It's raining - a LOT.
Belize Weather Service reports that it rained 4.3 inches last night at the Internatinoal Airport. We must have had that much out here on the island last night too. It keeps coming down steadily this morning. The boats at the nearby piers look a little tipsy, but not yet sunk.
No indications that this will let up today - hopefully by Sunday we will see blue skies again. Last year at this time we were experiencing a record-breaking drought.
Flood warnings have been issued for Stann Creek and Toledo.

I'm loving the rain, but not looking forward to the roads. Some days I wish I worked from home!

On the bright side, the plants are looking fantastic.

I'll be ready for the sunshine by sunday.

Can we anticipate a banner year for mosquitoes?

no need to anticipate. They is here.

No rain here,and definitely no mosquitos

Oh Bulls#!t Pedro1, Funny I was just about eaten alive as I drove passed your "inn" last week. Are you using the mosquitos as security around your property because I did not have a problem anywhere else in town?

What is the weather like now? My son and his wife were to arrive in San Pedro on Saturday for a week and I am hoping it will not rain all week for their vacation. Can someone give me an update? Are you getting rain all day or just part of the day? Thanks...Florida Gal

Ya guys are killin' me!

the rain is from the tropical storm right? its headed to florida (where i live)

Heard you were going to offer valet parking for boats, is this true?

2 miles North of Cut -SimonB -as usual useless comments-we have very few mosquitos-due to placing oil in the new lake,and the burning of coconut husks which keeps the few survivors away-I am thinking of charging extra as we now are able to park boats-fortunately neither of you have the balls to come in and see what an air conditioned/no flies/no mosquitos/no sand fleas bar and bistro actually looks and feels like.
I will be very interested in your comments about the other bars,and restaurants that have NOT suffered from the fly/mosquito/sand flea as most are suffering or is it that you both have not visited any bars this or last week

Oh well, wishfull thinking on my part. I was hoping some of beachboy's sense of humour would rub off. Noticed that you even had him delete his post about needing a skiff to get to work.

There are many ways to invite one to one's establishment but continually asking someone to show their balls is probably not the most effective.

I also tend not to spend my life in bars so you're right I can't help you on your other request.

Play nice boys, don't let the rain promote cabin fever.

Looks like it's here! It's been raining a lot since last night, and the streets are now flooded. Hurricane warnings from just south of us (Longboat Key) to the Panhandle. Hopefully, that means Belize will clear out nicely, as we are headed that way Saturday for 2 weeks, provided there's no real damage here! We'll be on the Island the 22nd--Anyone else?

Anyone have any god tips on how to take the itch out of mosquito bites??

I heard baby oil works for not getting sand flea bites.

Any decent afterbite will work for the mozzies and baby oil works wonders for keeping the sand flies at bay.

There is a locally made hemp based product that "has proved effective in combating tenacious toe fungus, bee stings, heat rash, sun burn and pica-pica stings." No claims on mosquito bites though.

http://www.belizetimes.bz/news/story/1302.shtml

SIN, you're right I do have cabin fever, my cart is back in the shop yet again after being on the road for only 1.5 days. Nothing like breaking down in the pouring rain to put a damper on the weekend.

Once again pedro1 Oh bulls#!t, You must have the only place on the island where it did not rain, I think not. I got bit just driving by do you think I would want to be assulted further by pulling into your yard?

I visited a few bars while there (no bites) As for the balls to come in and see, Why would I want to go into your bar when there are so many nicer places to go with better views, same drinks, more food choices and no wanker owner? You won't find my boat parked outside your coconut husk burning mosquito breeding ground.

As usual -more choice -How do you know what the choices are?

I have been to many many bars and restaurants in san pedro and up north during my many stays on ambergris caye. I was in around 12 bars and restaurants there in just the last two weeks. whats your point?

You stated "more food choices"-having problems reading and writing what you have written??

When I was down in SP in April, the mosquitos weren't bad at all... has it gotten worse with the rain?? When I was in Trinidad I got bitten up by mosquitos, sandfleas and I think chiggers. It itches like crazy still (only been a week since I've been back). I've been using Ivy-Dry, and Lanacane to help with the itch, but it won't go away fast enough. Damn bugs!!!!!

Thanks Jackie22

One of the pesky buggers made it in bedroom last night and kept buzzing in my ear occasionaly waking me up. I had to keep swatting it away and hiding under a sheet not to get bit. Cound not seem to catch it.

