Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: Loujasmin on August 07, 2017, 19:05:35 PM
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Hi all, well we got here :) loving Calis however my husband has been bitten to death by mosquitoes.
His bites have turned into awful yellow filled blisters :( we have antihistamine cream
And hydrocortisone cream but nothing is helping. Is there a pharmacy in calis and if so what are the
Opening times. It's ruining his time here so far. :( any help would be most appreciated.
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There is a chemist just past the dolphinless roundabout (on the left heading up Baris Manco) but I fear it may be closed now.
Fethiye chemists may stay open later
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I use 'Off' as a preventative you can buy from şok on Bariş Manço blv. But you can by an aftercream from the pharmacist to treat bites. Sorry can't remember name but apparently good so pharmacist should have an idea. There is one on Bariş Manço also a medical center, which might be more helpful to stop infection. Good Luck!
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When my granddaughter was bitten and had a nasty reaction, we were told by a Turkish friend to ask for 'ammoniac' in the chemist. I think the chemist opposite Migros in Fethiye might be open late?
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If totally stuck ask in the bar or restaurant that you are in you will find they are very helpful and may have some local knowledge
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It may sound daft, but a dab of toothpaste ( not the gel type ) should ease the pain and irritation of the bites.
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Visit an Eczane and ask for FENISTIL GEL - brilliant stuff at about 10TL a tube.
Stops the itching and dries them up. Apply as often as you like.
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Thanks to all for replying, we will take on board all suggestions. We don't drive and have only been here since Saturday so not really found our bearings yet, haven't seen the dolphinless roundabout yet??
We are in a villa on sk 1040 for tonight, I may cover him in toothpaste ;) x
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Can't find sokak 1040 and not sure if this will help especially if you haven't found the water taxis yet :)
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I had a very bad bite 13 years ago. I saw a Doctor who told me that the bite, which had turned yellow was serious. He gave me a prescription for anti-biotics which were 1000 ml. I took one and the next day the bite was getting better, two three days and three tablets. It was fine. The consultation and prescription cost me £30.00.
The same tablets in the chemist where 11 TL. For a whole packet.
Once bites are infected, this can make you very ill. Best to forget all the creams and get medical help.
I know that Chemists are not suppose to sell antibiotics over the counter, but my advice would be go to the small Chemists opposite Migros in Fethiye. This is where all the Brits go. The owner trained as a Doctor and is excellent. Go and see him.
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I was badly bitten by mosquitoes on my first trip to Fethiye area many years ago. I reacted similarly to your husband and visited the pharmacy and was prescribed an antibiotic cream, along with hydrocortisone cream, which worked a treat. On returning to the UK I was also advised to take one antihistamine tablet every day to help reduce the severity of reaction to mosquito bites on any future foreign holidays. This has worked for me. Hope the above is of some help. I now take antihistamine tablets with me on every foreign holiday and take one tablet a day. Cetirizine or Loratadine are the names of antihistamine tablets.
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I hope you don't mind me saying Edina but I think it's great that a member who doesn't post often comes to someone's assistance. :)
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I don't mind you saying!
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go to the small Chemists opposite Migros in Fethiye. This is where all the Brits go. The owner trained as a Doctor and is excellent. Go and see him.
No they don't. I go to the chemist directly opposite the A&E gate at Devlet where I have been dealing with Bekir for years. They are as good as any and cheaper than most.
I have just returned from 16 days in Calis and didn't see or hear a single mossy!!
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I've seen a few but not as many as last year. I've been using Off every night but forgot to spray my feet! Few bites on my feet now. : :) :-\
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..my advice would be go to the small Chemists opposite Migros in Fethiye. This is where all the Brits go.
Do they really ?
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I react to bites by growing a half-boiled-egg swelling, with a really attractive yellow crust!!
Or I used to.
Now, at dusk, I apply 50% deet gel, and haven't been bitten for years, and I spend two months a year (June and September) in Calis.
I used to take cetirizine, which is about £1 from supermarkets for a 14 day supply, and douse the area in neat vodka!
