My boat is yellow
 

A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

My boat is yellow
 

Yes, I go through this every year here in Florida. It effects everything
I own that is outdoors. I wait until the trees are done, then I just
lightly pressure wash it all away. Hard rain for the most part gets rid
of most of it. Simple Green soap does the rest.

Jim Rojas



Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 5, 11:53*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote:
A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. *Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. *The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

Thursday the pollen count in the area was above 1000, and that's a
freakin' lot! Rain yesterday and today is doing good things for the
pollen and the lake. I was going to uncover my pool today, though. The
cover looks nice though with it's 6 inches of pollen mud !!

My boat is yellow
 

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.


Suits you, "Reggie."

My boat is yellow
 

hk wrote:

Suits you, "Reggie."

This from the guy who complains that the newsgroup is nothing but insults?

What a flaming asshole you are, krause.

-- Charlie

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 5, 12:52*pm, hk wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. *Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. *The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

Suits you, "Reggie."

Harry, why don't you practice what you and JimH are preaching??

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 5, 1:44*pm, wrote:
On Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:40:08 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
On Apr 5, 11:53*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote:
A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. *Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. *The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

Thursday the pollen count in the area was above 1000, and that's a
freakin' lot! Rain yesterday and today is doing good things for the
pollen and the lake. I was going to uncover my pool today, though. The
cover looks nice though with it's 6 inches of pollen mud !!

I don't cover my pool so that becomes sludge in the filter- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Every fall I ponder whether or not to cover my pool. The only thing
that keeps me covering it is the fall leaves.

My boat is yellow
 

I have a black truck and my wife has a black car - although we don't
have much problem with them turning yellow YET, we fight the losing
battle of pollen every spring also. The car cover for her helps a
little bit, but that stuff is so fine that some of the dust still gets
through the breathable cover. Spring is a beautiful season but it
sure makes a mess of things.

--------------------------------------------
GDSmith
Harpers Ferry, WV

FOR SALE:

2003 Baja 242 Islander
http://ICanHelp56.homestead.com/Baja001.html

Two 2004 SeaDoo RXP JetSkis
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My boat is yellow
 

Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:53:48 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III penned
the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

Everything here is yellow... even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....


Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.

My boat is yellow
 

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:53:48 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III penned
the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino
Bros polish on my boat. Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some
equipment I carried home over the winter. The boat was YELLOW from
pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows
what I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone
throwing yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large
cloud of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I
meant to say release) the pollen.

Everything here is yellow... even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....


Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.


Life is so tough when you're a "Reggie."

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 6, 9:28*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote:
Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:53:48 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III penned
the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. *Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. *The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

Everything here is yellow... *even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....

Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". *I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I hate love bugs. They ruin paint, and stink to high heaven. All the
old farts down there have many tricks for dealing with them, including
spreading vaseline all over the front of your car to keep them from
sticking.

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 6, 9:31*am, HK wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:





Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:53:48 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III penned
the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino
Bros polish on my boat. *Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some
equipment I carried home over the winter. *The boat was YELLOW from
pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows
what I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone
throwing yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large
cloud of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I
meant to say release) the pollen.

Everything here is yellow... *even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....

Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". *I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.

Life is so tough when you're a "Reggie."- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

At least he doesn't feel the need to constantly lie about his life
like you do.

My boat is yellow
 

"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
. ..
Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:53:48 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III penned
the following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

A few weeks ago, I finished washing and applying two coats of Zaino Bros
polish on my boat. Yesterday, I stopped by to drop off some equipment I
carried home over the winter. The boat was YELLOW from pine pollen.

Anyone who has lived through a Georgia Pine Pollen outburst, knows what
I am talking about, for those who haven't, imagine someone throwing
yellow stain all over everything.

The worst part is you can actually see the trees burst in a large cloud
of pine tree sperm ( I meant to say pollen) when they orgasm (I meant to
say release) the pollen.

Everything here is yellow... even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....


Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that was
nasty.
Thanks for the reminder, not. They visit twice a year down here. Yuck

My boat is yellow
 

Jim wrote:


Everything here is yellow... even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....


Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.
Thanks for the reminder, not. They visit twice a year down here. Yuck

How long does the average swarm last? I think I would try to stock up
on food supplies and telecommute to work. ;)

My boat is yellow
 

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 07:11:39 -0700 (PDT), wrote:



I hate love bugs. They ruin paint, and stink to high heaven. All the
old farts down there have many tricks for dealing with them, including
spreading vaseline all over the front of your car to keep them from
sticking.

The first time I ran through them I spent hours getting them off the
car when I got home.
The second time the car just as bad a mess when I left Florida,
but it was raining in Indiana. The car was clean when I got home.
The third time I got home with a messy car, and a few days later
when it rained I took a spin on the highway.
Cleaned 'em right off.
Think you need good rain and about 60 MPH for at least 5 minutes
though.

--Vic

You don't want to leave those things on the paint for very long. They pack
some nasty acid that eats right through the clear coat and paint. Been
there done that. Learned the hard way when I first moved to Florida.

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 07:11:39 -0700 (PDT), wrote:



I hate love bugs. They ruin paint, and stink to high heaven. All the
old farts down there have many tricks for dealing with them, including
spreading vaseline all over the front of your car to keep them from
sticking.

The first time I ran through them I spent hours getting them off the
car when I got home.
The second time the car just as bad a mess when I left Florida,
but it was raining in Indiana. The car was clean when I got home.
The third time I got home with a messy car, and a few days later
when it rained I took a spin on the highway.
Cleaned 'em right off.
Think you need good rain and about 60 MPH for at least 5 minutes
though.

--Vic

My boat is yellow
 

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 07:11:39 -0700 (PDT), wrote:



I hate love bugs. They ruin paint, and stink to high heaven. All the
old farts down there have many tricks for dealing with them, including
spreading vaseline all over the front of your car to keep them from
sticking.

The first time I ran through them I spent hours getting them off the
car when I got home.
The second time the car just as bad a mess when I left Florida,
but it was raining in Indiana. The car was clean when I got home.
The third time I got home with a messy car, and a few days later
when it rained I took a spin on the highway.
Cleaned 'em right off.
Think you need good rain and about 60 MPH for at least 5 minutes
though.

--Vic


When my 96 year old Swedish grandfather was living alone in a elderly
"retirement" place, I visited him quite often just to shoot the bull.
Well, I did ... he never said much, except "Ya." Anyway, on one visit I
happened to see one of those love bugs crawling across the floor and without
even thinking, I squished it and threw it in the trash barrel.

My grandfather asked what it was and I told him. He was horrified. "Are
you sure?" he says. "Ya", said I. He was visibly shaken and upset. I
asked him what the problem was. He just said you shouldn't kill a love bug
..... it's bad luck.

A week later my grandfather died.

Eisboch

My boat is yellow
 

"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:


Everything here is yellow... even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....


Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.
Thanks for the reminder, not. They visit twice a year down here. Yuck

How long does the average swarm last? I think I would try to stock up on
food supplies and telecommute to work. ;)


For a given area, I would say 1 to 2 weeks. They do seem to migrate from
place to place.

My boat is yellow
 

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:23:34 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


When my 96 year old Swedish grandfather was living alone in a elderly
"retirement" place, I visited him quite often just to shoot the bull.
Well, I did ... he never said much, except "Ya." Anyway, on one visit I
happened to see one of those love bugs crawling across the floor and
without
even thinking, I squished it and threw it in the trash barrel.

My grandfather asked what it was and I told him. He was horrified. "Are
you sure?" he says. "Ya", said I. He was visibly shaken and upset.
I
asked him what the problem was. He just said you shouldn't kill a love
bug
.... it's bad luck.

A week later my grandfather died.


Coincidence. I hope.

--Vic


I am sure it was. But, I have a new respect for love bugs.

Eisboch

My boat is yellow
 

"Jim" wrote in message
...

"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
...
Jim wrote:


Everything here is yellow... even puddles after a rain.

When my wife managed a bank at the airport, she had a LOT of travelers
asking what the yellow powder all over everything was. They were
thinking toxic waste rather that amorous foliage....


Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.
Thanks for the reminder, not. They visit twice a year down here. Yuck

How long does the average swarm last? I think I would try to stock up on
food supplies and telecommute to work. ;)


For a given area, I would say 1 to 2 weeks. They do seem to migrate from
place to place.

