Call me ' Lumpy'

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:42 pm

Thought I'd post this because I'm sure It will give a certain Scottish gentleman a good belly laugh'

With the recent high temperatures, I went to bed a few nights ago and It was so hot I threw all the windows open. I woke In the morning to frantic Itching and them huge lumps came up all over my arms and down one leg where I probably threw the duvet off In the night.

I didn't think much of It but the lumps have become septic and I've been really Ill for a few days. I've just seen the doctor and apparently I've had a severe allergic reaction to 'midge' saliva.

The lumps are now pus Infested weals and I'm on anti-biotics and anti-histermine's .

The Itching Is driving me mad so I'm off to sit In the bath again for an hour. Lucky I had pants on In the night.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:12 am

Au contraire you have my sympathy

Try avon

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Burning citronella will help to deter midges, but those in the know, including the Royal Marines guarding the nuclear base at Faslane on Scotland's west coast, call on an unexpected source for all their midge needs: Avon.

The cosmetic company's Skin So Soft range does more than guarantee velvety-soft upper arms after a bath: it's also a powerful midge-repellent. The Soft & Fresh Dry Oil Body Spray (£2; avonshop.co.uk) provides an oily protective layer so effective that the soldiers buy it in bulk.

"Obviously we don't market our product as a midge-repellent, but its reputation has spread by word of mouth," says Lydia Durkan of Avon. "We know that film crews use it a lot when they are up in Scotland and Mel Gibson used it when he was making Braveheart here. We're very pleased that it's proving so popular."

Locals aren't immune to midge attacks, of course, but they tend to be more sanguine about their seasonal plagues. Yes, midges may blight barbecues, they may put something of a dampener on the Scottish summer, but at least they perform one useful function: ensuring the English don't outstay their welcome..

Don't let the midges bug you - Telegraph

Happily I am the blood type that doesn't get bothered so much. Also as I keep telling my wife the best way to avoid being bitten is stand next to someone waving their arms, jumping about and swearing a them. They know when you hate them, on a more serious note the activity generates more co2 which attracts more midges.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:49 pm

gmc;1399659 wrote: Au contraire you have my sympathy

Try avon

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Don't let the midges bug you - Telegraph

Happily I am the blood type that doesn't get bothered so much. Also as I keep telling my wife the best way to avoid being bitten is stand next to someone waving their arms, jumping about and swearing a them. They know when you hate them, on a more serious note the activity generates more co2 which attracts more midges.

Thanks for all that... some good Info there. I knew Scotland had a problem with them but my husbands fishing pals tell us they have never known a year like this one for midges. Those out fishing at night have been plagued by them like never before.

I haven't dare open my windows In the bedroom since and I actually allowed my husband to go In there with an Insect killer In case they were hiding In the bedding or curtains. I don't like killing things but needs must In this case. I've now got to cover myself from head to foot when out to hide the hideous scabs. God, how do you put up with that In Scotland?

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:18 pm

You can always tell the native scots from the tourists out on the hills they are the ones not wearing shorts and short sleeved t shirts.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:02 pm

I spent a night under canvas a few years back beside a Loch, just for fun, it was hell.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:12 pm

Bruv;1399689 wrote: I spent a night under canvas a few years back beside a Loch, just for fun, it was hell. Thing was... due to sleep medication, I knew nothing until the morning. Gross.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:24 pm

Sleep?.....that would have been a luxury.

The only respite was standing in the wood smoke from the fire and choking

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:16 am

Bruv;1399696 wrote: Sleep?.....that would have been a luxury.

The only respite was standing in the wood smoke from the fire and choking

Mummy sleeping back head inside and pulled tight.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:29 am

Are Midges the same as our mosquito's?

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:38 am

YZGI;1399751 wrote: Are Midges the same as our mosquito's?
Sort of I suppose ..........little bliighters

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:45 am

Bruv;1399752 wrote: Sort of I suppose ..........little bliighters

It's been so dry around here they've had no where to breed this year. Been a good non bug year. Of course thats to the detriment of growing any food.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:50 am

YZGI;1399751 wrote: Are Midges the same as our mosquito's?

Nope, mosquitoes are big enough to kill.

Highland Midge

Mined you the de haviland mosquito caused lots of problems for the germans.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:58 am

"Peak activity in the evening can be anytime between 6 pm and 11 pm.

Midges cluster near water and peat bogs and shrubs, away from direct sunlight and strong wind. They enjoy calm, damp, overcast days - even light rain. Shaded areas are preferred, such as the edges of forests and woods which shield them from wind and sunlight. Midge activity has been shown to increase in dim light but is suppressed by bright light."

Yes......it was just like that.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:13 am

YZGI;1399753 wrote: It's been so dry around here they've had no where to breed this year. Been a good non bug year. Of course thats to the detriment of growing any food.
You have a point there. As I said earlier, Peter's fishing pals tell us they have never known a year like It for them but then we have never had so much rain In a summer that has created moist air for them. I'm sure that's the reason they are In such numbers here.

I'm back In the Doctors tomorrow due to one of the bites on my ankle now the size of a saucer.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:12 pm

oscar;1399762 wrote:

I'm back In the Doctors tomorrow due to one of the bites on my ankle now the size of a saucer.

Let me say this in small words (wink) You either have extremely large ankles, or tiny tea sets.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:22 pm

Bruv;1399774 wrote: Let me say this in small words (wink) You either have extremely large ankles, or tiny tea sets. Ok I exagerated a tad. :p More the size of a two quid coin.

Midges are not to be confused with Crane Fly Wisey... I like them In that dance along the skirting boards type kind of way.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:41 am

oscar;1399776 wrote: Ok I exagerated a tad. :p More the size of a two quid coin.

Midges are not to be confused with Crane Fly Wisey... I like them In that dance along the skirting boards type kind of way.

I will assume that this confuses the hell out of me because of the big pond between us.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:32 pm

Well well well, whadda yer know ???

According to this article tonight, I may well have been attacked by Mozzies after all.

Somerset Levels flooding: Communities ravaged by floods now facing plague of mosquitoes | Mail Online

Mosquitoes are apparently plaguing West Somerset after the floods and I live near West Somerset.

OMG !!!!