OT - Meanwhile in western Pennsyltucky
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A couple neighbor dogs picked up ticks ar a nearby park in the Philly suburbs. This park is more like an elementary school athletics field, only without the school adjacent to it. You don't exactly need a machete to walk thru it.
Ok, that's it, I'm out of here!
I'm a hiker and got tested for Lyme two months ago. Came out negative but hate those buggers.
Already told my story on the the forum about my experience with a Lone Star tick. It changed my life overnight!
I never had a tick or chiggers until moving to SC. I'm terrified by ticks, having seen what it can do to a person many years ago before Lyme was widely recognized. I find about1-2 on me every year but usually find them before they have a chance to embed.
Chiggers (red bugs) are nasty, too. If you get into an infestation you may not know they are on you until it is too late. I was working close to the coast in some moderate brush one day and when I got back to my hotel my ankles were covered in rows upon rows of chigger bites. They had moved down through my socks and boots and I never noticed a thing. Nothing would stop the stinging and burning sensation and it took about 6 months before the bite marks were no longer visible.
PA is lucky there are no fire ants. I've inadvertently stepped on their mounds and had swarms climb up my legs. Seems like the first one doesn't bite, but they wait until many are on you and all seem to bite at once. I've had to shed my pants more than once (in public) to get to them. To top things off, if you get one fire ant bite, you spend the rest of the day thinking you are feeling one every time a single hair on your body gets bent the wrong way
Chiggers (red bugs) are nasty, too. If you get into an infestation you may not know they are on you until it is too late. I was working close to the coast in some moderate brush one day and when I got back to my hotel my ankles were covered in rows upon rows of chigger bites. They had moved down through my socks and boots and I never noticed a thing. Nothing would stop the stinging and burning sensation and it took about 6 months before the bite marks were no longer visible.
PA is lucky there are no fire ants. I've inadvertently stepped on their mounds and had swarms climb up my legs. Seems like the first one doesn't bite, but they wait until many are on you and all seem to bite at once. I've had to shed my pants more than once (in public) to get to them. To top things off, if you get one fire ant bite, you spend the rest of the day thinking you are feeling one every time a single hair on your body gets bent the wrong way
I got chigger bites may years ago at a family reunion all over my feet up to my ankles. NOT FUN. I spent 6 weeks or so in hell from those.
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/may-is-national-lyme-disease-awareness-month/
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/may-is-national-lyme-disease-awareness-month/
Damn, her future husband better be a yes dear type of guy or he will end up like the other deer.
It's blueberry season here in SC. Here's a few from Granny's 70 yo bushes.
Can tell I dont get around much...this was a f** read all the way through.
Our blueberries at my parents are 20+ years old and still kick'n it.
Mom brought down some blueberry cake for fathers day. With some milk is fantastic. Cherry's in the same cake is fantastic too.
Our blueberries at my parents are 20+ years old and still kick'n it.
Mom brought down some blueberry cake for fathers day. With some milk is fantastic. Cherry's in the same cake is fantastic too.
From my Mom's recipe book. Don't let the "pudding" fool you. It's a cake, and it's one of our family's favorites.
Nothing like fresh picked berries, cherries, and other fruit.
Now I know why I hesitated when typing yo instead of years old.He said “Granny’s 70 yo ...”
From my Mom's recipe book. Don't let the "pudding" fool you. It's a cake, and it's one of our family's favorites.
My wife made this tonight. It was very good. Thank you!
Must be the off season when a bunch of wrestling fans are sharing recipes.
Anyone been in vacation and can share some pics?
Next week! Taking an RV to MI and going to Mackinaw Island... It seemed like a safer vacation bet with everything going on.
Hope you got it cheap. They had those printed ahead of time, but the Loch Ness actually won it that year.I have one of these coming in the mail
So you're saying this is the 2014 Goofer National Champs t-shirt of these times?
So jammenz feels a kinship with a bunch of peckers. Nothing shocking here.