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..my advice would be go to the small Chemists opposite Migros in Fethiye. This is where all the Brits go.
Do they really ?
Yes.
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Only Jungle Formula with 50% Deet works for me.
However to ease the pain my missus found that a teaspoon heated up in hot water then placed on the bite worked for her. Evidently it counteracts the chemical that causes the itching. Be careful not to burn the skin though.
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I actually take daily antihistamine tablets so they don't really affect me. I found that there were hardly any mosquitos in May/June this year. I think they are worse at the end of the season?
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Agree Lotty, not a lot around in May/June this year.
However, once bites get to the stage where you have yellow blisters this is serious and they are infected. As I mentioned before, get medical help and do not burst the blisters in the meantime.
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Hot spoon for me. Woks everytime if done quickly.
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Hot spoon for me. Woks everytime if done quickly.
Yes,, but if you read the original post you will see that is too late now...."done quickly" is not an option to blisters full of pus.
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It may not be an option this time Jacqui but it might be for someone to try next time they get bitten if they act quicky.
Just a suggestion like some of the other posters have made.
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If they've only just arrived then the bites won't be infected! My wife had the same reaction the other year - the day after she was bitten.
Hot spoon worked a treat - stopped the itch and reduced the swelling.
They looked awful but we're not infected. However if you are unsure then take him to the nearest chemist and they will advise.
I once had an infected mozzie bite in Portugal. I ended up its my the vain in my arm turning an odd colour and itching like mad. Antibiotics sorted it inside 36 hours.
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It may not be an option this time Jacqui but it might be for someone to try next time they get bitten if they act quicky.
Just a suggestion like some of the other posters have made.
Yes suggestions are good for others for future reference , but the original post was asking what to do with yellow filled blisters and not new bites that can be easily treated with creams and hot spoons. Best that the man suffering should get medical help this time, as Stoop has mentioned he had the same thing I did, infected bites that needed antibiotics.
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Jacqui,
They arrived on the 5th. This post was the 7th. No way are those bite infected inside a day.
Some people (like my missus) react badly to mozzie bites. That doesn't mean the bites are infected. It just means they need to find a way to relieve the itching and reduce the swelling.
The heated spoon worked for Maggie but it won't work for everyone. Just as not everyone will need antibiotics.
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They looked awful but we're not infected. However if you are unsure then take him to the nearest chemist and they will advise.
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You got it wrong there Stu. It's got to be the chemist in Fethiye where all Brits go. Jacqui says so!!!
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Suddenly seeing blooming loads of mozzies, the reeds are being cut along the streams I wonder if this has disturbed a lot of them and caused them to flee, i had 3 in my bedroon last night, ii have one of those electronic bats ( £1 at Poundland) and it gives me sooo much pleasure to swipe one and watch it being frying pay back :)
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I find if you spray the bites with the spray used to prevent mossey bites ie sinkoff then that stops the itching. spray as soon as you see a bite and whenever they start itching and rub it in gently. I was told this years ago snd it works every time.
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You got it wrong there Stu. It's got to be the chemist in Fethiye where all Brits go. Jacqui says so!!!
Trouble is you can't get into there as it is always jam-crammed full of Brits. That's why most people go elsewhere.
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You got it wrong there Stu. It's got to be the chemist in Fethiye where all Brits go. Jacqui says so!!!
Trouble is you can't get into there as it is always jam-crammed full of Brits. That's why most people go elsewhere.
Glad to see you have decided to return to Turkey Colwyn. Let us know which Chemists you are now using..
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What a snidy and unpleasant remark, true colours showing again... mind you, at least Ally B seems to approve of your remark.
Guess what, just because you say it's so, it doesn't mean it is so.
JF
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I always find that antihistamine tablets stop the itching within minutes.. I think that Kenkays started this off with his uncalled for remark.. This post smacks of bullying Jacqui yet again.. She had her opinions and not everybody agrees but she is entitled to express them..
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mercury - in my opinion......
You are correct in saying that Jacqui is entitled to express her opinion but she also has to accept that others post in good faith and that she doesn't need to keep going back to them suggesting they are irrelevant.
