Crusher's Trip Report - Jan 2014

Speaking of violent, I was wondering, Crusher, how did you get your nickname? You kind of look like a tough guy ....

Hey Crusher, loving your report, always make a stop at Collette Bar she is the sweetest person and her smile say is it all.

Really enjoying your report and pics. If you ever get tired of the beach try the cliffs. We get very little harassment up there. You can always visit the beach and leave when things get to much.
I get insect bites and my wife doesn't. I think the scripts she takes keep the little buggers off her. I apply an insect repellent in the late afternoon wherever I am. Sand fleas are everywhere down there. Not just on the beach. I got ate up on a deck 10 feet off the ground one night and could not believe it. No problem since I spray every afternoon and into the night.

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Originally Posted by gerryg123

Speaking of violent, I was wondering, Crusher, how did you get your nickname? You kind of look like a tough guy ....

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I was a professional wrestler in Canada and the US for 10 years. Mostly Western Canada....but some in the US. It was an interesting experience for sure. I was a tough guy back then now I am a desk job guy who likes to vacation!

I have been bitten a lot when sitting under trees like your favorite almond tree. Especially if the chair/lounger and towels have been sitting under them for awhile.

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Originally Posted by Chickster

Hey Crusher, when i get bit i put some heat on it whether it be hot water as hot as you can take it.

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Originally Posted by Maryann

use some triple antibiotic and hydrocortisone creams.

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Originally Posted by Jamadian

Put Zinc lotion on them. Works great for getting the itch out.

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Originally Posted by Bluez

I was told to dab them with rubbing alcohol

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I heard peeing on the bites is sure to relieve discomfort :cool:

I think I will stick to the remedies that I got at the pharmacy Homebrewer! :)

One time, a guy hanging out at Eddie's De Bar gave me some key limes that he said would relieve the itching of my mosquito bites. I cut one open and rubbed it on my bites, and believe it or not, it worked!

Now, my mosquito bites weren't quite as bad as your's, Crusher, so YMMV.

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Originally Posted by Mike_D

One time, a guy hanging out at Eddie's De Bar gave me some key limes that he said would relieve the itching of my mosquito bites. I cut one open and rubbed it on my bites, and believe it or not, it worked!

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my wife gets bit and i dont get it very much....right before dusk, and in the shady areas....we were told to use the lime, and white rum....both worked wonders...


Great report, Crusher...

Thanks for all your reports. They've been fun, helpful, & more. Sorry we didn't get to cross paths again this trip. You live up near my Canadian cousins (my dear Mom was born/raised in Toronto)... several in B.C. (one is actually a well known artist), Alberta, etc. Some day - in warm weather - I'll get up your way.

BTW... I'll replace you as bug bait. They LOVE me!