Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]George, I believe you are correct on all counts. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Public Service Anouncement > as I understand it > it depends how sensitive one may be > apparently some people can acquire the rash from their dog (whose > been in it) > socks, shoes and pants will protect most people > some folks can pick it up from then touching their clothing (if the > resins are abundant) > > others with more knowledge may confirm or deny my understanding > > Fond regards, > George > > george@imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com/blog > http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist > > > > On Jul 24, 2008, at 2:04 PM, Yama Nawabi wrote: > >> If you wanted to cross a patch of land laden with poison ivy, would >> one be safe with a pair of jeans tucked into some boots? Or would >> you have to take any further precautions? >> >> Glad I saw your post! I didn't really know what poison ivy looked >> like before you had shown me :) >> >> Jim Nichols wrote: >>> Growing up in the Southern USA, I have long known the difference >>> between Poison Ivy, which can cause painful rashes on sensitive >>> individuals, and the more common Virginia Creeper, a harmless >>> nuisance. However, some of my neighbors who have moved here from >>> other areas seem to get the two confused. >>> >>> Poison Ivy leaves grow in groups of three, and the stem is often red. >>> Virginia Creeper leaves grow in groups of five. Both can have >>> lengthy vines, often growing up tree trunks. >>> >>> This photo illustrates both species. Poison Ivy is in the center >>> of the photo, with Virginia Creeper above it. >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Poison+Ivy.tif.html >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> -- >> ------------ >> Yama Nawabi >> www.helloyama.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >