Wasp !!!!

[bigmamma]

Oh how I hate the little blighters . I had one after me today , and yes it was determined to settle on me ! I just can't run or move quick enough , I was nearly in tears with panic . A man kindly saw me panicking and saw it off . Oh how I hate wasps !!!!! I couldn't get home and into the safety of my house quick enough .
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......and breathe.......

[weeal]

wingnut, that is so terrifying - I dont know how you cope. You are soooo brave.

I think I would lock myself in all summer

[bigmamma]

Oh ~Wingnut~ , what a nightmare ! I'm allergic to both too and that doesn't help my phobia at all . I found out about my allergy when I was stung on the neck about 25 years ago .
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[puddicat]

Wingnut dont you have ones of those pens that inject a substance that stops the shock, maybe youre throat doesnt swell up though!!!!

[~Wingnut~]

lol I think my hubby and kids hate going out with me sometimes in summer lol
We were in Dalby forest last week walking towards the Visitor centre and this wasp literally just came towards me (past everyone else) and persisted to try to get to me, believe me I ran far enough away and yet it was still there! It was only lucky I had the map for the forest in my hand and a good aim that knocked it clear to the ground, where it didn't move from lol It was after just me I swear!

We were out for ameal as well a few weeks back just me and hubby and straight away I spotted this wasp and it went in some poor mans hair, well I just flipped and was nearly in tears so poor Mr Wingnut just got up and explained I was allergic to wasp stings and had a phobia of them so they allowed him to try to catch the wasp that was by them to put out the window.
It's a good job he loves me lol

I hate the summer lol

[The Reporter]

Puddicat, I was just going to suggest that for Wingnut too - they are called Epi Pens... not sure if they have to be prescribed for you though... they are called Epi Pens because they contain epinephrine (which is known as adrenaline in the UK).

[~Wingnut~]

I must look into getting one but I also have a bad phobia of needles! which could explain, apart from the swelling up, of why I am so scared of wasps or anything that stings.
I'm sure if push came to shove I would maybe be able to use it but would prob need someone else to do it.

[puddicat]

wingnut think the doc has to prescribe the pens, you have to weigh up between stings or needles, i would go for the needle, think they are the best option!!!

[bigmamma]

My family know I'm allergic to them and help me immediatly , you have to try to explain that at the same time as panicking with strangers though. I was trying to get off a moving bus some weeks ago by asking the driver to let me off because there was a wasp inside . He kindly pulled over and he and another male passenger killed it .

[bigmamma]

I opt for the needle over the sting ~Wingnut~ , do you agree as the reaction to the sting means needles anyway hun .

[~Wingnut~]

Awww that was nice of them to do that BM!

I think your right puddicat, I really should look into getting an epi pen rather than avoiding going places or eating outside just because there may be wasps about. Apparantly keeping hayfever tablets on you is a good idea too as these can help swelling go down but an epi pen would no doubt work quicker.

[~Wingnut~]

Sorry BM your reply wasn't there when I posted, I agree your right too xx :o)

[Ice.Maiden]

Good evening bigmamma! Awww....i can imagine how terrifying it was for you. I hate wasps as well - and am allergic to their stings, so I understand why you don't want them near you. We have giant ones nesting in the trees near the house, and they're just starting to get nosey and to buzz against the windows. It's a nightmare. Glad you're alright anyway. xxx

[bigmamma]

Oh Ice , I'd have nightmares if there was a nest anywhere near the house , you be careful sweetie , especially with you being allergic too . They can be nosy indeed :-)
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