good point Char

deb mentioned maybe chigger bites too, she said they use to call those the no see bug bites

posting from the land of chiggers, sand fleas, sand flies, and no-see-ums...

Sarah, that's what it sounds like to me, as well...

hope you don't turn out to be as reactive (allergic) as I did.

oh, caca, they itched and tingled for over a *month* !!

the only solution is to slather with baby oil before venturing onto the sand.

some people have success with DEET, or OFF, or Avon's Skin So Soft, in prevention.

I use Benadryl to relieve the itch, since I'm numb, I'll scratch (even in my sleep) until it's raw and bleeding, and never feel it.

it seems MASSIVELY unfair that I can't feel the scratching, but I CAN feel the itch...

another lovely gift-that-keeps-on-giving from my MS... lol!

also, trimming my nails to nothing, and using a hydrocortisone cream for itch relief seems to help.

hugs, and hope you're over the itchies soon dear!

how was your holiday Kay how are you doing well I hope

hi, Frank !!

my mini-vaca was fabulous...

:yahoo: :D :yahoo:

but getting there and back was not much fun.

:(:rolleyes::(

first, a three-hour bus-ride, then a taxi to the docks, then another 2 hours in a water-taxi out to the keys (called cayes here)

so, half of Saturday, and half of Monday were spent in transit, but the destination was WORTH it, I think.......

:cool: :sunchair: :cool:

the Caribbean was kinda choppy, and geez, I thought certain parts of me were gonna bounce right OFF, lol !!

:Noooo: :Blush2: :Noooo:

but we managed to snag seats in the back of the boat, and got an open-air ride, watching the spray from the motor, and feasting our eyes on all the little islands passing by.

I'm soooooo glad to read that your sweet Debbie is on the mend, and hope you're taking care of *yourself* as well, dahlink!

:Sick: :hug: :Sick:

Thanks all,
well we will rule out sand ones..as I wasnt to any beach in florida:( I love the beach and wanted to go..but FAY ruined my wishes....

I will look into the others, although it is wierd cause some dont stay...bumps show then clear..if I dont itch too much...maybe allergie to something new on vacation....or maybe meds...but as I said dont think I would get a reaction at this point....

I will call drs if continues...thanks for help on that guys....hugssss on way to work...gotta run, hugsss,sarah

Sarah, you don't have to go to the beach to get sand fleas in Florida. They are everywhere and I talked with a friend down there that said this is the worst year she has ever had!!!! She can't get rid of them and she lives inland...... :eek:

Well, I have a very important meeting today - wish me luck!! I may need it.

I asked BF about his purchase - yup it was for him, purely innocent (I hate that) and cancelled it the same night cause he knew it was wrong. Doesn't that make it any better - NO. Needless to say as soon as I get a job I will be looking for another place - I am done with his games. I just have no money right now to pay for anything......

is it wrong to just wish my life would turn in the right direction just once?

have a great day everyone will check in later. Off to my mock trial tonight. That will be fun!

Did you stay in a hotel or condo??? Could be bedbugs! They LOVE tropical areas!

If it is then I'm in trouble cause I'm right there with ya sister!

Char ... been there too ... and left with nothing ...

but, remember the 'City Slicker' movie ... about 'DO OVERs'??? ... we all can have 'do overs' .... and if this is where your heart is taking you - then go for it ... it's tough - BUT, YOU need to take care of YOU!! .... here's a huge hug for ya! :hug:

Sandy, Sandy . ... ya gotta quit picking on Jim during vulnerable times ... especially 'those' doctor-types!! so, were you able to hit Sonic on the way home?

Renee ... great to hear about yesterday's interview .... and good luck today ... remember to weigh the options for both ... the drive and hours, etc ...

Sarah - when you get home, call your doctor about it (and if it is shingles), tell them that there is a salve at the pharmacy over in Lakewood, WI (where I go) for shingles ... and it WORKS!!! the pharmacy came up with this!

:hug: Char :hug:

Good luck with your meeting!

And regarding DBF......I think as long as they think we will buy an excuse they will keep making them. Whatever happened to real men? Or have there really ever been any??

Just keep doing what's best for you. Let him play his games by himself.

After my last relationship and the lies I caught him in I just threw up my hands with the whole thing. What is it with the deceit and lies?? I simply do not need the additional stress in my life. He apologized profusely and really wanted to have a second chance but, as I told him, "if I can't trust you then what's the point?". And I am not a "clingy" person. I truly believe that people should have time to themselves and be able to have friends outside of the relationship. Guess I was wrong.....:rolleyes:. Guess my idea of "friends" was different than his!! :eek:

Anyway, I think you'll be fine. I know it hurts initially but when you think of the lack of respect and the breach of trust then you know you're above that and deserve better.