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Title: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 04:38:35 PM
I've either been bitten by an insect or some nasty piece of flora has poisoned me  surrender:
My wrist is swollen locally and the precise point of the "invasion" is white whilst all around is red and inflamed  eeek:
It's oozing or weeping, I'm not sure which describes it best. Just what you need on an effing bank holiday, eh?  evil:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Nick on August 29, 2010, 04:40:28 PM
It's Polonium  scared2:  You are a goner for sure  sad24:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 04:43:30 PM
I leave to you my VP account.  surrender:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 04:49:37 PM


And that's in the RED
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: GROWLER on August 29, 2010, 05:02:38 PM
I've either been bitten by an insect or some nasty piece of flora has poisoned me  surrender:
My wrist is swollen locally and the precise point of the "invasion" is white whilst all around is red and inflamed  eeek:
It's oozing or weeping, I'm not sure which describes it best. Just what you need on an effing bank holiday, eh?  evil:

As you are one of my bestsest friends in here, is there anything I can do to help? angel1

Not much use 200 odd miles away granted. ::)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 05:05:28 PM

Whack a hot poultice over it man!

And before you expire there is the little matter of your slate and those buttons you dropped in the swear box need replacement with silver coinage.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Nick on August 29, 2010, 05:07:06 PM
I've either been bitten by an insect or some nasty piece of flora has poisoned me  surrender:
My wrist is swollen locally and the precise point of the "invasion" is white whilst all around is red and inflamed  eeek:
It's oozing or weeping, I'm not sure which describes it best. Just what you need on an effing bank holiday, eh?  evil:

As you are one of my bestsest friends in here, is there anything I can do to help? angel1

Not much use 200 odd miles away granted. ::)

Get yerself to the Food Festival and then fax him some ostrich burgers, like
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: GROWLER on August 29, 2010, 05:09:13 PM
I've either been bitten by an insect or some nasty piece of flora has poisoned me  surrender:
My wrist is swollen locally and the precise point of the "invasion" is white whilst all around is red and inflamed  eeek:
It's oozing or weeping, I'm not sure which describes it best. Just what you need on an effing bank holiday, eh?  evil:

ICE wrapped up in a cloth/rag/dish cloth/old pair of gruns/tea towel/whatever! happy088

You could put any excess in a medicinal G&T too. razz:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 05:16:07 PM
Serious moment ~ have you any deer in that park you wander through? If so it is possible you have picked up a tick. It's not just dogs that get bitten.

http://www.dog-obedience-training-online.com/deer-tick-bite.html

Ticks can also be picked up where sheep and hedgehogs are to be found.

From your description and assuming you are not normally allergic to everyday bites and stings it is a possibility to be investigated before it gets worse.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 05:16:18 PM
It's been smeared with Hydrocortisone and latterly Itch Eze+ Creme™ (typical Aussie brand*) but continues to weep  cry:

As for the slate; might turn out to be a BAD DEBT  eeek:

*Aussie Chardonnay seems to work however
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 05:18:42 PM
It's been smeared with Hydrocortisone and latterly Itch Eze+ Creme™ (typical Aussie brand*) but continues to weep  cry:

As for the slate; might turn out to be a BAD DEBT  eeek:

*Aussie Chardonnay seems to work however

The Chardonnay is only an anesthetic not an antibiotic.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 05:20:01 PM
Serious moment ~ have you any deer in that park you wander through? If so it is possible you have picked up a tick. It's not just dogs that get bitten.

http://www.dog-obedience-training-online.com/deer-tick-bite.html

Ticks can also be picked up where sheep and hedgehogs are to be found.

From your description and assuming you are not normally allergic to everyday bites and stings it is a possibility to be investigated before it gets worse.

The only deer in the park over the road are old dears  ;)

I was however tidying a neighbour's garden on Friday and think I might have either been bitten by something or brushed up against a prickly nasty exotic plant  rubschin:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Nick on August 29, 2010, 05:29:44 PM
You are doomed  scared2:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 05:31:37 PM
Serious moment ~ have you any deer in that park you wander through? If so it is possible you have picked up a tick. It's not just dogs that get bitten.

http://www.dog-obedience-training-online.com/deer-tick-bite.html

Ticks can also be picked up where sheep and hedgehogs are to be found.