Sweeping statements such as "that's where all the Brits go" also don't help.
And in particular, Jacqui's comment to Colwyn I thought was in particular poor taste. The man has decided on a point of principal not to go back to Turkey and that is not something that certainly doesn't warrant such a sarcastic remark . (with apologies to Colwyn who may well wish to reply)
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I am hoping that conditions improve to an extent that will make me comfortable again to visit Turkey and so I keep a close watch on developments. In doing this there are a number of CBF members who have a good knowledge and understanding of what is happening in Turkey and whose opinion I respect.
Just in case anyone was curious.
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Well said Highlander. This an open forum and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just because it may be different to someone else's doesn't mean it's wrong. Something that Jacqui doesn't always grasp.
As for knowing that ALL Brits go to the one in Fethiye I'm not sure how she knows that. I've been coming to Calis for 15 years and never been to the one in Fethiye! If I've ever needed a chemist I've used the one in Calis so that's at least one Brit out of the equation.
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Agree Mercury. I don't think we can attribute all the snidy remarks to Jacqui either. Many people make unnecessary comments on here, some of which seem to be deemed acceptable and therefore selectively taken as a joke. I do feel uncomfortable about what I see as the 'bullying' aspect, often directed at Jacqui who has helped so many people and has sometimes been the only (or first) contributor to a query. Check her statistics. For me this is an open, good, friendly, helpful forum, I love it, so please don't change that. :-\
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Well John F you should know,you seem to be an expert on snidy.Next time I want to like something on here I will run it through you first. If that is alright with you.
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I always find that antihistamine tablets stop the itching within minutes.. I think that Kenkays started this off with his uncalled for remark.. This post smacks of bullying Jacqui yet again.. She had her opinions and not everybody agrees but she is entitled to express them..
Gee thanks Mercury. I haven't been in trouble for a long time. Must be getting back on form. However with Jacqui nobody needs to "start it" as she's very capable of doing that herself.
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Snidy is just plain wrong - snidey fits the bill... ;D
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Thats all we need, another school teacher.
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That's.
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This is the kind of sniping that discourages people from posting on here. It is an informal forum where people should be able to join in without having a dictionary or book on punctuation at hand. Can I ask you "did you not under stand what was posted". If you did understand "whats your problem" If you make a list of any mistakes in my post please let me know and I will go to bed without any supper.
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Loujasmin, I hope your husband is past the worst of the itchiness/pain. I used to be bitten very frequently (with Hilary sitting next to me untouched) and suffer with allergic reactions to the bites. Like Mercury, the only thing that really helped me was antihistamine tablets - preferably started in the UK the day before flying out. For me these stopped the bites from forming into large blisters (50p piece size) and even when already blistered reduced the suffering time to 36 hours or so. I have never bought antihistamine in Turkey but pharmacists may stock it - helpfully Turkish for "antihistamine" is "antihistamin". It could help the rest of his holiday.
P.S. I now never get bitten by mosquitoes and Hilary gets plagued with them. I put that down to the ten different medications I am required to take each day poisoning my blood and making it unsuitable for baby mozzies. I don't recommend that as a solution.
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What a snidy and unpleasant remark, true colours showing again... mind you, at least Ally B seems to approve of your remark.
Guess what, just because you say it's so, it doesn't mean it is so.
JF
Lets get this straight J.T. I consider you are the King of snide, you thrive on it. An administrator who is, I assume, suppose to help members, but comes all the time with cutting and rude remarks, which, I am sure would put off any prospective new members. Now you have even taken the exulted position of criticising a member who dare to like post you do not. Do members need to be careful and only like posts you approve of in future? As usual, you are an anonymous unpleasant cyber bully, hiding behind just a set of initials. Easy to be rude to people when no one knows who you are. I am willing to meet up with you in Calis sometime (if you are still visiting Turkey) you can then tell me face to face about my snide postings.
