I don't avoid them either but there is a beautiful breeze blowing today so that is helping. I have been on the back porch crocheting and it is just gorgous out there... I see 73 for a high temp! I am loving it....

I had one of those bug shirts and it drove me nuts having something in front of my face all the time - I don't think I used it more than 10 minutes before it came off. I just put up with the black flies as long as I can.

I am with you, I love to be outside too!