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Started by RoseR in Ski Chatter - 57 Replies

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RoseR
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

bandit wrote:I went all the way to Hawaii to learn to surf, but the waves were too big. Okay, I went to have a good holiday as well )

The locals were all overjoyed at 6-9' feet of surf, but I got squashed flat the first time in the water (no board) and cut my heel open quite badly on the coral (tut) :roll:
And don't get me started on the rip tides, and the Tiger sharks hanging around in the river outflows :shock:
Bournemouth sounds good!

Well at least no sharks, just dreaded weaver fish. Had a weaver fish sting about 10 years ago, the worst pain I have ever been in, had neuro-toxic poisoning,i never venture in the water without wet suit boots now.
I'm a laydee

Bandit
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

RoseR wrote:
Well at least no sharks, just dreaded weaver fish. Had a weaver fish sting about 10 years ago, the worst pain I have ever been in, had neuro-toxic poisoning,i never venture in the water without wet suit boots now.


Ow nasty :shock: I'm sure most of us don't equate the UK seaside with poisonous fish.

Tino_11
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

RoseR wrote:
bandit wrote:I went all the way to Hawaii to learn to surf, but the waves were too big. Okay, I went to have a good holiday as well )

The locals were all overjoyed at 6-9' feet of surf, but I got squashed flat the first time in the water (no board) and cut my heel open quite badly on the coral (tut) :roll:
And don't get me started on the rip tides, and the Tiger sharks hanging around in the river outflows :shock:
Bournemouth sounds good!

Well at least no sharks, just dreaded weaver fish. Had a weaver fish sting about 10 years ago, the worst pain I have ever been in, had neuro-toxic poisoning,i never venture in the water without wet suit boots now.


OOOUUUUCCCHHHHHH.

I am petrified of the things, my father and I fish from his boat on the Costa Brava sometimes, all I can catch is these buggers, have to cut the line and forefit my tackle every time (oh er missus) cos I am so scared of them! I think it comes from my allergy to bees and wasps. Now the family concentrates on diving and snorkeling instead, my sister wont let us fish any more!
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Bandit
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

Oooh er, tino_11 do you have to carry anti venom in case you get stung?

I bet the fish are more scared of you tho ) Definitely got to watch out for your tackle though. Don't want to risk losing it...nooo :shock:

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Tino_11
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

Only been stung twice, on my foot and hand. Not hypo-allergic, but swell really badly, so I dont carry needles, but if I were stung chest up, getting to hospital becomes a priority.

Always look after my tackle, keep it bin prime condition.....lol
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RoseR
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

tino_11 wrote:Only been stung twice, on my foot and hand. Not hypo-allergic, but swell really badly, so I dont carry needles, but if I were stung chest up, getting to hospital becomes a priority.

Always look after my tackle, keep it bin prime condition.....lol

You should carry an epipen. People with allergies or bad reactions to these things, each sting will tend to be worse than the last. Thats why after the bad reaction I had to the weaver fish was so severe I am terrified of getting another and feeling even worse. Mind you a bit of the dorsal fin was still in my foot so I got the full dose of poison.
I'm a laydee

Tony_H
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

Are we talking about Weevers?
Nasty little buggers, them.

Bandit
reply to 'Surf Reef' posted Aug-2008

Tony_H wrote:Are we talking about Weevers?
Nasty little buggers, them.


Apparently tino_11 is scared of them, so can we add your name to the fish phobias list? )

Topic last updated on 14-November-2008 at 22:16