
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On Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:40:28 GMT, Baz wrote:
I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now I can't decided if that would be my most scary moment or not. Currently that is held by being sat on the bare earth in a temporary air raid shelter made out of sand filled oil drums with 1" gaps between them dressed in shorts and T shirt surounded by RAF ground crew who had every scrap of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical suit on that they had. You could see the fear in *their* eyes through the full face masks... This was out in Bahrian just before Gulf War I kicked off and Mr Hussain was "test firing" missiles the direction and payload (explosive/chemical) wasn't known. -- Cheers Dave. |
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On 2013-10-10 19:53:37 +0100, Baz said:
David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well Coming in a day late but you may need an injection from your doc. I'm allergic to bees and swell up alarmingly if stung. But a number of stings produces a really dangerous reaction from either wasps or bees in some people. It's probably worth a chat with the doctor anyway. This time of year they're either very dozy and crawling into unexpected shelves etc. or even shoes! I believe there's a theory that the later in the season, the more venom in the sting but I don't know if that's true. You have my deep sympathy, it hurts like hell. Someone here got two stings on her nose the other day, while standing under an apple tree. It was not a pretty sight but she had no allergic reaction, thank goodness. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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Many thanks for that David, I will inform her. What we usually do is steer
very clear of Wasps and Bees if they turn up. I usually steer her away from the Wasp or Bee and deal with it myself as they don't affect me. We had huge swarm of Bees alight on the back of one of the chairs round the swimming pool as we went through the Panama Canal on our World Cruise. A Bee Keeper came on board when we got to the other end and dealt with it! My wife stayed VERY clear! There was plenty more open space available! Thanks again Mike "David Hill" wrote in message ... On 10/10/2013 17:46, 'Mike' wrote: Thank your lucky stars that you are alive and able to write what you have done. Had that been my wife she would be in hospital by now, if still alive. She is VERY allergic to Wasp stings and as such is on 'A Wasp sting watch'. People have been known to die through them. Why hasn't she been given a course of wasp venom desensitization.( Venom immunotherapy) What I had lasted around 9 months and it worked well for me, had it over 15 years ago, till then I had to carry adrenalin injection kit with me right through t the wasp season. There are are different forms available, some rushed other very long term. Ask your Dr about it. |
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On Friday 11 October 2013 09:31 Dave Liquorice wrote in uk.rec.gardening:
On Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:40:28 GMT, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now I can't decided if that would be my most scary moment or not. Currently that is held by being sat on the bare earth in a temporary air raid shelter made out of sand filled oil drums with 1" gaps between them dressed in shorts and T shirt surounded by RAF ground crew who had every scrap of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical suit on that they had. You could see the fear in *their* eyes through the full face masks... This was out in Bahrian just before Gulf War I kicked off and Mr Hussain was "test firing" missiles the direction and payload (explosive/chemical) wasn't known. Awesome story... -- Tim Watts Personal Blog: http://squiddy.blog.dionic.net/ http://www.sensorly.com/ Crowd mapping of 2G/3G/4G mobile signal coverage |
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"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Baz" wrote I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Sorry to hear that. Nasty little b'gers, you may remember that last year I ran over a wasp nest that was in the ground whilst mowing the allotment road, they chased me the length of the site stinging me the whole time. Luckily I am not allergic. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK Unfortunately, the next time (hopefully never) you get stung by a wasp/bee you may still suffer anaphylactic shock. Fingers crossed eh? Bill |
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"'Mike'" wrote in message ... I usually steer her away from the Wasp or Bee and deal with it myself as they don't affect me. Mike Don't be too complacent Mike - even one sting from either a bee or wasp can bring on anaphylaxis even if you'ven never had it when previously stung. Bill |
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Thanks for the warning Bill. With the concoction of medication I am on now after my Quadruple Heat By-Pass, anything could happen ;-) Mike "Bill Grey" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... I usually steer her away from the Wasp or Bee and deal with it myself as they don't affect me. Mike Don't be too complacent Mike - even one sting from either a bee or wasp can bring on anaphylaxis even if you'ven never had it when previously stung. Bill |
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Try .... Quadruple Heart By-Pass "'Mike'" wrote in message ... Thanks for the warning Bill. With the concoction of medication I am on now after my Quadruple Heat By-Pass, anything could happen ;-) Mike "Bill Grey" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... I usually steer her away from the Wasp or Bee and deal with it myself as they don't affect me. Mike Don't be too complacent Mike - even one sting from either a bee or wasp can bring on anaphylaxis even if you'ven never had it when previously stung. Bill |
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On 11/10/2013 12:56, Bill Grey wrote:
"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Baz" wrote I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Sorry to hear that. Nasty little b'gers, you may remember that last year I ran over a wasp nest that was in the ground whilst mowing the allotment road, they chased me the length of the site stinging me the whole time. Luckily I am not allergic. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK Unfortunately, the next time (hopefully never) you get stung by a wasp/bee you may still suffer anaphylactic shock. Fingers crossed eh? Bill On the other hand you almost certainly wont |
