Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:01 pm
Enjoyed your report and pics. Really liked the rainbow shot. Thanks.
Great report and pictures.
Send us the next installment whenever you have time.
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:02 pm
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:24 pm
Loved the photos! Thanks!
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:22 am
Do tell! How did you make this concoction? I'm always looking for something that actually worksThe lemon Eucalyptus oil spray I made is working really well though.
Does it work for no-see-ums too? Those are what really get me.
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:33 pm
I second a call for the recipe. I get eaten alive by the bugs no matter what I use. Anything I can add to the arsenal is welcome.Teresa_Rae wrote:Do tell! How did you make this concoction? I'm always looking for something that actually worksThe lemon Eucalyptus oil spray I made is working really well though.
Does it work for no-see-ums too? Those are what really get me.
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:55 pm
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mo ... sectrp.htm
The above is a link to insect repellents and EPA. In my other post about mosquitos I forgot to add Picaridin which is a chemical repellent.
The article states that most products will contain 30-40% oil of lemon eucalyptus. You can buy pre-made stuff (but I find it too oily and messy to be applying when I am on the go). I looked up the ingredient that makes dry oil sprays dry. That is cyclomethicone and I bought it at the chemistry store on-line. I mixed 70% of this with 30% of pure lemon eucalyptus oil (approximately) and put it in a spray bottle. It is still a little oily but dries much quicker. Lemon eucalyptus does have a very potent smell but I sprayed it on a few mosquitoes that landed on the deck and it definitely immobilized them if not killed them outright. I sprayed the chairs outside and the screens too.
I've worked with lots of dangerous chemicals, biologicals and radioactivity and I just don't like DEET.
I don't know about the no see-ums. I try to get the heck off the beach by 3 or 4pm!
The above is a link to insect repellents and EPA. In my other post about mosquitos I forgot to add Picaridin which is a chemical repellent.
The article states that most products will contain 30-40% oil of lemon eucalyptus. You can buy pre-made stuff (but I find it too oily and messy to be applying when I am on the go). I looked up the ingredient that makes dry oil sprays dry. That is cyclomethicone and I bought it at the chemistry store on-line. I mixed 70% of this with 30% of pure lemon eucalyptus oil (approximately) and put it in a spray bottle. It is still a little oily but dries much quicker. Lemon eucalyptus does have a very potent smell but I sprayed it on a few mosquitoes that landed on the deck and it definitely immobilized them if not killed them outright. I sprayed the chairs outside and the screens too.
I've worked with lots of dangerous chemicals, biologicals and radioactivity and I just don't like DEET.
I don't know about the no see-ums. I try to get the heck off the beach by 3 or 4pm!
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:57 pm
I'm so sorry I missed meeting you guys! We will be on island again April 19-26th!
We really need to meet up for dinner and drinks since we live so darn close!
XOXO
Bug
We really need to meet up for dinner and drinks since we live so darn close!
XOXO
Bug
trip report
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:27 pm
Thanks for the Beautiful pic's!! wow can't wait til it's our turn!!!!!!!!! will b there for 3 1/2 wks!!!! the island is just breathtaking!!!
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:07 pm
If that gal in the yellow is your mom, you must be about 14. Tell her she's got a forum fan.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:40 pm
LOL Thanks Cypress Girl, for saying what I was thinking, too! what Mrs. B...are you 15 or 16 yrs old???? The mom looks great! when you were talking abot Mom and Pop , I was picturing these old geezers!!
BTW.. you better enlarge that pic with the reainbow and frame it!!! What a shot!!!
BTW.. you better enlarge that pic with the reainbow and frame it!!! What a shot!!!
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:57 pm
I will tell MomB. She will be flattered. What can we say- our parents had us young!
Bug- One of these days we will get together. It sucked having to go right back to work.
Will post the next installment tonight.
Bug- One of these days we will get together. It sucked having to go right back to work.
Will post the next installment tonight.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:06 pm
Let me also add that Mom B's brother retired last year as one of Charlotte, NC's top plastic surgeons....but don't tell her I told you!
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:35 pm
Nice report mrsb! We liked Dolphin Market too, and we also thought the prices were pretty good.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:57 pm
Mums the word. The only Dr. in my family is a vet. I don't think she can do that for me.MrB wrote:Let me also add that Mom B's brother retired last year as one of Charlotte, NC's top plastic surgeons....but don't tell her I told you!
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:56 am
Great report and pics love the rainbow shot. Our mornings start exactly the same way. Bacon and eggs really stick with ya and OOOOOHHHHH how great it smells.