Ever try Sting-Kill. It's packaged in a pencil type applicator or foil wrapped wipes. It's effective on stings and bites from bees, wasps, mosquitoes, jellyfish, chiggers, black flies, fire ants and spiders.

Clorox (or its clone in Belize) applied to the bite with a piece of cotton pad will do it.

Yes- the bugs are always bad on AC during hurriane season.

Dogmatic that sounds interesting do they sell it on the island?

If it's chiggers put nail polish or Vick's Vaporub on the bite.

Thanks, I tried the nail polish and what a mess!! I may try Vick's though... haven't heard on that one yet. Will that just make the itching go away?

Pedro1, I know what limited food choices there are at your place from other people that have been to your place. Are you having a problem reading what i write? Have another jaager pedro! Oh wow how did i know you have jaager at your place , good guess huh :p

Obviously your schooling left a lot to be desired-I guarantee you have never won or entered a Spelling Bee-I also guarantee you cannot name 6 things on the Bistro menu

Jackie22, Ask pedro1 about the mosquito bites, He should know how to get rid of the itch. (Then again, He will most likley tell you to go to his room or somthing goofey like that) Sorry Never mind.

Haha! I think he's already used that line on me before...

I don't care what you think pedro, Haven't you figured that out yet smart ass. and believe it or not i have a college education, how about you? or do you use spell check? Obviously I do not nor do I care to especially when i am corresponding with you. :rolleyes:

If indeed you have had a college education- it is surely a community college one

Well that education bought me a nice place to live in the U.S. with Lots of toys, A sweet place to live on amberdris caye, a cool new boat there too, some $ leftover for the future, and i'm still not done earning yet!

Did I spell all that correctly?

Pedro1 and 2Miles... why don't you both quit while you're ahead. No point in arguing over such BS... who really cares. Can't we all just get along? Ok- obviously not, but at least try to be nice.

Damn mosquito's, Now they are here in NJ too!

Compliments of P1, no doubt

He most likley put them in my suitcase last week. I'll have to see if they sound like the ones on ambergris

Ok I got some tips on how to deal with mosquito bites and figured I would share.

Make a paste of water and baking soda...rub on bites. Also putting scotch tape on the bites is supposed to make them stop itching as well.

'skin so soft' lotion (from I think it is Avon) works well too

mix together some water and some meat tenderizer. Make paste of the stuff, applied it to the bite, and within a very short time the swelling will be gone.

Traumed or Traumeel. (It's been sold under both names.) For the bug bite and bruise purposes, it's best to have the cream formula that they sell in the tube. It is absolutely amazing at reducing swelling of all kinds.

Applying calamine lotion or a 1% hydrocortisone cream to the area of the bite a few times a day.

taking a tablet of vitamin b-1 2x daily to repel mosquito’s

using rubbing alcohol

mint toothpaste or lemon juice on the bite will reduce itching.

take garlic capsules, apparently they hate the odour secreted though your pores

If bitten then put vinegar in a cloth and lay on the bite it is safe and stops the sting and swelling...


...My thought it may be time to get a mosquito net for over the bed lol.

A good way to get rid of mosquito welts and itch quickly is take a hot shower and make sure to bathe the affected areas with water as hot as you can stand.

Some good stuff for dealing with the mossies, but...... what happened to the rain thread that this started as?

We'll be there on the 20th through the 28th. What's been happening, rain wise, on the island?

Thanks all

More rain last night and this morning. Sunny now.

Anyone see a rainbow? I never managed to get away from pc to go check.

If I get really bit-up, I just hit my thumb with a hammer. Takes the mind off the itch right smart.

Sounds painful krehfish... I'll just stick to the usually remedies.

If the itching keeps you up at night, take a Benedryl (or diphenhydramine is the generic name). It helps you go to sleep, and it is an anti-histamine that helps decrease itching. Oral medications usually help with itching due to rashes better than topical creams. So, for during the day, try non-drowsy oral antihistamines, such as Claritin (or loratidine is the generic name). They should help take the edge off the itching. I also agree with the topical corticosteroid too (hydorcortizone cream) to decrease swelling and help clear the bite sooner. This advice from a medical perspective. I don't know home remidies, but I did go to school to be a PA.

Oops, misspell ... that's hydrocortisone cream.

If you dab smelling salts on the bite, the itch will cease immediately.

I do not see any bites on P1.

An ancient SP cure is to consume copious amounts of Jaegermeister every night until you befome obnocious and offensive, wind everyone up, then f*ck off to bed.

Apparently there are some things even a mosquito won't bite.