I can't see the picture in kens post as works computers have been modified for the worst 
, but we have cards that are generally given out to all site opperatives in our safety hand book as in the construction game, especially in london, it is considered a high risk. Whilst working in bishopsgate, I used to pass a "cafe" and on many occassions, you'd see a rat happily munching on bread rolls left in the shop after closing 
, but we have cards that are generally given out to all site opperatives in our safety hand book as in the construction game, especially in london, it is considered a high risk. Whilst working in bishopsgate, I used to pass a "cafe" and on many occassions, you'd see a rat happily munching on bread rolls left in the shop after closing
In reply to Post #107
good to hear you got over it,i was at a fishery down here in cornwall today and saw a laminated sign warning of the disease but never knew how serious it really was,thanks for taking the time to put the info up,i for one will be extra carefull on the banks from now on.adam
good to hear you got over it,i was at a fishery down here in cornwall today and saw a laminated sign warning of the disease but never knew how serious it really was,thanks for taking the time to put the info up,i for one will be extra carefull on the banks from now on.adam
In reply to Post #104
Very sound advice Ken. Very simple to design these cards by most people on your pc. Sorry to hear about your mother. I realise how heartbreaking it must be for you and the family Ken having experienced Alzheimers in my family and being a nurse in this field.
Regards,
Alex.
Very sound advice Ken. Very simple to design these cards by most people on your pc. Sorry to hear about your mother. I realise how heartbreaking it must be for you and the family Ken having experienced Alzheimers in my family and being a nurse in this field.
Regards,
Alex.
In reply to Post #111
Thanks for some sound advice guys, I always carry a couple of rat traps with me and set them up in my swim to try to kill as many as I can, I caught 12 on my last trip, I then put them in a bag for disposal. I know I'm not making any difference really but the less in my swim the better.
I always clean my hands with water, baby wipes then dry them and clean them with anti bacterial gel each and every time I do anything that involves touching items lying around outside, including net,sling,mat etc.
How many times while you are asleep do you think rats are running around over these items.
Thanks for some sound advice guys, I always carry a couple of rat traps with me and set them up in my swim to try to kill as many as I can, I caught 12 on my last trip, I then put them in a bag for disposal. I know I'm not making any difference really but the less in my swim the better.
I always clean my hands with water, baby wipes then dry them and clean them with anti bacterial gel each and every time I do anything that involves touching items lying around outside, including net,sling,mat etc.
How many times while you are asleep do you think rats are running around over these items.
In reply to Post #104
Great topic lads, I came back from France and within five days was in hospital. Best advice if you have any symptoms like flu GET to the doctors. Ironic thing was that the lakes were cleaner and rats were far fewer then most of the lakes I fish in England.
PS LADS THE MOSSIES ARE BAD THIS YEAR
Great topic lads, I came back from France and within five days was in hospital. Best advice if you have any symptoms like flu GET to the doctors. Ironic thing was that the lakes were cleaner and rats were far fewer then most of the lakes I fish in England.
PS LADS THE MOSSIES ARE BAD THIS YEAR
I always feel ill when I'm on my way home, after fishing - but I usually feel better once I reach home.
Is that a symptom?
Is that a symptom?
In reply to Post #114
just a thought on a similar subject
Amoebas!!!!! They can be a bitch! I've had this infection four times times now from workinhg in the south American rain forests. Easy to cure with the correct drugs, but you you do not want to be far from the toiet when you first get it.
you also need to have a checkup when you get home as they can be around for years and can cause liver problems.
just a thought on a similar subject
Amoebas!!!!! They can be a bitch! I've had this infection four times times now from workinhg in the south American rain forests. Easy to cure with the correct drugs, but you you do not want to be far from the toiet when you first get it.
you also need to have a checkup when you get home as they can be around for years and can cause liver problems.
In reply to Post #115
My GF came back from South America with Mushroom Fungus growing in her stomach......
My GF came back from South America with Mushroom Fungus growing in her stomach......
