harry eales
Ancient Entomologist
For most of my life working outdoors, Midges have proved to be an occupational hazzard that I have either had to learn to live with, or avoid.
Unfortunately, my work in insect surveying has taken me to places where Midges are often legion. For the last ten years I have worked continuously during the spring, summer, and autumn months in large forests and the uplands of Northumberland and Durham.
Midges do not just occur there, it is the cradle of their creation and there are bloody Billions of them. Over the last decade I have tried just about every remedy known to man to keep them off me. Nets over the head and shoulders don't stop them, spray on, roll on, or other remedies simply don't work.
Last week I heard of a new remedy, and this one works I've tried it for several days in succession and haven't been bitten once.
What is it? You won't believe it, but its a ladies cosmetic lotion. In short it's Avon's 'Skin so Soft'.
I didn't believe it at first, when I heard about it. However, all the people working in the Kielder Forest, and Kielder Reservoir area are now using it, even the local caravan site owner is selling it, (He's sold 900 bottles of it so far this year). It cost me £3.00 for a 250mle bottle, so it will last me for some weeks.
Simply smooth it on exposed areas of skin and that's it. Simple. I don't know if any other manufacturers lotion will work, so stick to this brand if you try it.
I doubt it will do me any good in other directions, I have a face more craggy than the north face of the Eiger, but as long as it keeps midges away, I'll use it.
The next time the Avon Lady calls, you have a good reason for not pretending your 'out', lol.
Give it a try, I think you'll be pleased with the result. If an Avon Director reads this, I wouldn't mind some commission on the increase in sales due to this post.
Just one word of caution fella's, wash it off before you go to the Pub, you may raise a few eyebrows and get some unwanted attention if you don't..... PMSL.
Harry
Unfortunately, my work in insect surveying has taken me to places where Midges are often legion. For the last ten years I have worked continuously during the spring, summer, and autumn months in large forests and the uplands of Northumberland and Durham.
Midges do not just occur there, it is the cradle of their creation and there are bloody Billions of them. Over the last decade I have tried just about every remedy known to man to keep them off me. Nets over the head and shoulders don't stop them, spray on, roll on, or other remedies simply don't work.
Last week I heard of a new remedy, and this one works I've tried it for several days in succession and haven't been bitten once.
What is it? You won't believe it, but its a ladies cosmetic lotion. In short it's Avon's 'Skin so Soft'.
I didn't believe it at first, when I heard about it. However, all the people working in the Kielder Forest, and Kielder Reservoir area are now using it, even the local caravan site owner is selling it, (He's sold 900 bottles of it so far this year). It cost me £3.00 for a 250mle bottle, so it will last me for some weeks.
Simply smooth it on exposed areas of skin and that's it. Simple. I don't know if any other manufacturers lotion will work, so stick to this brand if you try it.
I doubt it will do me any good in other directions, I have a face more craggy than the north face of the Eiger, but as long as it keeps midges away, I'll use it.
The next time the Avon Lady calls, you have a good reason for not pretending your 'out', lol.
Give it a try, I think you'll be pleased with the result. If an Avon Director reads this, I wouldn't mind some commission on the increase in sales due to this post.
Just one word of caution fella's, wash it off before you go to the Pub, you may raise a few eyebrows and get some unwanted attention if you don't..... PMSL.
Harry
