What is in your cup?

[orlok]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Are you doing 'Selection' for the SAS? Good on ya! I knew you had it in ya!

Been there, done that . Past it now...

Turns out the hotel's wi-fi does not extend to the sleeping lodge we are in so I am borrowing my wife's iPad for a mo to do a quick catch-up.

Did a 3 mile walk along the Monsal trail yesterday, and my leg/back is paying for it this morning, so I can empathise @Profcrash.

Sweet Buxton water in my cup.

[pdurrant]

A couple of pints of water this morning, and Coke Zero this lunchtime.

[Stitchawl]

Back from a successful trip up country. My friend is looking to relocate into a more isolated area, and there are few more isolated areas than the jungles between Thailand and Burma. We found a few place that he could rent. Now it's up to him to decide.

Me? I'm drinking unbranded Keemun tea and getting ready to wash 2" of mosquito repellant off my body. There is a serious Dengue Fever outbreak here right now, and having had it before do NOT want to get it again! I avoid mosquito bites at all costs!

Originally Posted by orlok

Been there, done that . Past it now...

Golly! Are you really Andy McNabe hiding behind the Orlok handle?


Stitchawl

[ProfCrash]

Water. I am trying to alternate between tea and water.

This morning was hectic enough that I said screw it and went to Chick Fil A. So a sausage biscuit, hasbrown, and 2% milk was 952 calories. It was a nice treat but it will be a while before I repeat that trip.

Cooper ate a sock, we think one of Lucas's, which has partially blocked his digestive track. He had thrown up 5 times in a 24 hour period. We took him to the Vet who found said sock on the X-Ray. We think it is a Lucas sock because the Vet said it was small and we have not found any adult socks that have been ripped up or seen the remains of said sock in either dogs discharge. So we have been feeding Cooper and Caya smaller meals every 3-4 hours. Cooper has not thrown up in the last 36 hours (yeah) and finally took a poop (yeah) but no sock in the poop (boo).

This morning was dealing with a Cooper who was restless (no throw up, no poop) so dealing with him, Lucas who I think is teething waking up and crying every hour starting at 4, and a kitchen that is a disaster because the hubby made fresh tomato sauce last night. Hubby loves to cook, he hates cleaning and does not clean as he cooks.

I said screw it, I am not making my yogurt (cutting up strawberries and mixing with non-fat plain yogurt).

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Me? I'm drinking unbranded Keemun tea and getting ready to wash 2" of mosquito repellant off my body. There is a serious Dengue Fever outbreak here right now, and having had it before do NOT want to get it again! I avoid mosquito bites at all costs.

Ah, the sweet smell of DEET. I remember it well. A necessary but unpleasant adjunct to life in mosquito country.

Starting out the morning with Peet's Anniversary Breakfast Blend. Today I've got to renew my drivers license and get my new gold CareCard.

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by CRussel

Ah, the sweet smell of DEET. I remember it well. A necessary but unpleasant adjunct to life in mosquito country.

Starting out the morning with Peet's Anniversary Breakfast Blend. Today I've got to renew my drivers license and get my new gold CareCard.

There is a locally made repellent that is 30% DEET that actually smells nice. It comes in a roll-on bottle so easy to apply with getting it all over the hands. I can just roll it onto the back of my and be covered well enough. Seems to last about 6-8 hours depending upon how active we are. I put some on before we left Chiang Mai, and didn't re-apply until mid-afternoon. Nary a nibble!

Just time now for a small glass of rum, then hit the sheets. Trekking through the jungle is work, even though the trails are clear.


Stitchawl

[CRussel]

"smells nice" and DEET just don't go together for me. Brings back all sorts of memories. Including the psychotic Lariam-induced ones.

Fresh squeezed orange juice, and more Anniversary Breakfast Blend

[lioslaith]

I have still flavoured mineral water, apple and blackcurrant.

[dreams]

orlok - sounds like you are having a good time, even though wi-fi is not so great and you have a few aches and pains.

ProfCrash - poor Cooper. I hope all is better soon.

Originally Posted by CRussel

"smells nice" and DEET just don't go together for me. <snip>

Stitchawl - I'm in agreement with Charlie. We grew up covered in DEET for weekend camping and just a tiny whiff of it makes my stomach turn.

Fresh coffee in my cup and biscotti on my plate.

