Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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