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  1. #1
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    I actually nearly had a head on with a chipmunk the other day. It was running straight down the singletrack for me. The only thing I could think was "Oh my gosh I am going to kill a Disney character!" We both swerved in the correct way at the last moment. I hit a tree, but it was better than keeping Cinderella from the ball because her seamstress or whatever was killed by me.

  2. #2
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    ROFL! That's hilarious!!
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    Update on the bee sting. The affected area was getting bigger. I had a red, secondary ring around the main area. My leg is infected, and I have to take antibiotics (bummer, I don't like taking those things). My doctor said there was a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine reporting that 50% or so of bees and wasps carry bacteria on their stingers. I always feel a bit like a hypochondriac when I go to the doctor about these kind of things, but I am glad I did.

    The chipmunk story was a hoot!

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    Ow, yikes! Hope it gets better soon!
    Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler

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    Get better soon!

    I had a bee fly down my jersey once, and yes, sting me on the breast. Bf said he must have been carrying his magnifying glass. Ha ha .

  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by tab123 View Post
    Update on the bee sting. The affected area was getting bigger. I had a red, secondary ring around the main area. My leg is infected, and I have to take antibiotics (bummer, I don't like taking those things). My doctor said there was a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine reporting that 50% or so of bees and wasps carry bacteria on their stingers. I always feel a bit like a hypochondriac when I go to the doctor about these kind of things, but I am glad I did.

    The chipmunk story was a hoot!

    My husband was stung by a yellow jacket a couple years back and his hand swole up. It seriously looked like the little Hamburger Helper guy! He went to the doctor because I was freaked out and worried the next time he would go into shock. The doc said no, he is just highly sensitive but he could see his concern. He gave my husband a shot of benedryl because the swelling was so extreme they thought his wedding band would need cut off. So no, you didn't over react in my opinion.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
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