No seriously

[ashinae]

In the great circle of life, in the chain that binds all living creatures on this planet, flora and fauna alike, what the fuck purpose do fucking mosquitoes fucking serve?

Fucking fuckers.

I wish I had access to the chat log, but rahalia_cat and I were discussing 'skeeters the other day, about how they're indesctructable, about how awful that "neeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" sound they make is. How they're like roaches -- they'd be the last creatures on earth.

I suggested the mosquito vs cockroach deathmatch. Which, when the rubble clears and the dust settles, would likely be followed by that infernal sound: "neeeeeeeeeeeeeeee".

Fucking fuckers.

Yeah. This calls for the Pissed Off Baby Emperor Penguin of Doom Icon.

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[cocoajava.livejournal.com]

SO with you on the 'skeeter rage! I'm being eaten alive! I work HARD to make my yard and gardens nice, and I would love to be able to drag a chair out there and relax with a book and enjoy the fruits of my labors.

BUT NO. That would be about as safe as leaping off the roof. GARH.

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

I started house/dog sitting last Saturday evening. Come Wednesday, I only had 4 bites.

As of tonight, as far as I can tell, the count is up to 25.

I AM THE ITCHIEST GIRL I KNOW.

Why do the 'skeeters have to make things so difficult? I, too, would love to enjoy the glorious backyard attached to this big old house (that is so fucking scary at night, I'm tellin' ya *G*).

[cocoajava.livejournal.com]

I've got some 'skeeter Death Spray, in the form of the brand name "Cutter", which cracks me up as it reminds me of a certain Elfquest tribe leader... but still. I hate having to cover myself in spray. It does help a lot outdoors (and you should get some!) but after coming back inside, it's straight to the shower or feel like some gross inhuman untouchable creature all evening.

(Fun-scary or scary-scary on that back yard? I am intrigued by this place you're 'sitting at!)

Got any aloe, or calamine? If not, check the cupboards for baking soda. A paste of that can sometimes help the itchiness.

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

I've got some 'skeeter Death Spray, in the form of the brand name "Cutter", which cracks me up as it reminds me of a certain Elfquest tribe leader...

Holy cow, has it ever been ages since I thought about Elfquest!

It does help a lot outdoors (and you should get some!) but after coming back inside, it's straight to the shower or feel like some gross inhuman untouchable creature all evening.

I did break down and get myself some. But yeah, once me and the dog are all done outside, it's straight into the shower for me. Then into my pj's. Then into bed.

Except that last night, just as I got out of the shower and tidied up and in my pj's, she rang her little bell then came running to the bottom of the stairs so she could go out again. Cheeky monkey!! So out we went. Where she proceeded to stare at the trees. And do nothing else. While I got four new 'skeeter bites, when I hadn't got any the first time around. Grrrr :(

(Fun-scary or scary-scary on that back yard? I am intrigued by this place you're 'sitting at!)

Actually, it's not the back yard I meant, but rather the house itself. Just because it's too damn big!

[cocoajava.livejournal.com]

I am SO intrigued now. Any chance of getting some piccies of this place?

And bad dog! Making your mistress go back outside unprotected! No cookie for you.

[ozfille]

In the great circle of life, in the chain that binds all living creatures on this planet, flora and fauna alike, what the fuck purpose do fucking mosquitoes fucking serve?

They provide food for more worthy creatures further up the food chain. *g*

But what does the fact that the humble mozzie feeds on us say about our status on the food chain? *ducks flying brick and runs away*

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

Oh, bah. There are other things the more worthy creatures can eat! Blasted mosquitos.

And yeah, the fact that they feed on us has never been lost on me. *G*

[moonlit-page.livejournal.com]

If they don't get stuck in amber, we can't reconstruct the DNA of dinosaurs for theme parks.

OBVIOUSLY.

Jesus, what a dumbass question. Sheesh.





~_^

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

Smartass. :)

[moonlit-page.livejournal.com]

*shakes my SMRT booty*

[mimm]

You're right. Even GoogleFight agrees about the winner. Fun.

Some summers we have so many of those little creatures it's unbearable to be outside, but this summer's been so dry that there's hardly been any. Only when we went to Eastern Finland. Which, yes, was horrible as they were constantly there, flying and biting and making that irritating noise. Gah. You so have my sympathies. :/

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

That's actually kind of frightening. The GoogleFight thing.

It's been very, very wet this summer, for the first time in years. Usually we have perpetual drought through July and August. And then of course, there's the fact that this back yard has more water than it has any right having... grr!!

[esteven]

One of my friends who is *always* the victim of mosquitos has used autan for a few years, which is great for outdoors. You don't have to envelop yourself completely with it; some generous strokes down arms, legs and the side of the face usually do.
*sends more cooling pads*

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

:) I've never heard of Autan, but I did find some spray that's worked nicely.

[sara-elf.livejournal.com]

Ask the parents where the mosquitoe bite zapper (technical name, you know) is, as it works wonders. It uses heat, and if you get the area where you were bitten early on they don't even come up in itchy bumps. There should also be some off woods mosquitoe repellent around somewhere.

Chin up, not so long to go. Take her for a short walk around the block instead of a play in the yard if they're really bad.

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

The Therapik thingy, yeah. It didn't work much, but it did help a bit. I've also got myself some Gold Bond and Off spray.