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Well said Dan. Some people desire to censor the opinions of others more than they desire to learn why another person may have a different perspective.To each their own!
I have no desire to censor anyone. The rules are posted regarding political comments and I didn't make up those rules.
Sir Ed, thought you said the mosquitos of little concern?
I believe mosquitos tend to breed in small puddles,pools of water or in ponds . we are 20 miles south o lake Ontario . Normally mosquitos are not a problem until after rain...Then they are in swarms for a few days...
We are are six miles south of the lake and you are about seven. I believe our mosquitos have more to do with the swamps all around us and all the rain we have had.
There seems to be a commonality between mosquitoes and water. It's almost like they thrive more in wet, humid areas. I suspect they only need about a teaspoon of water to breed in.Never bothered to look up real weather data, but according to my uncalibrated sweat-o-meter, Hilton NY was a hell of a lot more humid than the Lynchburg, VA area. According to the same instrumentation on my wife, Rochester was much more humid than Montogomery County NY.Giant lake, with lots of swampy land, could be be a factor only a few miles south of the lake.The little pests definitely have a preference for female blood according to all the couples I know.Maybe if women farted more?
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in still/slow-moving water, and the larvae are water predators.Only the females suck blood, but both sexes are pollinators.
Hmm, I have been to a lot of states and it's my opinion any place with thick green trees/brush and creeks has mosquitos unless there's a good breeze...
So, the next person to inject politics, needles, etc, I will promptly escort out the door and you're not coming back in, ever.Luap
Well as I am the 'presumed' offender as I seem to recall mentioning something about my future retirement plans in my adopted home of VA where I own 3 homes, I want to apologize to the mods for violating the rules, albeit not directly or intentional, and thus creating a headache. I'm also willing to pass out tissues to the offended if needed to make things better.To the OP, I think you've got some great info on the area, VA is a beautiful state end to end, and that area is sublime, you'll love it. America at its best. Great people, great food, great history, great roads. Each of the small cities in the region have their own character and a nice variety of culture, industry, culture and natural wonders. Tons of stuff for the kiddos or grand kiddos too.