Is It Just Me.....?
Jun 25th 2006 | 1:29 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by purple moose
.... or do mosquitos seem to really love British blood??? Or does anyone happen to have any decent tips on how to soothe the bites? as I seem to attract mosquitos like flies to a pile of s*** if you know what I mean....
lol... a very itchy ex-north easterner.
lol... a very itchy ex-north easterner.
Jun 25th 2006 | 3:05 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Also try Brewers Yeast you have to take it for a few weeks first though for it to kick in.
Bounce dryer sheets were also recommended by a Canadian friend of mine and she swears by them. You rub them over your skin and they keep away. I put them under the cushions of my patio furniture. They have to be bounce though the other brands don't work.
Bounce dryer sheets were also recommended by a Canadian friend of mine and she swears by them. You rub them over your skin and they keep away. I put them under the cushions of my patio furniture. They have to be bounce though the other brands don't work.
Jun 25th 2006 | 6:19 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by purple moose
.... or do mosquitos seem to really love British blood??? Or does anyone happen to have any decent tips on how to soothe the bites? as I seem to attract mosquitos like flies to a pile of s*** if you know what I mean....
lol... a very itchy ex-north easterner.
lol... a very itchy ex-north easterner.
Jun 25th 2006 | 6:25 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Suzyanne
Not sure if I've dreamt this but seem to think Bounce works, you know the things you put in dryer, sure I read someone tied one to belt loop on jeans
A liitle bit of advice babe. Its often best to read the whole thread before you post.
Jun 25th 2006 | 7:06 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
Suzy,
A liitle bit of advice babe. Its often best to read the whole thread before you post.
A liitle bit of advice babe. Its often best to read the whole thread before you post.
I know, promise I will buck up,
Jun 25th 2006 | 5:35 pm
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Calgal
No - I think it's true! They LOVE me, and I seem to have developed an allergic reaction over the last few years. I had one bite on my forearm, and my entire lower arm from elbow to wrist swelled and was red and itchy. Just hope I don't get one on my neck! 
I had rellies bring over some "Antisan" (sp?) which is good!
There is stuff here called "After-bite", which is a clear liquid in a 'pen-like' appilcator, but is messy and stinks to high heave (of Ammonia, I think). That seems to work reasonably well.
Edit to add: I have a problem with the Deet based repellants, because of the risk to human health. Very dangerous stuff. I certainly wouldn't put it on young kids; but now with the threat of West Nile...it's a case of rock and hard place....
I had rellies bring over some "Antisan" (sp?) which is good!
There is stuff here called "After-bite", which is a clear liquid in a 'pen-like' appilcator, but is messy and stinks to high heave (of Ammonia, I think). That seems to work reasonably well.
Edit to add: I have a problem with the Deet based repellants, because of the risk to human health. Very dangerous stuff. I certainly wouldn't put it on young kids; but now with the threat of West Nile...it's a case of rock and hard place....
Jun 25th 2006 | 7:41 pm
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by jgledhill
Never had a problem wiv them find a good spray.
How come you have got 9 Karma boxes after only 4 posts, it took me nearly 500 posts to get mine? They are a bit like A levels, too easy to get nowadays.
Back to the OP, try using Avon body lotion, I understand that works. I cannot remember what it is called, something like "Oh so softly" or similar
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Jun 25th 2006 | 7:59 pm
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Gray C
Hi Jay
How come you have got 9 Karma boxes after only 4 posts, it took me nearly 500 posts to get mine? They are a bit like A levels, too easy to get nowadays.
Back to the OP, try using Avon body lotion, I understand that works. I cannot remember what it is called, something like "Oh so softly" or similar
G
How come you have got 9 Karma boxes after only 4 posts, it took me nearly 500 posts to get mine? They are a bit like A levels, too easy to get nowadays.
Back to the OP, try using Avon body lotion, I understand that works. I cannot remember what it is called, something like "Oh so softly" or similar
G
Jun 25th 2006 | 8:02 pm
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by dingbat
Skin So Soft...and Chilliwack mozzies compete with small aircraft. They have their own landing strips..they are evil and huge. :scared:
Jun 26th 2006 | 1:26 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by purple moose
.... or do mosquitos seem to really love British blood??? Or does anyone happen to have any decent tips on how to soothe the bites? as I seem to attract mosquitos like flies to a pile of s*** if you know what I mean....
lol... a very itchy ex-north easterner.
lol... a very itchy ex-north easterner.
Benadryl capsules work - it says on the packet to take 1-2, but that doesn't work for me, I have to take 3. Only problem is they leave you really zonked out! The Benadryl cream isn't as good and the After Bite ammonia stick is rubbish.
Jun 26th 2006 | 3:42 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by dingbat
Skin So Soft...and Chilliwack mozzies compete with small aircraft. They have their own landing strips..they are evil and huge. :scared:
Jun 26th 2006 | 4:14 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by TrishB
the After Bite ammonia stick is rubbish.
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Jun 26th 2006 | 4:39 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Biiiiink
You have to scratch the top off the bite first :scared: (that's my method, not the official use directions )
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Jun 26th 2006 | 6:06 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Gray C
Hi Jay
How come you have got 9 Karma boxes after only 4 posts, it took me nearly 500 posts to get mine? They are a bit like A levels, too easy to get nowadays.
Back to the OP, try using Avon body lotion, I understand that works. I cannot remember what it is called, something like "Oh so softly" or similar
G
How come you have got 9 Karma boxes after only 4 posts, it took me nearly 500 posts to get mine? They are a bit like A levels, too easy to get nowadays.
Back to the OP, try using Avon body lotion, I understand that works. I cannot remember what it is called, something like "Oh so softly" or similar
G
Jun 26th 2006 | 12:35 pm
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by purple moose
Hehe... I agree!! For some reason though they are much worse this year... I started using Off Deep Woods, but it says not to apply under clothes, so although my exposed skin hasn't suffered so much, they have gone for the clothing and bitten me to pieces under there instead. Grrrr..... Time to try combination of strategies I think.
