Rolf Devinci

A month into the 2015 softball season we received our new jerseys. Yankee blue with white numbering and logo they are a definite improvement over our cotton tees. A full buttoned design made out of a light mesh hard wearing polyester they are cool and non binding. All for $45(Cdn)....taxes included. As team manager and pitcher I was given number 1, fitting considering I also am a ball hockey goalie in the off season. The team got off to a rocky start facing the best teams early in the schedule combined with some difficulties fielding a roster due to work and family commitments. I really need to consider recruiting some new full and part time players going forward. That said we are 4-2 over the last 6 games and showing improvement in all facets of the game.

Had a Saturday free so after the morning rains passed I opted to head for the woods to loose some arrows. Truth be told I did have alterior motives....knowing my range is near standing water the mosquitoes are legion and I wanted to further test my DIY bug spray. Made out of essential oils the concoction of Tea Tree,Rose Geranium, Peppermint and Citronella blended with distilled water is dispensed using a glass spray bottle. It has been successful the last couple weeks against ticks and black flies down on the farm so the question remained whether it was effective against mosquitoes? Success! As soon as I was on site the mosquitoes began to gather as I geared up my glove and bracer. I sprayed my bare legs, arms and head. Not only did the mosquitoes not land but they ceased to even buzz about. It was only when I removed my leather bracer that a mosquito landed on my unsprayed skin. A good bug free morning loosing some arrows......priceless.