Colwyn, has taken a moral stand not to come to Turkey as he does not like the Political situation. That is his prerogative. He chooses to stay as a member of this Turkish forum, to get advice should he decide to return, but he is always involved in any posting that make remarks about me, as he did on this post, regarding a Chemists. This is not information gathering. However, it is fine, it is not snide because it is Colwyn.
I am sure, like me, other members, do not like the politics in Turkey either. However, we still chose to come to Turkey as we love the place and we also love and have great affection for the people in our local area who over the years we have made friends with, and would hate seeing any of their businesses suffer from lack of tourists. We, like others did think of selling up as we hate the Politics just now and what the future may hold, but we will be staying.
In fact, if we all decided not to come to Calis and the local resorts anymore because of Turkish Government policies, the resorts would soon suffer and possibly would not recover and close down. Then we would no longer need to use a Turkish Forum. Colwyn would have nowhere to write and the Admin would be out of a job.
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Colwyn, has taken a moral stand not to come to Turkey as he does not like the Political situation. That is his prerogative. He chooses to stay as a member of this Turkish forum, to get advice should he decide to return, but he is always involved in any posting that make remarks about me, as he did on this post, regarding a Chemists. This is not information gathering. However, it is fine, it is not snide because it is Colwyn.
Jacqui. with respect - I have to tell you that I am astounded by that attack on Colwyn, one of the most respected CFB members in my opinion. I am fairly sure he knows more about Turkey than you or I have forgotten. Once again you have made a sweeping statement that he (Colwyn) has stayed a member to get advice should he return. Are you seriously suggesting that, even if that was the case, which I severely doubt, he should not be allowed to do so.
PS Sorry Colwyn but I needed to respond
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Every year I buy the Mosquito Zap It, it can be purchased in boots or online and cost around £5 o £6. Been using it for years! On the top is a push button, place the bottom against the bite and press button about four times. The bottom gives a small electric current into the bite! It doesn't hurt, and stops itching and prevents the bite turning into nasty scabs. if you google it under the wording Zap It, it should come up. Small and compact I have a couple which I always carry with me.
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I interpret a lot of the remarks on here as humour and find most of them amusing. I thought scorchers two posts at the top quite funny and didn’t think they were nasty - (JohnF also wrote “snidy” so give him some stick as well please ;) )
I laughed at Highlander’s back to front cliche,
“I am fairly sure he knows more about Turkey than you or I have forgotten”
I doubt that H will take offence at me pointing it out.
I can see how some will be upset at sarcasm and perhaps it should be kept more to the regular posters to avoid scaring people off?
There is some responsibility on both sides though. Yes, Jacqui evokes unkind responses from certain people but Jacqui could take some ownership too.
Surely, after all this time, you know what causes a reaction Jacqui?
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Highlander, whilst I thank you for your support, I think too much fuss is being made over a few silly remarks from the usual source. Best ignored I suggest.
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The problem with Forum posts ( and emails and FB posts) is that they are one dimensional only.
The words are there, but the person’s face and voice are not.
Think how many different tones and expressions you could attach to the simple phrase “I’m not going”. This could be a child having a tantrum or a mate telling you he is not going to the pub.
People choose to attach different tones to posts. Sadly, a post written in jest and with humour is immediately interpreted by some people as having dark undertones.
If you want to go the dark undertone route all the time a forum is probably not the place for you.
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The last 2 posts are probably the most sensible ones here regarding how this thread has spiralled out of control.
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I laughed at Highlander’s back to front cliche,
“I am fairly sure he knows more about Turkey than you or I have forgotten”
I doubt that H will take offence at me pointing it out.
See what happens when I get upset :-[ :) :-[.
No offence taken :)
I am going to try and take Colwyn's wise advice - but I cannot promise I'll succeed. ;)
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The reason I joined this forum was to get advice but what kept me on it was Colwyn's tales about Turkey.. John F..has Pmd me on more than one occasion giving me advice and support.. He actually has a good sense of humour. It's a pity that some people have lost theirs in this post..Maybe an emoji could be put to use.? ????????
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I really like John F. He's intelligent and understands the politics and finances :)
Very informative.
