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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 5, 2019 17:42:16 GMT
Backdrifter I'm very envious of your temperature. Less so that you've probably got even more insect life than down here! lynette I'm applying lots of anti-histamine cream but it's 3 years beyond its best before date so I'm not sure how much it's helping...
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Post by lynette on Jul 5, 2019 17:44:55 GMT
Backdrifter I'm very envious of your temperature. Less so that you've probably got even more insect life than down here! lynette I'm applying lots of anti-histamine cream but it's 3 years beyond its best before date so I'm not sure how much it's helping... Whatever you spread on yourself against the mossies has got to smell evil. |
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Post by Backdrifter on Jul 5, 2019 18:03:22 GMT
Backdrifter I'm very envious of your temperature. Less so that you've probably got even more insect life than down here! In fact, not really. I'm in Inverness, it's when you get out of the city and especially westward that it gets really midgey. Here, we don't seem to have them. Regarding the mosquito discussion. If they are nearby, they completely ignore Mrs Backdrifter. They see me, lick their lips, tie a napkin around their necks, get out their salt and pepper shakers and chow on down. Even the sodding midges, when we do encounter them, make a beeline - sorry, midge-line - for me. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 5, 2019 18:43:50 GMT
In fact, not really. I'm in Inverness, it's when you get out of the city and especially westward that it gets really midgey. Here, we don't seem to have them. Regarding the mosquito discussion. If they are nearby, they completely ignore Mrs Backdrifter. They see me, lick their lips, tie a napkin around their necks, get out their salt and pepper shakers and chow on down. Even the sodding midges, when we do encounter them, make a beeline - sorry, midge-line - for me.
It's funny how midges only turn up on the western side of Scotland. I have relatives on the eastern side & there's nary a midge in sight. Hence I got a horrible shock the only time I visited the western side!
Same with me. The two places I've visited with the worst insect problems, western Scotland & Florence, I got far more bites than my mother & aunt did (admittedly my mother did seem to be a tick-magnet in Scotland) & at home they prefer me to my mother too. She says they evidently prefer younger flesh!
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 6, 2019 10:54:25 GMT
Mini Tibs used to work in a pharmacy and would concur with you @theatremonkey. However, I'm sure the entire Theatreboard would love to have proof of whether the 1930s is too long ago to be potent though...🤔😬😷😜
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2019 16:49:52 GMT
Currently loving life in the Highlands with nice chilly weather.
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 6, 2019 16:57:44 GMT
I'm sure the entire Theatreboard would love to have proof of whether the 1930s is too long ago to be potent though... As a joke, fair enough. But starting the actual opinion poll was a little insensitive Tibidabo. Don't worry, TM. It was only advisory, and after three years of arguing, the 'Powers That Be' will decide it was all too complicated anyway. 🙂 And Tibidabo, I thought it was Spanish you spoke, not Russian? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 6, 2019 17:30:11 GMT
My earlier recommendation of using high potency essential oils to ward off the mozzies seems to have fallen of deaf ears. So for a lower cost remedy you might want to try a product called Skin So Soft by Avon. It’s a spray oil skin moisturiser which happens to have cult status for its coincidental mozzie repellant qualities. You need the “original” fragrance and I believe it’s available at Boots and other high street pharmacies as well as Amazon for about 3 quid. Seriously, google it.  |
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Post by lynette on Jul 6, 2019 22:49:06 GMT
Yep,i use this skin soft and i think it does help.
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Post by Backdrifter on Jul 7, 2019 18:08:50 GMT
Yep,i use this skin soft and i think it does help. I've used it before and not noticed any difference. So for anyone trying to decide, there you go. The same sort of claim is often made about it in regard to midge-repelling. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 7, 2019 18:45:50 GMT
My left elbow currently has a swollen area of about 4 inches by 2 inches thanks to the bite I got Thursday night. Ridiculous how such a small insect can cause so much damage. On the plus side, at least the temperature today was not too bad & the next couple of days look as though they'll hopefully be bearable.
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Post by Backdrifter on Jul 7, 2019 22:54:33 GMT
the temperature today was not too bad & the next couple of days look as though they'll hopefully be bearable. That's handy, I just arrived today in London for a few days work. Phew. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 8, 2019 17:02:15 GMT
That's handy, I just arrived today in London for a few days work. Phew. Except I don't live in London! I live near Cambridge, so you can usually add about 2 degrees for London. |
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Post by Backdrifter on Jul 8, 2019 22:25:52 GMT
That's handy, I just arrived today in London for a few days work. Phew. Except I don't live in London! I live near Cambridge, so you can usually add about 2 degrees for London. It was horrible when I got here Sunday evening but not too bad today. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 8:25:19 GMT
Which alternative tropical London are you all living in? I've had to put my winter duvet back on!
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Post by joem on Jul 9, 2019 9:19:05 GMT
It's very pleasant in Cornwall I must say. Off to the beach to drink lashings of ginger beer. Or Cornish wine.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 18, 2019 19:43:04 GMT
Anyone else looking at next week's weather forecast & thinking that death might be a more appealing option?
A recent conversation at work. They know me:
Colleage 1 (just back from holiday in Spain) "I wish I could go and live in Spain."
Colleague 2 (Hungarian so used to hot summers) "I wish I could go and live in Italy."
Me "I wish I could go and live..."
Colleague 1 (interjects) "In Norway?"
Me "Somewhere above the Arctic Circle at any rate!"
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 20, 2019 11:44:21 GMT
Wondering if this year's mosquitos are a particularly virulent variety. Having had a bite on my elbow swell up massively a couple of weeks ago, I've now got one on my knee that has done the same. Very glad I was theatregoing yesterday & not today as walking is currently uncomfortable.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 20, 2019 19:33:56 GMT
^Get better soon Dawnstar . Wonder if the Cambridge python has been cross-breeding... I did try asking if he was responsible after my first bite but he said that he doesn't bite, he just squeezes & swallows!
I don't usually do selfies but...
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Post by lou105 on Jul 21, 2019 18:00:40 GMT
Yikes! That's nasty. Poor you.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 21, 2019 18:11:52 GMT
My knee was somewhat better this morning but then swelled up again when I did the ironing this afternoon. I always thought I was allergic to housework!
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Post by lynette on Jul 21, 2019 19:50:44 GMT
Ice bags to the ready Gonna be hot this week in London. Mossie wars!
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Post by lynette on Jul 22, 2019 17:20:48 GMT
Aaagh......
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 22, 2019 17:42:15 GMT
Did you just look at the weather forecast? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2019 19:17:55 GMT
Did you just look at the weather forecast? Aaaaaarrrggghhh!!!! Should I be worried that the UV level symbol on the weather forecast is a tombstone? |
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