Bushman repellent

Thanks Go_Offroad, might get some for Al, and find some other stuff for the kids...

cheers

Lyn

thanks bruce, will probably do the same

Hi Greg thankx....

might give it a miss I think...I've found some other stuff while surfing this arvo that may be better for all...

cheers

Lyn

I have it and it works, but I echo the comment about plastic - accidentally sprayed it on my watch face - instantly and permanently frosted - grrr.

Ummmmm..... Just to clarify, Bushmans has sunscreen though it does not carry a SPF rating so I am not sure how effective it is. Sunscreen is most important and a cost effective and excellent sunscreen can be purchased from Big W - somehow the stuff about sunscreen was deleted from my post before I posted it.
Andrew

Hi Andrew,

I first read this and thought why on earth would a dept store chain want to rub insect repellent on me...[then I realised who you meant by Big W]..I'll ignore your comments about mozzies and my skin....hhahha..cheeky bugga! I always carry cortisone cream - Callum gets ecezma and it's the only thing that clears it up...and Al found that the only way to combat mozzie bites were to take anti-histamine....so I"ll be packing that as well....shall get some of that bushman spray if the DEET levels are only low...read something today about an oral mozzie repellant...but I'm a bit dubious about that as I know nothing about it and I haven't been able to find too much info on it....

cheers for the info....

Lyn

Andrew...agreed Big W [the store, not the bloke...] has a great range of sunscreen, and I always carry loads of the stuff...- esp for Callum as he has tendency to get his gear off as you well know...ahahahhaha

Mrs Al...........Get some Avon Bug Guard Mosquito Repellent. It is a moisturising spray and the active ingerdient is Citronella Oil. Pretty harmless stuff and it really works for me.

Hi Jiarna...thanks for that...I read about mozi-rid today and I was very sceptical about it...I think I'll get some nets esp for the kids....partic Callum...

cheers for the info

Lyn

cheers Nick

I take it that you used the stuff in the tube...I might get some and use it on me and do the same with the excess and see what happens...

cheers

Lyn

Yeah,forgot to mention that.Me old man tried the one in the spray can but in Kakadu the only stuff to keep the monster mozzies off was the Bushmans in a tube,we used the Proffesional Grade Bushmans which is the same but without the sunscreen.

Thanks Macca

i think Al will be doing that,

cheers

Lyn

hi Pete

can get the tropical strength stuff here, and certainly would spray the stuf on clothes...though might be hard with my nudist son...and shall certainly get some citronella candles....

cheers

Lyn

Lyn,
the citronella candleswe have tried where a bit of a dead lost but thay where from the cheapo shop & only burned form about 1/3 of the time thay claimed

Regards
Pete G

thanks Peter...I'll shop around...have used the oil in the lantern thingeys [you know those tropical looking things] and they seemed to work ok

Lyn

Lyn,
Apologies for the spelling - Kids these days - I allowed my daughter to type the response - enough said (I will not disclose her age!!). Still these days I suppose they are taught to use the spell checker whereas we had to re-type the whole lot!!!.

I have had a little oil filled candle thingy filled (disposable) with citronella that is supposed to burn for about 3-4 hrs, however I only saw them once and bought one only - think it was not cheap. This is still unused in the tucker box so I cannot comment on it , however they are a bit easier to travel with compared to lanterns and oil.

For a week we used a Litre of oil (cost about $4 bucks) between the 2 Lanterns burning 4-5 hrs a night. The Cheapo shop lanterns about $5 each were used - a little bit of wizardry (Mr Al is surely capable of this - I can explain if needed) is needed to trim the wicks so they burn properly - saves on gas or leccy and they provide sufficient light to track the fridge/esky down (unless you become too Bl___). Also helps you to see the stars easier for those romantic starlit dinners without attracting bugs.

What tracks are you planning - we are in NW NSW on the New England Hwy - can give you a few local spots - not necessarily hardcore 4WD but good scenery all the same. Please send member message if interested.

