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Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lady Lurksalot who wrote (20649)4/20/1998 1:18:00 AM
From: Krowbar  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
Hi Holly, I don't mean to throw cold water on your theory, but when I was a heavy smoker I was attacked by mosquitos much more than the people around me. It continues to this day, even though I haven't smoked for 15 years. When my father-in law was alive we would sit outside and chat, and he would never be bitten. He had severe diabetes, but I can't be sure that is why they avoided him. They definitely prefer some people over others though.

I am a good one to invite to an outdoor party. It bunches those mosquitoes in one spot. On me! I once counted 15 from my wrist to my elbow on one arm, at the same time.

Del



To: Lady Lurksalot who wrote (20649)4/20/1998 2:31:00 PM
From: Janice Shell  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
Research has shown that insects, with specific reference to bees, wasps, hornets, yellow-jackets, and mosquitoes, shun cigarette-smokers...

Yes indeed, even Queen Victoria sometimes smoked to keep bugs away...



To: Lady Lurksalot who wrote (20649)4/20/1998 3:07:00 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
Smoke calms bees which is why beekeepers use it. I thought everybody knew this.


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