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sunworshipperII · 08-11-2009, 06:16 PM

Glad you had a great trip.. love the restaurant reviews sorry about the bite and sorry you have to be home now..but look forward to next year... I love planning new trips

lindon · 08-11-2009, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the info on the jellyfish. I was wondering if there were any in the water. I was stung on Aug. 4th. Can't remember if that was the full moon or not.

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Originally Posted by wnysnow

Thanks for the trip report! I wish I could be in Aruba right now! Consulted my husband ( M.D.) and he strongly thinks you were stung by a school of mini jellyfish. There was no way you could have known they were there. They usually are in sting mode right after a full moon. So far in Aruba my husband has treated coronary issues, someone who had an allergic reaction to seafood, eye infections, and someone who ripped his foot apart on coral! Not a bad idea to check at the desk to see if an MD is a guest at your resort!

Cheers,
Susan

*Arubalisa* · 08-11-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lindon

Thanks for the info on the jellyfish. I was wondering if there were any in the water. I was stung on Aug. 4th. Can't remember if that was the full moon or not.

Full moon was August 6. Close enough for me.

KATH2ME · 08-11-2009, 10:51 PM

Lindon,

Great reports, I love to read happy times, I am so sorry to hear about your sting, I understand that get be very important to get some medical help. Quick note, my best freinds husband fell asleep on his patio and of course did the snooring thing, had the mouth open and sucked in a bee that stuck his tongue, when he woke up his whole mouth swollen, took some benadryl when he awoke , but needed to go to the hospital and get a shot. I have never been stung yet and hope my luck stays with me on that. I know you must be sad to be back home. YUCKKY. We also leave out of newark on the 8:30 flight in Dec. hoping as yours, ours goes smoothly

KATH2ME · 08-11-2009, 11:02 PM

lindon,
Sorry, didn't see the jellyfish writing, I guess those little things are everywhere, got to check out the full moons in december.
wnysnow,
thanks for suggestion of checking if MD also there, Would they tell you ?

qlaval · 08-12-2009, 02:12 AM

Thanks for that great trip report!

sunworshipperII · 08-13-2009, 09:07 PM

Me too, checking for full moons in Jan and Feb

*Arubalisa* · 08-13-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sunworshipperII

Me too, checking for full moons in Jan and Feb

Looks to be January 30 for full moon.

http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/moonphases.html?year=2010

Shnyda · 08-14-2009, 01:24 AM

"Madame Jeanette - Again another great dinner. I had the almond grouper - my favorite. Nice entertainment and another good dessert. The chocolate souffle --Yummy. Had to go for an extra long walk after dinner."

I have been dreaming of that Grouper for 10 months - only a couple more and I can order it again.

Great trip report - no matter how many days vaca is - you never have enough!

Karen in NYC · 08-14-2009, 10:37 AM

Very nice report, and thank you for using larger type that older eyes can read.

My best guess is "Jellyfish". I looked up some info and its fascinating. I wont describe what a first treatment could consist of, save to say "bodily fluid".....

This is very interesting:
Some types of jellyfish have reproductive jelly gatherings 8 to 10 days after a full moon, thus there is an increase in the number of jellyfish found at that time

But, as long as you're ok now. that's all that matters.

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sunworshipperII Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Beach, The Marriotts lazy river Posts: 977	Glad you had a great trip.. love the restaurant reviews sorry about the bite and sorry you have to be home now..but look forward to next year... I love planning new trips Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ [/url]

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KATH2ME Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Radisson, Gilligans Posts: 800	Lindon, Great reports, I love to read happy times, I am so sorry to hear about your sting, I understand that get be very important to get some medical help. Quick note, my best freinds husband fell asleep on his patio and of course did the snooring thing, had the mouth open and sucked in a bee that stuck his tongue, when he woke up his whole mouth swollen, took some benadryl when he awoke , but needed to go to the hospital and get a shot. I have never been stung yet and hope my luck stays with me on that. I know you must be sad to be back home. YUCKKY. We also leave out of newark on the 8:30 flight in Dec. hoping as yours, ours goes smoothly Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Kathy

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KATH2ME Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Radisson, Gilligans Posts: 800	lindon, Sorry, didn't see the jellyfish writing, I guess those little things are everywhere, got to check out the full moons in december. wnysnow, thanks for suggestion of checking if MD also there, Would they tell you ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Kathy

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qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	Thanks for that great trip report! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

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Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 33 Posts: 575 Images: 6	"Madame Jeanette - Again another great dinner. I had the almond grouper - my favorite. Nice entertainment and another good dessert. The chocolate souffle --Yummy. Had to go for an extra long walk after dinner." I have been dreaming of that Grouper for 10 months - only a couple more and I can order it again. Great trip report - no matter how many days vaca is - you never have enough! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne

08-14-2009, 10:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Karen in NYC Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 67	Very nice report, and thank you for using larger type that older eyes can read. My best guess is "Jellyfish". I looked up some info and its fascinating. I wont describe what a first treatment could consist of, save to say "bodily fluid"..... This is very interesting: Some types of jellyfish have reproductive jelly gatherings 8 to 10 days after a full moon, thus there is an increase in the number of jellyfish found at that time But, as long as you're ok now. that's all that matters. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook