Quote from: ducpainter on June 14, 2008, 06:20:10 PM
So....

coupla points...

people should bring flashlights...no streetlights here.

...and bug stuff...with deet....lot's of it.

and tecnu. dont forget tecnu.

Treating Poison Ivy Exposures
If you are exposed, according to the FDA, you should quickly (within 10 minutes):

    * first, cleanse exposed areas with rubbing alcohol.
    * next, wash the exposed areas with water only (no soap yet, since soap can move the urushiol, which is the oil from the poison ivy that triggers the rash, around your body and actually make the reaction worse).
    * now, take a shower with soap and warm water.
    * lastly, put gloves on and wipe everything you had with you, including shoes, tools, and your clothes, with rubbing alcohol and water.

Unfortunately, if you wait more than 10 minutes, the urushiol will likely stay on your skin and trigger the poison ivy rash. You may not be able to stop it on your skin, but you might still scrub your nails and wipe off your shoes, etc., so that you don't spread the urushiol to new areas.

Commercial products, like Zanfel, Ivy Cleanse Towelettes, and Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub, are also available over-the-counter, if you don't want to use rubbing alcohol.

edit: expensive stuff, but it really works. even on oak and sumac

Quote from: herm on June 14, 2008, 06:26:44 PM
Treating Poison Ivy Exposures
If you are exposed, according to the FDA, you should quickly (within 10 minutes):

    * first, cleanse exposed areas with rubbing alcohol.
    * next, wash the exposed areas with water only (no soap yet, since soap can move the urushiol, which is the oil from the poison ivy that triggers the rash, around your body and actually make the reaction worse).
    * now, take a shower with soap and warm water.
    * lastly, put gloves on and wipe everything you had with you, including shoes, tools, and your clothes, with rubbing alcohol and water.

Unfortunately, if you wait more than 10 minutes, the urushiol will likely stay on your skin and trigger the poison ivy rash. You may not be able to stop it on your skin, but you might still scrub your nails and wipe off your shoes, etc., so that you don't spread the urushiol to new areas.

Commercial products, like Zanfel, Ivy Cleanse Towelettes, and Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub, are also available over-the-counter, if you don't want to use rubbing alcohol.

edit: expensive stuff, but it really works. even on oak and sumac

or....you could just not roll around in the woods.   

Quote from: Statler on June 14, 2008, 06:33:48 PM
or....you could just not roll around in the woods.   

yah.......
you can also stay inside to avoid mosquitoes, but chances are you will still get bit.............DEET or not

My blood must not taste good because the skeeters don't usually bother me as much as most people.

predicted weather for DIMBY

not bad...........

Quote from: herm on June 14, 2008, 06:26:32 PM
and tecnu. dont forget tecnu.

Wait... I don't think we have poision ivy here. Do we?As for the bugs, I wish they would spray for bugs like they did on Long Island.. I hate mosquitoes.

how's it going guys...

just so you all know... mosquitos eat me alive 

& i'm already on the flashlight 

Quote from: t.here on June 14, 2008, 06:52:08 PM
Wait... I don't think we have poision ivy here. Do we?As for the bugs, I wish they would spray for bugs like they did on Long Island.. I hate mosquitoes.

just dont let Z play in the brush next to the old lean-too

Quote from: herm on June 14, 2008, 07:01:04 PM
just dont let Z play in the brush next to the old lean-too

AAh. Your right. I don't go there... that's where the bear live 

Quote from: DuCaTiNi on June 14, 2008, 07:00:43 PM
how's it going guys...

just so you all know... mosquitos eat me alive 

& i'm already on the flashlight 

Eating a lot of bananas helps.





Also, I'll be there sat morn.

I thought you were supposed to drink pineapple juice....  oh wait, that is for something else

Quote from: t.here on June 14, 2008, 06:52:08 PM
Wait... I don't think we have poision ivy here. Do we?As for the bugs, I wish they would spray for bugs like they did on Long Island.. I hate mosquitoes.

She doesn't get out much....

We have 3 places with poison ivy...

one across the field by an old apple tree...one by the lean to I had goats in...one on the other side kind of near the really tall blue spruce

ANd the latrine is where?   

Quote from: Dan on June 15, 2008, 04:52:24 AM
ANd the latrine is where?   

pretty much anywhere...else.