Is It Just Me.....?
Jun 26th 2006 | 1:22 pm
#31
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
If you're having a BBQ then put a pint of sugar water near the table and they will go to that instead of you.
Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
And whatever you do, don't scratch! It will only make it worse.
Jun 26th 2006 | 1:23 pm
#32
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From: Sherwood Park,Alberta
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 
)
)Hub tried the witch hazel after reading that tip, and it worked a treat, but we were debating wether that was a mozzie bite or just another winged creature!.................maybe a unicorn or something.
They SO like our British blood don't they.
Jun 26th 2006 | 2:19 pm
#33
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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.
Either take a course of anti-histamine cos it's the histamine the little buggers inject into you...so any hayfever stuff with the anti-h will work....or try taking Brewers Yeats every day. Both these work fine....... nothing makes me grumpier than being bitten by the little buggers - oh, and avoid wearing yellow....they love it.
Jun 26th 2006 | 4:03 pm
#34
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by R2D2
They SO like our British blood don't they.
Jun 26th 2006 | 4:40 pm
#35
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From: Bragg Creek
Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Top Tip...I have heard that if you are out in the middle of the forest and you run out of 'Deep Woods' the next best repellent trick is to pee on your hands then rub the luverly stuff all over!!!!!!!!! :scared:
I can not personally testify that this works.
I can not personally testify that this works.
Jun 26th 2006 | 4:43 pm
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Wild George
Top Tip...I have heard that if you are out in the middle of the forest and you run out of 'Deep Woods' the next best repellent trick is to pee on your hands then rub the luverly stuff all over!!!!!!!!! :scared:
I can not personally testify that this works.
I can not personally testify that this works.
OK OK not too many jelly fish in Bragg Creek I know.
BTW George hows it going down there???
Jun 26th 2006 | 4:56 pm
#37
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
Peeing on Jelly Fish stings works too!!
OK OK not too many jelly fish in Bragg Creek I know.
BTW George hows it going down there???
OK OK not too many jelly fish in Bragg Creek I know.
BTW George hows it going down there???
You are right Mr Cassidy no Jelly Fish here..however I did have a rather nasty encounter with a leech today.
Jun 26th 2006 | 5:05 pm
#38
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by Wild George
You are right Mr Cassidy no Jelly Fish here..however I did have a rather nasty encounter with a leech today.
OOPs a leech not a letch sorry.
Jun 27th 2006 | 12:13 pm
#39
Vi
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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.
Well have been eaten alive by the little sods myself until i remembered reading an article about troops in Iraq using.AVON SKIN SO SOFT BATH OILS AND CREAMS.............It works '''''''''Yipeeeeeeeeee. can order it online @avon.ca. Hope this helps.Vi.
Jun 30th 2006 | 9:01 am
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
Originally Posted by bobjones
Take vitamin B12 the buggers hate it.
Jun 30th 2006 | 9:38 am
#41
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From: Winnipeg, manitoba
Re: Is It Just Me.....?
After bite use an Old tea bag, just dab it on the bite takes the sting out and itch out.
For all those who miss the point of old it means not straight out of the boiling water.
All summer we save the bags in an old bean can and as we come in dab over and problem solved.
As for preventatives Tea tree oil is available cheep in almost all drug stores will try it.
Doesn't the sugar only work for the Flies not Mossies?? Iank had some nice piccies of the Mossiquitoe magnet results.
For all those who miss the point of old it means not straight out of the boiling water.
All summer we save the bags in an old bean can and as we come in dab over and problem solved.
As for preventatives Tea tree oil is available cheep in almost all drug stores will try it.
Doesn't the sugar only work for the Flies not Mossies?? Iank had some nice piccies of the Mossiquitoe magnet results.
Jun 30th 2006 | 10:02 am
#42
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Re: Is It Just Me.....?
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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THIS IS TRUE!
I am normally eaten alive :scared: (on holiday in Greece got 49 bites on the first night! - yes we counted!).
Anyway Avon Skin So Soft (original or sometimes called woodland fresh) I use the dry oil spray and it really works.
Can you get that where you are?
Good luck and enjoy!
G[/QUOTE]
THIS IS TRUE!
I am normally eaten alive :scared: (on holiday in Greece got 49 bites on the first night! - yes we counted!).
Anyway Avon Skin So Soft (original or sometimes called woodland fresh) I use the dry oil spray and it really works.
Can you get that where you are?
Good luck and enjoy!
