Itchy and Scratchy

I know that we are not the only family that will have to cut back this summer on bills. And as you already know we decided to cut off the air conditioner. Thus we have all the doors and windows open 24 hours a day. Thank goodness we live in a small town that does not have the crime problem so we can do this. And there are 5 dogs that live here so they bark if anyone comes up that is unknown. But the downside is that we have to deal with the mosquitoes that are every present in Texas summers. We spend the evenings sitting on our front porch hoping to enjoy a slight breeze. Slapping at mosquitoes is not a fun game, especially if you are slapping at your loved ones who are being attacked too.

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We do worry about health problems from mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus. And many are not aware that heart worm is also carried by these blood suckers. So we have to find ways to help battle these pesky insects. There is a new product out called the Mosquito Magnet. It helps lure the incests to a holding tank where they die. By placing this near breeding areas and resting areas you can draw them away from you. I am glad to see that there is a mosquito traps that I could use instead of insecticide.

I know that it is heavenly to not have the itch bumps or the irritating buzz when I have a lil time to relax. Maybe this will be a solution for me and you too!

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I had to take Dear Hubby to the doctor today.
His back has been trying to go out on him for several weeks now.
That we are use to.
You know the hunchback look.

But that was topped with another infection on his leg.
You may remember that DH battled MRSA about a year ago.
This looks the same.
So we tend to get pretty nervous about that.

Last time he ended up in the hospital on IV antibiotics.
We are hoping we do not have to go that far again.

You see DH's vacation time is coming up again.
The last vacation time he had was spent in the hospital with the MRSA.
We was hoping to do a 3 day car trip instead.

So cross your fingers and send DH some prayers.
We would appreciate them.

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