The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 1270

HomeInMyShoes · 08-02-2011, 10:28 AM

Amazon's fluctuating book prices are annoying. What I could use is a buy target like for stocks. Once the book reaches $n, buy it. I've been stalking my wishlist and Vonnegut's "The Siren's of Titan" is down a penny today to $6.27. It was in the $5.25 range just two weeks ago. I'd place a buy at $4, but like I'd know when that happens.

I also noticed that "The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland..." by Valente is down about $0.30 today as well. Almost tempted to buy.

Rumpelteazer · 08-05-2011, 04:31 PM

I think the theory about mosquitoes by Dutch comedian Bert Visscher is right: when you kill them they reincarnate immediately. I also have to agree with his observation that we should be glad they reincarnate instantly as a mosquito and not as an elephant.

(7 mosquito bites and counting)

bjones6416 · 08-05-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I think the theory about mosquitoes by Dutch comedian Bert Visscher is right: when you kill them they reincarnate immediately. I also have to agree with his observation that we should be glad they reincarnate instantly as a mosquito and not as an elephant.

(7 mosquito bites and counting)

I am one of those lucky people who rarely gets bitten by a mosquito, and even when I do I'm not particularly sensitive to the bite. Everybody else in my family gets eaten alive by them. Weird.

wannabee · 08-06-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

I am one of those lucky people who rarely gets bitten by a mosquito, and even when I do I'm not particularly sensitive to the bite. Everybody else in my family gets eaten alive by them. Weird.

Me too. They go straight for my wife.

Rumpelteazer · 08-06-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

I am one of those lucky people who rarely gets bitten by a mosquito, and even when I do I'm not particularly sensitive to the bite. Everybody else in my family gets eaten alive by them. Weird.

I used to hardly get bit but the last couple of years it's changed. Mosquitoes usually go for either my hands or the top of my feet, usually those places itch more than when I'm bitten in my arm or leg. Luckily this year the bites hardly itch, but it takes a long time for the red bump to go away.

phenomshel · 08-06-2011, 05:09 AM

I've got two bites on the top of my right foot - and ITCH, oh my goodness. I've scratched them raw.

Iphinome · 08-06-2011, 05:29 AM

grrrrr I just screwed up making 2 cloaks in a row. I'm learing to really hate polyester.

Have enough left to try and make a riding hood. Let's see if that's an epic fail too.

Rumpelteazer · 08-06-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

I've got two bites on the top of my right foot - and ITCH, oh my goodness. I've scratched them raw.

I've found that tea tree oil works great on itchy insect bites. I've also found that tto keeps them away, at home I usually put a couple of drops on a cotton pad and put it on my nightstand during mosquito season.

phenomshel · 08-07-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I've found that tea tree oil works great on itchy insect bites. I've also found that tto keeps them away, at home I usually put a couple of drops on a cotton pad and put it on my nightstand during mosquito season.

I might have to try that, I'm waking up with one or two new bites each morning.

SneakySnake · 08-07-2011, 02:25 AM

Do you have an Avon lady?

Some people swear by this body oil for preventing and soothing certain insect bites.

It is not sold for that purpose, but it works on little things we have here called midgees.

I think it is sold as bath oil, but you can smooth it on your skin.

I know this sounds stoopid, but in desperation, I have used Gin. It was pretty good too.

phenomshel · 08-07-2011, 02:30 AM

My mom used to use SSS for mosquito bites. It works ok for soothing them but not so good for repellant, at least not on me. I'm using Benadryl cream for the itch - it's the preventing more bites that's got me worried, especially with West Nile around these days.

bjones6416 · 08-07-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Do you have an Avon lady?

Some people swear by this body oil for preventing and soothing certain insect bites.

It is not sold for that purpose, but it works on little things we have here called midgees.

I think it is sold as bath oil, but you can smooth it on your skin.

I know this sounds stoopid, but in desperation, I have used Gin. It was pretty good too.

Wow, that's really universal, because we use Skin-So-Soft as mosquito repellant here, too. Well, mostly we use it on the babies in my family -- everybody else uses a repellant containing DEET. I don't usually use anything at all unless I'm hiking in the woods or deep brush, which I did yesterday afternoon. Then I use the DEET stuff on my shoes and pant-legs because I hate getting ticks, and it does seem to help with that.

Iphinome · 08-07-2011, 06:14 AM

okay less need to bent and rant now, my (green) riding hood came out okay.

Dylrob · 08-07-2011, 11:52 AM

Avon Lady? They still exist?

pholy · 08-07-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Do you have an Avon lady?

Some people swear by this body oil for preventing and soothing certain insect bites.

It is not sold for that purpose, but it works on little things we have here called midgees.

I think it is sold as bath oil, but you can smooth it on your skin.

I know this sounds stoopid, but in desperation, I have used Gin. It was pretty good too.

How do keep the gin from running everywhere while you rub it on? Or do you just splash it on like perfume?

OTOH, if you apply enough internally, you won't notice the bites...

08-07-2011, 02:25 AM	#19045
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Do you have an Avon lady? Some people swear by this body oil for preventing and soothing certain insect bites. It is not sold for that purpose, but it works on little things we have here called midgees. I think it is sold as bath oil, but you can smooth it on your skin. I know this sounds stoopid, but in desperation, I have used Gin. It was pretty good too. Last edited by SneakySnake; 08-07-2011 at 02:29 AM.

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08-02-2011, 10:28 AM	#19036
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Amazon's fluctuating book prices are annoying. What I could use is a buy target like for stocks. Once the book reaches $n, buy it. I've been stalking my wishlist and Vonnegut's "The Siren's of Titan" is down a penny today to $6.27. It was in the $5.25 range just two weeks ago. I'd place a buy at $4, but like I'd know when that happens. I also noticed that "The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland..." by Valente is down about $0.30 today as well. Almost tempted to buy.

08-05-2011, 04:31 PM	#19037
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,334 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I think the theory about mosquitoes by Dutch comedian Bert Visscher is right: when you kill them they reincarnate immediately. I also have to agree with his observation that we should be glad they reincarnate instantly as a mosquito and not as an elephant. (7 mosquito bites and counting)

08-06-2011, 05:09 AM	#19041
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	I've got two bites on the top of my right foot - and ITCH, oh my goodness. I've scratched them raw.

08-06-2011, 05:29 AM	#19042
Iphinome Paladin of Eris Posts: 3,119 Karma: 20849349 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USAland Device: Kindle 10	grrrrr I just screwed up making 2 cloaks in a row. I'm learing to really hate polyester. Have enough left to try and make a riding hood. Let's see if that's an epic fail too.

08-07-2011, 02:30 AM	#19046
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	My mom used to use SSS for mosquito bites. It works ok for soothing them but not so good for repellant, at least not on me. I'm using Benadryl cream for the itch - it's the preventing more bites that's got me worried, especially with West Nile around these days.

08-07-2011, 06:14 AM	#19048
Iphinome Paladin of Eris Posts: 3,119 Karma: 20849349 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USAland Device: Kindle 10	okay less need to bent and rant now, my (green) riding hood came out okay.

08-07-2011, 11:52 AM	#19049
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,234 Karma: 48000000 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	Avon Lady? They still exist?