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David Hill wrote in
: On 10/10/2013 19:53, Baz wrote: David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well You probably feel as if you have had a kicking. If you have any antihistamine tablets (Hay fever/travel sickness tablets then take a dose, it could still help. Antihistamine is what my doctor gave me. I feel much better now. I thought I was going to die. I still feel weak. |
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On 11/10/2013 15:13, Baz wrote:
David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 19:53, Baz wrote: David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well You probably feel as if you have had a kicking. If you have any antihistamine tablets (Hay fever/travel sickness tablets then take a dose, it could still help. Antihistamine is what my doctor gave me. I feel much better now. I thought I was going to die. I still feel weak. You will for a few days |
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"Dave Liquorice" wrote in
ll.co.uk: On Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:40:28 GMT, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now I can't decided if that would be my most scary moment or not. Currently that is held by being sat on the bare earth in a temporary air raid shelter made out of sand filled oil drums with 1" gaps between them dressed in shorts and T shirt surounded by RAF ground crew who had every scrap of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical suit on that they had. You could see the fear in *their* eyes through the full face masks... This was out in Bahrian just before Gulf War I kicked off and Mr Hussain was "test firing" missiles the direction and payload (explosive/chemical) wasn't known. OK, Dave, I would imagine that as being more scary. As scary can be. Baz |
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David Hill wrote in news:bbqfn3Fel8nU1
@mid.individual.net: On 11/10/2013 15:13, Baz wrote: David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 19:53, Baz wrote: David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well You probably feel as if you have had a kicking. If you have any antihistamine tablets (Hay fever/travel sickness tablets then take a dose, it could still help. Antihistamine is what my doctor gave me. I feel much better now. I thought I was going to die. I still feel weak. You will for a few days Yes, I still feel nauseuos and green around the gills. I can't keep my food down, what little I can eat. Soon be over it. Baz |
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On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:23:18 GMT, Baz wrote:
I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now I can't decided if that would be my most scary moment or not. Currently that is held by being sat on the bare earth in a temporary air raid shelter made out of sand filled oil drums with 1" gaps between them dressed in shorts and T shirt surounded by RAF ground crew who had every scrap of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical suit on that they had. You could see the fear in *their* eyes through the full face masks... OK, Dave, I would imagine that as being more scary. As scary can be. Previous to that was going up into the loft for something about this time of year. Moving about looking for something I became aware of a strange papery, scratchy, buzzy noise behind me. Turned round and shone the torch in the direction of the noise. This illuminated a huge wasps nest and I mean huge, not a football hanging from a rafter but something about 3' wide filling the 18" gap from the rafters to ceiling joists. The occupants seemed to be getting a little distressed by my bumping about, there was a number crawling about the outside and few taking off straight at me. I beat a very hasty retreat and shut the hatch. I think the Bahrain event does have the edge, that certainly gave me a different perspective on life. The wasps nest still made it's mark though, I now look around in lofts before going thumping about and even then any little scratchy noises within the first few minutes makes the heart beat a little faster... -- Cheers Dave. |
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On Friday, 11 October 2013 13:03:22 UTC+1, Bill Grey wrote:
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... I usually steer her away from the Wasp or Bee and deal with it myself as they don't affect me. Mike Don't be too complacent Mike - even one sting from either a bee or wasp can bring on anaphylaxis even if you'ven never had it when previously stung. Bill Nice to hear from you once more Bill. Hope you are keeping well. All the Best to you and yours. Regards Reg |
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On Friday, 11 October 2013 12:56:42 UTC+1, Bill Grey wrote:
"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Baz" wrote I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Sorry to hear that. Nasty little b'gers, you may remember that last year I ran over a wasp nest that was in the ground whilst mowing the allotment road, they chased me the length of the site stinging me the whole time. Luckily I am not allergic. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK Unfortunately, the next time (hopefully never) you get stung by a wasp/bee you may still suffer anaphylactic shock. Fingers crossed eh? Bill |
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On 2013-10-11 14:13:11 +0000, Baz said:
David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 19:53, Baz wrote: David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well You probably feel as if you have had a kicking. If you have any antihistamine tablets (Hay fever/travel sickness tablets then take a dose, it could still help. Antihistamine is what my doctor gave me. I feel much better now. I thought I was going to die. I still feel weak. You need to talk to your doc about an Epipen. When my bees went for me, I woke in the night feeling as if I had the worst case of flu known to man. One eye was swollen shut the other I could only open to a minute amount. That was around 16 stings and that's a load of venom. I don't get used to bee stings, I get worse. You do need to check this very carefully. Wasps seem more aggressive than bees, ime and imo and I will avoid them at all costs! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
