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Marelli Thu 16-Aug-12 15:40:16

Apart from choosing a new name, I've been slathering Germolene on insect bites - how lovely is that? My new name doesn't make one think of Germolene and insect bites! It's the time of year for these and I'm covered in large itchy bumps...grin

Bags Thu 16-Aug-12 15:47:39

Does germolene stop the itching? I use Tiger Balm, which does.

glassortwo Thu 16-Aug-12 15:50:03

Antihistamines are the only thing that stops me itching.

glassortwo Thu 16-Aug-12 15:50:43

Although I do like the smell of germolene.

greenmossgiel Thu 16-Aug-12 15:54:09

It doesn't stop the itching, Bags...confused, and I hoped it would. Hydrocortisone cream usually works well with me, but these little blighters must have more 'itchy stuff' in their bits at the moment. I like the smell of Germolene as well, glass! Homely! smile

grannyactivist Thu 16-Aug-12 15:54:18

When I was in Thailand I wouldn't have lasted a minute without Tiger Balm. I was bitten half to death and although I was covered in ugly red weals at least the itchiness was relieved. Wonderful stuff Tiger Balm. (Just as an aside did you know that 'weal' is an archaic word for riches or prosperity?)
And why is it that my feeble brain can so easily remember such useless information, but readily forgets the important stuff? confused

greenmossgiel Thu 16-Aug-12 15:58:13

I'm going down to the chemist to get some Tiger Balm - and I meant to type itchy BITES not itchy BITS...grin

greenmossgiel Thu 16-Aug-12 15:59:27

OOPs something wrong here, I think??? Geraldine?

glassortwo Thu 16-Aug-12 16:01:25

Oh no its a time warp grin

Anagram Thu 16-Aug-12 16:02:53

Who are you? confused grin

whenim64 Thu 16-Aug-12 16:04:04

Hi Marelli is there something you need to tick to complete your name change? Just tried to pm you to say I happily recognised who you are and a litte box came up to say I need to send the pm to a recognisable username. Perhaps someone might know how that's happened - anyone? smile

greenmossgiel Thu 16-Aug-12 16:04:35

What do I do now? Anyone got any ideas? confused

Ella46 Thu 16-Aug-12 16:06:40

Don't worry Marelli we won't tell anyone who you are!

greenmossgiel Thu 16-Aug-12 16:06:54

when, Marelli says she's contacted GN but they haven't got back to her...she really needs them to do this.....confused

Ella46 Thu 16-Aug-12 16:07:29

Email to Gnet would be favourite grin

Anagram Thu 16-Aug-12 16:09:13

And then get them to delete this whole thread and start again!

Ariadne Thu 16-Aug-12 16:13:17

Before people think we are completely mad! Hi, Marelli!

Ella46 Thu 16-Aug-12 16:14:58

As if Ariadne grin

grannyactivist Thu 16-Aug-12 16:17:00

Ooops!! grin Best laid plans of mice and........ etc. Try again Marelli wink

numberplease Thu 16-Aug-12 16:26:47

Re the insect bites, vinegar takes the itchiness away, but it does make me smell like a chippy!

glassortwo Thu 16-Aug-12 16:49:15

The vinegar has some wonderful uses.

gracesmum Thu 16-Aug-12 16:54:25

Am I the only one who is confused and bewildered? This thread seems to have developed its own manic sense of direction remarkably quickly.

glassortwo Thu 16-Aug-12 16:57:58

grace things move quickly on GN grin

whenim64 Thu 16-Aug-12 17:01:51

....mmmmmm...just made cheese and walnut buttermilk scones, baking nicely in the oven! I'm going to have one and take the rest out with me in the morning to share. Need some comfort baking but not the calories. don't tell glass just in case she starts watching me!

soop Thu 16-Aug-12 17:02:41

That's the beauty of Gransnet, grace...never a dull moment. grin

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