Human - Midges: 1-1

August 12, 2008

IMG_2518.JPGIt was looking like a lost battle I was fighting against the midges. They were just too bad today with the wind gone and the skies all overcast. While standing on the roof and nailing down the sarking boards I had clouds of the disgusting little buggers around me… buzzing in my ears, crawling over my face… totally horrendous. I absolutely fail to see what these horrid insects add to the world… what is their role in the food chain?

But, today we evened the score as we brought in two new weapons. First the special netted hat. It looks extremely nerdy but it is one of the best purchases we did recently. What a marvelous piece of gear. Second, a bottle of cream called “Tabard”, imported by a local shop owner from South Africa! Great stuff, very expensive but works for 8 hours (while the famous “Skin So Soft” from Avon only works 20 minutes).

I did a test: arms and hands rubbed with Tabard and my head covered in the geeky hat! The human is all prepped for tomorrow! Let the battle commence!!!!!

Posted by roger | Filed Under Blog 

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2 Responses to “Human - Midges: 1-1”

  1. val on August 12th, 2008 22:22

    We have just had our midge-eater serviced. Haven’t needed to set it up this year really but may decide to strike back tomorrow. You’re right, they were pretty bad today but think I have known a lot worse. Anyway, we love to se the trail of midges heading for extinction. Quite mesmorising. And even if they won’t eradicate them completely, the midge eater certainly reduces the population around our house.
    Also, who cares whether the midge head gear looks nerdy? I have a garment that protects down to the waist and wrists. All you need to do then is tuck your trousers into your socks and stick your hands into your pockets. Bit claustrophobic, but worth it IMHO (in my humble opinion)

  2. Esther on September 23rd, 2008 21:21

    In Australie heb je ook hoeden met kurken aan touwtjes, aan de rand van de hoed. Denk dat dit VEEL efficienter is!!

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