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<DIV>Greetings,</DIV>
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<DIV>I am sure everyone has circled this weekend on your calendar and are making
plans to travel to Northkeep for Queens Champion.</DIV>
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<DIV>WEATHER FORECAST: The populous of Northkeep has again bargaining with
the weather gods and we will have great event weather! The
Mornings & Nights will be cool (high 50's to mid 60's),
Midays warm SUNNY mid to high 70's, with Daytime highs in
the mid to high 80's. WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN, and DRINK LOTS OF
WATER. No rain is in this forecast :)</DIV>
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<DIV>In the North we have had a mild and lush green summer and the site is just
lovely. In addition to green grass and trees (that's why Northkeep is
mundanely called "Green Country") this summer had also bought us a few more
little pests. Ticks and mosquitoes are the most common pest and
there are a few spiders thrown in for good measure. The ticks will be as
thick as Vikings raiding a coastal monastery. Also Northkeep is the
Ragweed capital of the known world. If you have allergies or hayfever,
bring your meds... you will need them.</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>Here is some info about ticks, and the info also holds true for
mosquitoes, and spiders. </DIV>
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<DIV>Ticks can live practically anywhere, but are fond of wooded areas, tall
grassy places, and spots with heavy shrubbery. Sounds like many of the places we
hold events, doesn’t it? </DIV>
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<DIV>The easiest way to deal with these pests is not to let them get
on you or your kinder. Prevention of nasty little bites is foremost.
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<DIV>When outdoor activities are planned, take necessary precautions to avoid
bites. Wear long pants /sleeves whenever possible. Wear light colored clothes
(it’s easier to see ticks since they are dark). Use appropriate insect
repellent, the higher percent of deet the better. If you tend to have problems
with bug repellents, try a small spot on your skin at home to see if there is
any reaction. Spraying repellent onto outer clothing is also helpful in
repelling ticks and other bugs. But spray the clothing and allow the clothes to
dry before you put them on. See <A
href="http://www.bug-spray.com">www.bug-spray.com</A> for the best choice for
you. Do frequent tick checks to find ticks early and avoid actually being bitten
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<DIV>Be prepared to have lots of fun, be prepared for the heat, drink WATER,
wear your SUNSCREEN & Floppy hats, and don't forget the BUG SPRAY.
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<DIV>Be well,</DIV>
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<DIV>Lord Marcus Quietly</DIV>
<DIV>Northkeep Chirurgeon - </DIV>
<DIV>Oklahoma's New Channel 8</DIV>
<DIV>First Alert Storm Team Unit #12</DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>