Here in Central Florida 1~2 weeks would be a blessing. The early event
usually in May typically lasts 4~5 Weeks. The next coming of the little
buggers starts in mid-August to early September and usually doesn't last
quite as long. Last year the *seasons* were particularly on the long side.

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:19:30 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

I once read a sci-fi story where this electronics whiz developed an
electronic "listening" device in his basement, which could hear
vegetation speak.

Harlan Ellison during his totally bat**** crazy period.

Can't remember the name of the story.

My boat is yellow
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:19:30 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

I once read a sci-fi story where this electronics whiz developed an
electronic "listening" device in his basement, which could hear
vegetation speak.

Harlan Ellison during his totally bat**** crazy period.

Can't remember the name of the story.



Last night I dreamed I was debating politics with a carrot.

Eisboch

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:23:34 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


When my 96 year old Swedish grandfather was living alone in a elderly
"retirement" place, I visited him quite often just to shoot the bull.
Well, I did ... he never said much, except "Ya." Anyway, on one visit I
happened to see one of those love bugs crawling across the floor and without
even thinking, I squished it and threw it in the trash barrel.

My grandfather asked what it was and I told him. He was horrified. "Are
you sure?" he says. "Ya", said I. He was visibly shaken and upset. I
asked him what the problem was. He just said you shouldn't kill a love bug
.... it's bad luck.

A week later my grandfather died.


Coincidence. I hope.

--Vic

My boat is yellow
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:19:30 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

I once read a sci-fi story where this electronics whiz developed an
electronic "listening" device in his basement, which could hear
vegetation speak.

Harlan Ellison during his totally bat**** crazy period.

Can't remember the name of the story.



Last night I dreamed I was debating politics with a carrot.

Eisboch


Does the carrot frequent this newsgroup?

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:58:44 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


I am sure it was. But, I have a new respect for love bugs.

When I was a kid we used magnifying glasses on bugs to burn them up.
I avoid killing anything now.
Well, except for fish I'm fixing to eat.
Sometimes I feel bad about eating meat - when I see Babe.
But a BLT really hits the spot.
I'd be a vegetarian except for BLT's.
Well, and maybe hamburger, steak, ribs and such.
I once read a sci-fi story where this electronics whiz developed an
electronic "listening" device in his basement, which could hear
vegetation speak.
As soon as it started working he heard the moans of a tree his
neighbor was pruning, and the screams of some flowers being plucked.
He knew he had made a mistake in devising this listener, and knew he
was going to go crazy.
Then his wife started mowing the lawn, and the wails coming from that
mass murder sent him over the edge.
So there's another reason I won't go vegetarian.

--Vic

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:43:21 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:19:30 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

I once read a sci-fi story where this electronics whiz developed an
electronic "listening" device in his basement, which could hear
vegetation speak.

Harlan Ellison during his totally bat**** crazy period.

Can't remember the name of the story.



Last night I dreamed I was debating politics with a carrot.

Probably better than electric sheep, but not as satisfying as good
rutabaga.

--Vic

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:34:53 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:19:30 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

I once read a sci-fi story where this electronics whiz developed an
electronic "listening" device in his basement, which could hear
vegetation speak.

Harlan Ellison during his totally bat**** crazy period.

Can't remember the name of the story.

Yeah, I forgot to remember that too.

--Vic

My boat is yellow
 

"D.Duck" wrote in message
...

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:19:30 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

I once read a sci-fi story where this electronics whiz developed an
electronic "listening" device in his basement, which could hear
vegetation speak.

Harlan Ellison during his totally bat**** crazy period.

Can't remember the name of the story.



Last night I dreamed I was debating politics with a carrot.

Eisboch


Does the carrot frequent this newsgroup?


:-)

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:28:02 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:


Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.

They may soon be coming to a neighborhood near you. Apparently, they are
an invasive species from Central America, and are working their way north
along the coast. I've been fortunate never to have had a problem driving
through them, but I do remember a time I was sitting outside on a lawn.
Literally, one minute there was nothing, 5 minutes later they were
everywhere, coming out from the lawn. It was like someone had thrown a
switch. They have an incredible sense of timing.

