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To: Calpernia

DEET - (n), Chemical compound mistakenly believed to repel mosquitoes.


3,174 posted on 05/26/2004 3:10:30 PM PDT by olde north church (Do you want a president that eats bar-be-cue or a president that eats watercress?)
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To: olde north church
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DEET - (n), Chemical compound applied to skin, mistakenly believed to repel mosquitoes.
3,178 posted on 05/26/2004 3:15:58 PM PDT by olde north church (Do you want a president that eats bar-be-cue or a president that eats watercress?)
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To: olde north church

Then why do we need a bottle of this?


3,180 posted on 05/26/2004 3:18:38 PM PDT by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: olde north church; WestCoastGal; Quix; Calpernia; Indie; Velveeta

Several sheets of Bounce stuffed into your pockets and shoes/socks will keep away mosquitos.

Put one or two sheets on your shirt collar, also. Oh, it may keep your friends away as well. :-)


3,181 posted on 05/26/2004 3:19:10 PM PDT by Lucy Lake
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To: olde north church

It has been effective for me in some contexts.

Why do you say mistakenly?


3,317 posted on 05/26/2004 6:45:05 PM PDT by Quix (Choose this day whom U will serve: Shrillery & demonic goons or The King of Kings and Lord of Lords)
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