From your description and assuming you are not normally allergic to everyday bites and stings it is a possibility to be investigated before it gets worse.

The only deer in the park over the road are old dears  ;)

I was however tidying a neighbour's garden on Friday and think I might have either been bitten by something or brushed up against a prickly nasty exotic plant  rubschin:

Hedgehog Tick looms large as a suspect then.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 05:41:30 PM
Hedgehog tick  eeek:    I'll be growing spikes?   rubschin:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 05:43:53 PM
 doh:




PS I am still trying to cope with the thought of wrapping the wound in a pair of Growler's old gruns. I may need counselling  Yuk:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 05:46:08 PM
I'm with you on that one ...  noooo:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Just One More on August 29, 2010, 06:04:28 PM
They reckon I had a bite off a spider a short while back, I had lots of swelling but no puss/oozing. They put me on antibiotics for a week to be sure like. Might be worth ringing NHS direct, they'll tell you you've prolly got beri-beri or smallpox, but ring them while you still can (that's a reference to NHS direct, not on your demise)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 06:07:07 PM


Whatever ~ it should teach you to keep your Marigolds on. razz:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 06:10:02 PM
They reckon I had a bite off a spider a short while back, I had lots of swelling but no puss/oozing. They put me on antibiotics for a week to be sure like. Might be worth ringing NHS direct, they'll tell you you've prolly got beri-beri or smallpox, but ring them while you still can (that's a reference to NHS direct, not on your demise)

Ta JOM.  I'll see how things go overnight. I have King's around the corner within walking distance and if it becomes serious will toddle over to A&E tomorrer.

@ Snoopy:  i was wearing fvcking gardening gloves!  eeek:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 06:13:23 PM
They reckon I had a bite off a spider a short while back, I had lots of swelling but no puss/oozing. They put me on antibiotics for a week to be sure like. Might be worth ringing NHS direct, they'll tell you you've prolly got beri-beri or smallpox, but ring them while you still can (that's a reference to NHS direct, not on your demise)

Ta JOM.  I'll see how things go overnight. I have King's around the corner within walking distance and if it becomes serious will toddle over to A&E tomorrer.

@ Snoopy:  i was wearing fvcking gardening gloves!  eeek:

Who is going to end up with a Tetanus Booster Jab in his arse then  point:

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Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 29, 2010, 06:17:09 PM
 sad32:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 29, 2010, 06:23:23 PM
 happy100
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pirate on August 29, 2010, 07:39:43 PM
Sounds like a mossy, or  noseeum to me...as its itchy and leaking, like...

Me and the dog picked up a tick each last year in long grass down on Exmoor; I had shorts on...didn't notice this tick on me leg til the next day. Went to the doc and had some blood tests but they came back clear. You can pick up Lymes disease from ticks... scared2:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Barman on August 29, 2010, 08:14:07 PM


As for the slate; might turn out to be a BAD DEBT  eeek:



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Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pirate on August 29, 2010, 08:47:06 PM


As for the slate; might turn out to be a BAD DEBT  eeek:



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Hey...Don't worry...I'll collect it for you...say, 20%
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Barman on August 30, 2010, 05:05:51 AM


As for the slate; might turn out to be a BAD DEBT  eeek:



Oh my giddy aunt... (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-sick032.gif&hash=3d1d2d51f3033f967ef07033998b63f0734032ec) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Hey...Don't worry...I'll collect it for you...say, 20%

Ten!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 30, 2010, 07:10:37 AM
How are you Mr P .....I am home today ...do you need restorative care ?  ;)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Just One More on August 30, 2010, 08:37:06 AM
Are you going to French polish him?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Nick on August 30, 2010, 08:42:01 AM
I think she is offering a little rub down  eyes:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: GROWLER on August 30, 2010, 08:48:52 AM
How are you Mr P .....I am home today ...do you need restorative care ?  ;)

Just stop yer twitterin' wumman, and get 'round there to check him out. ::)

