Haha, sorry Sandra, heading for closer to home this weekend, sunny Northumberland ( but nowhere near Kielder Forest, where the midges are also 'special'!). Millport's a lovely place though, hope it goes well.
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Yes, I heard that the wind keeps you safe from the midges. So I stocked up with a supply of baked beans for our trip. It didn't keep the Midges away but no one would come near me.With a bit of common sense they're not a problem. They pupate in acidic areas like peaty soil or bogs, and are attracted by your CO2. Wind will keep them away - either from nature, or that you create yourself (e.g. by cycling). So on a still warm day don't park close to peaty wet areas, or of you do - keep moving! They also tend to fly in swarms - so you can see them coming and do something about it.
As a precaution I have a midge hat - but have only ever needed it once. I did get a bit neurotic and fit specially fine netting (>3,000 holes per sq inch) from here in place of my normal fly screens on the MH windows - in retrospect it was probably only useful on the big top vent, where I fitted it with velcro so it could be easily fitted/removed. That way we can still get fresh air but sans midges, if there are any.
I've never found any creams work 100%. Skin so soft seems to work best for me but others seem to prefer more purpose-made chemical sprays like Smidge. I generally don't bother but if I know we're likely to encounter any I'll wear something long-sleeved.
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