We are thinking of going to Beuford in a couple of weeks to camp for spring break. Are the no see ems out this time of year?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

We are going to Greenvlle, SC the end of next week. Maybe we should have a mini MBZ GTG. What's a "no see ems?"

And continuing on the same subject, what does "LOL" mean? Sorry, I'm ignorant of trendy over-used phrases.

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LOL is short for Laugh out Loud.

No See Em? What's that?

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they are not out here yet, since we are a little warmer I assume the Carolina ones are still dormant as well

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"No-see-um" is a common name in some parts of the U.S.A. for biting midges.

The're so small you cannot see anything except maybe a speck that you assume is a piece of dust, but then the little ba$tard bites the $hit out of you!

Very painful. YOu have to wear repellant to keep them away.

I'm glad to hear they are not out yet!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Thanks to eskimo's link, I just read up on these midges. The thing about being able to fit thru screens is scary. And their painful dining habits are not much to look forward to either. So how long are these creatures out & about during the year?

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here ya go

http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/aquatic/Biting_midges.htm

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Hate to break your bubble, but my brother is at my parents home on Hilton Head Island about 20 minutes from Beaufort (right now), and they are out en masse.

Good luck on the replant thing--talk about a LOL Only think I could ever get to work during fishing season, was to take massive doses of B-12, but you had to start taking it several weeks before you wanted it to work -you secrete the B 12 through your skin.

Skin So Soft diluted works better than any of the dedicated stuff for no see ums--not as good for mosquitoes though.

We call them "Flying Teeth", btw.

Yeah, I was thinking they should be out since I'm pretty sure last time we went down there it was spring break too!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

bummer, guess I should count my blessings. they are not out here yet. I figure another few weeks befor ethe nights are warm enough for them

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

Are those the same as chiggers? I recall a folk treatment for those.

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No, not the same. Chiggers are larval mites.

Chiggers are bad but not nearly as aggressive as no see em's.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.