I INVITE ALL TO COME TO THE SIGNING IN THE OLD GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, 5/22, 12;30pm. unfortunately, i have a previous commitment. This info. from a neighbor is humorously stated about precautions re: Lyme/tick bites:

"Walking in nature now is like unprotected sex. All the sensual, physical and aesthetic delights of the budding branches, new greens and flowers, the clear calls of excited birds--many new migrants just arriving for a glorious summer--the land can take on the feel of a tropical forest; yet, there is a cause for concern. The black-legged tick, a small hitchhiker, is out searching for a host. As with the risk of HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases, it is very wise to be protected. Experts urge poisonous sprays and daily diligence in body scanning, but there is another method of protection: High rubber boots--yes, rubbers--and a large piece of lightcolored plastic if you wish to sit down; these can be effective too. The virtue of mechanical barriers are that they do not require a toxic spray or the diligence of skin checks and showers immediately after every walk. It is not as great as a spontaneous, care free engagement with the spring landscape, but we need to be conscious now of the real risks we face. Insects, in their efforts to turn "us" into "them", are skillful and relentless. Severe winters do not kill them; they can wait those out." Cecelia Blair Windsor, VT

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