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| I can't imagine how they got to me! |
What can I say? Last week's posting was great and this week's is absolutely rubbish. My apologies. Let's blame it on the pain. Or discomfort rather. Severe at that.
No, the H didn't come back, I think I have cracked that now. Cycling training and then a shower, followed by a minute long full blast with the 'burn' temperature and I have been doing okay. Let's hope it continues. The swim training this week went absolutely fine as well. I didn't need half as many stops and breaks to do the two laps I need, so I was very pleased with that.
The blueberry picking trip that was planned for Wednesday was moved to Thursday, due to very heavy rains. On Thursday it looked like it was a wash-out for a while as well, but then it cleared and we were fine. I got a load of blueberries and filled three pots with jam. Need to recook two of those, since the pots didn't suck to vacuum properly, but that's a 30 minute job.
The jogging training on Friday got nixed due to my fear of the rain. I feel there is no point in getting ill now, so we cancelled. Turned out, the weather cleared almost immediately after. So, in the evening, with guilt racking through me, I made my way outside and walked a brisk five kilometers. Not quite jogging, but nearly.
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| The container in my left hand is full of blueberries |
So, this discomfort. Severe at that. Well, stepping in an ant hill while picking blueberries, is probably not the best idea. They were swarming all over my right leg. But I don't think they were that bothersome. I think the midges were more of a problem and they got me. EVERYWHERE! My left arm has at least 12 vicious looking red bumps. They itch, they itch more, they hurt. My right arm may have a few less, but again: itch and hurt. Both my legs are covered with midge bites and they didn't stop there either: no my face has been gotten as well. Mind you, the ones there at least don't itch and/or hurt.
In fact, the itching and hurting became so bad that last night I covered myself in burn gel and then proceeded to cover that up with large plasters and such. It worked to a degree.
I have now bought (finally) some insect repellent to be used next time I venture out into nature. Plus three more bottles with the burn gel, since the bottle I had was obviously empty!
Oh my, you got hit pretty well between the ants and midges. Love that you got to pick blueberries and you did get in some training.
ReplyDeleteMother Nature was not being very kind! Hope the itch goes away quickly!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
I think that Mother Nature and my body are conspiring to make it hard for me to go outside. I won't let them beat me though...
DeleteSummer, glorious though it is, is enjoyed at a price. Enjoy the berries.
ReplyDeleteNext time I will douse myself in insect repellent!
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, those midgies are the biggest pest in lands like yours and mine. Even the jungle-juice is not a complete protection. I go with the long leg and sleeves - but I guess that doesn't work for the fit and sporty types... &*> YAM xx
When the temperature is nice I would rather not wear long sleeves and legs, but if this happens even with the jungle juice (love that word by the way), I might have to!
DeleteOuch. We experienced the worst biting flies last year but nothing to compare to your experience. hope the itching and pain end soon.
ReplyDeleteI am slightly allergic to those bites. I now got an over the counter pill as well, to take before going out into nature. Hopefully that works, and otherwise I will have to pay a visit to my gp!
DeleteWhile I like blueberry jam well enough, I think you should have saved some for pies. Not much better than blueberry pie.
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