I can see I missed some dandy puzzles this month. I'm going back to the one of the rooster. I love roosters.
I have been trying to finish a painting I started at a park a 2 hour drive from my home. Yesterday I went in hopes of finishing and got attacked by yellowjackets. I got 6 stings and boy are they ever itchy today. I left the park right after that to get some antihistamine just in case I had trouble with so many stings. It was a shame to have to lose a whole day with nothing to show for it but pain and now itching. As an old person, it is hard to find outdoor scenes to paint where a bathroom is nearby.
Hope you can all find the things you need to keep doing what you love.
Oh, Pixi, what a dreadful story! Hope you are able to finish your painting without any more pain! I understand about needing a bathroom nearby.
pixipixil
Aug 15, 2022
Thanks nlb. The itching and swelling have decreased today. I think by Monday I should be back to normal. I read on the internet wasps remember people and will actually swarm you if you kill one. I don't think I killed any...just brushed them off. They are scarier than I realized.
aknan
Aug 15, 2022
Pixi, I've found that crushing an antihitamine tablet with a little water and applying the paste to the stings helps to dilute the itch. Benedrine gel does the same, but I don't usually carry it arouond with me! And with that many stings, you need it inside, too. Hope you are better.
pixipixil
Aug 16, 2022
Almost all gone. Thanks for your good wishes. I have several moisturizing creams because my nails shale in the winter and last winter my skin was especially itchy. I found using Neutragena hydro boost helped more than hydrocortisone for stopping the itch. It says on the jar it's hyaluronic acid. But for my nails Curel helped and for skin Olay collagen was the best.
pixipixil
Aug 16, 2022
I was unclear about which itch the Neutragena helped. I meant with the yellow jacket stings itch not the dry skin. The Olay was better for that.
Some days are fine and other days are awful. I miss him so much, but know that his health problems are over. I just take it day by day and say and sing prayers, and singing seems to get my heart to be more tranquil. Thanks for asking, pixipixil. How are you doing?
pixipixil
Aug 15, 2022
Today I wasn't too good but by and large I have been better since I believe my husband sent a message to me so I know he still cares about me.
Singing usually helps me also.
aknan
Aug 15, 2022
Singing always soothes the soul and softens your memories. Hugs.
Eggplant is a relative of tobacco. I love eggplant and not so much tobacco. Just saying. Love the Lord with all your heart. Be a blessing today to someone.
I have been trying to finish a painting I started at a park a 2 hour drive from my home. Yesterday I went in hopes of finishing and got attacked by yellowjackets. I got 6 stings and boy are they ever itchy today. I left the park right after that to get some antihistamine just in case I had trouble with so many stings. It was a shame to have to lose a whole day with nothing to show for it but pain and now itching. As an old person, it is hard to find outdoor scenes to paint where a bathroom is nearby.
Hope you can all find the things you need to keep doing what you love.
Singing usually helps me also.
Thanks for sharing.