Emma1017 ... Which hurts less - Volume Two

[Emma1017]

I remember using Skin So Soft as a kid.  I got decent results but great skin!  The mosquitoes I hate are the ones at 2 am that buzz your ear. 

I almost gave myself a concussion from slapping myself...and the mosquito got away.

 

[Lori Dee]

 

While stationed in Louisiana, the joke was that the mosquitoes were so big we had to shoot them down with machine guns. Of course, the guys from Texas would chime in that these were small. In Texas, they have been known to carry away pets and small children!

"The first liar never stands a chance."   

[Northern Star Girl]

@Lori Dee

Here in Alaska the mosquitos are the State Bird.

They hibernate on our long winter nights and when the short summer starts
with 22+ hours of sun up.... they go crazy ....swarms of mosquitos.

While stationed in Louisiana, the joke was that the mosquitoes were so big we had to shoot them down with machine guns. Of course, the guys from Texas would chime in that these were small. In Texas, they have been known to carry away pets and small children!

"The first liar never stands a chance."   

[ChrissyRyan]

I do not like mosquitos. 

[Lori Dee]

Here in Alaska the mosquitos are the State Bird.

You have beaten Texas. You have won the internet. ROFL! 

[Sephirah]

Lori I didn't see that until you pointed it out. So funny!

I think the Cheshire Cat has a better smile...

Not even close. Emma, your smile is stunning.

Can't wait for the summer to be over.  I hate the heat and mosquitos love me.  Most mosquitoes die when temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C).

YAY!

I love sweater weather!

We don't have mosquitoes in the UK, thankfully, but I am with you all the way. We've had a bunch of heatwaves this year. I can't wait for Winter. It can't come soon enough. Lauren hates the sun!

[Emma1017]

No question that Alaska wins in the largest mosquitos category, Danielle.  I have friends who spent ten years there after living in Texas and they swear Alaskan mosquitos even challenge eagles for the right of way.  I'll keep my blood supply in New York.  I'd rather deal with the homeless on the subway.

Sephirah, the British mosquitos are too polite.  They ask for permission before they bite....
Also, you have an incredible skill in making me blush with your generous compliments.  Blushing helps attract the mosquitos...

 

[davina61]

The whatever that bit my leg never asked, even with antihistamine cream it itched for days!!

[Emma1017]

Maybe a British spider.  They are known to be rude. Just ask Little Miss Muffet!

[ChrissyRyan]

More about mosquitoes can be found at:

https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,250325.msg2313302.html#msg2313302

[Lori Dee]

The whatever that bit my leg never asked, even with antihistamine cream it itched for days!!

When I got stung by a jellyfish in Florida, my mom made a paste with water and meat tenderizer. It relieved the itch pretty well. You can also use cortisone cream if you have it. I keep that on hand for just that reason.