BTW, Beavis and Butthead returning:
http://www.mtv.com/news/3167072/beavis-and-butt-head-return-comedy-central/
Four weeks ago I had a hankering for Mackinac Island fudge, the best in the world. I ordered three different types online. They screwed up the order and I received two of one type and a third. I wrote them and told them there was a packaging error but all was good, I enjoyed what they sent none the less.
They still sent me the replacement. The replacement was not the peanutbutter that I first ordered but the again sent a fourth slice of chocolate walnut fudge.
PSUer1989, can you please procure me a slice of Mackinac Island peanutbutter fudge.
I will reimburse you and a fair number of likes could be in the deal!
Have a great time, PSUer1989. I'm sure you're aware there is a Mackinaw City and a Mackinac Island in Michigan. Both have their (+/-'s) yet are very different places. The upper tip of the lower Peninsula of MI has some of the most scenic coastal small towns of anywhere in the USA. From Mackinaw City, I would recommend considering day trips to Mackinac Island, Charlevoix, Traverse City and Cheboygan (among others). Also, either on the way up or the way home you may want to consider spending some time in Frankenmuth as well. It is right off of (75) and about 200 miles south of Mackinaw City.
Mackinac Island is beautiful one of my favorite places to visit.
I will most certainly buy you some. However, I doubt I make it out of the state of MI without eating the whole thing
We are camping in MC and want to take the ferry over to M.I. This is our first time so I am sure we will miss some great sites (only have a few days) but that just means we will need another trip!
We vacation on Lake Walloon every summer. It is between Charlevoix and Petoskey. Northern Michigan is my favorite place in the US. Breathtaking scenery, amazing food and weather.
Now we're talking. This is what a Wrestling forum is all about - vacations, fudge, woodpeckers, blueberry cake. And an occasional disdain of a perennial top ten team. It's all about FUN. No matter how long they try or how many episodes with canned interviews they do, HReport and Flo will never understand Penn State Wrestling, the coaches or its fans. Especially the fans.
Transportation on the island is limited to bikes and horse drawn carriages. There are several bike rental shops on Main Street (close to the ferry terminal) or you can bring your own bikes over on the ferry. At around 8 miles, the bike loop around the island is an easy (flat - less than 20 feet above "lake level") and enjoyable way to experience the perimeter of the island. Most of the island is wooded and rises up to a bluff as you proceed inland. Wear comfortable shoes and your Fitbit as walking will likely be your main means of transportation. If you are planning on making several ferry trips to the island you may want to look into getting a weekly pass.
The entire island is beautiful and worthy of exploration. With limited time, I would prioritize the following and plan on taking at least one carriage ride.
The Grand Hotel - An incredible historic building and worth the trip alone. Look into taking a historical tour of the hotel. The family that owned the hotel sold to an investment group a year or so ago and I'm not sure if the tours are still offered. If you plan on dining at one of the hotels restaurants look into reservations and dress code (I'm not sure of the exact time but I believe sport coats and ties are required after 5 PM). Don't forget to rest your feet while sitting in one of the rocking chairs on the 660 foot front porch.
Walking Main and Market Streets - (Fudge Shops)
Victorian Mansions and Gardens- The island is full of beautiful buildings and mansions with beautifully landscaped gardens and flowers everywhere. Many of the mansions are located on the East and West bluffs overlooking Main Street. When you visit The Grand Hotel proceed on West Bluff Road (immediately in from of the hotel) to the end of the hotel and you will come to the first mansion.
Fort Mackinac - British Revolutionary War fort and later was used by the US in the war of 1812. If you visit the Fort the East Bluff mansions are within easy walking distance. The fort itself sits high on the bluff above the marina.
Arch Rock - A natural limestone arch that overlooks Lake Huron. Can be reached by walking/bike trails or by scaling a several flights of steps located just off the Island Loop bike path.
Flower Gardens at the Iroquois Hotel.
Four historical churches
Have a great trip.
I'm just happy to see Jammenz still out and about on the interwebs. I was getting concerned that Nebrasota was putting him in a deep depression.
The Sierras recently opened up. I'll post some pics soon.
Thanks! The bike trip around the island is a definite for me!
Oh to be there too! Any idea what percentile snow pack was this year in Sonora Pass area?
Have fly rod. Will travel.