Regards

Pete G

Hi bob,

have been reading about Skintastic today, and it might be the go for the kids...esp Callum...

As to Andrew ....I think I may have to visit a few places to dispel any rumours he may have passed on... :)))

cheers

Lyn

Hey - how did I get dragged into this?

Bushmans was it Bob?- I thought that it might have been a bus accident that did that to your face.....hahahhaha.

Jen said I can't write that because she thought you had a gorgeous face Bob - now she is getting crosser.

Andrew

They have all seen the real Maaaaaa photos up that way...... Might be time for another link on the forum.. lol

I'm surprised it hasn't already happened..ahahhahahaa....

Fair go, I thought I had a nice smile. Wasn't a bus anyway, was a bitumen road in the Blue Mountains. Maybe thats why the Bushmans burnt??

Yeah, we saw the photos too...

Your complexion was very good for living up in the sun Bob. Now Maaaaaa - hers is suffering and she is down south. It probably looked rooly bad because of the association with the straw hat and tartan blanket. She has a Plaxo signature card that she sends with her emails that musta been airbrushed or maybe taken while she was in her 30's.

Fantastic time we had up your way, Bob. Winton and Longreach were terrific and we will have to go back and spend more time. Has given us a much greater appreciation of what life is all about up where you are.

Andrew

Hi Andrew you forgot to mention that the camera had a soft focus lens too....heheehehehehe....and yes it was taken when i was in my 30's...and not so long ago I might add.... :)))

You had better not go on holidays looking like that coz no-one will recognise you. You'll have to live up to the image I have cultivated for you!! lol lol

you are so kind!

Thanks Bob,

yep for it's the big trip, and also just for camping in general...

thanks for the tip about the roll on deodorant....

cheers

Lynda

You are going to have to search Ebay for a mobile pharmacy the way things are going...

I know...a trailer on the back...ahahhaha....

so does garlic apparently.....rum sounds much nicer

Scotch + scotch + more scotch works wonders !!!!!!

Alright as long as you don't drive afterwards....that would be illegal

depends on who's driving....ahahhahhaha......and once at camp well....!!!!..hic !

cheers Cobra...

Hi Bruce

shall get some gentle stuff for the kids, and I think some nets..I'm sure if we don't use them this trip there will be other times.

and Ive read about the Ti Tree Oil, could be worth getting..

cheers

Lyn

oh ok...maybe the mozzies and sandflies know and just keep away....hehehehe....

Tea tree oil is the go Lyn, it's like windex for the Greeks. It's a repellent, anticeptic, stop itch, glue remover, ect, ect.

Baz. ps, if you want any Rid, stop itch, i can get you some for nothing, i get from work for nothing.

I didn't know you could get rid stopitch...Al needed that last weekend..ahhahahahaha....I'd be happy to sample some, if you don't mind procuring some for me

cheers

Lyn

No worries, going to have a beer and do some more work on the trailler for a couple of hours, i was just looking around and was reading some of the posts, one chap i think needs an attitude ajustment.

Baz.

yes I think I know who....

Hi Wombie

given that special K is allergic to mozzie bites, I'd be using it too, and to be honest, I'm getting a tube too, my only concern in Callum his skin reacts to alot of things...so we might have to use other stuff as well, have found some kid friendly stuff that might work, but shall be packing that many lotions that I'll have a mobile pharmacy..ahahhaha....

Lurch

Hi Brian,

thanks for that shall definitely be doing a patch test first, and definitely getting the tube rather than the spray

Lyn

Hi Brad,

I would be interested in knowing what the cream that you use is, I'm definitely going to get some "off" for the kids, some bushman's for Al, and I'd give the natural stuff a go on us all....

and yes, there will be some kind of liqueur scotch being brought along... :))

did you learn anything..or did you get confused...ahahhahaha....

Yes I did. I promise never to leave the confines of my housewith its insect screens.