Cold tunes and the West Nile Virus

MarkB · Post by **MarkB** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 9:34 am

It's mid September and the West Nile Virus is spreading faster than anyone thought possible all over North America.

What I wish for is a REAL quick killer frost and deep cold winter,in as much of this continent as possible to kill as many mosquitoes as possible -- if it is doable.

Do you think that on the Autumal Equinox, September 22, that we all play COLD sounding tunes i.e
The frost is all over
Frost and Snow
The Month of January etc.

Anyone game, to see if there is any power in music.

MarkB

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 10:07 am

Heeheehee. I just learned Frost is all Over, so I'll give it a go. I will be at a Celtic fest too, maybe that will amplify the effect.

ysgwd · Post by **ysgwd** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 8:32 am

I just learned The Month of January and As I Went Out Upon the Ice.
Ever since I had a run of good luck (I won't jinx it by explaining) after practicing Banish Misfortune intensively for a week, I don't doubt the "white" magic aspect of whistling....
Lisa

NancyF · Post by **NancyF** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 3:49 pm

I'll play the Sound of Sleat - even though I know the Sleat (pronounced "slate") is a body of water. At least it sounds cold!

----Nancy

Grannymouse · Post by **Grannymouse** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 8:42 pm

To date I believe Il has had 16 deaths from the West Nile Virus. I am a bit concerned as our little combo is playing in the park on the 28th. The mosquitoes have been dreadful there all summer and they have also found dead birds. Nobody seems to be too concerned (but me). Heading for TX as soon after as I can. Would be nice to have a frost between
now and then.

Gm

TelegramSam · Post by **TelegramSam** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 8:51 pm

I've been telling people for YEARS that mosquitos are EVIL. Did they believe me? Nooooooo!!!

OutOfBreath · Post by **OutOfBreath** » Sun Sep 15, 2002 4:08 pm

On 2002-09-14 22:42, Grannymouse wrote:
(but me). Heading for TX as soon after as I can. Would be nice to have a frost between
now and then. Gm

Don't rush, it's here too! We've only had a few cases and I don't think any deaths here in north Texas, though. Lots of <b>real</b> insect repellent (i.e. containing a heavy dose of DEET, none of that pansy organic stuff) seems to be the order of the day.

John

Grannymouse · Post by **Grannymouse** » Sun Sep 15, 2002 5:38 pm

Don't rush, it's here too! We've only had a few cases and I don't think any deaths here in north Texas, though. Lots of <b>real</b> insect repellent (i.e. containing a heavy dose of DEET, none of that pansy organic stuff) seems to be the order of the day.

John

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I feel ever so much better, John. I'm sure there won't be any where I'm headed...no rain. BTW.....when we did have mosquitoes in Harlingen, I was desperate for a repellent one day and didn't have any... so I splashed some mouth wash all over my legs and arms.....and it worked ! At least for me.

Gm

MarkB · Post by **MarkB** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 12:50 pm

How about the DEET reel, or the Slap'im jig?

MarkB

TubeDude · Post by **TubeDude** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:07 pm

On 2002-09-14 22:51, TelegramSam wrote:
I've been telling people for YEARS that mosquitos are EVIL. Did they believe me? Nooooooo!!!

Play a second octave jig on a Generation G. It should drive the mosquitos off.

How do you know if you have a tough mosquito?
You slap him and he slaps you back!

What is the most religious insect?
A mosque-ito!

What has 6 legs, bits and talks in code?
A morese-quito!

What is the difference between a mosquito and a fly?
Try sewing buttons on a mosquito!

What do you get if you cross the Lone Ranger with an insect?
The Masked-quito!

What has antlers and sucks blood?
A moose-quito!

What is a mosquito's favorite sport?
Skin-diving!

What's the difference between a lawyer and a mosquito?
A mosquito drops off you when you die!

Why did the mosquito go to the dentist?
To improve his bite!