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Thanks Mercury. Looked for an emoji but couldn't find an appropriate size. (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQb8uegvNSOw6eUA4Vvh2MLHWFsL4Wm4Y_bxEzWtVK562cCffOeUw)
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I agree with you Linda... Not easy running a forum.. I find him very informative too and as he lives in Turkey (for now)also knows more about it than us holiday makers.
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Trying to remain objective....at least to me, it does come across as bullying and would likely put people off posting which seems self defeating for a forum. Especially one where visitor numbers to Turkey are down (and have been for a while) so you'll likely have a smaller pool of new blood wanting to post anyway...
Justify it to yourselves however you want.
Thanks for all the useful info as usual though.
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Lets get this straight J.T. I consider you are the King of snide, you thrive on it. An administrator who is, I assume, suppose to help members, but comes all the time with cutting and rude remarks, which, I am sure would put off any prospective new members. Now you have even taken the exulted position of criticising a member who dare to like post you do not. Do members need to be careful and only like posts you approve of in future? As usual, you are an anonymous unpleasant cyber bully, hiding behind just a set of initials. Easy to be rude to people when no one knows who you are. I am willing to meet up with you in Calis sometime (if you are still visiting Turkey) you can then tell me face to face about my snide postings.
King of snide? I don't think so, if I disagree with something someone's posted I'm far too direct to ever be described as "snide".
If your definition of a cyber bully is a) someone who challenges you when you post incorrect or misleading information, or b) someone who calls you out when you make unwarranted personal attacks on other members, or c) someone who challenges you when you make sweeping statements that you then declare as "fact", then yep guilty as charged - in your eyes.
Like all of the Mod and Admin team, I do my best to stop actual cyber bullying. I wouldn't normally do this, but here is a quote from a topic I started last year in the private Mod & Admin forum, albeit slightly redacted for obvious reasons:
"I'm seeing a pattern develop recently (xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx xxxxx) with a few members re JH - xxx xxx x xxxxxxx x xxxxxx but she is a member here and deserves same level of respect as everyone else."
So, the reality is that you get the same level of protection as every other member on here against actual cyber bullying.
I may be "anonymous" to you, but not to many members on here (and other Turkish forums) with who I've enjoyed many a small libation over the years - I'm just a bit picky about who i socialise with. I've been to Turkey three times since the turn of the year, how many times have you been?
Colwyn, has taken a moral stand not to come to Turkey as he does not like the Political situation. That is his prerogative. He chooses to stay as a member of this Turkish forum, to get advice should he decide to return, but he is always involved in any posting that make remarks about me, as he did on this post, regarding a Chemists. This is not information gathering. However, it is fine, it is not snide because it is Colwyn.
I am sure, like me, other members, do not like the politics in Turkey either. However, we still chose to come to Turkey as we love the place and we also love and have great affection for the people in our local area who over the years we have made friends with, and would hate seeing any of their businesses suffer from lack of tourists. We, like others did think of selling up as we hate the Politics just now and what the future may hold, but we will be staying.
In fact, if we all decided not to come to Calis and the local resorts anymore because of Turkish Government policies, the resorts would soon suffer and possibly would not recover and close down. Then we would no longer need to use a Turkish Forum. Colwyn would have nowhere to write and the Admin would be out of a job.
WTF is that all about? What is your problem with Colwyn and the fact he's made a decision not to visit Turkey based on his principles? Is it Colwyn you've got the issue with, or is it his principles or a combination of both? Or are members who who do not visit Turkey not allowed a voice?
Whatever it is, your prior dig at him in this topic was not the first time you've done it, I've pulled you up on at least one occasion before, maybe twice - I can't be bothered checking back to confirm. Maybe a bit of pot kettlism when it comes to claims of cyber bullying...
JF
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I agree with you Linda... Not easy running a forum.. I find him very informative too and as he lives in Turkey (for now)also knows more about it than us holiday makers.
If its me you're referring to, we've never lived full time in turkey even though I've now worked in Istanbul since 2004 - I go to the office when I have to, sometimes frequently, sometimes less so. Even though we had a house in istanbul, it simpoly didn't work for us for a variety of reason.