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 6, 6:49*pm, wrote:
On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:28:02 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". *I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.

They may soon be coming to a neighborhood near you. *Apparently, they are
an invasive species from Central America, and are working their way north
along the coast. *I've been fortunate never to have had a problem driving
through them, but I do remember a time I was sitting outside on a lawn. *
Literally, one minute there was nothing, 5 minutes later they were
everywhere, coming out from the lawn. *It was like someone had thrown a
switch. *They have an incredible sense of timing.

To me at least, they don't seem to be as numerous in FL as they were.
Today's pollen count in ATL is 1705.

My boat is yellow
 

wrote in message
...
On Apr 6, 6:49 pm, wrote:
On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:28:02 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.

They may soon be coming to a neighborhood near you. Apparently, they are
an invasive species from Central America, and are working their way north
along the coast. I've been fortunate never to have had a problem driving
through them, but I do remember a time I was sitting outside on a lawn.
Literally, one minute there was nothing, 5 minutes later they were
everywhere, coming out from the lawn. It was like someone had thrown a
switch. They have an incredible sense of timing.

To me at least, they don't seem to be as numerous in FL as they were.
Today's pollen count in ATL is 1705.

==========================================

I've been in Florida full time for 16 years and the love bug population may
vary from year to year. Last year was as bad or worse than I've ever
experienced. After even the shortest drives in the car I had to get out the
bug remover and clean them off when returning home.

If we take trips during the "season" I carry required cleaning supplies to
clean the car before the little devils can damage the paint.

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 7, 9:34*am, "D.Duck" wrote:
wrote in message

...
On Apr 6, 6:49 pm, wrote:

On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:28:02 -0400, Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

Well if you want to look on the positive side, as least it is not as
obnoxious as "Love Bugs". I was in Orlando when they swarmed and that
was nasty.

They may soon be coming to a neighborhood near you. Apparently, they are
an invasive species from Central America, and are working their way north
along the coast. I've been fortunate never to have had a problem driving
through them, but I do remember a time I was sitting outside on a lawn.
Literally, one minute there was nothing, 5 minutes later they were
everywhere, coming out from the lawn. It was like someone had thrown a
switch. They have an incredible sense of timing.

To me at least, they don't seem to be as numerous in FL as they were.
Today's pollen count in ATL is 1705.

==========================================

I've been in Florida full time for 16 years and the love bug population may
vary from year to year. Last year was as bad or worse than I've ever
experienced. *After even the shortest drives in the car I had to get out the
bug remover and clean them off when returning home.

If we take trips during the "season" I carry required cleaning supplies to
clean the car before the little devils can damage the paint.

I was in Orlando way back somewhere around 74 and was my first
experience with them. Then I lived in the Tampa area for 15 years in
the 80's and didn't seem to see them in anywhere near the
concentration that I seen that year in Orlando. It may just be because
it was my first sighting.

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 5, 10:53*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote:


"My boat is yellow"

Pee over the stern!

My boat is yellow
 

On Apr 8, 8:41*am, Tim wrote:
On Apr 5, 10:53*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here

wrote:

"My boat is yellow"

Pee over the stern!

Today's pollen count is 2600. I went to the local coffee shop to get
some of their Sumatra blend and you could see tire tracks in my
driveway just like it'd snowed some!

My boat is yellow
 

On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:58:44 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Vic Smith" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:23:34 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


When my 96 year old Swedish grandfather was living alone in a elderly
"retirement" place, I visited him quite often just to shoot the bull.
Well, I did ... he never said much, except "Ya." Anyway, on one visit I
happened to see one of those love bugs crawling across the floor and
without
even thinking, I squished it and threw it in the trash barrel.

My grandfather asked what it was and I told him. He was horrified. "Are
you sure?" he says. "Ya", said I. He was visibly shaken and upset.
I
asked him what the problem was. He just said you shouldn't kill a love
bug
.... it's bad luck.

A week later my grandfather died.


Coincidence. I hope.

--Vic


I am sure it was. But, I have a new respect for love bugs.

Eisboch


After two years in Tampa, I wonder how many zillions of love bugs I killed.
It didn't worsen my Karma, so there must be no truth to the 'bad luck'
idea!