Just noticed that we had not invited you to the 3 rd Annual Florida Hang in Jan. come on up and meet a great bunch of other hangers.
Just noticed that we had not invited you to the 3 rd Annual Florida Hang in Jan. come on up and meet a great bunch of other hangers.
Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.
Cool,
what are the dates?
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There you go!
Mike
"Life is a Project!"
perfect!!
thanks Mike
Welcome Sunbiz,
Boy do I know all about those silver dollar sized mosquitoes in the Glades! I grew up spending every vacation and free weekend near the Big Cypress off Turner River Grade before the government came and took (eminent domain) the camp away that had been in my family for generations.
Even folks up near Tampa who have never been south will believe me about the size of those boogers! BTW, I'm going to pick up a new Valley kayak this weekend.
Happy hanging and paddling!
Doc
I can second the advise above. I think we used to keep the Avon lady in business buying jugs of Skin-So-Soft. It is hammock friendly as well and will not put the DEET holes in your hammock or clothes. The python problem has actually worked its way as far north as southern Hardee County now! I have permits to kill them in the Glades, but I have heard it has gotten so bad they don't care about the permits, they just want you to kill them!
Cheers,
Doc
HOLY COW!!!
I have not looked at Avon's site or catalog in years! My mind went mushy looking at all of the SSS products.
What we used was the original version. I think they called it "bath oil" back then. I am 34 and used to get lathered up with the stuff from childhood on anytime we were at camp.
I found a link to the original stuff here:
http://www.sears.com/avon-skin-so-so...SPM7272738902P
Do any Gladesmen remember the old "Southern Comfort" orange bottles of insect repellent so many of us used down there? It was some kind of industrial strength insect repellant "liberated" from some of the phosphate mine storerooms in central Florida. We used that until someone came across Skin-So-Soft. The original stuff does feel a little oily, but that is a heck of a lot better than getting eaten alive! In the Everglades, the mosquito is classified as a bird!
Best to all,
Doc B
Now thats funny right there!!In the Everglades, the mosquito is classified as a bird!
@Doc... yeah I remember those bottles, I think I used to bath in it. And you are correct, use the original Skin-so-Soft formula and you should be good to go. For some reason I can't figure out Skeeters hate it.
But here's the thing, as it's getting toward dusk, that's when the mosquito starts becoming a problem, and there is nothing, and I mean nothing that will drive you out of your mind sooner than not being able to get away from a cloud of those.
But with a little preparation and some experience not only will you find the Everglades a beautiful place to explore but a national treasure to be appreciated.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and did I mention you must hydrate
@Doc...Valley is this super kayak,my friend just bought an AVOCET... loves it. I'm more of the SOT kayaker (Ocean Kayak) but sit in side's are very popular down in the 10,000 Islands area.
@docterusa... one more thing about the Everglades, and this may sound funny but it can get kind of grim, the raccoons are experts at stealing your water as in chewing through anything plastic and drinking it. I usually either hang it or put it inside my kayak.
Welcome from windsor!
Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.
Mark Twain
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