JF
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I still like you John. xx Your posts are fair and informative..
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I may be "anonymous" to you, but not to many members on here (and other Turkish forums) with who I've enjoyed many a small libation over the years - I'm just a bit picky about who i socialise with.
I'll take that as a compliment :D
And last time JF paid :o
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I'm sorry I am unable to be around very much these days but I do check in regularly. A couple of points if I may:
1. Thank you for the appreciation in regard to how difficult it is to admin/moderate a forum. Generally you want it to be lively, varied and with regular differences of opinion. A forum where everyone agrees is not likely to last for too long. In pursuit of this, we try to follow a narrow path down the middle. On the left are the accusations of anarchy, no moderation and no protection for members. On the right side people who claim that if your opinion is different to the thoughts of those who run the site then you are not welcome or even banned. Neither side is ultimately true, nor desirable.
2. People who disagree should try to remember that the other person is a human, not a nickname - and keep things respectful.
3. If a member repeatedly snipes at a specific member it is likely we will have to let them go.
4. Our ban rate over 14 years is sensationally low. We are excruciatingly tolerant as forums go but need members to be tolerant too.
5. God knows what our new member makes of this topic - asking for help with a local problem and seeing it go to 7 pages of bickering.
6. Let's draw a line under it and have a virtual group hug.
7. Please.
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Hey.
Forum Decorum!!!
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Yeah, but you should see what happens on the Dark Forum - you know, the parts that most CBFers don't reach.
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FFS, you're not supposed to talk about it.
JF
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I've already had three death threats and a demand to darn Scunner's socks.
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I've already had three death threats and a demand to darn Scunner's socks.
You're lucky.....I had to patch up his Grundies. ;D
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I'll join the Virtual group hug :)
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So anyway........
How are your husbands mosquito bites now
And FYI, eating marmite puts off the little critters too, mosquitoes that is, not members of the CBF ????
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I once told someone that Marmite was supposed to keep them away.
Apparently it took them ages to wash it off.
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Just back from Calis and the Mozzies were an absolute nightmare. Worst I have witnessed. Worker in our hotel said the council had not been round spraying recently. My only tip is to avoid sitting near grass as that seemed to be the worst for getting bitten. Would not put us off from going back, but a couple of new families were really fed up.
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Just back from Calis and the Mozzies were an absolute nightmare. Worst I have witnessed. Worker in our hotel said the council had not been round spraying recently. My only tip is to avoid sitting near grass as that seemed to be the worst for getting bitten. Would not put us off from going back, but a couple of new families were really fed up.
Worst I've experienced this year - usually a couple of blighters but this year was eaten alive :)
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This year i got bit less than any other year. I did use 'off' every night except one night i forgot my feet, so got one or two bites. I sat outside every night with my son who got bit a few times, after saying he never gets bitten....never say never ;)
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This year and last year are the only years I haven't been bit and that's because I've been using Jungle Formula Maximum Spray or Gel. I spray it on after I've put my sunscreen on in the morning and I also put it on again after my shower in the evening. We've sat out every evening and I've not had one bite. I have also been known to spray under the table when we are eating out - just to be extra careful! We did see the lorry coming around spraying the hedges in Koca Calis most evenings so maybe that helped.
After a bite, I would suggest toothpaste or the warm teaspoon trick.
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Dare not go into my en suite this morning! Counted 8 mozzies on the ceiling. Husband at the shops now sourcing mozzie spray. Are we in Turkey? No, on the East Anglian coast with the sea just a few hundred meters from our front door. Never seen it as bad as this before. >:( :(
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Sounds a lovely place to live sadler, but that's a lot of mozzies in one place over here. Pleased to report none seen here in the wilds of West Yorkshire! They'd come for me for sure.
