plague of flies

mccloud

"Tiger Rag" back on the tidal Potomac
In Memoriam
I've been sanding filler for several days, and in the process have crushed thousands of tiny black flying insects. These are so small I don't see them until they sit down on the filler. The canoe looks like I took a pepper shaker and seasoned it liberally, except that the pepper is moving. I have to assume they are being attracted by something in the filler - the odor of linseed oil perhaps? This has occurred during daylight, in the sun, as well as in the garage in shadows during the day. Has anyone had a similar experience? I've not considered adding DEET to filler until now :). TM...
 
Agreed, Dan. I've often said that one is not really into far north paddling until he enjoys the crunchy mashed potatoes, (the ones with the pepper flakes swimming around). TM...
 
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