[badgoodDeb]

DEET makes my skin feel hot - more so than just the oil in it. I presume I am somewhat allergic, so I stay away from it. Catnip is said to have some mosquito repellent qualities. I haven't tried it.

[Stitchawl]

Oh, the night was clear and the stars were shinin'
And the moon came up,... so quiet in the sky
And all the people gathered round while the band was a-tunin'
I can hear them now... playin' 'Comin' Through the Rye'

She was dressed in blue and she looked so lovely
Just a gentle flower of a small town girl
Then he took her hand and they danced to the music
With a single smile... she became his world

And they danced all night... to the fiddle and the banjo
Their driftin' tunes, seemed to fill the air
So long ago, but they still remember...
When they fell in love, at the Roseville Fair

( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAIAgdsF6n8 )

Good morning, all! This song was going around and around in my mind as I woke up today. What a lovely way to start a Thursday! To keep it rolling, I poured a cup of my new English Breakfast tea. Perfect!

Originally Posted by CRussel

"smells nice" and DEET just don't go together for me. Brings back all sorts of memories. Including the psychotic Lariam-induced ones.

(Shudder...) The memories of Lariam.... wow! It's the only time I was ever happy that a disease mutated so a drug would stop working! Horrible, horrible experiences!

Originally Posted by dreams

Stitchawl - I'm in agreement with Charlie. We grew up covered in DEET for weekend camping and just a tiny whiff of it makes my stomach turn.

I remember the 100% DEET 'jungle juice' we were issued during the war. I'm surprised WE didn't melt! Terrible smell! Same with the stuff I used as a kid. But I think that these days they must be using a different formula, as there isn't that old familiar smell....

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

DEET makes my skin feel hot - more so than just the oil in it.

... nor does it even 'feel' oily or greasy the way I remember from my younger days. The stuff I use now dries almost immediately, without leaving my skin feeling oily.

Catnip is said to have some mosquito repellent qualities. I haven't tried it.

Catnip is of the mint family. I wonder if any mint would work? I LOVE mint! A lot of people in New England use Avon's "Skin So Soft" lotion, which works perfectly for keeping away the biting bugs they have there, plus giving the benefit of a real skin-care product.

DEET will do a perfect job of dissolving many plastics. Have to be real careful not to get it near my camera equipment. I transferred some into a small travel spray bottle once, then put that inside a zip-lock bag just for safety (fortunately.) A month later all that was left inside the bag was the bottle's cap and a few ounces of liquid...

Time for one more mug of tea, the a visit to the Food Lady!


Stitchawl

[CRussel]

(Shudder...) The memories of Lariam.... wow! It's the only time I was ever happy that a disease mutated so a drug would stop working! Horrible, horrible experiences!

AMEN. On a 4 week trip to East Africa, I finally figured out that I could (just) stand taking it if I had NO alcohol for 36 hours before and after taking it. Still awful, but not crazy psychotic, just normal psychotic.

Single malt is require to recover from thinking about Lariam. Out of Ardbeg. Out of Talisker. Out of Glenmorangie. Hmmm. Definitely time to visit the store! Ah, here we go. Still some Balvenie, that will do. Very nicely...

[CRussel]

Oh, and btw -- all the other things on the market that claim to have some mosquito repellent qualities? None have actually been shown to work in scientific studies. So, if you really, really don't want to get bitten in a dangerous area, stick with DEET. I don't love it, but the side effects are way less than the potential disease. And it does work.

[ProfCrash]

Backpacker Magazine did a test on mosiquito repelants. They did the arms in a cage full of mosquitos with the different products. The products that faired the best were lemon eucalyptus, not the deet based. Althought the Deet did pretty well.

http://www.rei.com/product/828908/re...ellent-4-fl-oz

We use the Repel lemon eucalyptus instead of deet when we camp and hike. It worked better then the deet based sprays and it doesn't have deet in it. The smell is strong but dissipates pretty fast. Never got a mosquito bite with the stuff on.

We have used the Ben's with 30% Deet, it works pretty well as well.

http://www.rei.com/product/800710/be...t-deet-6-fl-oz

Working on some Frozen Summit. Cooper seems to be ok, Caya is loving the extra meals, hip is feeling fine, and the weather is awesome. Loving life right now.

[cromag]

I'll have a styrofoam cup of coffee shortly. I'm off to get the minivan checked out at the local garage. I don't especially like coffee, so I don't mind if it's not too good. But I have never found drinkable tea at a convenience store.