Think I'd better get stocked up with everything before our trip to Calis in October if they are worse than usual this year! :o
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Dare not go into my en suite this morning! Counted 8 mozzies on the ceiling. Husband at the shops now sourcing mozzie spray. Are we in Turkey? No, on the East Anglian coast with the sea just a few hundred meters from our front door. Never seen it as bad as this before. >:( :(
Are you sure they are mozzies? Lots of flies I fish with have the same appearance. Trout love 'em ;)
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Well they certainly had a good nibble of me during the night! >:(
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I got a really bad bite the other day the area around it was quite swollen and i could feel the swelling though my trousers, did the hot spoon thing and it defo worked...anyway I have one of the electronic bat thingys and decided to have a close look at the ones I had zapped on there with a magnifying glass ( sad I know) one of them was absolutely massive compared to the others, I am wondering if the bigger they are the worse the bite?
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Its according to how many teeth they have?
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Mosquitos don't have teeth. Although we call them “bites," a female mosquito really doesn't bite you to get at your blood. A female, it's only the females that "bite", punctures your skin with her proboscis and injects saliva into a blood vessel. The saliva prevents your blood from clotting. She then sucks the blood.
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Thankyou KKOB for that very graphic description. Forgive me if I sound ungrareful but, my dinner is on the table and now, suddenly, my appetite has vanished. :(
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Sometimes, just sometimes, I like to provide sensible, albeit graphic, information for the delectation of the members. ;)
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You are such an asset in times of scarcity! ;)
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Mosquitos don't have teeth. Although we call them “bites," a female mosquito really doesn't bite you to get at your blood. A female, it's only the females that "bite", punctures your skin with her proboscis and injects saliva into a blood vessel. The saliva prevents your blood from clotting. She then sucks the blood.
And if the saliva is carrying some infectious disease with it then you get a lot more than just a nasty "bite" - though hopefully not malaria or West Nile fever.
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Do you know what? I am just so happy that I logged in tonight. I am sure I will sleep soundly knowing so much more about the nasty habits of mosquitoes. :) ;)
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Next week................. Fun with Scorpions ! ;)
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Can't wait. Do you know, it is like snuggling down with my comfort blanket, knowing I have KKOB and Colwyn offering their tiny teeny bits of knowledge to keep us all snuggly and huggly whilst those nasty beasties are waiting to pounce and gobble us all up. The stuff fairy tales are made of! (Please don't take offence, I am joking, honest!) ;D :D ;)
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As a taster for next week's episode I'll tell you that, in the 6 years we lived in Turkey Mrs KKOB, was never stung once by a scorpion. I, on the other hand, got stung 3 times !
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Sadler, make sure you look in your shoes before you put them on - or stick to sandals and flipflops.
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Sadler, make sure you look in your shoes before you put them on - or stick to sandals and flipflops.
And give your clothes a good shake before putting them on.
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OMG I have got both KKOB AND Colwyn giving me advice at the same time. Should I panic or just think that they are old grey pussy cats and are just pulling my leg. I think the latter. ;) ;) :D :D
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It's the group hug wot did it.
Spread the love...
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I love you Stuart T. ;D
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Whilst we are huggified united in our hatred of the obnoxious mosquito, a word of warning about calling on the local authorites to attack them by spraying. This is taken from a e-pamphlet by Biyo-Gökova (a Turkish environmental group):
Normally measures [by local authorities] are taken in the extremely mosquito active months April- October by spraying a mixture of fuel oil and insecticides. Unfortunately, this conventional “mosquito battle” with different chemicals, hasn’t led to satisfying solutions.
Because:
1. It isn’t economical; the “fuel method” is expensive
2. The mosquitoes become immune with time, success is reduced successively
3. The chemical substances are dangerous for people, they cause cancer.
4. The slow decomposition of the chemicals leads to pollution. Even if it has a small effect in fighting mosquitoes, it does kill harmless and useful insects, as well as the natural enemies of the mosquitoes, frogs, lizard etc.
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Given that the "fuel method" involves burning fuel oil i.e. diesel, there's never been any doubt that it's carcinogenic.
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How mosquitoes find us in the dark
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/aug/27/how-mosquitoes-find-us-in-the-dark-daniel-glaser
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KKOB you are off topic. Scorpions this week, remember? ;)
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I'm trying to forget !