"I scream" out of fear and frustration with the jellyfish, and having lost my patience trying to find out more and report the problem to the council...! And also because my upgraded computer software and this blog don't seem to be compatible and I keep losing my post drafts.
Anyway...
After Wednesday's jellyfish soup scenario, there were a surprising number of us down at Taka boat ramp today. A small sign by the shower warned people and dogs about the jellyfish.
There were a fair number of them in the water, mostly small, but some larger ones as well. Everyone one who swum got stung. I wore my mask, but still got a few little ones on the nose and forehead.
At the end of the day, it's highly personal: each of us is different in how we react physically and psychologically to them, and I personally am at the "over" react end of both those scales. Even the staunch guys are not finding it pleasant, but are are carrying on regardless.
The worst part is entering the water in a worried frame of mind. Let's hope they don't stick around for too much longer.
The consensus from our own research and the limited feedback I have had from experts, is that they are Lion's Mane. But other than that we don't know why they are here in such numbers, and what will permanently take them away again.
In the meantime, I have had a lycra mask made for me up at Sequel! It's not a good look, but it at least means you miss a few of the stings on the face!
Meeg, Kev and I will keep you updated.
Happy long weekend, Jo
Anyway...
After Wednesday's jellyfish soup scenario, there were a surprising number of us down at Taka boat ramp today. A small sign by the shower warned people and dogs about the jellyfish.
There were a fair number of them in the water, mostly small, but some larger ones as well. Everyone one who swum got stung. I wore my mask, but still got a few little ones on the nose and forehead.
At the end of the day, it's highly personal: each of us is different in how we react physically and psychologically to them, and I personally am at the "over" react end of both those scales. Even the staunch guys are not finding it pleasant, but are are carrying on regardless.
The worst part is entering the water in a worried frame of mind. Let's hope they don't stick around for too much longer.
The consensus from our own research and the limited feedback I have had from experts, is that they are Lion's Mane. But other than that we don't know why they are here in such numbers, and what will permanently take them away again.
In the meantime, I have had a lycra mask made for me up at Sequel! It's not a good look, but it at least means you miss a few of the stings on the face!
Meeg, Kev and I will keep you updated.
Happy long weekend, Jo
Have copied this into my weekly - heading to the pool this week again don't fancy getting stung aye? Thanx Jo for the up-date
ReplyDeleteI was at milford beach this afternoon and it was full of them. I've been swimming at takapuna for over 25 years and there are always a few at this time of year but never in these huge numbers. Usually they don't stay for long.
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