In reply to Post #116
A friend if a guy I know fell in at Redesmere and got a reed stalk stuck up his ass and he caught weils disease from it
A friend if a guy I know fell in at Redesmere and got a reed stalk stuck up his ass and he caught weils disease from it
In reply to Post #117
My fishing buddy is always going on about catching Weils Disease and constantly washing his hands. I on the other hand have to admit that I'm likely to be eating my sandwiches 10mins after catching a fish...
I've always told him to quit worrying, but thats because I grew up on a swill fed pig farm which was covered in rats... Didnt even now about Weils back then..However, had a text off him 3 days after a 24hr carp session early this week. He was in hospital with suspected Weils Disease...couldnt believe it....On morphine for two days and as rough as an old dog..Good news is that he's not got it just a viral stomach complaint, but it may have been picked up on the bank??
Will now take more care as it's a real killer if not caught early and I could do without the hassle...Wet wipes all round...
My fishing buddy is always going on about catching Weils Disease and constantly washing his hands. I on the other hand have to admit that I'm likely to be eating my sandwiches 10mins after catching a fish...
I've always told him to quit worrying, but thats because I grew up on a swill fed pig farm which was covered in rats...
Didnt even now about Weils back then..However, had a text off him 3 days after a 24hr carp session early this week. He was in hospital with suspected Weils Disease...couldnt believe it....On morphine for two days and as rough as an old dog..Good news is that he's not got it just a viral stomach complaint, but it may have been picked up on the bank??Will now take more care as it's a real killer if not caught early and I could do without the hassle...Wet wipes all round...
MODS: I thought now might be a timely moment to bump this thread...I know there is a sticky in the Foreign Venues section, but IMHO this thread has more impact and more general information. Now is the time of year when the kids are out in force, and while I do not expect any of them to take a blind bit of notice of an old fogie like me, well, we can but try.
WEILS DISEASE - BE AWARE
Can I suggest to members who have joined within the past year or so to read this thread from Post 1?
WEILS DISEASE - BE AWARE
Can I suggest to members who have joined within the past year or so to read this thread from Post 1?
In reply to Post #119
thank for bringing this up Ken.
i have been fishing for a good number of years. and never knowen anyone that has had this, so have never given it much thought. one of thouse you hear about it but it dosn't directly affect you.
well ive just read this and it make you think twice. hand cleaning gel here i come .
thank for bringing this up Ken.
i have been fishing for a good number of years. and never knowen anyone that has had this, so have never given it much thought. one of thouse you hear about it but it dosn't directly affect you.
well ive just read this and it make you think twice. hand cleaning gel here i come
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In reply to Post #119
Blimey
Excellent thread Ken, very informative. Your pictures have really made me think about this. Like you say, you don't think of such things happening to you but as of NOW, I am really going to take into account everything I touch when fishing and how I store food, drink etc.
I do not expect any of them to take a blind bit of notice of an old fogie like me
After reading this thread, people would be stupid to ignore your advice
Blimey
Excellent thread Ken, very informative.
Your pictures have really made me think about this. Like you say, you don't think of such things happening to you but as of NOW, I am really going to take into account everything I touch when fishing and how I store food, drink etc.I do not expect any of them to take a blind bit of notice of an old fogie like me
After reading this thread, people would be stupid to ignore your advice
In reply to Post #121
After reading this thread, people would be stupid to ignore your advice
As I said in the initial post, people always this it will never happen to them...Think again!
It is an awful disease and I have not fully recovered more than three years later, as my liver has been permanantly affected. It's grim so be aware.
After reading this thread, people would be stupid to ignore your advice
As I said in the initial post, people always this it will never happen to them...Think again!
It is an awful disease and I have not fully recovered more than three years later, as my liver has been permanantly affected. It's grim so be aware.
In reply to Post #120
hand cleaning gel here i come
Try to get hold of the industrial strength versions, the ones they use in hospitals, dental surgeries etc. The supermarket versions are nothing like as efffective. The Desderman gel is as good as it gets!
hand cleaning gel here i come
Try to get hold of the industrial strength versions, the ones they use in hospitals, dental surgeries etc. The supermarket versions are nothing like as efffective. The Desderman gel is as good as it gets!