He's one of my bestest friends in here, and I need to know he's ok like.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 30, 2010, 08:51:13 AM
Ok Sgt bear ..I just need to get from Zummerset to London first , drop me baggage off at home.  Then I have a session at the gym booked after which I shall administer chicken soup by the ladle full to Mr P or take him to the hospital for tropical disesases if he is delirious !!!
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: GROWLER on August 30, 2010, 08:53:50 AM
Ok Sgt bear ..I just need to get from Zummerset to London first , drop me baggage off at home.  Then I have a session at the gym booked after which I shall administer chicken soup by the ladle full to Mr P or take him to the hosital for tropical disesases if he is delirious !!!

Gym before Pasty ey? ::)

He could be in a coma lying on the floor all alone or summat though. eeek:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 30, 2010, 08:55:31 AM
Well get orf your furry arse and get down there then...you will prolly get there quicker than I will  ;)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Nick on August 30, 2010, 08:55:57 AM
Well you go and sort him out then, if you are so concerned, like.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: GROWLER on August 30, 2010, 08:57:25 AM
Well you go and sort him out then, if you are so concerned, like.

You're only saying that cus he IS my friend, and YOU are not even within driving distance of my social ladder. eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 30, 2010, 09:09:41 AM
I am alive!  angel1

I think nature is taking it's course; not so inflamed this morning and it's darkened in colour. The immune system has cornered the nasties and is winning happy088

I could probably do with putting a plaster on it, keep it covered, like,  rubschin:

No need to go out of your way MissD ... best to get back to the gym and your training  ;)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Nick on August 30, 2010, 09:12:03 AM

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 scared2:

Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 30, 2010, 12:16:51 PM
That is truely disgusting.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on August 30, 2010, 12:41:31 PM
Oh Uncle ..... You didn't click on it  noooo:


Will you never learn?  ;)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 30, 2010, 01:09:48 PM
I guess not.  noooo:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Barman on August 30, 2010, 01:16:28 PM
I didn't click on it either... it was gross enough without clicking...  sick2:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 30, 2010, 01:43:56 PM
Me neither.  sick2:

Mind you postimage isn't working again today  evil:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 31, 2010, 06:50:00 PM

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 scared2:



That looks more like necrotizing fasciitis than an insect bite Nick  noooo:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on August 31, 2010, 10:27:17 PM
I managed to wear a watch tonight in spite of the swelling  rubschin:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Just One More on September 01, 2010, 05:53:18 AM
I managed to wear a watch tonight in spite of the swelling  rubschin:

Where did you wear it?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Barman on September 01, 2010, 06:10:04 AM
I managed to wear a watch tonight in spite of the swelling  rubschin:

Where did you wear it?  rubschin:

 lol: lol: lol:

(thank goodness that picture has gone)  sick2:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 01, 2010, 07:25:13 AM

I managed to wear a watch tonight in spite of the swelling  rubschin:
eeek:

Oh dear! How long have they given you.  scared2:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on September 01, 2010, 07:36:33 AM
I had always imagined Pastis wore his watch on a chain as per

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Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on September 01, 2010, 09:34:40 AM
 happy001 happy001

It was a wrist watch  8)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on September 02, 2010, 06:30:48 PM
I managed to wear a watch tonight in spite of the swelling  rubschin:


 rubschin:  Umm and was this a member of the 'The Black Watch' per chance?
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on September 02, 2010, 07:49:02 PM
No, the black one only comes out on formal evenings  8)                ;)
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on September 02, 2010, 09:10:56 PM
 lol:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 03, 2010, 06:24:02 AM
Anywhoo ~ How's yer swollen bits now? Still throbbing?
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 03, 2010, 06:26:34 AM
 lol:

Well he's up early   whistle:
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Snoopy on September 03, 2010, 06:29:15 AM
Indeed..... I think we should be told
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 03, 2010, 07:30:25 AM
We should, no photos though.
Title: Re: Bitten or poisoned... ?
Post by: Pastis on September 03, 2010, 07:56:58 AM
Readers will be overjoyed to hear that the swelling has subsided mostly; there remains a small (ish) scab but that's to be expected. No photos - as requested  angel1