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Re: Chickungunya
[Re: Sungoddess]
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11/17/2015 10:14 AM
11/17/2015 10:14 AM
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Posts: 14,654 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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Hi, Patti,
Just wondering - is the mosquito problem exclusive to your home area or is it a problem island-wide, if you know? We haven't had any problems the last few trips anywhere across the island but each of our most recent trips were during a drought, more or less, so I'm guessing the mosquitoes are the price you pay for the lush green and floral scented island you seem to be enjoying now? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Chickungunya
[Re: sunshine]
#75354
11/17/2015 12:14 PM
11/17/2015 12:14 PM
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We're usually on the island late Nov/early Dec. and April and in honesty, we have rarely experienced the mosquito issues. I know they exist so I use and keep the repellent wipes with me at all times but I guess I've just been very lucky the last fifteen or so years to have experienced few problems with the dreaded moskies.
Our timeshare is high so we do usually manage to catch any breeze that's blowing and I rarely use the airco. One of the first things I do each trip is check the screens for holes and if found, ask the maintenance people to fix the problems ASAP, and thank heavens, they're such great guys and always do so. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Chickungunya
[Re: pat]
#75355
11/17/2015 12:16 PM
11/17/2015 12:16 PM
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Posts: 83,010 Central Florida!
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Pat--yes, it seems that the island is paying for the recent rains.. Sorry to hear that chick-v seems to be going round again..
Carol Hill
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Re: Chickungunya
[Re: pat]
#75356
11/17/2015 10:06 PM
11/17/2015 10:06 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,145 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
islandgem
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Pat, we have not seen one mosquito since we arrived over two weeks ago. Since I didn't see any yet, I have not thought to use repellent. There are the usual little no-seums in the late afternoon near foliage, but they haven't been too bothersome yet. I guess I had better start using my mosquito milk in case I encounter some moskies.
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Re: Chickungunya
[Re: islandgem]
#75357
11/17/2015 10:42 PM
11/17/2015 10:42 PM
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Go ahead! Rub it in, Elizabeth.....rub it in! Two weeks already? See......it's really true. Time truly does go by faster when you're having a good time! And I know you well enough to guess beyond a doubt, you are having a good time! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />
I'm guessing you're experiencing the typical breezes we so often see this time of the year, and if that's the cast, I hope they continue, but I will pack the moskie wipes just in case.
Save some fun for those yet to come.....
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Chickungunya
[Re: sunshine]
#75360
11/18/2015 04:36 PM
11/18/2015 04:36 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,145 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
islandgem
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Oh I am a real target for mosquitoes! If there is only one in a room it is on me for sure. My husband like yours is never bothered by them. Luckily I haven't seen any here yet, but the little black gnats really like to bite in late afternoon.
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