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On 11/10/2013 16:53, Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:23:18 GMT, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now I can't decided if that would be my most scary moment or not. Currently that is held by being sat on the bare earth in a temporary air raid shelter made out of sand filled oil drums with 1" gaps between them dressed in shorts and T shirt surounded by RAF ground crew who had every scrap of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical suit on that they had. You could see the fear in *their* eyes through the full face masks... OK, Dave, I would imagine that as being more scary. As scary can be. Previous to that was going up into the loft for something about this time of year. Moving about looking for something I became aware of a strange papery, scratchy, buzzy noise behind me. Turned round and shone the torch in the direction of the noise. This illuminated a huge wasps nest and I mean huge, not a football hanging from a rafter but something about 3' wide filling the 18" gap from the rafters to ceiling joists. The occupants seemed to be getting a little distressed by my bumping about, there was a number crawling about the outside and few taking off straight at me. I beat a very hasty retreat and shut the hatch. I think the Bahrain event does have the edge, that certainly gave me a different perspective on life. The wasps nest still made it's mark though, I now look around in lofts before going thumping about and even then any little scratchy noises within the first few minutes makes the heart beat a little faster... I remember when I was working in Cardiff seeing some B..... Fool on a ladder removing the fascia boarding above the bedroom window to get at a wasps nest. No protective clothing or anything. It was his wife standing at the bottom of the ladder who said what he was doing, I just kept on walking, but faster. And before anyone says anything , Yes it was a 2 story house. David |
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sacha wrote in news:bbqrutFh9mbU1
@mid.individual.net: On 2013-10-11 14:13:11 +0000, Baz said: David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 19:53, Baz wrote: David Hill wrote in : On 10/10/2013 17:40, Baz wrote: I was picking up some dropped pears before cutting the lawn and have been swarmed by wasps. stung my nostrils and lips just now Baz I got done over by bees many years ago, my own fault, I was using a tractor Rotavator and rotovated across the front of 3 hives, they took exception. Wasps, I would have been dead in less than 10 mins with the number of stings I had. David @ a colder but rain free side of Swansea Bay. Lucky me then. I have a bit of an escape.I just dont know why they picked on me. and i feel a bit sick as well You probably feel as if you have had a kicking. If you have any antihistamine tablets (Hay fever/travel sickness tablets then take a dose, it could still help. Antihistamine is what my doctor gave me. I feel much better now. I thought I was going to die. I still feel weak. You need to talk to your doc about an Epipen. When my bees went for me, I woke in the night feeling as if I had the worst case of flu known to man. One eye was swollen shut the other I could only open to a minute amount. That was around 16 stings and that's a load of venom. I don't get used to bee stings, I get worse. You do need to check this very carefully. Wasps seem more aggressive than bees, ime and imo and I will avoid them at all costs! Well, early this morning my left eye was itching like mad when I was in bed, and I felt soooo ill as well. I got up to go to the bathroom to spash a bit of water on it and when I looked in the mirror the right side of my face had dropped I thought my god ive had a stroke. I woke Reykha and she dialed 999. Bells pausly the doctor said,after hours of tests I never heard of it. Not a stroke. It might take a while to get back to normal. I had a similar amount of sting but all close together some up my nose. hat makes my left eye itch seemmingly. I have had drops in that eye and it feels better. Quite close to shut that eye, soa i know what you mean. |
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"diamonds" wrote in message ... On Friday, 11 October 2013 13:03:22 UTC+1, Bill Grey wrote: "'Mike'" wrote in message ... I usually steer her away from the Wasp or Bee and deal with it myself as they don't affect me. Mike Don't be too complacent Mike - even one sting from either a bee or wasp can bring on anaphylaxis even if you'ven never had it when previously stung. Bill Nice to hear from you once more Bill. Hope you are keeping well. All the Best to you and yours. Regards Reg Well! Well! Diamonds :-) Fancy seeing you here. Hope you are well these days. Sorry for the "in" remarks, Diamonds is an old friend from another NG. All I can say is the name Diamonds has an hysterical origin born in Betws -y-Coed on a fishing holiday. Bill |
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I did wonder if Diamonds was 'Sweety', again from elsewhere ;-) If so, can we have the latest garden pictures Sweety? Mike "Bill Grey" wrote in message ... "diamonds" wrote in message ... On Friday, 11 October 2013 13:03:22 UTC+1, Bill Grey wrote: "'Mike'" wrote in message ... I usually steer her away from the Wasp or Bee and deal with it myself as they don't affect me. Mike Don't be too complacent Mike - even one sting from either a bee or wasp can bring on anaphylaxis even if you'ven never had it when previously stung. Bill Nice to hear from you once more Bill. Hope you are keeping well. All the Best to you and yours. Regards Reg Well! Well! Diamonds :-) Fancy seeing you here. Hope you are well these days. Sorry for the "in" remarks, Diamonds is an old friend from another NG. All I can say is the name Diamonds has an hysterical origin born in Betws -y-Coed on a fishing holiday. Bill |
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"'Mike'" wrote in message ... I did wonder if Diamonds was 'Sweety', again from elsewhere ;-) If so, can we have the latest garden pictures Sweety? Mike Mike - you're way off the mark. I thought it was obvious that Diamonds was a friend from another NG - NOT - gardening. I /have/ apologised for the intrusion into URG. Bill |
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